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Event:
GAMMA#662 Bryant v Curry 2
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a two punch combo.
Romero misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Boma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Romero moves to clinch but Boma breaks away
and Boma counters with an outside leg kick.
Boma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoma.
Boma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
We've been informed that Boma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romero with a jab.
Good work by Boma as he checks the leg kick.
Romero moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoma.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Romero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero jabs at Boma's body.
Boma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Romero tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero sets himself, and Boma steps forward looking for the clinch! Romero avoids it this time.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero tries to clinch there but Boma circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Romero clinches.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Romero jumps guard and drags Boma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Romero wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Boma.
Boma pulls Romero in to control the position.
Boma is looking to stand up but Romero isn't so interested in that idea.
Romero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boma wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Boma has control of Romero's left arm, preventing Romero from doing any damage.
Romero stays in close to Boma's body and controls the position. #T3#
Boma trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boma is in trouble now - Romero has advanced to mount!
Romero trying to control but Boma is having none of it.
Romero controlling the pace for now.
Boma prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4#
Boma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boma is looking to improve his position but Romero isn't that keen on the idea.
Boma tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Romero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boma tries to lock up and control but Romero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Boma defends it well.
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boma is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Romero rushes Boma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero tries to pull guard but Boma won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Boma avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero lands an elbow inside that Boma shrugs off.
Boma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicodemo Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boma dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Boma lands a body shot.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boma can do to turn this around?#T1#
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Boma.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Romero prevents a body shot from Boma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma takes an elbow to the temple.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero jumps guard but Boma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boma prevents a body shot from Romero.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boma walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicodemo Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boma keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off.
Boma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Boma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boma to keep the fight standing.
Romero is working Boma over against the cage.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero jumps guard but Boma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Boma misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boma uses from the top position.
Boma controlling from the top position.
Boma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero looking to control but Boma passes into half guard.
Romero wants to control the action here but instead Boma manages to pass to full mount!
Romero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boma controlling the pace for now.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boma controlling the position easily from mount.
Nicodemo Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero wants to hold on but Boma pushes him away.
Romero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Romero tries to reverse the position but Boma maintains control.
Boma controlling from mount.
Romero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Boma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Boma.
Romero letting Boma take a breather here.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Boma.
Boma is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Boma.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boma just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicodemo Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma blocks a body shot from Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boma looking to stall.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Boma on the inside. #ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Boma working aggressively here.
#T3#
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma lands a left hand.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma just leaning against Romero, taking a breather.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boma dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Romero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boma is unloading with more strikes now! Romero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Boma!
After winning the bout, Oscar Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#656 Goodman v Diehard
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Romero thuds his right hand into Churchill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero throws a jab when Churchill was well out of range.
Churchill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Churchill clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Churchill.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Romero tries a body shot but Churchill blocks it.
Romero tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Churchill. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Churchill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Churchill lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Churchill.
A short right from Churchill.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Churchill.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Churchill's head. #T1#
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Churchill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Romero prevents a body shot from Churchill.
A hook to the body from Churchill.
Churchill lands with a right to the head.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Churchill.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Churchill scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Churchill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Churchill.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Churchill.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Churchill lands a body shot.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Churchill as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Churchill as the two fighters clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Churchill.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Churchill.
A short body shot lands from Churchill as the two fighters clinch.
Churchill lands a nice uppercut.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Churchill.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill blocks an elbow strike.
Churchill lands an uppercut.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head. #T3#
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Churchill prevents a body shot from Romero.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
Romero prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Churchill lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Churchill blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands a body shot.
Churchill scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Churchill.
Churchill is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Churchill.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Churchill tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
Churchill pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Churchill avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Churchill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Churchill throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Churchill lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Churchill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Churchill pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Churchill lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Churchill working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero tries a body shot but Churchill blocks it.
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
Churchill lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Churchill.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Churchill tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Churchill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Churchill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Churchill lands a right hand.
Churchill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Churchill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winston Churchill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Churchill.
Still in the clinch, Churchill scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Churchill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill lands a left hand.
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Churchill creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Romero's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Romero drops to his knees and Churchill pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Churchill!
During a confident post fight interview, Winston Churchill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Romero gets a clinch.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunga's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero.
Bunga misses with a punch to the body.
Bunga throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Bunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero cracks Bunga with a nice body shot.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero tries a body shot but Bunga blocks it.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bunga pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunga avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.#BC2#
Bunga breaks the clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Bunga.
Bunga blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunga.
Bunga misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero slips a jab from Bunga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero connects with a right hand. Bunga shakes it off.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga connects with a body shot.#T2#
Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off.
Bunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunga.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunga.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Bunga.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Bunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunga looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunga's elbow.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bunga swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Bunga controls the action.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Bunga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bunga's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Bart Bunga has been cut.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero lands an elbow inside.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Bunga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunga.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Bunga avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunga tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Good body shot from Bunga.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Bunga misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunga was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Bunga is looking to clinch.
Bunga staying out of range there.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Bunga misses.
Bunga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRomero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bungas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bart Bunga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bunga works the jab nicely.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Bunga's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunga tries to avoid it.
Romero looks to clinch
and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Bunga drops Romero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romero looks back up at him and smiles so Bunga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bunga in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bunga Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Romero is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bart Bunga!
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Event:
GAMMA#637 Volkov v Shin 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaman throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman misses with a hook.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Shaman and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Shaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Shaman scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Shaman moves out of range easily. #T1#
Shaman blocks a head kick by Romero.
Shaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Romero takes a swing at Shaman's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaman tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
#T2##TD2#
Shaman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romero trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Shaman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Romero dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shaman keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Shaman seems keen to control Romero's posture.#T3#
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaman holds on and takes a little breather.
Romero wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Romero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romero wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving. #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.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaman pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
Shaman is trying to control the position but Romero postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Shaman and move into the clinch.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero misses the jab.
Shaman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaman is just out of range.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Romero avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Romero tries to counter by clinching up but Shaman breaks away and moves out of range.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Shaman counters with a nice leg kick.
Romero throws a lazy head kick
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero throws a head kick but Shaman moves out of range.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Shaman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Shaman lands with an overhand left.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Shaman.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shaman throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Romero stuns Shaman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Romero misses.
Shaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaman throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero punishes Shaman's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shaman can pounce on him.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman drops his hands momentarily and Romero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Romero misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaman! But no joy.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero connects with the punch.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Romero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Shaman is rocked!
Romero throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Shaman crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#632 Bryant v Curry
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tsoi slips a jab from Romero.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Romero throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Tsoi lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Tsoi.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tsoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Romero working aggressively here.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Romero prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.#T1#
Tsoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsoi.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero is leaning against Tsoi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero tries a body shot but Tsoi blocks it.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romero tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Tsoi.
Romero told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Romero. #T2#
Tsoi blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tsoi breaks the clinch.
Tsoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Tsoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Do Who Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero shapes to counter with a head kick.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Tsoi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsoi lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Romero.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Tsoi lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Tsoi lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
A big right from Tsoi misses.
Romero lands a jab.
Tsoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Tsoi throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Tsoi lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
And Tsoi counters with a quick kick to the body but Romero blocks it.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Do Who Tsoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tsoi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romero will feel that in the morning.
Do Who Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Tsoi is looking to land body kicks.
Tsoi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsoi tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Romero shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tsoi missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero wants to counter the offense by Tsoi and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero drops his hands momentarily and Tsoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsoi scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsoi slips a straight right by Romero.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Jab by Romero.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero scores with a head kick. Tsoi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
Do Who Tsoi's cut is getting worse.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Tsoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tsoi throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a leg kick.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Tsoi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Tsoi's defenses.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tsoi darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tsoi.
Tsoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Tsoi taking a breather.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Tsoi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romero is trying to keep an underhook but Tsoi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Romero is looking to control Tsoi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Who Tsoi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Romero sees coming a mile off.
Romero tries to counter with a clinch but Tsoi shakes him off and moves away.
Romero throws a head kick but Tsoi moves out of range.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Tsoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tsoi lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTsoi.
A jab from Tsoi does it's job there.
Tsoi swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Tsoi scores with a nice body kick.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Romero throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Romero throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Do Who Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Romero slips under a jab from Tsoi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi connects with the punch.
Romero lunges at Tsoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsoi's hand.
Tsoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Tsoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Romero stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero with a jab.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Tsoi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi lands an overhand right.#T4#
Tsoi cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Tsoi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
Tsoi sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Tsoi settles back down.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Nicodemo Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Do Who Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Do Who Tsoi!
Post fight, Do Who Tsoi stared into the camera and said 'Yeah, this is what happens when you face a legit fighter.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#628 Volkov v Kelley
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Yount paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yount - the referee stops the clock and Romero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yount. Romero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yount tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Yount throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero moves away from the strike by Yount.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Yount counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
That kick from Yount tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yount looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yount walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Yount scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Yount #CL2#
and Romero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yount lands an elbow just above Romero 's eye.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yount is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Romero lands an elbow inside.
Yount lands a damaging elbow.
Yount lands an elbow that stopped Romero in his tracks for a moment.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Yount misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Yount.
Yount gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a left hand.
Yount tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Yount prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yount misses with an elbow strike.
Yount prevents a body shot from Romero.
Yount pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yount. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero blocks a body shot from Yount.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yount has him pressed against the cage.
Romero avoiding damage as Yount throws knees to the body.
Yount prevents a body shot from Romero.
Yount throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Romero tries to work over Yount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero avoiding damage as Yount throws knees to the body.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Romero lands an elbow inside that Yount shrugs off.
Yount dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Yount with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage. #T3#
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yount has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yount.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Yount blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Yount lands an elbow that stopped Romero in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Yount blocks an elbow strike.
Yount gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yount struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
A short left from Yount.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Yount misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Romero avoids the elbow strike from Yount, against the cage.
#T4#
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Yount makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yount just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romero's brow.
Yount crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Yount misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Yount finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero punishes Yount's body with a nice straight punch.
Yount lands a body shot.
#CL#
Yount clinches with his opponent.
Yount has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yount swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yount misses with a knee strike.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Yount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Yount tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero tries to break the clinch but Yount is controlling the position.
Yount struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Yount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Yount.
Yount tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yount.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. #T1#
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Yount tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yount blocks a body shot from Romero.
Yount doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yount tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands a nice elbow.
Yount avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Yount in his tracks for a moment.
Yount throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yount scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
#T2#
Yount gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero tries to break free but Yount pushes him back against the cage.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
Yount creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romero's defenses.
Yount working aggressively here.
Yount takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Robin Yount's cut is getting worse.
Robin Yount has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yount tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Yount tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Yount scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Yount throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romero tries a body shot but Yount blocks it.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yount fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Yount takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero lands an elbow inside that Yount shrugs off.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Romero tries to break the clinch but Yount is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yount misses with a looping right.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Romero.
Yount throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yount thumps Romero with a low kick.
Yount uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Yount misses with a wild body shot.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yount connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yount.
Some wild striking there from Yount.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Yount thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yount throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a head kick but Yount moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Yount will probably get the nod.
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#
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Yount keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yount scores with a punch to the head.
Yount slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Yount.
Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Yount.#CUT#
That has opened up Nicodemo Romero's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Yount misses with a two punch combination.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yount misses with a straight right. #T1#
Yount fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yount takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yount changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yount wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Yount with a nice cross.
Yount is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yount misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yount lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yount doesn't seem bothered though.
Yount throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Romero misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero lands a nice hook to Yount's body. Yount takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yount rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Yount thinks about countering with a head kick.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Yount tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero wants to counter the offense by Yount and move into the clinch position.
Yount will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yount scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Yount misses with a low kick.
Yount throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Yount throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Yount misses its intended target.
Romero walks into a jab.#T3#
Romero slips a jab from Yount.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yount circles away quickly and effectively.
Yount scores with a jab.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Yount moves out of range easily.
Romero stalks Yount and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yount's face. Yount staggers backwards, shaken.
Romero thuds a left hand into Yount's body.
Yount just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yount scores with a kick to the body.
Yount tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Yount's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Yount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Romero. #T4#
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Yount shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Yount is rocked!#CUT2#
Robin Yount's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yount lands a high kick!
Oh Yount is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yount is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Yount throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Yount ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yount seems to have got his legs back now.
Yount swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yount. Romero shrugs it off though. #CL#
Yount fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romero, pushing him back against the cage.
Yount misses with a knee strike.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Nicodemo Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Yount showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yount has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Yount!
Robin Yount decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bunga.
Bunga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero wants to counter the offense by Bunga and move into the clinch position.
Bunga misses with a wild body shot.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunga misses the jab.
Bunga fails to land with a series of punches.
Bunga looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunga.
Romero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bunga.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Bunga.
Bart Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Bunga and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero avoids the body shot from Bunga.
Bunga throws a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bunga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bunga jabs at Romero's body.#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!
Bunga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romero with a jab.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Bunga misses with a looping right.
Bunga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Bunga slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Bunga.
Bunga throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Bunga.
Bunga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunga misses the target.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Bunga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Bunga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bunga fails to land.
Bunga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunga tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunga's elbow.
Bunga working hard to break the clinch.
Bunga can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Bart Bunga has been cut.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunga's elbow.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunga backwards. #T4#
Bunga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands an elbow just above Bunga 's eye.
Romero prevents a body shot from Bunga.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunga's elbow.
Romero misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Bunga misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Bunga avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero tries to work over Bunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romero misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunga throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Bunga manages to duck under it in time.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunga takes one to the chin there.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero wants to counter with a clinch but Bunga pushes him away.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunga.
Bunga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bunga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Bunga is rocked!
Romero lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bunga goes down and covers up as Romero starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicodemo Romero!
Our winner, Nicodemo Romero, 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:
GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos's hands.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramos. That snapped Romero's head back.
#CL#
Ramos has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Ramos tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Romero told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Ramos tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramos.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Ramos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ramos - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Ramos tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ramos fails to land.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Ramos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.#TD#
Ramos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramos lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Ramos slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero'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.
#R2#
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Romero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Ramos lands a right hand.
Ramos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Ramos lands a left hand.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero working aggressively here.
#T1#
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Ramos avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
Romero blocks the elbow strike.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramos's defenses.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Ramos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramos avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Ramos 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!#TD#
Ramos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Romero regains guard.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Romero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramos working Romero over with strikes.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
That has opened up Nicodemo Romero's cut even more.
Ramos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henrique Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero keeping hold of Ramos's head, controlling as best he can.
Ramos wants to free his trapped foot but Romero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Romero's thigh. Romero counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romero managing to control the position.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Nicodemo Romero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicodemo Romero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henrique Ramos!
A relieved looking Henrique Ramos 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:
GAMMA#609 Bryant v Jordan
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Lamb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lamb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darren Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb cracks Romero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romero throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamb. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero prevents a body shot from Lamb. #T1##BC#
Lamb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamb circles away.
Lamb jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Lamb moved out of range.
Lamb attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Lamb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamb misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Lamb jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Lamb's ribs.
Romero sizes up Lamb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Lamb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lamb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamb fails with the takedown
and Lamb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero tests Lamb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero walks into a left hand. #T3#
Romero takes a swing at Lamb's ribcage but misses.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamb.
Lamb connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamb manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero walks into a jab.
Lamb misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Lamb moves away from the strike by Romero.
Lamb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lamb throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Lamb lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Lamb throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Lamb catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero tries to counter with a clinch but Lamb shakes him off and moves away.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Lamb slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Romero moves forwards but Lamb connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Lamb avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero has Lamb pressed against the cage, preventing Lamb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Lamb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lamb staying out of range there.
Romero throws a jab when Lamb was well out of range.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Lamb.
Darren Lamb is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamb misses with a looping left.
Lamb connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Lamb misses with a body shot.
Lamb sets himself, and Romero steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamb avoids it this time.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Lamb digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lamb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero misses with a hook. Lamb ducked under it nicely.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Lamb.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
Lamb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lamb misses.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Lamb misses.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamb.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Lamb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lamb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Lamb pushes him off.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lamb closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Lamb pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Lamb swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Lamb closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Lamb pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero tries to counter with a clinch but Lamb shakes him off and moves away.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Lamb avoids the body shot from Romero.
#TD#
Lamb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romero's half guard.
Romero is trying is best to control the position here.
Romero manages to get to full guard.
Romero keeping full guard, as Lamb tries to pass. #T4#
Lamb lands a couple of elbows.
Romero is looking to sweep but instead, Lamb has passed into half guard.
Romero trying to control here.
Lamb is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb'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.
#R3#
Romero feints a jab promting Lamb to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lamb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Lamb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamb scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Lamb.
Lamb lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Lamb.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Lamb lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lamb connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamb lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Romero avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Lamb cracks Romero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero wants to counter with a clinch but Lamb pushes him away.
Lamb catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Lamb with a hook.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lamb misses its target.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Lamb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##TD#
Lamb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Lamb is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamb controlling the action here.
Romero keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lamb wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Romero is defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero misses with a hook
and Lamb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamb to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamb throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lamb has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
#BC#
Lamb breaks from the clinch.
Lamb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lamb connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamb digs a good hook to Romero's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
Lamb swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Lamb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamb tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamb connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Lamb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romero is staying active underneath Lamb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Romero holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
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.
#R4#
Romero leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamb avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Lamb prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamb blocks a body shot from Romero.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Lamb lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Lamb avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Lamb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lamb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Lamb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Lamb. #T1#
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Lamb in his tracks for a moment.
Lamb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
Lamb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb throws a head punch that misses.
Lamb takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero keeps control of Lamb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lamb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romero pushes Lamb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lambs head.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Lamb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Lamb controls the action.
#T2##TD#
Lamb pulls Romero into guard.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Romero trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Lamb wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Lamb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero won't allow Lamb to sweep him here.
Romero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lamb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamb 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lamb throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Lamb finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb 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. #T4#
Lamb wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Lamb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero trying to control the position.
Lamb trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Romero keeping full guard, as Lamb tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Lamb misses the jab.
Lamb throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Lamb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lamb blocks a head kick by Romero.
Lamb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lamb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Lamb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
A little feinted left hand from Lamb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Lamb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb jabs at Romero's body.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Lamb ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Lamb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Lamb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Lamb ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb works the jab nicely.
Lamb cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Lamb missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamb with a body shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamb. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero jabs Lamb right on the nose. Lamb blinks but takes it well.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
Lamb lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
Lamb looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lamb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamb throws a good cross that connects.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Romero staying out of range there.
Lamb cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Lamb throws a shot to the body.
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Lamb connects with a body shot.
Lamb moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Lamb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Romero keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Romero has Lamb pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb passes into half guard.
Romero is not content to let Lamb control the position.
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 Darren Lamb.
I think Lamb 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb retains his lightweight title!
Darren Lamb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CFC 415 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Churchill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Churchill throws a lazy head kick
and Churchill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Churchill rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Romero blocking some punches.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Churchill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero keeps control of Churchill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Churchill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Churchill wants to counter with a clinch but Romero pushes him away.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Churchill moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Churchill's defenses.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Churchill.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Churchill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero tries to clinch but Churchill is having none of it.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Churchill circles away quickly and effectively.
Churchill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Churchill backs away looking to recover.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Churchill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Churchill looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.#CL2#
Churchill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Churchill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
#BC2#
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero misses with a looping right.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Churchill back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Churchill manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
A jab from Churchill does it's job there.#CL2#
Churchill darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Churchill.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Churchill's head.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Churchill takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Churchill throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Churchill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Churchill counters with an inside leg kick.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Churchill has time to react.#ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
Churchill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Churchill is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
and Romero counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Churchill! He's just covering up as Romero starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Holzken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero lands a nice shot that snaps Holzken's head back.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holzken counters with a right hand to the body.
Holzken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Holzken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.#CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Holzken up against the cage.
Romero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Holzken.
#T1#
Holzken tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Holzken back against the cage.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Holzken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romero thuds his right hand into Holzken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holzken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holzken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holzken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero looks to clinch
and Holzken counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses the jab.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range.
Holzken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holzken attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Romero jabs Holzken right on the nose. Holzken blinks but takes it well.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holzken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holzken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Holzken misses its target.
Romero tries to clinch but Holzken moves away
and Holzken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
It looked like Holzken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Holzken slips under a jab.
It looked like Holzken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.#T4#
Romero dips to his left and cracks Holzken with an uppercut!
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holzken feinted with a counter takedown.
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Holzken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero wants to clinch
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holzken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that 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.
#R2#
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero misses the body punch
enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab.
Holzken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero catches Holzken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero lands a high kick!
Romero throws a right hand that misses
enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romero duly obliges.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Holzken misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Romero.#T1#
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holzken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Holzken counters with a right hand to the body.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holzken's head backwards.
Romero misses with a combination
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero misses with a right hand
and Holzken counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Holzken misses its target.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holzken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero misses with a hook
letting Holzken counter with a right hand.
Romero misses with a right hand
letting Holzken counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Romero lands with a straight right. Holzken didn't see that one coming.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holzken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Holzken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero misses with a hook.
Holzken is looking to counter punch.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Holzken misses its target.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Holzken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Holzken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Holzken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero misses with a straight left. #T4#
Romero throws an off balance right hand
letting Holzken counter with a right hand.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero misses with a hook
and Holzken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Holzken counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Holzken misses the target.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holzken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holzken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Holzken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero tries to clinch there but Holzken circles away.
Holzken attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Holzken avoids the body shot from Romero.
Holzken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a double jab
and Holzken counters with a straight right hand.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a body punch but Holzken moves out of range.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Romero missing with a left hand there. Holzken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holzken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Romero.
Holzken is trying to drag Romero to the mat but Romero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romero lands a nice elbow.
Holzken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holzken takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holzken or not. #T2#
Holzken prevents a body shot from Romero.
Holzken dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Holzken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holzken throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Holzken takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero blocking some punches.
Holzken has Romero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holzken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Holzken.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
Holzken dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holzken's elbow. #TD#
Holzken gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Holzken passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Rodney Holzken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Holzken with the ground and pound but Romero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Romero controlling the position.
Holzken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holzken stands and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holzken works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Romero struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicodemo Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 408 TOKYO
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero throws a right hand that Koks ducks under and follows up with a left that Koks also avoids with ease.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero jabs Koks right on the nose. Koks blinks but takes it well.
Romero jabs Koks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero throws a body punch but Koks moves out of range.
Koks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
Koks moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Koks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Koks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero blocks a head kick by Koks.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Koks's ribs.#T1#
Romero 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.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Koks is out of range.
Romero slips a jab from Koks.
Romero is looking to wear down Koks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koks connects with an inside leg kick.
Koks throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Koks lands a jab.
Koks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koks counters with a good low kick that Romero was not able to check.
Romero stuns Koks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Romero avoids the body shot from Koks.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Koks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero throws a series of punches but Koks moves out of range.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Koks motions for Romero to come forward. Koks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Romero.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koks scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koks.
Koks throws a big counter head kick but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koks.
Koks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koks was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koks moves away.
Romero misses the body punch
and Koks counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Koks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero is looking to clinch but Koks is avoiding it.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romero tries to clinch but Koks is having none of it. #T4#
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Koks.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Koks.
The fighters circling - Koks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koks connects with a jab.
Koks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Koks lands a right hand.
Koks lands with a light punch inside.
Koks blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Koks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Koks walks into a left hand.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Koks.
Koks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koks throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Koks.
Romero tries to clinch there but Koks circles away.
Koks swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.#T1#
Romero scores with a body shot.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero throws a hook but Koks blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Koks.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Koks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koks avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Koks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Koks throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero tries to clinch but Koks is having none of it.
Koks takes one to the side of the head.
Koks looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Koks manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koks throws a head kick that misses
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!#CL#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koks scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Koks.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Koks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Koks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Koks scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koks's elbow.
Koks misses with a punch to the body.
Koks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Koks.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koks. #BC2#
Koks breaks from the clinch.
Romero looks to land a combination but Koks avoids it well.
Romero moves away from the strike by Koks.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Koks and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koks moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koks counters with a straight right hand.
Koks misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Koks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Koks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Romero darts in and clinches Koks up against the cage.
Koks misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicodemo Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koks misses with some punches.
Koks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Koks tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Koks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero lands an elbow just above Koks 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Rafal Koks has been cut.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Koks breaks the clinch.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koks under the eye.
Koks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Koks throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Koks takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Koks needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Koks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Koks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Romero tries to clinch there but Koks circles away.
Koks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koks.
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
As Romero backs off Koks throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Romero connects with a high kick.
Koks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Koks counters with a stiff right hand.
Koks throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook
letting Koks counter with a right hand.
Romero sizes up Koks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Koks.
Rafal Koks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Koks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Koks lands an uppercut.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands an elbow just above Koks 's eye.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Koks.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Koks uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koks's brow.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Koks breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Koks.
A good leg kick by Koks.
Koks looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koks.
Romero tries to clinch but Koks moves out of range.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koks.#T4#
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koks slips a straight right by Romero.
Koks misses with a straight right.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Koks.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Koks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
An out of breath Nicodemo Romero 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:
CFC 401
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Tucker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Tucker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero connects with a jab.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#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!
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
A jab lands there for Tucker.
Tucker misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tucker lands a jab.#T3#
Tucker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Romero is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing.
Romero moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Jab from Tucker.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Tucker lands with a right hand.
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!
Tucker takes one on the button.
Tucker connects with the punch.
Romero throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Tucker. Those never looked like landing.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Romero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Romero swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JJ Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
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#
Nice uppercut there from Tucker.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tucker is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Tucker in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. #T1#
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tucker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch.
A big right from Romero misses.
Tucker fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up JJ Tucker's cut even more.
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!
Tucker scores with a hook.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Romero misses.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Tucker's head back.
Romero circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tucker to the canvas! Tucker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Romero keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicodemo Romero!
An out of breath Nicodemo Romero 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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MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Shishunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Shishunaga throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Shishunaga.
Kalashoka Shishunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shishunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Shishunaga swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero.
Romero digs a right hand into Shishunaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shishunaga's gas tank.
Romero gets through Shishunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shishunaga - that landed with a thud.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Shishunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Shishunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shishunaga tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Shishunaga back against the cage.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishunaga is working Romero over against the cage.
Shishunaga has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Shishunaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Shishunaga. #T1#
Shishunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shishunaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shishunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Shishunaga controls his hands.
Shishunaga stalling in the clinch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Shishunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shishunaga breaks the clinch.
Shishunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Shishunaga looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero swinging wildly here.
As Romero backs off Shishunaga throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shishunaga at a distance.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Shishunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Shishunaga pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shishunaga crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
Shishunaga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Shishunaga manages to break the clinch.
Shishunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shishunaga needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shishunaga manages to avoid it.
Shishunaga lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero misses with some punches.
#T3#
Shishunaga scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Shishunaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Shishunaga.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Shishunaga controls the action.
Shishunaga can't break the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shishunaga.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Shishunaga controls his hands.
Shishunaga tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Shishunaga back against the cage.
Shishunaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shishunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Shishunaga blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shishunaga backwards.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Shishunaga avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Romero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shishunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Shishunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shishunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shishunaga lands with a left to the head.
Romero prevents a body shot from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shishunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shishunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Shishunaga digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lands an elbow inside.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shishunagas head.
Romero tries a body shot but Shishunaga blocks it.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalashoka Shishunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shishunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Shishunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shishunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Shishunaga missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Shishunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shishunaga throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
A jab from Romero misses. #T1#
Shishunaga misses with a combination
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up but Shishunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Shishunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shishunaga needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Shishunaga misses with a hook.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shishunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero throws a right hand that Shishunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Shishunaga also avoids with ease.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Shishunaga looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Shishunaga slips under a jab from Romero.#CL#
Romero gets a clinch.
Shishunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalashoka Shishunaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shishunaga prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands an elbow just above Shishunaga 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Kalashoka Shishunaga has been cut.
Shishunaga blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shishunaga.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Shishunaga breaks the clinch.
Romero thuds a left hand into Shishunaga's body.
Shishunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
Shishunaga swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shishunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Shishunaga lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Shishunaga with a nice cross.
Shishunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shishunaga misses with a looping right.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Shishunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shishunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shishunaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shishunaga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Shishunaga avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Shishunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Shishunaga on the inside. #BC2#
Shishunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Shishunaga is just out of range.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shishunaga missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shishunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shishunaga tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shishunaga looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Shishunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalashoka Shishunaga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shishunaga.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Shishunaga's head but Shishunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shishunaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shishunaga throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shishunaga defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Shishunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Shishunaga avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Shishunaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Shishunaga.
Romero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shishunaga blocking some punches.
Shishunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Shishunaga tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Shishunaga back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shishunaga fails to land.
Romero lands an elbow inside that Shishunaga shrugs off.
Shishunaga lands with a right to the head.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Shishunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shishunaga.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shishunagas head.
Shishunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Shishunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Shishunaga prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shishunaga scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
A head punch on the inside from Shishunaga fails to land.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Shishunaga's ribcage. Shishunaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishunaga is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shishunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shishunaga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shishunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Shishunaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shishunaga trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shishunaga into the cage.#T3#
Shishunaga looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shishunaga's brow.
Shishunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shishunaga backwards.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Kalashoka Shishunaga's cut even more.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shishunaga takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Shishunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shishunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Romero misses.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.#T4#
Shishunaga lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Shishunaga misses.
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!
Romero tries to clinch but Shishunaga is having none of it.
Shishunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shishunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Shishunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Shishunaga misses
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shishunaga misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Shishunaga dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Shishunaga misses with a straight left.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shishunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero gave a mention to Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MFN 343: Piranha
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Santa Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santa Cruz 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.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Santa Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Santa Cruz has Romero pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santa Cruz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Romero tumbling to the mat - Santa Cruz dives into Romero's guard.
Romero pulls Santa Cruz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero pulls Santa Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Santa Cruz trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T1#
Santa Cruz throws a strike but Romero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Santa Cruz wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santa Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Santa Cruz lands with a nice body kick.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Santa Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #T3#
Santa Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santa Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a left hand.
Santa Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santa Cruz.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santa Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Santa Cruz avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santa Cruz's elbow.
A short left from Romero.
Our sources have told us that Romero has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Santa Cruz lands an uppercut.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Santa Cruz controls his hands.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santa Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Santa Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Santa Cruz.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Romero misses.
Santa Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Santa Cruz fails with the takedown
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero tries to clinch there but Santa Cruz circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Romero.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Santa Cruz tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santa Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Santa Cruz's head but Santa Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Romero misses. #CL#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Santa Cruz avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Santa Cruz controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santa Cruz's brow.
Santa Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero lands an elbow just above Santa Cruz 's eye.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards. #T1#
Santa Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards.
Santa Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz working aggressively here.
Santa Cruz dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santa Cruz's brow.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santa Cruz can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Romero. #TD2#
Romero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Santa Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Romero to the mat. Romero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Santa Cruz trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Santa Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Santa Cruz wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it. #T2#
Romero stays in close to Santa Cruz's body and controls the position.
Santa Cruz wants to stand up but Romero is controlling him.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romero won't allow Santa Cruz to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Santa Cruz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santa Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Santa Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Santa Cruz gets a clinch.
Romero lands an elbow inside that Santa Cruz shrugs off.
Santa Cruz presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Santa Cruz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Romero regains guard.
Romero is controlling Santa Cruz's posture.
Santa Cruz won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Santa Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero pulls Santa Cruz in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely. #T4#
Romero trying to control the position.
Romero has Santa Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santa Cruz throws out the jab.
Romero connects with a jab.#CL2#
Santa Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicodemo Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands a nice elbow.
Santa Cruz blocks the elbow strike.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romero lands with a hook. Santa Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero wants to clinch.
A left lands for Romero.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santa Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Santa Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Romero regains guard immediately.
Romero pulls Santa Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Santa Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero has control of Santa Cruz's left arm, preventing Santa Cruz from doing any damage.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santa Cruz is fighting to break Romero's control of his arms but Romero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santa Cruz stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero is trying to keep Santa Cruz in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Romero tries to clinch there but Santa Cruz circles away.
Santa Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santa Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Santa Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Santa Cruz.
Romero lands an elbow inside that Santa Cruz shrugs off.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Santa Cruz's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Santa Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Santa Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santa Cruz.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santa Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santa Cruz avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
A short left from Santa Cruz.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Santa Cruz.
Romero tries to work over Santa Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Santa Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santa Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santa Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Santa Cruz controls the action.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Santa Cruz avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Santa Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz blocks the elbow strike.
Santa Cruz blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santa Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with some punches.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Santa Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards.
A short left from Romero.
Santa Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Santa Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romero, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero gave a mention to Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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MFN 334: jak sie masz
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall 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.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
A head kick by Romero - that's a beauty! Dall is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Romero can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hockles thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Hockles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
Hockles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Hockles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Romero pushes Hockles up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands an elbow just above Hockles 's eye.
Hockles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
Hockles doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Hockles circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hockles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romero to the ground. Hockles is now in Romero's guard.
Hockles throws a big right hand that misses.
Hockles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Hockles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hockles postures up.
#T1#
Romero has Hockles pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hockles throws a big elbow that misses.
Hockles looking to pass the guard.
Hockles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hockles throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero has control of Hockles's left arm, preventing Hockles from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Hockles tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles working hard to break the clinch.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero prevents Hockles from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hockles backwards.
Hockles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Romero gets through Hockles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with some punches.
#BC#
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Hockles with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hockles tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Romero misses with a body punch.
Hockles misses with a knee strike.
Hockles missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Hockles breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Hockles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hockles's efforts to push away.
Hockles is trying to drag Romero to the mat but Romero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hockles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hockles is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hockles tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Hockles drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Nice elbow from Romero.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hockles tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero has Hockles pressed against the cage, preventing Hockles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hockles's brow.
Hockles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hockles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Hockles's head back.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Hockles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hockles is stalling here. Romero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hockles seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Romero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Hockles is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero thuds his right hand into Hockles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hockles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Myers Hockles has been cut.
Hockles throws a head kick that half lands.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Hockles moves out of range. #CL2#
Romero rushes Hockles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Romero.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hockles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.#T1#
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Hockles in his tracks for a moment.
Hockles is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Hockles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Hockles blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero lands a left hand.
Hockles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero works on Hockles's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero cracks Hockles with a nice body shot.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hockles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Hockles pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hockles 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.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Romero is continuing to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Hockles has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Hockles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero moves to clinch but Hockles breaks away
and Hockles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hockles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Hockles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero throws out a counter right but Hockles avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Romero takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Hockles gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hockles walks into a left hand.
Hockles lands a head kick!
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hockles swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hockles.
Hockles darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Hockles into the cage. #TD#
Hockles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Hockles getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Hockles looks to land a strike but Romero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Myers Hockles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hockles lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hockles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romero is trying to keep an underhook but Hockles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hockles throwing strikes but missing.
Romero seems keen to control Hockles's posture.#SUB2#
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hockles is aware though and is defending well.
Romero is controlling Hockles's posture.
We've been hearing that Hockles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romero wants to improve his position but instead Hockles has moved into half guard.
Romero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hockles.
Romero has his hands clasped together around Hockles's back. He's all about the action.
Hockles with the ground and pound but Romero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hockles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a triangle but Hockles pushes his legs off easily.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hockles distracts Romero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hockles looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a triangle but Hockles pushes his legs off easily.
Hockles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero seems keen to control Hockles's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hockles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hockles postures up.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hockles throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hockles lands a head kick. Romero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hockles needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Hockles blocks a body shot from Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hockles.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero prevents Hockles from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hockles is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Hockles tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero lands a body punch. #T4##TD#
Hockles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romero is trying to keep an underhook but Hockles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles prevents Romero from improving his position.
Hockles thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
Romero manages to get to full guard.
Hockles trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hockles has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Romero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hockles is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Romero pulls down on the head and he's put Hockles to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicodemo Romero!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nicodemo Romero made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Fray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero tries to clinch up but Fray circles away and keeps his distance.
Fray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Fray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero punishes Fray's body with a nice straight punch.
Fray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero tries to clinch but Fray moves out of range.
Fray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero throws a body punch but Fray moves out of range.
Romero avoids the body shot from Fray.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Fray and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray jabs at Romero's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fray or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Fray wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Fray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Fray looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Fray has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Fray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Fray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head. #T2##SUB#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Romero keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero trying to control here.
#T3#
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fray is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fray seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Fray trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fray pulls his head out easily.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Fray lands with a punch from half guard.
Fray prevents Romero from improving his position.
Fray is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Fray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fray has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fray throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fray passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fray tries to land a body kick
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero avoids the body shot from Fray.
The fighters circling - Fray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero defending well as Fray loads up on a big left hand.
Fray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Jab by Fray.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fray manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Jonqw Fray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing. #TD2#
Fray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
An elbow from Fray crashes against the mat.
Fray lands a nice forearm strike.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fray's best efforts.
Fray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero is doing well to control the position and prevent Fray from advancing to side control.
Fray is looking to pass Romero's guard but actually Romero recovers to full guard.
Romero trying to control the position here.
Fray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Fray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romero! #REVR#
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romero working away.
Fray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
Romero holding both Fray 's hands and preventing any damage.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Romero is trying to remain composed but Fray is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Fray is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Romero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fray throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Romero covers up after that shot from Fray.
#T4#
Romero just trying to survive but Fray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Romero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fray.
Romero wants to control his opponent's hands but Fray gets his hands free.
Fray throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fray is not going to allow Romero to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Fray keeps control of the position.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Romero.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Fray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Fray is predictable there
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Romero rushes Fray and presses him up against the cage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fray tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero avoids the elbow strike from Fray, against the cage.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Fray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Romero has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fray slowing the pace effectively.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Fray avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Fray takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Fray.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Fray's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Fray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Romero can't fight it off and eventually Fray manages to take the fight to the floor. Romero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Fray wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle.
Fray throws a big elbow that misses.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.#SUB#
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fray trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T3#
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Fray is proving a slippery customer.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Fray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero is trying to control the position but Fray postures up.
Jonqw Fray has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fray advances position into side control!
Fray working away.
Fray lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Fray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fray 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 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Event:
MFN 321: Two Title Pow Wow
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero tries to bum rush Henley with a series of wild strikes but Henley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henley swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henley dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Henley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Romero thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero digs a good hook to Henley's body.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Henley pushes him off.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Henley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Henley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A head kick misses from Romero.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Henley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henley throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henley slips under a jab.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Henley.
Romero throws a hook but Henley blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Romero scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Henley staying out of range there.
Romero punishes Henley's body with a nice straight punch.
Henley throws a big shot that misses.
Romero scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero lands a nice hook to Henley's body. Henley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romero lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Henley is rocked!
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Henley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Romero digs a good body shot into Henley's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Henley seems to have got his legs back now.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Henley moves out of range easily.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Henley throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lunges at Henley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henley's hand.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Henley moved out of range.
Henley throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Henley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Henley avoids the body shot from Romero.
Henley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henley moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Henley moves away and avoids it.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henley.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henley counters with a straight right hand.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Romero misses.
Henley misses with a body punch
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Nicodemo Romero's cut even more.
Romero lands a head shot.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henley.
Henley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henley blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Henley misses the target.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henley thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD#
Henley drops Romero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romero looks back up at him and smiles so Henley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Henley scores with a counter punch that sends Romero to the canvas! Henley smells blood - he's punishing Romero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MFN 315: Koski vs. Mamba
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alves manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alves stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alves working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves being controlled here momentarily.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero is trying to keep Alves in close.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero has his hands on Alves 's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Alves instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Alves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Alves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alves momentarily.
Alves scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves slips under a jab.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Romero clinches.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alves blocks a body shot from Romero.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Alves 's takedown attempt.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Romero keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Alves .
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero. #CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Romero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?#CL2#
Alves forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Our sources have told us that Romero has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alves has managed to clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Alves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alves is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero is positioning himself well to prevent Alves advancing to mount.
Romero is looking to control Alves 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Alves is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Alves drops an elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alves is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Alves thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Alves throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely. #T2#
Romero tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Renzo Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero trying to control the position.
#T3#
Romero wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves is looking to advance position but Romero has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Romero avoids the attempt from Alves to control.
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
Alves tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Romero wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
Alves is looking to get to half guard.
Romero controlling the pace for now.
Alves can't escape the position.
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Romero prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Romero.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Alves clinches with his opponent.
Nicodemo Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #BC2#
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Romero wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alves tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Alves lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romero misses with a body shot
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Romero sends Alves down but not out. Romero dives into side control looking to finish.
Romero controlling the position from side mount.
Romero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alves !
Alves is trying to escape the mount.
Alves keeps trying to improve his position.
Alves wants to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
Alves wants to control but Romero is having none of it.#T2#
Romero controlling the pace for now.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Romero tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
Alves tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Romero wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it. #T3#
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero 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.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Romero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Alves misses.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alves jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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