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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Iwoba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne misses with a takedown #KD#
and Iwoba counters with a nice right hand that sends Wayne toppling to the canvas! Wayne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Iwoba finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Willie Wayne has been cut.
Iwoba cracks Wayne with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bosco Iwoba made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Bogard tries to clinch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bogard counters with a left and a right that stings Iwoba.
Donk. Iwoba catches Bogard right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard throws a low kick but Iwoba moves out of range easily. #CL#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Iwoba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
Bogard is looking to break free of the clinch but Iwoba has double underhooks.
Iwoba wants to take the fight to the mat but Bogard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bogard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iwoba tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Bogard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.
Bogard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Bogard controls the action.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
Iwoba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Bogard 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.#T1#
Iwoba tries for a takedown but Bogard manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogard. #BC2#
Bogard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Iwoba moved away.
Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iwoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard lands a high kick!
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Iwoba keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Iwoba circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Iwoba closes the distance and pushes Bogard back into the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Iwoba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogard's efforts to push away.
Bogard is trying to break the clinch but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iwoba lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iwoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Bogard misses with a combination
and Iwoba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba jabs Bogard right on the nose. Bogard blinks but takes it well.
Iwoba cracks Bogard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogard feints and then cracks Iwoba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iwoba down.
Iwoba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogard defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosco Iwoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Iwoba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba thuds his right hand into Bogard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iwoba goes for a double leg but Bogard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bogard continues to drive forward.#CL#
Iwoba instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard has had enough of the clinch but Iwoba keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogards head. #BC2#
Bogard manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bogard.
Iwoba blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Iwoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Bogard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bogard.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Iwoba sees coming a mile off.
Bogard cracks Iwoba with a good jab.
A jab from Iwoba finds it's way through Bogard's defenses.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Bogard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iwoba rather than just go for the knockout.
Iwoba missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iwoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bogard lands with a nice body kick.
Bogard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iwoba. That did some damage!
Iwoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
A good leg kick by Bogard.
Bogard lands a body shot.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Iwoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iwoba cracks Bogard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwoba dips to his left and cracks Bogard with an uppercut!
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Iwoba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bosco Iwoba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogard is trying to force a seperation but Iwoba has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Iwoba. #T1#
Iwoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogard is trying to break the clinch but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.
Iwoba misses with some punches.
Iwoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Bogard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick from Bogard misses.
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Iwoba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iwoba lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Bogard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Iwoba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard tries to break free but Iwoba pushes him back against the cage.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iwoba tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard blocking some punches.
Iwoba lands with a right to the head.
Iwoba works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Bogard manages to break the clinch.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Bogard.
Iwoba scores with a hook to the body. Bogard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bogard throws a jab but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iwoba connects with a jab.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3##TD#
Iwoba feints and as Bogard raises his hands in defense, Iwoba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iwoba is standing up over Bogard. Bogard looks to escape but Iwoba dives into side control.
#REVB#
Iwoba working the ground and pound from side control.
Iwoba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Bogard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Bogard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Iwoba taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's time! Iwoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Iwoba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bogard.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bogard.
Bogard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogard! But no joy.
Iwoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba connects with a single shot there.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Bogard misses #CL#
and Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1##CL#
Iwoba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Iwoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Bogard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iwoba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iwoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogard should have avoided that one.
Bogard tries to clinch but Iwoba is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bogard misses.
Bogard throws a push kick but Iwoba slaps the foot to one side.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Iwoba moved away.
Terry Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogard feints a jab promting Iwoba to slip. Bogard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Iwoba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry Bogard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Iwoba throws a solid leg kick but Bogard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iwoba.
Bogard throws a push kick but Iwoba slaps the foot to one side.
Iwoba lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogard.
Iwoba throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
Bogard blocks the body kick.
Iwoba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBogard.#TD#
Iwoba shoots in and gets a takedown into Bogard's guard.
Iwoba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iwoba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Iwoba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogard is keeping the position for now.
Iwoba passes Bogard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogard's head.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Bogard is a slippery customer.
Iwoba slips a nice elbow through Bogard's hands, connecting with Bogard's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogard's head.
Iwoba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bogard tries to kick Iwoba off but Iwoba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bogard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogard's head.
Iwoba is looking to advance position but Bogard won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iwoba dips to his left and cracks Bogard with an uppercut!
Iwoba is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iwoba, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Iwoba as Possum shoots in.
Iwoba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Possum tries for a takedown but Iwoba circles away easily
and Iwoba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Possum's head backwards.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Possum shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosco Iwoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Possum.
Iwoba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iwoba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Possum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iwoba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Possum throws an elbow that misses. Iwoba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Possum's guard. Nice move by Iwoba!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Possum is trying to keep Iwoba in close.
Iwoba pushing down on Possum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iwoba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwoba is thwarting Possum's attempts to control the position.
Iwoba controlling the action here.#T1#
Iwoba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Possum trying to control but Iwoba postures up.
Possum is looking to get back to full guard here but Iwoba has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Possum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iwoba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Possum's shoulder. That is not cool.
Possum tries to improve position but can't. #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.
Possum struggling a bit here.
Possum is trying to improve his position.
Possum trying to control but Iwoba flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Possum looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Possum right now.
Possum is trying to break free.
Possum trying to control the hands but Iwoba won't let him.
I would not like to be Possum right now.
#T3#
Possum is really stuck here.
Possum is still trying to improve position.
Iwoba is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Possum rolls, trying to escape but Iwoba keeps control of the position.
What can Possum do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Possum rolls, trying to escape but Iwoba keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Iwoba slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Iwoba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Possum looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Iwoba biding his time, controlling Possum.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Possum can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Possum or perhaps it was just good defense by Iwoba, which made it look bad.
Iwoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Possum can do to turn this around?
Iwoba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greg Possum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba works Possum's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Iwoba lands.
Possum dives in and grabs Iwoba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iwoba pushes down on Possum's head and hops out.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Iwoba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Possum sprawls well initially but Iwoba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Possum trying to control here.
Possum wants to get back to full guard but Iwoba has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Possum can't escape the position.
Iwoba controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Iwoba.#T1#
Possum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iwoba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Possum to control.
Possum is working to get back to half guard.
Iwoba controlling his opponent.
Possum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Possum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iwoba controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Possum can't escape the position.
Iwoba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Possum can't escape the position.
#T3#
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Possum to control.
Possum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Possum is breathing heavily.
Iwoba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Possum tries to hold on but Iwoba pushes him away.
Iwoba controlling from mount. #T4#
Possum can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba controlling from the full mount.
Possum wants to hold on but Iwoba pushes him away.
Iwoba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Possum tries to lock up and control but Iwoba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwoba controlling from mount.
Possum is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba cracks Possum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Iwoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Iwoba gets a double leg takedown into Possum's guard.
Possum working a defensive guard but Iwoba manages to pass into side control anyway.
Possum struggling a bit here.
Possum is trying to escape the position but Iwoba is controlling the position.
Iwoba gets to mount! Possum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Iwoba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Possum working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Iwoba controlling the pace for now.
Possum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iwoba content just to control the position here.
Possum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iwoba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Possum tries to hold on but Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba controlling from mount.
Iwoba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Possum for as long as he can get away with.
Possum is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
Bosco Iwoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Iwoba controlling the position easily from mount.
Possum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iwoba controlling his opponent.
Possum is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
Possum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iwoba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Possum to control.
Possum working to try and regain half guard.
Iwoba controlling from mount.
Possum wants to hold on but Iwoba pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba controlling from mount.
Greg Possum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Possum wants to hold on but Iwoba pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwoba 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bosco Iwoba made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greer enables Iwoba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greer keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Iwoba is working hard here to advance position.
Greer controlling Iwoba's posture.
Greer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Iwoba defends easily.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iwoba prevents Greer from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greer connects with a body shot.
Jab by Greer.
Jackson Greer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greer misses with a looping left.#TD#
Iwoba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greer's guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving. #T2#
Iwoba content to stall in guard here.
Greer working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba passes Greer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but Greer defending well.
Iwoba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Greer trying to hold on to Iwoba's head to control him but Iwoba postures up.
#T3#
Iwoba wants to control but Greer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Iwoba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Greer is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iwoba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iwoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba tries to clinch but Greer is having none of it.
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greer but Greer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Iwoba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greer's waist but Greer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iwoba off to one side.
Iwoba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosco Iwoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Iwoba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Iwoba passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greer tries to hold on but Iwoba pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Greer is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Greer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Iwoba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greer prevents Iwoba from moving into mount. #SUB#
Iwoba tries for a kimura but Greer is defending well.
Iwoba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Greer's legs.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greer is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba trying to control the position but Greer is working away. #SUB#
Iwoba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Iwoba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Iwoba has control of an arm but Greer manages to advance to Iwoba's back!
Iwoba tries to escape the position.
Greer not allowing Iwoba to control his hands.
Greer softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Iwoba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Greer's guard. Nice work there by Iwoba.
Iwoba prevents Greer from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Greer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba wants to pass the guard but Greer is keeping the position.
Greer seems keen to control Iwoba's posture.
Iwoba prevents Greer from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Iwoba trying to control but Greer is working from the bottom.
Greer wants to stand and escape but Iwoba is having none of it.
Iwoba forces his way into half guard.
Iwoba trying to control the action but Greer is working from the bottom.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Greer is defending the position.
Iwoba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Iwoba wants to free his trapped foot but Greer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iwoba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Iwoba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Greer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Iwoba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Iwoba but great work by Greer.
Greer wants to stand but Iwoba has his arm trapped.
Iwoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greer's best efforts.
Iwoba is not content to let Greer control the position.
Greer trying to pass the guard but Iwoba defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iwoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Greer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greer advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Greer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Iwoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Iwoba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greer to the mat! Greer manages to get full guard.
Iwoba passes Greer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba wants to free his trapped foot but Greer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Greer kicks Iwoba off and gets back to his feet.
Greer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greer swinging wildly here.
Greer throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Iwoba closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Iwoba lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Iwoba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greer! #REVB#
Iwoba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Iwoba is pressing down on Greer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greer is holding on for now.
Iwoba passes to full mount!
Greer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greer is looking to escape. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Iwoba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Greer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Greer and Iwoba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Iwoba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Greer stops Iwoba from passing to mount. #SUB#
Iwoba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Greer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Iwoba's guard! Nice work there by Greer!
Greer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Iwoba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Greer is staying active underneath Iwoba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Iwoba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iwoba controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greer is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iwoba 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 2033 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3389 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba's entrance music is Hercules*. A fine choice. Bosco Iwoba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bosco Iwoba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Iwoba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jennings's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Iwoba (2) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Jennings wants to control but Iwoba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iwoba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba is thwarting Jennings's attempts to control the position.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings gets full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba postures up.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jennings wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iwoba has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jennings to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Iwoba is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jennings pulls down on the head and he's put Iwoba to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 2016 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 6173 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hercules*. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tribbiani Joey was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bosco Iwoba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Iwoba clinches.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joey is pressed up against the cage. Iwoba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joey down to the mat. Joey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey moves into the clinch.
Iwoba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosco Iwoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba wants the takedown. Joey is fighting it off but Iwoba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joey's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Iwoba (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Iwoba has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (5) vs (0) Joey
Joey prevents Iwoba from improving position.
Joey struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba tries to advance to mount but Joey denies him.
Iwoba has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Iwoba (7) vs (0) Joey
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joey is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey tries to reverse the position but Iwoba maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Iwoba's attempts to control the action.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iwoba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwoba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (10) vs (0) Joey
Joey struggling a bit here.
Joey prevents Iwoba from moving into mount.
Joey is trying to control Iwoba's posture but Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Iwoba trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iwoba off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Iwoba (10) vs (4) Joey
Iwoba tries to break free.
Joey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joey is trying to stick to Iwoba's back but Iwoba is turning into Joey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iwoba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Iwoba (12) vs (4) Joey
Joey has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Joey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Iwoba escapes and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (15) vs (4) Joey
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey sneaks back into half guard.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iwoba pulls his head out easily.
Joey tries to roll over but Iwoba keeps him under control.
Joey is not content to let Iwoba control the position.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwoba from advancing position.
Iwoba wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Joey is in trouble now - Iwoba has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (18) vs (4) Joey
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Joey to control.
Joey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joey is controlling Iwoba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Joey is a slippery customer.
Iwoba trying to mount his opponent but Joey defends it.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwoba from advancing position.
Joey trying to hold on to Iwoba's head to control him but Iwoba postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey is doing well to control the position and prevent Iwoba from advancing to side control.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Iwoba is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Iwoba sits in half guard.
Iwoba is really struggling to control Joey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joey can't keep his opponent in guard - Iwoba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iwoba in particular looking to stall.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joey pulls Iwoba in close to his closed guard and prevents Iwoba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba controlling from the top position.
Iwoba pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba prevents Joey from improving his position.
Iwoba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joey looking to control.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba postures up.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Iwoba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Joey keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Joey working for a triangle but Iwoba defends it easily.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey is pulling down on Iwoba's head. It's preventing any offense from Iwoba, at least for the moment.
Iwoba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey managing to control the position.
Iwoba postures up.
Joey keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Iwoba passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Joey moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joey's guard.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Joey controlling the position well.
Joey manages to get to full guard.
Joey controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Iwoba is working hard here to advance position.
Joey trying to control the position.
Joey has an active guard here but Iwoba has managed to pass into half guard.
Iwoba is looking to advance position but Joey won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey gets full guard.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Bosco Iwoba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Iwoba clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Iwoba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Iwoba advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Iwoba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Iwoba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Iwoba looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Lee wants to control but Iwoba is having none of it.
Iwoba wants to control the action but instead Lee gets a body lock and reverses into Iwoba's guard! Nice work!
Lee trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iwoba wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Iwoba there!
Iwoba wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T3#
Lee raining down hammerfists from mount.
Iwoba wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Iwoba is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Iwoba taking shots to the head.
Iwoba is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Iwoba is trying to escape the mount.
Lee lands a big elbow.
Iwoba is bucking up trying to escape but Lee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Iwoba is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee controlling from mount.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Iwoba shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Iwoba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Iwoba wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee regains half guard.#SUB2#
Iwoba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iwoba. #T1#
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Iwoba is controlling well.
Iwoba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iwoba looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iwoba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Iwoba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iwoba wants to control but Lee has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Iwoba trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Iwoba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Iwoba passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Iwoba seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Iwoba seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Iwoba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Iwoba is now in Lee's guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iwoba's guard. #REVR#
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Iwoba is striking off his back. Lee thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Iwoba trying to control here.
Iwoba gets back to full guard.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Iwoba looking to control.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iwoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Iwoba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iwoba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iwoba.
Temujin Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosco Iwoba.#T3#
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iwoba tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iwoba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee prevents Iwoba from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Iwoba works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosco Iwoba has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Iwoba moves nicely into side control.
Iwoba moves into full mount!
Iwoba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Iwoba's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bosco Iwoba.
I think Iwoba 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bosco Iwoba waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7620 p4p, 604 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1761 p4p, 228 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov goes for a double leg but Iwoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iwoba continues to drive forward.
Byhenikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba is looking for a sweep.
Iwoba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Iwoba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iwoba. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov wants to take Iwoba's back here but Iwoba is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (10) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Byhenikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Iwoba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks the grip.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Iwoba's back but Iwoba is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iwoba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Byhenikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (2) Iwoba
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Iwoba defending well.
Iwoba manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov pushing down on Iwoba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iwoba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Byhenikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (2) Iwoba
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iwoba has worked his arm free - good work by Iwoba!
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Iwoba is defending well.
Iwoba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iwoba keeps working.
Iwoba stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Iwoba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iwoba wants to get back to full guard.
Iwoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to control but Iwoba is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Iwoba is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iwoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iwoba trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Iwoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
Byhenikov passes Iwoba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba moves into full guard.
Iwoba working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Byhenikov passes Iwoba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Iwoba won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Iwoba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Iwoba won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Iwoba wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Iwoba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iwoba. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Iwoba
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iwoba is looking to escape.
Iwoba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov mounts Iwoba! Really nice guard pass there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Byhenikov working for a choke but Iwoba is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba trying to control the hands but Byhenikov won't let him.
Byhenikov is looking for a choke. Iwoba gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Iwoba manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (4) Iwoba
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but instead Iwoba has moved into half guard.
Iwoba trying to control from half guard but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
Iwoba trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iwoba is just content to waste time from the top position. Byhenikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iwoba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (4) Iwoba
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Iwoba blocks the move with his legs.
Iwoba is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Iwoba blocks the move with his legs.
Iwoba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Byhenikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (28) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Iwoba is holding on tight.
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba is trying to escape the mount but Byhenikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Iwoba's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (31) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Iwoba is defending it well.
Iwoba fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Iwoba is looking to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
A relieved looking Igor Byhenikov 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:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10770 p4p, 641 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1620 p4p, 207 weight class). Backlund comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Fucker. Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backlund fails to land the takedown.
Backlund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Backlund shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iwoba napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Backlund (4) vs (0) Iwoba
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iwoba is trying to improve his position.
Iwoba can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iwoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba 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.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backlund stands and throws Iwoba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (7) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba sneaks back into half guard.
Iwoba tries to roll over but Backlund keeps him under control.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but Iwoba defending well.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Iwoba defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to roll over but Backlund keeps him under control.
Backlund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Backlund seems to be looking for submissions.
Iwoba tries to get to full guard but Backlund has control of the leg.
Iwoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund moves into full mount! Iwoba won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (10) vs (0) Iwoba
Backlund looking to secure an arm triangle but Iwoba defends it well.
Iwoba is trying desperately to improve position.
Backlund avoids the attempt from Iwoba to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to reverse the position but Backlund maintains control.
Iwoba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Backlund.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position but Backlund isn't that keen on the idea.
Backlund trying to control but Iwoba is having none of it.
Iwoba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Backlund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iwoba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iwoba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Backlund is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iwoba moves into full guard.
Iwoba keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Iwoba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iwoba 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund advances to half guard.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba moves into full guard.
Backlund forces his way into half guard.
Backlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but Iwoba defending well.
Backlund is working for a kimura but Iwoba is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iwoba is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backlund working for a triangle but Iwoba defends it easily.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iwoba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iwoba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Iwoba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Backlund looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Iwoba is defending well. Backlund quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Iwoba has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Backlund celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Backlund!
A very excited looking Bob Backlund rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Penn (ranked 2907 p4p, 325 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1447 p4p, 174 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Penn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything in its right place. Iwoba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hercules*. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; James Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Iwoba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iwoba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Penn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iwoba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Penn to the mat. Penn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but Iwoba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Iwoba
Penn regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Iwoba escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (8) Iwoba
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iwoba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iwoba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Iwoba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iwoba is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Iwoba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is controlling Iwoba's posture.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (10) Iwoba
Iwoba passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iwoba is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Iwoba.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Iwoba has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (13) Iwoba
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iwoba controls the pace.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwoba defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iwoba forces his way into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Iwoba sits in half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iwoba is working away from the top position though.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iwoba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iwoba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Iwoba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn won't allow Iwoba to pass to mount.
Iwoba trying to advance position but Penn counters by regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Iwoba is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Iwoba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iwoba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Penn controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
Penn controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn 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.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwoba defends well.
Iwoba is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Iwoba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Iwoba moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (16) Iwoba
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Iwoba has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (2) vs (18) Iwoba
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
Iwoba working for a guillotine from mount but Penn is in no mood to give up.
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba wins on points by 18 to 2.
Bosco Iwoba made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2064 p4p, 233 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1301 p4p, 156 weight class). Aokison comes into the arena with Caroline blaring out of the sound system. Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. Bosco Iwoba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Aokison is looking for a takedown.
Aokison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iwoba after a bit of a struggle.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aokison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iwoba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aokison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aokison (0) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control momentarily.
Aokison showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control but not successfully.
Iwoba is persistently looking for the submission but Aokison is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Iwoba keeps control of the position as Aokison tries to break free.
Aokison defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Iwoba has got his arm under Aokison's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Aokison has spun round into Iwoba's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (2) vs (4) Iwoba
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba can't keep his opponent in guard - Aokison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aokison not doing much here.
Aokison is looking to advance position but Iwoba won't allow it.
Aokison controlling the pace.
Iwoba wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba working a defensive guard here.
Aokison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aokison wants to control but Iwoba is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison moves into full mount! Iwoba won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (5) vs (4) Iwoba
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iwoba is looking to escape.
Iwoba gets back to half guard.
Aokison prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iwoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison stalling.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iwoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison is pushing down on Iwoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iwoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aokison.
Aokison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iwoba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (5) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control.
Iwoba avoiding Aokison 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to get the hooks in deep but Aokison pushed the leg off.
Iwoba looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Iwoba goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aokison escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is pressing down on Iwoba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iwoba is holding on for now.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison wants to pass to mount but Iwoba is defending the position.
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iwoba gets back to full guard.
Iwoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwoba is still trying to improve position.
Iwoba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aokison controls the pace.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iwoba for as long as he can get away with.
Aokison won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (10) Iwoba
Aokison tries to roll over but Iwoba keeps him under control.
Iwoba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Aokison is defending the position.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aokison is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aokison pulls Iwoba in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Iwoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aokison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aokison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aokison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (11) vs (10) Iwoba
Aokison trying to control the action but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba is trying to improve his position.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Iwoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba sneaks back into half guard.
Aokison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iwoba defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Iwoba reverses the position - he's now on top in Aokison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (11) vs (12) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (13) vs (12) Iwoba
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iwoba dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (13) vs (14) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba pushing down on Aokison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba wins on points by 14 to 13.
Bosco Iwoba gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'. |
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIX
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Iwoba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Chonan.
We've been informed that Chonan 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.
Chonan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iwoba's hands.
Chonan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chonan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iwoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chonan cracks Iwoba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Chonan.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chonan doesn't seem bothered though.
Iwoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chonan blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Iwoba avoids it this time.
Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Iwoba is rocked!
Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chonan.
Oh Iwoba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iwoba circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Chonan. Iwoba falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Chonan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piranha Chonan!
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Event:
OFC 395: Shamrock vs Jackson
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Maneno misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Iwoba's ribs.
A jab from Iwoba finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno misses the jab.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Maneno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iwoba.#T1#
Maneno throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Maneno's side.
Iwoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Iwoba's belly button to the back.
Maneno with a hook.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Iwoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
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!
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno jabs Iwoba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno lands a jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iwoba lands a jab to the nose.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Iwoba is controlling the position. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iwoba throws a lazy body kick
and Iwoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch successfully.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Maneno tries to break free but Iwoba pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Iwoba.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iwoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.#TD2#
Iwoba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Iwoba is in Maneno's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno wants to stand but Iwoba is controlling the position.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maneno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maneno is wriggling around but Iwoba manages to pass to half guard.
Iwoba wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Iwoba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba misses with a head shot. Maneno uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Iwoba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Iwoba.#CL2#
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Iwoba. Iwoba maintains the clinch.
Iwoba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba pushes Maneno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maneno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iwoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iwobas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Iwoba feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Iwoba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Iwoba scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Maneno throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Iwoba lands with a slapping head kick.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Iwoba throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iwoba tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Iwoba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Iwoba tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.#T3#
Iwoba takes one to the side of the head.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iwoba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Iwoba keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwoba connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iwoba tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Iwoba scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwoba lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iwoba drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iwoba misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Iwoba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maneno slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Good standup being displayed there by Iwoba as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Iwoba gets a clinch. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Iwoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Maneno throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno walks into a jab.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
Iwoba throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Iwoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Maneno avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno sizes up Iwoba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iwoba throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Maneno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maneno takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Iwoba fails with the takedown.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Iwoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Iwoba throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Nice cross by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iwoba at a distance.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Iwoba counters with a body kick that stops Maneno in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Maneno moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iwoba.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Maneno takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Iwoba should have avoided that one. #T4#
Maneno slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Maneno.#ROC#
Iwoba is rocked!
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Iwoba is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Iwoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maneno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Iwoba! Maneno dives in looking to finish! Iwoba is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, 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:
OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Kriel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Kriel misses.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Iwoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kriel's corner calls for a 1-2. Kriel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iwoba misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iwoba.
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!
Kriel misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Iwoba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba blocks the elbow strike.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iwoba.
A short right from Kriel.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Iwoba breaks from the clinch.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Iwoba scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iwoba lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kriel misses the jab.
Iwoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Iwoba. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Iwoba.#CL#
Iwoba has Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iwoba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iwoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iwoba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iwoba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Iwoba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Iwoba crashes against the mat.
Kriel wants to control but Iwoba postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel tries to buck Iwoba off but Iwoba is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kriel. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iwoba digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Iwoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Kriel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iwoba is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kriel moves forwards but Iwoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iwoba counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Iwoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iwoba's corner calls for a 1-2. Iwoba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kriel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Iwoba lands a nice shot to the body.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Iwoba misses with a left hand
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Kriel blocks a jab.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3##TD#
Iwoba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kriel sprawls well initially but Iwoba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kriel trying to control but Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kriel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kriel is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Iwoba is trying to keep Kriel in close.
#T4#
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Kriel advances position into side control!
Iwoba is looking to regain half guard here but Kriel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kriel just content to control the position.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iwoba throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Kriel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
An inside leg kick from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iwoba throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Iwoba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Iwoba catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kriel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Iwoba throws a front kick aimed at Kriel's knee but Kriel avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba lands a front kick.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Iwoba with a jab.
Iwoba scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iwoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iwoba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kriel avoids it.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the head.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iwoba jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Iwoba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Iwoba.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba delivers a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Iwoba swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Iwoba backs off Kriel throws a huge counter combo but Iwoba manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba throws out a powerful jab.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iwoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iwoba scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwoba 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bosco Iwoba waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Naranbaatar misses.
Iwoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick from Naranbaatar.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naranbaatar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy right hand. Iwoba should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naranbaatar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naranbaatar there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Iwoba throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranbaatar shoots in but Iwoba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba throws a solid leg kick but Naranbaatar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iwoba.#CL#
Iwoba clinches up with Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage.
Iwoba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Naranbaatar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naranbaatar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iwoba is working Naranbaatar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naranbaatar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Naranbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Iwoba is working Naranbaatar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iwoba landing some decent shots from guard.
Naranbaatar working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Iwoba trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Iwoba working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.
Iwoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iwoba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Iwoba's front leg with a kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes the leg kick and cracks Naranbaatar in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws a low kick, looking for Naranbaatar's leg but Naranbaatar calmly moves out of range.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Naranbaatar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Iwoba coming out on top.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar throws a series of punches but Iwoba moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Iwoba misses its target.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iwoba throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working for a kimura but Iwoba is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Iwoba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naranbaatar is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Iwoba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iwoba.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Naranbaatar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iwoba has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control from the bottom.
Naranbaatar moves into full guard.
Iwoba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Iwoba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Iwoba preventing the sweep. #T4#
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naranbaatar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Iwoba clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Naranbaatar pulls guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba throws a strike but Naranbaatar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Naranbaatar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet. #T1#
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Naranbaatar trying to mount his opponent but Iwoba defends it.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
Naranbaatar prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
Naranbaatar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iwoba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Naranbaatar with that takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar cracks Iwoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3##CL#
Iwoba closes the distance and clinches.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iwoba backwards.
Iwoba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Naranbaatar has clasped his hands together around Iwoba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet. #SUB2#
Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naranbaatar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Naranbaatar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iwoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Iwoba in close.
Iwoba cracks Naranbaatar with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwoba forces his way into half guard.
Iwoba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
I think Iwoba 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iwoba takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Iwoba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target. #TD2#
Storm gets caught napping as Iwoba dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba connects with a couple of short punches.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm 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.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully. #T1#
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Storm trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba looking to control.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Storm manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Iwoba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Iwoba manages to get to full guard.
Iwoba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Iwoba's brow. #T4#
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iwoba's head.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm throws a strike but Iwoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Iwoba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
Iwoba with a nice head shot there.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iwoba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba throws an elbow that misses. Storm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iwoba's guard. Nice move by Storm!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the body.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Iwoba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Storm rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Iwoba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Storm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Iwoba to the ground. Storm is now in Iwoba's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba 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.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Iwoba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Storm is trying to hold Iwoba in close to prevent damage but Iwoba has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Iwoba is nestled in close to Storm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iwoba lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Iwoba drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Iwoba wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm wants to improve his position but Iwoba is controlling well.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Iwoba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm is looking to control Iwoba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?#T2#
Iwoba slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iwoba with a nice head shot there.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Iwoba landing some decent shots from guard.
Iwoba landing with the ground and pound.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Iwoba controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Iwoba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm is in close to Iwoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iwoba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Storm stands up over Iwoba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Storm won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm works over Iwoba with some ground and pound from guard.
Bosco Iwoba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iwoba 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Iwoba walks into a jab.
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Iwoba lands a jab to the head.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Storm misses.
Iwoba wants to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch position.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iwoba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwoba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.#T1#
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Storm.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Iwoba missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iwoba. Iwoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iwoba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm.
Iwoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Iwoba's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.#TD#
Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iwoba regains half guard.
Iwoba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwoba looking to control.
#T3#
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iwoba's head.
Storm is in close to Iwoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Iwoba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Storm to regain full guard.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba 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.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Storm wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Iwoba keeps trying to improve his position.
Iwoba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iwoba postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Storm is striking off his back. Iwoba thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Iwoba has control of the leg.
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 Corban Storm.
I think Iwoba 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LV
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iwoba's head backwards.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Iwoba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iwoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnsson rushes Iwoba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba works on Johnsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Iwoba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnsson.
Iwoba works on Johnsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Iwoba.
Johnsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iwoba.
Johnsson misses with the head strike.
Johnsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnsson gets underhooks to prevent Iwoba's takedown attempt.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnsson stalling against the cage.
Iwoba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Iwoba is looking to slow Johnsson down with leg kicks. #T2#
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsson momentarily.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba is looking to chop away at Johnsson's legs.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Iwoba's front leg but catches the back leg as Iwoba tries to avoid it.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iwoba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Iwoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson cracks Iwoba with an open hand slap.
Johnsson throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Johnsson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson unleashes a big counter combination but Iwoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Iwoba checks it.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Iwoba there.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Iwoba moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Good leg kick by Iwoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a good low kick that Johnsson was not able to check.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnsson misses with a looping right.
Iwoba lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iwoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnsson checks it well. #T4#
Iwoba lands with a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Iwoba 's knee.
Iwoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsson.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Iwoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Iwoba's knee but Iwoba avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iwoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Johnsson moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iwoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson cracks Iwoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Iwoba lands with an overhand left.
Iwoba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Iwoba's knee momentarily.
Johnsson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba cracks Johnsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwoba.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Johnsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba feints and then cracks Johnsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnsson down.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Iwoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Jab, jab by Iwoba - just one landing.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Iwoba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iwoba throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnsson takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Iwoba misses the jab.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Iwoba. Those never looked like landing.
Iwoba lands a right hook to the body.
Iwoba misses with a body punch
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Iwoba's knee but Iwoba avoids it well.
Johnsson misses with a few strikes there.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iwoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnsson as he avoids it easily.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwoba misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Iwoba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iwoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a body shot.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Iwoba.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
enabling Iwoba to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Iwoba saw that one coming.
Iwoba scores with a jab.
Johnsson keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Johnsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target.
Iwoba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Jab from Iwoba.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Iwoba.
Johnsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Iwoba with a body shot.
Johnsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Iwoba.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
Johnsson cracks Iwoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Iwoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Iwoba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Iwoba shoots in but Johnsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iwoba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsson.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iwoba blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.#T1#
Iwoba lands with a nice body punch.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Iwoba scores with a spinning back kick!
Iwoba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iwoba checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iwoba's calf.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
Johnsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Iwoba works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Iwoba misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwoba throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Iwoba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnsson's guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnsson's head.#T3#
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwoba won't allow Johnsson to sweep him here.
Iwoba connects with a couple of short punches.
Iwoba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iwoba working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Johnsson.
Johnsson has momentary wrist control but Iwoba slips an elbow through the middle.
Iwoba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Johnsson's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
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 Bosco Iwoba.
Well Iwoba 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 373: Montezuma vs Black
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Chille clinches with his opponent.
Iwoba lands with a right to the head.
Chille blocking some punches.
Chille lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chille looking to throw knees to the head but Iwoba is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iwoba.
Iwoba can't get the takedown.
A short right from Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
Chille trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
Iwoba lands with a left to the head.
Chille misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
A right hand to the body from Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Iwoba lands a nice uppercut.
Chille working aggressively here.
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Chille.
Iwoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chille lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Iwoba.
Chille misses with an elbow strike.
Chille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chille working Iwoba over with knees to the body.
Chille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba throws a head punch that misses.
Iwoba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille landing knees to the body.
Chille lands with a short shot to the head.
Chille makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chille stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chille creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chille blocking some punches.
Chille throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chille swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chille scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Chille scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chille digs a right hand into Iwoba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iwoba's gas tank.
Chille blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chille stalling in the clinch.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Chille controls his hands.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Iwoba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Iwoba tries to work over Chille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Chille has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Iwoba managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
A right handed body shot lands from Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks an elbow strike.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
Chille is pushing Iwoba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba lands with a light punch inside.
Iwoba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Chille tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Chille struggles to land a body shot inside as Iwoba controls his hands.
Chille lands with a light punch inside.
Chille trying to land knees to the body.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Iwoba avoids the damage to the body.
Iwoba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chille is defending well.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosco Iwoba.
Iwoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iwoba blocks an elbow strike.
Iwoba tries a body shot but Chille blocks it.
Chille takes a shot to the head.
Chille looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iwoba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iwoba can't get the takedown.
Iwoba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chille with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chille moves in looking to clinch but Iwoba pushes him off.
Iwoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Chille is rocked!
Iwoba lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Chille is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iwoba delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Iwoba engages and cracks Chille with a massive lead left hook - Chille tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Iwoba is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 5
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba scores with a jab to the head.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses
letting Correa counter with a right hand.
Correa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Correa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Correa if he has to take too many more of those.
Correa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheers as Iwoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Correa doesn't seem phased though.
Iwoba throws a leg kick
and Correa counters with a nice uppercut.
Iwoba lunges at Correa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correa's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba connects with a body shot that sends Correa's belly button to the back.
Correa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Iwoba.
Correa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Iwoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Correa counters with a nice uppercut.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
No joy there for Iwoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iwoba scores with a kick to the body.
Correa blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Correa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Correa blocks the body kick.
Correa throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.#CL2#
Iwoba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Iwoba. #TD#
Correa jumps guard and drags Iwoba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Correa managing to control the position. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iwoba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Correa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iwoba's guard. #REVR#
Iwoba keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Correa is one step ahead there.
Correa working some strikes from top position.
Correa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Correa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Correa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correa wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Correa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iwoba is keeping the position for now.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Correa is looking to work some ground and pound but Iwoba has wrist control.
Correa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Correa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Correa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Iwoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Correa throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Iwoba.
Correa thuds his right hand into Iwoba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iwoba lands an overhand right.
Correa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Correa. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Correa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Iwoba lands with a straight right. Correa didn't see that one coming.
Iwoba stuns Correa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba 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#
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba punishes Correa's body with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correa moves away.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iwoba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iwoba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Correa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba thuds a left hand into Correa's body.
Iwoba moves out of range as Correa strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Correa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Correa misses the jab.
Iwoba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Correa eats them both and turns towards Iwoba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Correa takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Iwoba darts in and clinches Correa up against the cage.
Iwoba lands with a short shot to the head.
Correa prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
Correa misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iwoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Iwoba lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Correa is rocked!
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Correa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Correa controls his hands.
#BC2#
Iwoba breaks the clinch.
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Correa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Correa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Correa avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
#T2#
Iwoba lands with a straight right. Correa didn't see that one coming.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Correa takes a step back to recover.
Iwoba scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iwoba or perhaps it was just good defense by Correa, which made it look bad.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correa throws out the jab.
Iwoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Correa feints a jab promting Iwoba to slip. Correa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Iwoba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bosco Iwoba has been cut.
Iwoba misses with a hook
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Iwoba is rocked!
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses
and Correa counters with a crisp right that sends Iwoba to the canvas! Correa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
Our winner, Jose Correa, 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#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Fda is looking to land body kicks.
Fda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iwoba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fda misses with a hook
and Fda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iwoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fda scores with a nice strike.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Fda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fda staying out of range there.
Fda feints and then cracks Iwoba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iwoba down.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Fda misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iwoba.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Fda swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fda.
#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Iwoba blocks the leg kick.
Fda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iwoba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iwoba with the counter takedown but Fda avoids it easily.
Iwoba dips to his left and cracks Fda with an uppercut!
Fda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Fda takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Fda cracks the inside of Iwoba's front leg.
Iwoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fda throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iwoba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Fda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iwoba has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
Iwoba throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Fda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iwoba in his tracks.
Fda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Fda clinches.
Iwoba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Iwoba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fda's efforts to push away.
Fda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Fda avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Fda misses with a punch to the body.
Fda is trying to maintain a safe position but Iwoba gets an underhook and turns Fda into the cage.
Fda works on Iwoba's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iwoba.
A short right from Iwoba on the inside.
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
Fda is leaning against Iwoba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Fda controls the action.
Fda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iwoba's elbow. #T3#
Fda can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
Fda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iwoba after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Iwoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iwoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fda swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Iwoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Fda moved away.
Fda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iwoba doesn't seem bothered though.
Fda blocks a low kick nicely.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Fda throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Fda misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iwoba.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fda is looking to wear down Iwoba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iwoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iwoba cracks a nice hook into Fda's ribs.
Donk. Fda catches Iwoba right on the button with a cross.
Iwoba lands a body shot.
Fda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iwoba's sensitive parts.
Iwoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iwoba thows a leg kick but Fda checks it
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iwoba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Iwoba drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Fda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Fda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Chris Fda 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#
Fda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iwoba.
It looked like Fda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fda throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iwoba. That's going to slow Fda down.
Fda throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iwoba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Fda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fda showed some decent athleticism there.
Iwoba wants to control the action here but instead Fda manages to pass to full mount!
Iwoba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iwoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Fda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Iwoba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iwoba and Fda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Iwoba wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Iwoba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Iwoba is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fda seems to be working for a kimura but Iwoba defends the submission attempt.
Iwoba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fda trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba lands a decent punch to the body there.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fda trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba pulls Fda in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba is controlling Fda's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fda stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Fda looking to sit in guard and control but Iwoba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura but Iwoba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fda to get the leverage.
Fda wants to take a breather but Iwoba is having none of it.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Fda trying to control the action but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iwoba sees it coming and defends easily.
Iwoba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Iwoba keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Fda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Iwoba sizes up Fda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iwoba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iwoba misses with a right hand
and Fda counters with a nice uppercut.
Fda blocks a leg kick.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Fda counters with a straight right hand.
Iwoba leaves Fda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fda with a jab.
Iwoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Fda checks a leg kick.
Iwoba throws a hook but Fda avoids it easily.
Fda is looking to counter punch.
Iwoba lands with a cross.
Iwoba sizes up Fda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iwoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fda blocks a low kick nicely.
Iwoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fda. That's going to slow Iwoba down.
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fda connects with a jab.
Fda needs to keep his hands up - Iwoba had a free shot at his head there.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Fda. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Fda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iwoba doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Fda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fda throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fda is able to avoid easily.
Fda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Fda.
Bosco Iwoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Fda is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fda misses with a body punch
and Iwoba counters with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Fda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Iwoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Iwoba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwoba tries to clinch but Fda is having none of it. #T3#
Fda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iwoba lands a jab to Fda's midsection.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fda is looking to counter punch.
Fda shoots in and drives through. Iwoba sprawls well.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Jab by Iwoba.
Iwoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chris Fda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Iwoba - the referee stops the clock and Fda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Iwoba. Fda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Iwoba connects with a body shot that sends Fda's belly button to the back.
Fda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iwoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Fda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba lands a nice shot that snaps Fda's head back.
Iwoba throws a lazy right hand but Fda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iwoba misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Fda off the cage and back into range.
Fda throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Jab by Iwoba.
Iwoba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fda throws a leg kick which misses Iwoba's front leg but catches the back leg as Iwoba tries to avoid it.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Fda dips to his left and cracks Iwoba with an uppercut!
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fda circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Fda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fda avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Fda lands a jab to Iwoba's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fda 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fda!
Chris Fda tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#718 Kruger v Glozman
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Iwoba throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Iwoba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iwoba misses with a left hand
and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iwoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Boy tenderised Iwoba's leg. Iwoba is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iwoba throws a good cross that connects.
Boy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iwoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boy scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iwoba! But no joy.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iwoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iwoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Boy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iwoba misses with a straight left.
Iwoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Boy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iwoba. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
Iwoba connects with a jab.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Iwoba.
Boy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iwoba shoots in but Boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Boy moved away.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy slips under a jab from Iwoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Boy throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boy with a body shot.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy checks the leg kick.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Boy 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.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boy throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.#T3#
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Iwoba moves away from the strike by Boy. #TD2#
Iwoba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Boy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy is trying to break free.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Boy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Iwoba.
Nice shot by Iwoba.
Decent striking displayed by Iwoba there.
Iwoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Boy.
Boy is looking to wear down Iwoba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iwoba misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Boy lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Iwoba.
A big right from Boy misses.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iwoba.
Boy misses the body punch
and Iwoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba scores with a body shot.
Iwoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Iwoba connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
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#
Boy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a body shot.
Boy swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to land a body kick
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Boy misses its target.
Boy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iwoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Iwoba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy is trying to get back to his feet.
Iwoba scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boy is pushing Iwoba's head away, looking to escape. Iwoba manages to hold on to the position though.
Boy dodges the ground and pound from Iwoba.
Boy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Iwoba asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Iwoba trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iwoba controlling from side mount.
Boy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Iwoba throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boy is pushing Iwoba's head away, looking to escape. Iwoba manages to hold on to the position though.
Boy dodges the ground and pound from Iwoba.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Iwoba drags him back down.
Boy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Iwoba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Iwoba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Iwoba lands some shots froms side control.
Boy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Iwoba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boy down.
Bosco Iwoba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Iwoba.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Boy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Iwoba sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Boy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Iwoba connects with a decent elbow. #ES#
Boy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boy throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Iwoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iwoba. That did some damage!
Iwoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwoba.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Boy moved away.
Boy slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Boy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iwoba's head.
Iwoba throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boy. Iwoba shrugs it off though.
Boy checks a low kick from Iwoba.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iwoba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba misses with a low kick.
Iwoba misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boy.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Boy off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Iwoba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Boy has one foot on Iwoba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boy is able to avoid easily.
Boy swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Boy's side.
Boy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Boy catches Iwoba right on the button with a cross.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Donk. Boy catches Iwoba right on the button with a cross.
Boy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iwoba lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Boy needs to keep his hands up - Iwoba had a free shot at his head there.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwoba swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwoba throws an off balance right hand
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy works Iwoba's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Iwoba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Iwoba is rocked!
Boy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Iwoba to the canvas! Iwoba doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Boy!
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Event:
GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Guns saw that one coming.
Iwoba misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a low kick, right behind Iwoba 's knee.
Guns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iwoba is able to avoid easily.
Guns misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Iwoba feints the counter takedown.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guns. Iwoba shrugs it off though.
Guns avoids the head kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iwoba slips a jab from Guns.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guns on the side of the head.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guns loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Guns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwoba digs a good hook to Guns's body.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwoba misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Guns.#CL#
Iwoba gets tackled into the cage by Guns. Guns maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Guns.
Guns has Iwoba pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
Guns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Guns controls the action.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
Guns taking a breather.
Iwoba avoiding damage as Guns throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns.
Guns working aggressively here.
Guns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
Guns cracks Iwoba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body kick.
Guns throws a head kick but Iwoba moves out of range.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Guns as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Iwoba connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Guns misses the jab.
Iwoba lands with a shot to the body.
Guns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iwoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Iwoba misses.
Guns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guns throws a head kick but Iwoba moves out of range.
Guns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iwoba under the eye.
Iwoba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iwoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iwoba to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Iwoba finds it's way through Guns's defenses.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
A low kick from Guns misses #TD2#
and Iwoba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guns! #T4#
Guns tries to bench press Iwoba off him but Iwoba keeps the position.
Guns can't do much from the bottom here.
Iwoba cracks Guns with a big right hand but Guns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Guns tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Iwoba easily slips into full mount!
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Guns to control.
Iwoba landing shots from mount.
Guns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns wants to control but Iwoba is having none of it.
Iwoba trying to control but Guns is having none of it.
Guns is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba 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#
Iwoba throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
It looked like Guns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iwoba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Guns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Guns.
Iwoba takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Guns throws a counter high kick but Iwoba was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Guns slips under a jab from Iwoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Iwoba moved out of range.#CL#
Guns instigates a clinch. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Iwoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Iwoba is looking to score with low kicks.
Iwoba stuns Guns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Guns is out of range.
Iwoba works Guns's body with a nice hook.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Guns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guns is looking to clinch.
Guns blocks a jab.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Iwoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guns works Iwoba's body with a nice hook.
Guns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Guns off the cage and back into range.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Guns sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Iwoba scores with a nice head shot.
Iwoba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Guns lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
Iwoba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iwoba lands an overhand right.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Iwoba throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Guns thows a body kick. Iwoba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guns cracks Iwoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Guns off the cage and back into range.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Guns slips the punch.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwoba moves out of range as Guns strikes.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iwoba.
Iwoba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iwoba misses with a low kick.
Guns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Guns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Iwoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Iwoba misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guns, as that shot connected.
Iwoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.
Guns blocks the body kick.
Iwoba moves out of range as Guns strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba 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#
Guns slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Guns.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Guns tries to bum rush Iwoba with a series of wild strikes but Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Guns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick from Guns.
Guns misses with a right hand
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Guns backing away here, and Iwoba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guns throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Guns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Guns throws a leg kick which misses Iwoba's front leg but catches the back leg as Iwoba tries to avoid it.
Iwoba looks to land a left hand but Guns moved out of range nicely.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns connects with a leg kick. Iwoba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iwoba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iwoba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guns's head backwards.
Guns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guns scoring well with a low kick there.
Guns defending well as Iwoba loads up on a big left hand.
Guns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Guns walks into a left 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!
Iwoba avoids the head kick by Guns.
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guns as he avoids it easily.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Guns blocks a jab.
Guns tried to counter with a leg kick but Iwoba avoided it.
Guns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Guns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns. #BC#
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iwoba lands with a hook. Guns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iwoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
The fighters circling - Guns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guns blocks it well.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Guns saw that one coming.
Iwoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Guns misses
and Iwoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
As Iwoba backs away, Guns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Guns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iwoba, pushing him back against the cage.
Guns stalls.
Nice body punch from Iwoba - that landed with a thud.
Guns just leaning against Iwoba, taking a breather.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Guns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iwoba presses Guns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iwoba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Guns works on Iwoba's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Iwoba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guns misses with a left hand
and Iwoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iwoba throws a front kick that sends Guns stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guns misses with a straight right.
Guns throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
Guns tries to work over Iwoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iwoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Iwoba avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage.
Iwoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwoba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iwoba lands with a right to the head.
Guns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iwoba's elbow.
Guns scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bosco Iwoba.
I've got Iwoba 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
A victorious Bosco Iwoba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Pichushkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Iwoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iwoba lunges at Pichushkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pichushkin's hand.
Iwoba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iwoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Iwoba moved out of range.
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Iwoba's front leg.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Pichushkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pichushkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Iwoba throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin unleashes a big counter combination but Iwoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Iwoba lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iwoba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Pichushkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin thuds a left hand into Iwoba's body.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pichushkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.#CL#
Iwoba moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.
Iwoba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Iwoba.
#T2#
Iwoba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwoba lands a right hand.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Iwoba.
Nice body punch from Iwoba - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Iwoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iwoba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
#BC#
Iwoba breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pichushkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iwoba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iwoba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin counters with a nice body shot.
Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.#T3#
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Pichushkin. Those never looked like landing.
Iwoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iwoba doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iwoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pichushkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Iwoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iwoba tries to clinch up but Pichushkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Iwoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Pichushkin should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Iwoba slips a jab from Pichushkin.
A low kick from Pichushkin misses
and Iwoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pichushkin's knee momentarily.
Pichushkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Iwoba off the cage and back into range.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin tries a low kick but Iwoba avoids it.#T4#
Iwoba swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Pichushkin.
Iwoba throws a low kick, looking for Pichushkin's leg but Pichushkin calmly moves out of range.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Iwoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Pichushkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Iwoba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin connects with a jab.
Pichushkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iwoba. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba tries for a takedown but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Iwoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pichushkin on the side of the head.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba digs a good body shot into Pichushkin's ribs.
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin catches Iwoba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pichushkin scores with a leg kick.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iwoba.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Iwoba.
Pichushkin needs to keep his hands up - Iwoba had a free shot at his head there.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pichushkin if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Iwoba.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Iwoba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pichushkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iwoba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Iwoba landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pichushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iwoba lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iwoba off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba tries to break free.
Iwoba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Pichushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iwoba tries to reverse the position but Pichushkin maintains control.#SUB2#
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iwoba has worked his arm free - good work by Iwoba!
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pichushkin's best efforts.
Iwoba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is defending well.
Iwoba tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.#T3#
Pichushkin moves into full mount! Iwoba won't be happy about that!
Iwoba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iwoba is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Iwoba is surviving well by controlling Pichushkin's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iwoba has worked his arm free - good work by Iwoba!
#T4#
Iwoba regains half guard.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pichushkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Iwoba gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Pichushkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba lands a leg kick that knocks Pichushkin off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iwoba.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Iwoba is out of range.
Pichushkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
Pichushkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Iwoba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot
and Iwoba counters with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwoba scores with a hook.
Iwoba catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jab by Pichushkin.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Iwoba throws a front kick aimed at Pichushkin's knee but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pichushkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Iwoba tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iwoba cracks Pichushkin with a good jab.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Iwoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Iwoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pichushkin just manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba thuds his right hand into Pichushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iwoba takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Iwoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pichushkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba thumps Pichushkin with a low kick.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Iwoba ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pichushkin throws a shot to the body.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iwoba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Iwoba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwoba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Iwoba does no damage. #T4#
Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iwoba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iwoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Iwoba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Iwoba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Iwoba there.
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Iwoba has control of the leg.
Iwoba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pichushkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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 Bosco Iwoba.
Well Iwoba 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
A relieved looking Bosco Iwoba 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#703 Bubba v Bryant 4
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Kelley throws a chopping leg kick but Iwoba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelley throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Iwoba throws a wild body kick that Kelley sees coming a mile off.
Kelley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Iwoba with a body shot.
Iwoba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iwoba moves in looking to clinch but Kelley pushes him off.
A low kick from Iwoba is predictable there
and Kelley counters with a low kick, right behind Iwoba 's knee.
Kelley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iwoba defending well as Kelley loads up on a big left hand.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
Kelley is looking to chop away at Iwoba's legs.
Kelley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley lands with a right hand.
A jab from Kelley finds it's way through Iwoba's defenses.
Iwoba misses with a hook.
Kelley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Kelley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iwoba lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelley lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelley's elbow.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Kelley digs a right hand into Iwoba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iwoba's gas tank.
Kelley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Kelley.
Iwoba misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Iwoba - that landed with a thud.
Kelley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba. #T2#
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that 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!
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
Kelley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Iwoba cracks Kelley with a nice body shot.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba lands a body punch.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iwoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iwoba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba is working Kelley over against the cage.
Iwoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley scores with a shot to the side of Iwoba's head.
Iwoba lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
Iwoba lands a body shot.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba gets through Kelley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Iwoba breaks the clinch.
A big right from Kelley misses.
Iwoba looks to land a right hand but Kelley moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Kelley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
Iwoba lands a head shot.
Iwoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelley is able to avoid easily.
Kelley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
It looked like Iwoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelley.
A little jabbing left from Kelley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iwoba blocks a head kick by Kelley.
Iwoba throwing a counter right hand but Kelley manages to avoid it.
Kelley wants to clinch.
Kelley is looking to chop away at Iwoba's legs.
Iwoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iwoba. #ES2#
Kelley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Kelley 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#
Kelley misses the jab.
Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Iwoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iwoba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Kelley clinches.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Iwoba tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kelley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kelley clinches with his opponent.
Iwoba gets through Kelley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Iwoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iwoba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iwoba throws an overhand right that lands on Kelley's shoulder, as Kelley tries to avoid the shot.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba lands with a straight right. Kelley didn't see that one coming.
Iwoba throws a big shot that misses.
Liam Kelley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelley.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Kelley.
Both fighters circling a little - Iwoba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liam Kelley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelley throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
Iwoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelley throws out a counter right but Iwoba avoids it with no problem.
Iwoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iwoba tried to score with a low kick but Kelley checks it.
Iwoba throws a low kick but Kelley avoids it.
It seemed like Kelley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba moves away from the strike by Kelley.
Iwoba throws a solid leg kick but Kelley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iwoba.
Iwoba is looking to clinch.
Iwoba throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Iwoba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelley throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Iwoba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Iwoba gets tackled into the cage by Kelley. Kelley maintains the 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!
Iwoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelley controls his hands.
Iwoba digs a right hand into Kelley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelley's gas tank.
Iwoba lands a body punch.
Iwoba digs a right hand into Kelley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelley's gas tank.
Kelley is breathing heavily.
Iwoba tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a right hand.
Iwoba is working for takedown but Kelley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iwoba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Iwoba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kelleys head.
Iwoba lands with a light punch inside.
Bosco Iwoba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Iwoba presses Kelley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iwoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iwoba tries to score a body lock takedown but Kelley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosco Iwoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kelley misses with a straight right.
Kelley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iwoba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelley moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwoba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Kelley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Iwoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iwoba in his tracks.
Iwoba feints and then cracks Kelley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelley down.
Iwoba misses with a body shot.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Kelley misses
and Iwoba counters with a straight right hand.
Iwoba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwoba throws a head kick but Kelley moves out of range.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Kelley swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
Kelley blocks the body kick.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelley tries to clinch there but Iwoba circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba feints and then cracks Kelley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelley down.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Kelley misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Iwoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kelley backs away, Iwoba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Iwoba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Kelley moves into the clinch successfully.
Iwoba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Iwoba avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Kelley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba tries to score a body lock takedown but Kelley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba looking for a takedown.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba is working Kelley over against the cage.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
Kelley looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Kelley takes a shot to the head.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Iwoba wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosco Iwoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Iwoba.
Iwoba is leaning against Kelley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Iwoba breaks from the clinch.
Kelley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Kelley takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Kelley is looking to land body kicks.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the head.
Iwoba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwoba is looking to land body kicks.
Kelley throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Iwoba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kelley counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Iwoba.
Kelley checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Iwoba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba prevents Kelley from breaking the clinch.
Kelley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Iwoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iwoba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelley.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley digs a right hand into Iwoba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iwoba's gas tank.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley lands with a light punch inside.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Iwoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Iwoba misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Kelley tries to work over Iwoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelley.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iwoba lands a body shot.
Iwoba throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelley trying to stall but Iwoba improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Iwoba tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Kelley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelley 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley!
Liam Kelley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 198
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba misses with a jab to the body
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iwoba lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
Iwoba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iwoba throws out a leg kick but Fda moves out of range and Iwoba only half commits.
Nice cross by Fda.
Fda misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Iwoba - the referee stops the clock and Fda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Iwoba. Fda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fda lands a glancing blow to the side of Iwoba's head.
Fda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iwoba throws a push kick but Fda slaps the foot to one side.
Fda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fda has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fda. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Iwoba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Fda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Iwoba.
Fda shoots in for a takedown but Iwoba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iwoba tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iwoba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Iwoba as he connects with a hook.
Iwoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fdas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Iwoba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Fda.#T2#
A big right from Fda misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fda. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fda punishes Iwoba's body with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fda tries for a takedown but Iwoba circles away easily
and Iwoba counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba misses with a hook. Fda ducked under it nicely.
Fda cracks Iwoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba throws a nice head kick!
Iwoba throws a jab when Fda was well out of range.
Iwoba jabs Fda right on the nose. Fda blinks but takes it well.
Fda keeps Iwoba at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Fda dives in and scores a takedown into Iwoba's guard.
Fda won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
Fda looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba controls Fda momentarily but Fda frees himself. #T3#
Iwoba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Iwoba wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fda wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Iwoba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fda controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Fda dives in for a single leg takedown but Iwoba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Iwoba flicks out a counter leg kick but Fda steps away.
Fda throws a front kick aimed at Iwoba's knee but Iwoba avoids it well. #T4#
Iwoba blocks the body kick.
Fda throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Fda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iwoba. That's going to slow Fda down.
Fda throws a leg kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fda looks to land a body kick but Iwoba moved away.
Iwoba digs a good hook to Fda's body.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba misses the jab.
Fda throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fda throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fda swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
Fda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba misses with a hook.
Iwoba thuds a left hand into Fda's body.
Fda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fda shoots in for a takedown but Iwoba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Fda misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iwoba! But no joy.
Iwoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fda misses with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab by Iwoba.
Fda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Fda missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iwoba's hands.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Iwoba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iwoba stuns Fda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Iwoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Fda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iwoba's waist but Iwoba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fda off to one side.
Fda takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba wants to counter the offense by Fda and move into the clinch position.
Fda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Iwoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iwoba takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Fda scoring well with a low kick there.
Iwoba walks into a stiff left hand from Fda.
Fda defending well as Iwoba loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fda just misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba keeps Fda at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Fda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fda misses with a hook.#CL2#
Iwoba closes the distance and clinches.
Fda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba prevents Fda from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Fda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iwoba scores with a jab. Fda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iwoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Iwoba thuds a left hand into Fda's body.
Fda walks into a jab.
Iwoba connects with a solid leg kick.
Fda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses #CL#
and Fda moves into the clinch.
Fda pushes Iwoba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Iwoba lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fda.
A frustrated look appears on Fda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fda swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Iwoba lands a right hook to the body.
Iwoba thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fda misses.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Iwoba lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fda throws a wild body kick that Iwoba sees coming a mile off.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fda's head backwards.#T4#
Fda misses with a body punch
and Iwoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Iwoba.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Iwoba blocks a head kick by Fda.
Iwoba cracks Fda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Fda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iwoba lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iwoba. That's going to slow Fda down. #TD2#
Iwoba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fda to the mat! Fda manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Fda has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Iwoba is working Fda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fda walks into a stiff left hand from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Fda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Iwoba is not content to let Fda control the position. #SUB#
Fda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iwoba tries to bench press Fda off him but Fda keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iwoba keeps working.
Iwoba sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Fda seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura but Iwoba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fda to get the leverage.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.
Iwoba is pressing down on Fda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chris Fda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Iwoba looking to control.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwoba pulls Fda in close to his closed guard and prevents Fda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fda trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fda is trying to keep Iwoba in close.
#SUB#
Fda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Fda looking to control.
Iwoba working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Fda looking for a guillotine here but Iwoba defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iwoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iwoba chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Fda has an active guard here but Iwoba has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Fda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bosco Iwoba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fda keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bosco Iwoba.
Well Iwoba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
After winning the bout, Bosco Iwoba 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:
GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Iwoba tries to sprawl but Chulainn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iwoba trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
Iwoba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chulainn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Iwoba wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
Well, if Chulainn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba is pressing down on Chulainn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iwoba trying to control the position.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Iwoba trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn is working Iwoba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn is in close to Iwoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Iwoba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Iwoba!#REVB#
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iwoba won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iwoba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Chulainn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Iwoba has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Chulainn is squirming around nicely.
Chulainn is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
Chulainn is squirming around, avoiding Iwoba's attempts to control the action.
Chulainn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iwoba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Iwoba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iwoba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Iwoba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Chulainn is rocked!
Iwoba drops a big elbow. That's hurt Chulainn! More shots from Iwoba and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bosco Iwoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD515
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silsa on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Iwoba.
Silsa misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silsa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iwoba cracks Silsa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Silsa.
Iwoba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silsa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba lands a nice hook to Silsa's body. Silsa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Iwoba.
Silsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iwoba pinned against the cage. Iwoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Iwoba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silsa's head.
Iwoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silsa throws a looping overhand right but Iwoba ducks down to avoid it.
Iwoba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Silsa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iwoba counters with an inside leg kick.
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Silsa misses.
Iwoba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silsa doesn't seem bothered though.
Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silsa.
Iwoba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Silsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Silsa moves forwards but Iwoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silsa throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba scores with a head kick. Silsa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba lands a body shot.
Silsa throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Iwoba.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A slow jab from Silsa misses its intended target.
Iwoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silsa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Silsa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iwoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Iwoba lands with a nice body kick.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silsa. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Iwoba.
Silsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwoba.
Silsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silsa's head backwards.
A solid body kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks a nice hook into Silsa's ribs.
Iwoba is looking to wear down Silsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Silsa misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Iwoba.#T3#
Silsa missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Iwoba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silsa looks winded!
Silsa throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba lands a head shot.
Iwoba lands a jab to Silsa's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Iwoba there.
Iwoba connects with the punch.
Silsa loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba works Silsa's body with a nice hook.
Iwoba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silsa.
Iwoba connects with a high kick.
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!
Iwoba cracks Silsa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silsa misses with an uppercut
and Iwoba counters with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba scores with a head kick. Silsa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iwoba connects with a jab.
Iwoba tests Silsa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Silsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silsa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid body kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba connects with the punch.
Silsa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
Iwoba scores with a spinning back kick!
Iwoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Iwoba coming out on top.
Jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Silsa moves in looking to clinch but Iwoba pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silsa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Silsa.
Silsa misses with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Iwoba lands a head kick. Silsa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Iwoba connects with a body shot that sends Silsa's belly button to the back.
Iwoba lands a front kick.
Silsa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses.
Iwoba lands a jab to Silsa's midsection.
Iwoba connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silsa. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba tried to counter with a leg kick but Silsa avoided it.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Silsa.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silsa swings for the body but Iwoba moves out of range.
Silsa throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iwoba scores with a leg kick.
Silsa misses with a looping right.
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!
Silsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iwoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Silsa's front leg. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Silsa misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Iwoba. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba lands the left hand.
Iwoba works the jab nicely.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silsa.
Iwoba scores with a hook to the body. Silsa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iwoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silsa can do to turn this around?
Iwoba slips a jab from Silsa.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Silsa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iwoba. That one must have hurt.
Silsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iwoba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Iwoba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silsa's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba wants to free his trapped foot but Silsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Silsa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iwoba is trying to control the action in half guard but Silsa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silsa trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Iwoba there.
Iwoba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silsa is trying to get back to full guard.
Iwoba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but Silsa defending well. #T3#
Iwoba winds up and cracks Silsa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba lands with a punch from half guard.
Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silsa's head.
Iwoba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silsa taking some punishment here, with Iwoba in his half guard.
Silsa is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silsa taking some punishment here, with Iwoba in his half guard.
Iwoba controlling the action here. #T4#
Iwoba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silsa's head.
Iwoba moves nicely into side control.
Silsa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Iwoba working the head and body with strikes.
Iwoba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silsa some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Silsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silsa lands in his opponent's guard.
Silsa trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Silsa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iwoba's guard.
Iwoba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silsa's back!
Iwoba scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Silsa as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Iwoba!
Silsa can't escape the position.
#T1#
Silsa wants to control his opponent's hands but Iwoba gets his hands free.
Silsa can't escape the position.
Silsa covers up after that shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba is punishing Silsa with strikes - can he finish him?!
Silsa tries to escape the position.
Silsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iwoba lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Silsa.
Iwoba has the hooks in. Silsa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silsa covers up after that shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks Silsa with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Silsa from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Iwoba. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pertti Silsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Iwoba has Silsa flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#
Silsa is rocked!
Iwoba cracks Silsa with a big right hand from the back mount! Silsa immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Iwoba takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
A very excited looking Bosco Iwoba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AD512
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Union moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
Iwoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Union stuns Iwoba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to clinch but Union moves out of range.
Union getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Union moves out of range.
Iwoba misses with a low kick.
Union tried to score with a low kick but Iwoba checks it.
Union avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwoba.
Union takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba tries a low kick but Union avoids it.
Iwoba connects with a leg kick. Union looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Union connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Union looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Union misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba throws a right hand that Union ducks under and follows up with a left that Union also avoids with ease.#T1#
Union takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba checks a leg kick nicely.
Union lands the left hand.
Iwoba throws a low kick but Union avoids it.
Union misses the jab.
Union cracks Iwoba with a good jab.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Union throws out a counter right but Iwoba avoids it with no problem.
Union lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Union steps in with a hook that catches Iwoba right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Union follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Iwoba looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bregan Union waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AD506
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Iwoba with a hook.
Iwoba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Söderlund misses with a body kick.
Söderlund scores with the left hand. Iwoba knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Iwoba 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.
Iwoba throws a leg kick
and Söderlund counters with a left to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Söderlund.
Iwoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Söderlund tries a low kick but Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Iwoba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Söderlund is trying to defend but Iwoba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Söderlund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iwoba.
Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Söderlund's head.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iwoba stalling away here and it's allowed Söderlund to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Iwoba trying to control but Söderlund is working from the bottom.
Söderlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Söderlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iwoba cracks Söderlund with a solid left hand.
Söderlund 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.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iwoba being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iwoba stays in close to Söderlund's body and controls the position.
Iwoba passes into half guard.
Söderlund tries to get to full guard but Iwoba has control of the leg.
Iwoba working the head and body with strikes.
Söderlund is trying to maintain the position but Iwoba is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iwoba in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Iwoba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iwoba not doing much here.
Iwoba is nestled in close to Söderlund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iwoba throws a strike but Söderlund avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Iwoba won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
Söderlund trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iwoba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Iwoba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Iwoba scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Iwoba.
Iwoba in side control, throwing shots but Söderlund defends.
Iwoba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Söderlund on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Söderlund tries to control but Iwoba manages to take his back.
Iwoba scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Söderlund avoids it.
Söderlund misses with a body kick.
Iwoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Iwoba tenderised Söderlund's leg. Söderlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba throws out a loose jab but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Söderlund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Söderlund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Iwoba tenderised Söderlund's leg. Söderlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Söderlund scores with the left hand. Iwoba knows he should have avoided that one.
Iwoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba lands with a nice body punch.
Iwoba lands with a hook. Söderlund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba misses with a low kick. #T1#
Söderlund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Iwoba throws a shot from downtown. Söderlund moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Söderlund manages to avoid it.
Iwoba throws a wild body kick that Söderlund sees coming a mile off.
Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Iwoba clinches with his opponent.
Söderlund cracks Iwoba with a nice body shot.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Söderlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iwoba's elbow.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Söderlund blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow.
Iwoba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Söderlund.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba lands a hook that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow. #T2#
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike.
Söderlund lands an uppercut.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Iwoba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iwoba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Iwoba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Iwoba takes a shot to the head.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Iwoba avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwoba lands a body shot.
Söderlund misses with some punches.
Söderlund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Iwoba lands a shot to the body.
Iwoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Iwoba.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Söderlund. #TD2#
Iwoba has hold of one of Söderlund's legs. Söderlund is fighting the takedown attempt but Iwoba gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Söderlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Söderlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Söderlund is proving a slippery customer.
Söderlund stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Söderlund has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Söderlund advances position into side control!
Iwoba tries to improve position but can't.
Iwoba is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Söderlund is trying to get an arm triangle but Iwoba is defending well. #SUB#
Söderlund tries for a kimura but Iwoba is defending well.
Iwoba is looking to regain half guard here but Söderlund keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Söderlund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
Iwoba punishes Söderlund's body with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Söderlund.
Söderlund slips under a jab.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Söderlund blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba jabs Söderlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Söderlund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Iwoba lands a jab to the head.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Iwoba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Iwoba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Söderlund's sensitive parts.
Söderlund defending well as Iwoba loads up on a big left hand.
And Söderlund counters with a quick kick to the body but Iwoba blocks it.
Söderlund slips under a jab from Iwoba.
Söderlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Iwoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Iwoba is out of range.
Mats Söderlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Söderlund.#TD2#
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Söderlund manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Söderlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Söderlund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Söderlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Söderlund moves into range and connects with a jab.
Söderlund misses with a looping left.
Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Iwoba drives through with a takedown into Söderlund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Iwoba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Iwoba is working Söderlund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwoba throws a strike but Söderlund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Iwoba 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.
Söderlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Iwoba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Iwoba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iwoba stalling.
Iwoba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iwoba is pressing down on Söderlund's thigh, looking to free his foot. Söderlund is holding on for now.
Iwoba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iwoba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iwoba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iwoba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Söderlund!
Iwoba thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Söderlund wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Iwoba.
Söderlund working to try and regain half guard.
Söderlund is in a horrible position here. Iwoba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iwoba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
After the fight, Bosco Iwoba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AD500
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Belfort tries to clinch up but Iwoba circles away and keeps his distance.
Iwoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iwoba blocks a head kick by Belfort.
Belfort lands the left hand.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
Iwoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws a body kick that misses.
Belfort takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belfort misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belfort has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belfort there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belfort does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iwoba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iwoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Iwoba misses with a body shot
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Iwoba blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Iwoba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Iwoba misses the jab.
It looked like Belfort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iwoba lands with a right hand.
Belfort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Iwoba 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.
Belfort tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iwoba tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iwoba tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belfort connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Iwoba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort throws a right and a left that Iwoba avoids nicely.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.#T2#
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Iwoba lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belfort. That's going to slow Iwoba down.
Iwoba looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Iwoba with a nice cross.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belfort appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Belfort finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iwoba motions for Belfort to come forward. Iwoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Belfort counters with a quick kick to the body but Iwoba blocks it.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Iwoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Iwoba as he connects with a hook.
Belfort works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belfort throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
And Iwoba tries to counter it with a takedown but Belfort pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belfort throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iwoba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belfort tries to land a leg kick but Iwoba saw it coming and moves away.
Iwoba throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Iwoba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belfort had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belfort walks into a stiff left hand from Iwoba.
Iwoba shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Iwoba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iwoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iwoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iwoba throws a front kick that sends Belfort stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Belfort takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belfort scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belfort, as that shot connected.
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort throws a leg kick that is checked
and Iwoba counters with a nice body kick.
Iwoba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Iwoba - just one landing.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belfort paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Iwoba catches Belfort with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iwoba swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort counters with a thumping low kick.
Belfort thumps Iwoba with a low kick.
Iwoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belfort is looking to chop away at Iwoba's legs.
A clash of legs there as Belfort blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Iwoba. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Iwoba blocks the leg kick.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belfort takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belfort throws the kick towards the body but Iwoba avoids it.
Belfort does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Iwoba lands a front kick.
Belfort moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick from Iwoba lands but Belfort takes it in his stride.
Belfort misses with a hook.
Belfort checks the leg kick.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws a lazy uppercut
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Iwoba jabs Belfort right on the nose. Belfort blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belfort misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Iwoba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belfort.
Belfort slips under a jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba is looking to chop away at Belfort's legs.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Belfort might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Belfort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iwoba's head.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but Iwoba is out of range.
Iwoba throws a looping overhand right but Belfort ducks down to avoid it.
Iwoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iwoba is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belfort lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Belfort throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Belfort seems unphased.
#T2#
Iwoba feints and then cracks Belfort's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belfort down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Belfort.
Belfort does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Iwoba throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
Iwoba avoids the head kick by Belfort.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba feints and then cracks Belfort's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belfort down.
Belfort throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Iwoba counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Belfort is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Iwoba presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Iwoba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Belfort controls the action.
Belfort blocks an uppercut.
Belfort tries to work over Iwoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba lands with a short shot to the head.
Iwoba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Iwoba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belfort or not.
Belfort lands a shoulder strike.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort blocks a body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Belfort.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba lands a nice uppercut.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba misses with some punches.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belfort's elbow.
Iwoba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belfort or not.
Belfort misses with a body punch.
Belfort lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba scores with a shoulder strike.
Belfort pushes Iwoba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iwoba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iwoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba is working Belfort over against the cage.
Iwoba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Belfort controls the action.
Iwoba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iwoba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba works on Belfort's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iwoba lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards. #ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort takes a shot to the head.
Iwoba unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Belfort! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Iwoba is unloading with more strikes now! Belfort drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AD491: Tycoon Junkie
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Iwoba misses with a straight right.
It appears Kim was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Iwoba counters with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Iwoba 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.
Iwoba swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Iwoba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim looks to land a body kick but Iwoba moved away.
Iwoba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Iwoba saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iwoba.
Iwoba throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Iwoba shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim is adopting a defensive guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. #T1#
Kim looking to control.
Iwoba scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kim is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kim content to stall in guard here.
Iwoba is looking to sweep but instead, Kim has passed into half guard.
Kim is pressing down on Iwoba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iwoba is holding on for now. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Iwoba's temple.
Iwoba landing a few short strikes.
Iwoba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Iwoba is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. #REVB##T3#
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba with a nice head shot there.
Iwoba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iwoba lands a couple of digs.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba throws a big right hand that misses.
Iwoba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iwoba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Kim controlling the position.
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iwoba is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iwoba is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kim is trying to keep Iwoba in close.
Iwoba throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Kim is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba 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#
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Iwoba. Kim shrugs it off though.
Iwoba scores with a hook to the body. Kim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iwoba. Iwoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Iwoba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iwoba misses with a body shot.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba misses with the body kick
and Kim counters with a left to the body.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Kim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim checks a low kick from Iwoba.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Kim.
Iwoba moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a head kick but Iwoba moves out of range.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
Iwoba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Iwoba works Kim's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Iwoba clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iwoba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iwoba pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim blocks a body shot from Iwoba. #T3#
Iwoba scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim gets underhooks to prevent Iwoba's takedown attempt.
Iwoba cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Iwoba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba.
Iwoba presses Kim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iwoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iwoba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Still in the clinch, Iwoba scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Kim is rocked!
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Iwoba.
A short right from Iwoba on the inside.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Iwoba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Iwoba.
Iwoba creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kim with a big uppercut! Kim tries to clinch up but Iwoba pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kim to the mat! Kim covers up and Iwoba unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Roberto Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'HOOOODOOR!'.
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Event:
AD489: Ethereal stroke again
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Iwoba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maiden's half guard.
Maiden wants to get back to full guard.
Maiden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maiden.
Maiden working a defensive guard but Iwoba passes into half guard.
Maiden is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba controlling the pace.
Iwoba is continuing to stall.
Iwoba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maiden is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Iwoba thows a huge punch but Maiden dodges it nicely.
Maiden pushes Iwoba off but Iwoba dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiden is not content to let Iwoba control the position.
Maiden manages to get back to half guard.
Maiden wants to get back to full guard.
Maiden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maiden 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.
Maiden working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Maiden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Iwoba lands a couple of digs.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Iwoba stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maiden has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Iwoba manages to get his head free but now Maiden has transitioned to an armbar! Iwoba grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maiden! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 74: Skovgaard v Montana
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Aquila Corvus throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Aquila Corvus coming out on top.
Iwoba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Iwoba throws a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iwoba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iwoba's corner calls for a 1-2. Iwoba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a front kick but Iwoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aquila Corvus blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Aquila Corvus.
Iwoba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Iwoba is rocked!
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iwoba is still on wobbly legs! Can Aquila Corvus finish him?
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Aquila Corvus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Iwoba misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice uppercut.
Iwoba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aquila Corvus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook to the body
and Aquila Corvus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus throws a looping overhand right but Iwoba ducks down to avoid it.
Iwoba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iwoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aquila Corvus is able to avoid easily.
Aquila Corvus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aquila Corvus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Iwoba.#T2#
Aquila Corvus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iwoba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba avoids the head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Iwoba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Iwoba throws a leg kick
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iwoba misses with an uppercut.
Iwoba takes a swing at Aquila Corvus's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba lands an overhand right.#T3#
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba lands a head kick. Aquila Corvus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Iwoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aquila Corvus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iwoba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iwoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iwoba.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aquila Corvus.
Iwoba throws a push kick but Aquila Corvus slaps the foot to one side.
Aquila Corvus looks to throw the jab but Iwoba is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Iwoba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iwoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aquila Corvus throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.#T4#
Iwoba swings widly with a right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aquila Corvus, as that shot connected.
Iwoba throws a sloppy head kick
and Aquila Corvus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aquila Corvus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquila Corvus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Aquila Corvus blocks the leg kick.
Aquila Corvus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Aquila Corvus is predictable there
letting Iwoba counter with a right hand.
Donk. Aquila Corvus catches Iwoba right on the button with a cross.
Aquila Corvus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba misses with an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Iwoba misses with a lunging right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a huge left! Iwoba is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aquila Corvus isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Iwoba from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aquila Corvus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajax Aquila Corvus!
A very excited looking Ajax Aquila Corvus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Morueco.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Morueco loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Morueco throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morueco 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.
Iwoba throws a shot to the body.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba connects with a leg kick. Morueco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iwoba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morueco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iwoba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Iwoba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morueco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco lands with a cross.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morueco cracks Iwoba on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Iwoba falls backwards against the cage. Morueco follows up with more strikes that drop Iwoba to his knees. Morueco keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Iwoba! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Morueco!
A relieved looking Jorge Morueco 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:
OMEGA 34 The War in Montreal
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mazzini lands the left hand.
Mazzini throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.#KD#
Iwoba lands a big head kick that sends Mazzini tumbling to the mat! Iwoba takes a step backwards and waves Mazzini back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Iwoba lands a jab to Mazzini's midsection.
Mazzini thuds his right hand into Iwoba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iwoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Mazzini avoids it.#KD#
Iwoba lands a big head kick that sends Mazzini tumbling to the mat! Iwoba takes a step backwards and waves Mazzini back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mazzini is rocked!#TD2#
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iwoba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mazzini is still in real trouble! Can Iwoba finish him?#SUB2#
Mazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mazzini working away.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep.
Mazzini seems to have recovered his senses.
Iwoba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mazzini off and has taken his back!#T1#
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but Iwoba keeps control of the position.
Can Mazzini hold on?! Iwoba is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Iwoba is landing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Mazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mazzini is taking damage to the body and head.
Mazzini is in bad spot here.
Iwoba avoiding Mazzini 's attempts to control his hands.
Iwoba scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mazzini is looking for a way out.
Iwoba connects with a big shot to the side of Mazzini's head.
Mazzini is taking damage to the body and head.
Iwoba doesn't have the hooks in and Mazzini manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba pulls Mazzini in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Iwoba controls Mazzini momentarily but Mazzini frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Iwoba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mazzini trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzini. #T3#
Iwoba keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazzini manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iwoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazzini is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mazzini looking to sit in guard and control but Iwoba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Iwoba throws a big elbow that misses.
Iwoba preventing the sweep. #T4#
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iwoba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Mazzini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iwoba.
Mazzini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Iwoba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Iwoba is controlling well.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mazzini is trying to maintain the position but Iwoba is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzini misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Iwoba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba walks into a left hand.
Mazzini throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba works Mazzini's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Mazzini throws a right hand that misses
and Iwoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mazzini's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Mazzini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iwoba doesn't seem phased though.
Iwoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzini can do to turn this around?
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iwoba as he avoids it easily.
Mazzini blocks the body kick.
Mazzini misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iwoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mazzini looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Iwoba lands a jab to the nose.
Mazzini lands the left hand.
Vito Mazzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mazzini avoids the head kick by Iwoba.
Mazzini throws a poor cross that misses
and Iwoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Mazzini slams his shin into Iwoba's torso.
Iwoba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Mazzini moves out of range.
Mazzini throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba moves out of range as Mazzini strikes.
Mazzini lands a nice hook to Iwoba's body. Iwoba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazzini connects with the punch.
Mazzini throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzini is looking to land body kicks.
Mazzini loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazzini fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Mazzini missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazzini walks into a straight right hand from Iwoba.
Mazzini walks into a stiff left hand from Iwoba.
Mazzini defending well as Iwoba loads up on a big left hand.
Iwoba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Mazzini lands.
Mazzini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Iwoba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Mazzini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iwoba.
Iwoba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Iwoba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mazzini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Mazzini throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Iwoba counters with a quick kick to the body but Mazzini blocks it.
Mazzini cracks Iwoba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Iwoba counters with a nice right hand that sends Mazzini toppling to the canvas! Mazzini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Iwoba finish him?!
Mazzini throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Mazzini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iwoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazzini is out of range and Iwoba settles back down.
Iwoba moves away from the strike by Mazzini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iwoba lands a slapping body shot.
Mazzini checks a leg kick.
Mazzini ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Mazzini.
Iwoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mazzini.
Bosco Iwoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Mazzini.#T4#
A jab from Mazzini does it's job there.
Mazzini looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Mazzini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iwoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazzini just misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba looks to land a left hand but Mazzini moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mazzini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzini throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Mazzini throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iwoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iwoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iwoba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazzini under the eye.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mazzini lands with a right hand.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mazzini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazzini needs to keep his hands up - Iwoba had a free shot at his head there.
Mazzini throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Iwoba misses. #TD2#
Mazzini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iwoba did well to prevent Mazzini getting side control.#SUB2#
Mazzini is working for a submission of some sort.
Iwoba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iwoba is keeping the position for now. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iwoba is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mazzini controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself. #SUB2#
Mazzini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwoba defends well.#SUB2#
Mazzini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mazzini working for a triangle but Iwoba defends it easily.
#T2#
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Iwoba chips away with some ground and pound.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mazzini has momentary wrist control but Iwoba slips an elbow through the middle.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazzini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iwoba's guard. #REVB#
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzini passes Iwoba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Iwoba is holding on to half guard well.
Iwoba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iwoba tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mazzini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iwoba sees it coming and defends easily.
Iwoba moves into full guard.
Mazzini is looking to pass into half guard but Iwoba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Iwoba is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mazzini pushes a forearm under Iwoba's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Iwoba is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Vito Mazzini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 4
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Massu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Massu throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
Massu misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iwoba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba moves out of range as Massu throws a body kick.
Iwoba throws an overhand right that lands on Massu 's shoulder, as Massu tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iwoba blocks a head kick by Massu .
Massu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iwoba doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Massu throws a body kick that misses
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massu .
Iwoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Massu tries to land a front kick but Iwoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Massu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Massu misses with a low kick.
Massu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
Massu throws a wild body kick that Iwoba sees coming a mile off.
Massu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Massu looks to throw a body kick
and Iwoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Massu 's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massu flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Iwoba scores with a kick to the body.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massu throws an off balance right hand
and Iwoba counters with a big head kick but Massu shrugs it off.
Massu slips under a jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Massu saw that one coming.
Massu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Iwoba blocks it well.
Iwoba scores with a head kick. Massu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iwoba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Massu 's sensitive parts. #T3#
Massu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Iwoba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Massu loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Massu misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Massu misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Massu thows a leg kick but Iwoba checks it
and Iwoba counters with a good, hard body kick but Massu shrugs it off.
Iwoba looks to land a right hand but Massu moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Massu .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba lands a lovely overhand right.
Iwoba lands with a nice body punch.
Massu avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Massu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iwoba counters with a body kick.
Massu looks winded!
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Massu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iwoba. That did some damage!
Iwoba catches Massu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Massu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iwoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Massu there.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Massu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba looks to land a left hand but Massu moved out of range nicely.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu misses with a shot to the body
and Iwoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massu tries to land a leg kick but Iwoba saw it coming and moves away.
Massu is looking to chop away at Iwoba's legs.
Iwoba throws a lazy right hand but Massu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Massu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Iwoba pushes Massu away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Massu checks a leg kick.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Iwoba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Massu is breathing heavily.
Massu throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a nice uppercut.
Iwoba with a hook.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Massu seems unphased.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwoba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Massu right on the button. Massu goes down! Iwoba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Iwoba gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bosco Iwoba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Omega 29 March To Victory
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dehu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iwoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iwoba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dehu moves out of range as Iwoba strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Dehu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dehu misses with a two punch combination.
And Iwoba responds with a good body kick, but Dehu manages to step out the way in time.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
Dehu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dehu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iwoba. Iwoba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dehu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Dehu misses with a looping right.
Iwoba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dehu looks to land a combination but Iwoba avoids it well.
Hassan Dehu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwoba misses with a hook. Dehu ducked under it nicely.
Dehu throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Dehu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dehu backing away here, and Iwoba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Iwoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Dehu.
Iwoba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dehu misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Dehu throws a right hand that misses
and Iwoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dehu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dehu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dehu duly obliges.
Dehu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dehu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dehu throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Iwoba finds it's target.
Iwoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iwoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dehu throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.#T2#
Iwoba throws a series of punches but Dehu avoids them all with ease.
Dehu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dehu ducks under a wild hook from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Dehu is rocked!
Dehu is holding his hands too far apart here. Iwoba throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Dehu is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bosco Iwoba 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:
2017 EVE of DESTRUCTION
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Iwoba tries to clinch up but Eastman circles away and keeps his distance.
Monk Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastman works Iwoba's body with a nice hook.
Eastman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iwoba. That did some damage!
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Eastman is out of range.
Eastman throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eastman 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.
Iwoba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Eastman's front leg.
Iwoba misses with a straight left.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Eastman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Eastman finds it's target.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Eastman off the cage and back into range.
Eastman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Eastman throws a lazy uppercut
and Iwoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Eastman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eastman flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Eastman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iwoba's head backwards.
Eastman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iwoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eastman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iwoba in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
A big right from Eastman misses.
Sloppy strikes from Eastman. Those never looked like landing.
Eastman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eastman feints the counter takedown.
Bosco Iwoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eastman scores with a leg kick.
Eastman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Eastman misses with a looping right.
Iwoba swings widly with a right hand
letting Eastman counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba defending well as Eastman loads up on a big left hand.
Eastman works the jab nicely.
Eastman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iwoba.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eastman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Eastman works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Iwoba.
Eastman throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
It looked like Iwoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iwoba throws a right and a left that Eastman avoids nicely.
Eastman throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Eastman throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.#T3#
Eastman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Iwoba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eastman.
Eastman throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Iwoba misses the target.
Iwoba throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eastman.
Iwoba swats away the attempt to clinch by Eastman.
Iwoba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Eastman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastman.
Eastman misses with a series of wild punches.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Eastman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eastman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eastman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eastman misses with a shot to the body
letting Iwoba counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Eastman as he connects with a hook.
Eastman tries to work over Iwoba's front leg with a kick but Iwoba checks it.
Eastman loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Eastman looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Eastman is rocked!
Iwoba lands a brutal uppercut that launches Eastman off his feet! Eastman tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OMEGAGEDDON
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Iwoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses
and Sin counters with a left to the body.
Sin takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Iwoba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Sin tries to land a body kick
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body.
Sin throws a lazy uppercut
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Iwoba. Sin shrugs it off though.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Sin moved away.
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sin, as that shot connected.
Sin misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Iwoba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
Iwoba shoots in looking for a takedown but Sin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iwoba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sin throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Iwoba counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
Sin misses with a body shot
and Iwoba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iwoba.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Sin is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sin - that will leave a mark!
Sin lands a nice looking body shot.
Iwoba lands with a nice body punch.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin throws a big counter head kick but Iwoba avoids it with no problem.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin throws a shot to the body.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sin.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Sin.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Sin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Iwoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Sin.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Iwoba slams his shin into Sin's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iwoba checks a leg kick. #T4#
Iwoba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sin misses with a low kick.
Iwoba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sin misses the jab.
Iwoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba dips to his left and cracks Sin with an uppercut!
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iwoba.
Sin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sin throws a leg kick which misses Iwoba's front leg but catches the back leg as Iwoba tries to avoid it.
Sin tries a low kick but Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba misses with a combination
and Sin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sin.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Sin misses
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iwoba thumps Sin with a low kick.
Sin throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range.
Sin tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwoba slips a jab from Sin.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Iwoba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Iwoba misses the jab.
Iwoba throws a combination. Sin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Sin is looking to land body kicks.
A left and a right from Sin both land. Nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sin.
Sin avoids a kick to the body.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwoba throws a low kick, looking for Sin's leg but Sin calmly moves out of range.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Sin backs away, Iwoba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick.
Iwoba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Iwoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.#T2#
Sin throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iwoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Sin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iwoba's sensitive parts.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range. #T3#
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Iwoba throws a body kick that misses.
Sin lands a really nice looking cross but Iwoba seems unphased.
Iwoba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Iwoba clinches up against the cage.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
Iwoba lands an uppercut.
Sin blocks a body shot from Iwoba.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Iwoba lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Sin.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba lands an uppercut.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Iwoba avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sin throws an elbow but misses.
Sin pushes Iwoba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iwoba scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sin.
Iwoba misses with a punch on the inside.
Sin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iwoba backwards.
Sin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba lands a nice looking body kick.
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iwoba throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Sin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba walks into a straight right hand from Sin.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sin throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
Sin misses the body punch
and Iwoba counters with a body kick. #T1#
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Iwoba takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin throws a low kick but Iwoba moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Sin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sin if he has to take too many more of those.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Sin.
Nice uppercut there from Sin.
Jab by Iwoba.#T2#
Iwoba defending well as Sin loads up on a big left hand.
Iwoba connects with a solid leg kick.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Iwoba swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwoba.
Sin avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Iwoba misses with a low kick as Sin jumps back.
Iwoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iwoba throws out a leg kick but Sin moves out of range and Iwoba only half commits.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iwoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick.
Sin avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Sin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sin walks into a jab.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iwoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sin thinking.
Sin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iwoba misses with a low kick.
Iwoba takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iwoba lands the left hand.
Sin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iwoba throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
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!
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
Sin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosco Iwoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sin tries to land a front kick but Iwoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwoba 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
BLOOD AND BONES
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Northrop punishes Iwoba's body with a nice straight punch.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Iwoba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northrop throws out the jab.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
Northrop swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Iwoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iwoba lands a left hand.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Northrop pulls guard.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iwoba controlling the position.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Iwoba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Iwoba trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iwoba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Northrop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Iwoba has his hands on Northrop's head, controlling the position.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northrop throws a strike but Iwoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Northrop has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Iwoba controlling him for the moment.
Northrop being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba cracks Northrop with a solid left hand.
Iwoba is stalling in the full guard.
Iwoba works over Northrop with some ground and pound from guard.
Northrop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop trying to control the position.
Northrop is pulling down on Iwoba's head. It's preventing any offense from Iwoba, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Northrop pulls Iwoba in close to his closed guard and prevents Iwoba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Northrop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
Northrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Bosco Iwoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
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 Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
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#
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Northrop punishes Iwoba's body with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba motions for Northrop to come forward. Iwoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Northrop lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwoba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Iwoba cracks Northrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iwoba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Northrop checks a leg kick.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Iwoba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iwoba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iwoba is looking to clinch.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Iwoba throws the left hand but Northrop avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Northrop.
Iwoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Northrop circles away.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Northrop.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
A quick step to the side and Northrop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northrop with a body shot.
Iwoba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
A little feinted left hand from Northrop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Northrop thuds a left hand into Iwoba's body.
Northrop lands with a good body shot.
Northrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iwoba has time to react.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.#T3#
Iwoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iwoba can do to turn this around?
Northrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Northrop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Iwoba was covering up waiting for the punch and Northrop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Northrop throws a strike but Iwoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iwoba controls the pace.
Iwoba trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Iwoba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Northrop on the side of the head.
Northrop misses with a hook.
Northrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
A little jabbing left from Iwoba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Iwoba drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target. #T1#
Northrop throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Iwoba's guard.
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Northrop stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Iwoba pulls Northrop in close to prevent any damage.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Northrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bosco Iwoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iwoba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
Iwoba is controlling Northrop's posture.
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Iwoba seems keen to control Northrop's posture.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop preventing the sweep.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Iwoba pulls Northrop in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Iwoba is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northrop works the jab nicely.#TD#
Northrop gets the takedown into side control.
Iwoba manages to get back to half guard.
Northrop prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Northrop is nestled in close to Iwoba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Northrop, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RISE TO GLORY
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Iwoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Vaughn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vaughn throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Vaughn's front leg.
Iwoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iwoba tries to counter with a takedown but Vaughn is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Iwoba.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iwoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws the kick towards the body but Iwoba avoids it.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Iwoba is looking to counter punch.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Vaughn throws a right hand that Iwoba ducks under and follows up with a left that Iwoba also avoids with ease.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Iwoba moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Iwoba avoids them all with ease.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.#T1#
Iwoba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Iwoba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vaughn manages to circle out of the way.
Vaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
Vaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaughn.
Iwoba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Iwoba throws a leg kick which misses Vaughn's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaughn tries to avoid it.
Vaughn throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Vaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba looks to land a left hand but Vaughn moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Iwoba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Iwoba moved out of range.
Iwoba throwing a counter right hand but Vaughn manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba is looking to slow Vaughn down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Iwoba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaughn takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Lonnie Vaughn has been cut.
Iwoba lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vaughn, right into the meat.
Vaughn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vaughn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iwoba is looking to slow Vaughn down with leg kicks.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Vaughn finds it's way through Iwoba's defenses.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Vaughn throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.#T3#
Vaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughn throws a front kick aimed at Iwoba's knee but Iwoba avoids it well.
Vaughn misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Iwoba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaughn is stalling here.
Iwoba pushes Vaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iwoba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vaughn fails to land.
Iwoba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vaughn misses with the head strike.
Vaughn takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iwoba.
Vaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaughn's elbow.
Vaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iwoba's elbow.
Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaughn or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Iwoba.
Vaughn looks winded!
Iwoba lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Iwoba tries to work over Vaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwoba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vaughn fails to land.
Vaughn tries to work over Iwoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba landing knees to the body.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Vaughn avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Vaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Iwoba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a body punch.
Vaughn takes a shot to the head.
Iwoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iwoba. #ROC#
Vaughn is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Iwoba as the two fighters clinch.
Vaughn is still on wobbly legs! Can Iwoba finish him?
Iwoba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vaughn's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vaughn drops to his knees and Iwoba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
A very excited looking Bosco Iwoba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Lonnie Vaughn spoke after the fight, saying 'He got me man. Rough night, but i'll be back stronger. We'll do this again down the line.'.
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Event:
CFN 2
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Iwoba scores with a nice strike.
Big Paws on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iwoba lands a body shot.
Iwoba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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