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Event:
PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brand enables Uzun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uzun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzun wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving.
Brand is looking to stand up but Uzun isn't so interested in that idea.
Brand keeping full guard, as Uzun tries to pass.
Brand keeping moving, preventing Uzun from controlling successfully.
Brand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzun is controlling him.
Uzun wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving. #ES#
Brand pushes Uzun off and gets back to his feet.
Uzun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brand tries to avoid it but Uzun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brand to the ground. Brand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brand stuffs the takedown.
Brand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uzun.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Uzun.
Brand stuffs the takedown attempt from Uzun. Uzun gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Uzun with a poor takedown
and Brand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Uzun ducks right into an uppercut from Brand.
Brand connects with a right hand. Uzun shakes it off.#TD2#
Uzun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uzun lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Brand uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Brand coming out on top.
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!
Brand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Brand. No joy for Uzun on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Brand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Bogdan Uzun's cut even more.
It looks like Brand has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Uzun's jaw. Uzun's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Brand does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand! |
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Event:
PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Uzun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Uzun defends it easily.
#SUB#
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzun trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for a triangle here. Uzun is fighting it but it looks tight! Eikmeyer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Uzun is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
PF7 Tripp v Steinheiser
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Meyer misses with the combination.
Meyer connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Uzun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyer pinned against the cage. Meyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyer pinned against the cage. Meyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyer attempts a counter takedown but Uzun avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Uzun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Uzun 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.
Meyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meyer tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Meyer is in trouble now - Uzun has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Uzun goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Meyer turns into him and now he's in Uzun's guard.
Meyer trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Uzun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Meyer has passed into half guard!
Uzun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uzun.#T2##SUB2#
Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Uzun working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Uzun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Uzun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a triangle here but Meyer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Uzun tries to buck Meyer off but Meyer is having none of it.
Meyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uzun on the ground.
Uzun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meyer's best efforts.
Meyer trying to control the action but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Uzun gets full guard.#SUB2#
Uzun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uzun tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Meyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meyer has managed to get both his arms back between Uzun's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Meyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meyer has managed to get both his arms back between Uzun's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Uzun working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Meyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meyer has managed to get both his arms back between Uzun's legs - danger averted.
Meyer trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Meyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzun wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Uzun is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Meyer rolls with it to try and escape but Uzun cranks on the arm and Meyer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bogdan Uzun!
Bogdan Uzun 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:
PF1 Gregor v Umm
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Watts clinches up with Uzun and pushes him back against the cage.
Watts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.#BC#
Uzun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uzun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watts.
Watts with a nice cross.
Watts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Watts lands a big uppercut and Uzun crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Uzun looks OK. Watts waves Uzun back to his feet!#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watts tries to avoid it but Uzun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watts to the ground. Watts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uzun.
Watts lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Uzun is rocked!
Watts fakes the body blow, causing Uzun to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Uzun goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Watts!
Our winner, Cole Watts, 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:
WCKD - 7 -Valentines Massa
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
McTavish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McTavish lands in his opponent's guard.
McTavish is in close to Uzun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uzun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTavish on the ground.
McTavish 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.
Uzun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McTavish passes into side control.
McTavish working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Uzun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uzun is working to avoid the ground and pound but McTavish connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun is looking to reverse the position.
Uzun is working hard here to advance position.
McTavish scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Uzun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hamish McTavish!
An out of breath Hamish McTavish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCKD - 4 - Gold Standard
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Uzun back into the cage.
Uzun blocking some punches.
Uzun tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Uzun is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Uzun blocking some punches.
Uzun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Uzun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Uzun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.#BC2#
Uzun manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Jackson. #CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Uzun blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Uzun.
Uzun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Uzun is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Uzun.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Uzun working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzun.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uzun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uzun backwards.
Jackson 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.
Uzun wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uzun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
That has opened up Bogdan Uzun's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #ROC#
Uzun is rocked!
Jackson working aggressively here.
#KD#
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Uzun is down! He's in big trouble - Jackson follows him to the mat!
Uzun is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uzun wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#T2#
Jackson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Uzun! Oh, Uzun is in big trouble! Jackson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Jackson!
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Event:
UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Patryk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses.
Patryk fails with the takedown.#CL#
Patryk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Uzun breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Uzun looking to score a takedown here. Patryk is defending well but Uzun drives through and ends up in Patryk's guard.
Uzun being controlled here momentarily.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Uzun is proving a slippery customer.
Uzun tries to free his leg and advance position but Patryk is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Uzun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Patryk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Uzun, into his guard. #REVR#
Patryk tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzun is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Uzun has his foot on Patryk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patryk works his way back into a safe position though.
Patryk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Uzun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patryk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patryk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patryk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uzun's guard.
Uzun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Uzun 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.
Patryk wants to get up but he can't break Uzun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Uzun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patryk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patryk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Uzun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Uzun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patryk landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Patryk tries to stand but Uzun is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uzun can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uzun is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Uzun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patryk throwing strikes from guard but Uzun blocks nicely.
Patryk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patryk works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Patryk 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.
Patryk with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Patryk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Patryk gets to his feet - Uzun follows without any prompting.
Patryk shoots in for a double leg but Uzun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Uzun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzun tries to clinch but Patryk moves out of range.
Uzun tries for a takedown but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patryk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uzun has time to react.#TD2#
Uzun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Patryk on his heels. He'll look to pass Patryk's guard now, I'm sure.
Patryk controls Uzun momentarily but Uzun frees himself.
Uzun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uzun passes Patryk's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Uzun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been informed that Uzun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Patryk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Uzun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patryk is just riding it out for now. Uzun eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Uzun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Uzun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Uzun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patryk is just riding it out for now. Uzun eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Uzun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Lukasz Patryk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Patryk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uzun defends well and Patryk ends up having to push Uzun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Patryk enables Uzun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Patryk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Uzun drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Patryk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uzun has Patryk in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Patryk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patryk throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Uzun has his foot on Patryk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patryk works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Uzun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patryk is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Uzun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patryk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Patryk 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.
Patryk landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
Patryk postures up in Uzun's guard and throws a big left but Uzun blocks it. #SUB2#
Uzun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Uzun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patryk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patryk throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Uzun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patryk trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Uzun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patryk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patryk wants to get up but he can't break Uzun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Patryk 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.
Patryk lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Uzun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Patryk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Patryk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Patryk looking to sit in guard and control but Uzun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Patryk looking to control.
#T3#
Patryk keeping full guard, as Uzun tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patryk is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Uzun has a closed guard, preventing Patryk from standing up.
Patryk postures up in Uzun's guard and throws a big left but Uzun blocks it.
Uzun tries to strike from the bottom.
Patryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Patryk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Uzun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patryk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uzun's guard.#SU#
Patryk stands and steps away. Uzun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Patryk scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Uzun gets tackled into the cage by Patryk. Patryk maintains the clinch.
Patryk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Patryk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Uzun is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patryk to the mat. Patryk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patryk is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Uzun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patryk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Uzun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patryk defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Uzun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patryk defends it easily.
Patryk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patryk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk passes Uzun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uzun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patryk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patryk's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uzun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patryk throwing a counter right hand but Uzun manages to avoid it.#CL#
Patryk has managed to clinch.
Patryk tries to score a body lock takedown but Uzun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Uzun.
Patryk jumps guard but Uzun stands there with Patryk around his waist. Patryk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patryk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uzun's brow.
Uzun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patryk is defending well.
Patryk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uzun pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uzun.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk throws a series of punches but Uzun moves out of range. #TD2#
Uzun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Patryk's guard.
Uzun trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Patryk wants to stand and escape but Uzun is having none of it. #T1#
Uzun 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.
Uzun stops Patryk from standing up.
Patryk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Uzun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patryk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patryk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk stopping the sweep attempt from Uzun.
Patryk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Uzun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Patryk chips away with some ground and pound.
Patryk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patryk wants to pass the guard but Uzun is keeping the position.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Uzun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patryk is one step ahead there.
Patryk is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzun has wrist control.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Uzun looking for a guillotine here but Patryk defends easily.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzun can do to turn this around?
Patryk scoring with some ground and pound.
Patryk stands up over Uzun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Uzun looking for a guillotine here but Patryk defends easily.
Patryk stopping the sweep attempt from Uzun.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patryk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Uzun drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Patryk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uzun has Patryk in his guard.#REVR#
Uzun lands some strikes from the bottom.#T4#
Patryk throws a big elbow that misses.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
Patryk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uzun throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Uzun has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Patryk doesn't defend quickly enough and Uzun has managed to lock this one up! Can Patryk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Uzun on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bogdan Uzun!
Bogdan Uzun 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.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.
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Event:
KMK2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Uzun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brand is trying to stand.
Uzun is looking to advance position but Brand won't allow it.
Brand is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Uzun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brand is trying to stand back up but Uzun is controlling him
We've been hearing that Uzun has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Uzun trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brand defends it well. #SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Brand is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Uzun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Uzun wants to work for an arm triangle but Brand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brand is looking to escape.#ES2#
Brand kicks off Uzun and gets to his feet.
Uzun shoots in looking for a takedown. Brand tries to sprawl out of it but Uzun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Brand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzun misses with a takedown
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Brand lands with an overhand left.
Uzun tries for a takedown but Brand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Uzun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brand swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uzun is defended easily by Brand.
Brand appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Brand catches Uzun napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Uzun to the canvas!
#ROC2#
Uzun is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uzun is proving hard to escape from.
Brand won't allow Uzun to sweep him here.
Brand wants to stand but Uzun has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brand wants to stand but Uzun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uzun throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3##SU2#
Brand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Uzun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzun dodges the punch combination from Brand.
Uzun looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Uzun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brand wants to stand and escape but Uzun is having none of it. #SUB#
Uzun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brand is looking to stand up but Uzun isn't so interested in that idea.
Uzun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzun trying to control the position from guard on top but Brand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Uzun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Brand wants to stand up but Uzun is controlling him. #ES2#
Brand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Uzun is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#TD#
Uzun lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Brand kicks Uzun off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brand throws a nice looking combination but Uzun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uzun throws a quick counter head kick but Brand was just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is getting worse.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brand enables Uzun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Brand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uzun keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uzun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Uzun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Uzun slips a straight right by Brand.
Uzun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brand digs a good body shot into Uzun's ribs.#CL#
Uzun darts in and clinches Brand up against the ropes.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Uzun has him pressed against the ropes.
Brand tries to circle away but Uzun has him pinned against the ropes.
Brand gets underhooks to prevent Uzun's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Uzun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uzun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Uzun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand scores with a jab.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Uzun is out of range.
Uzun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brand and sends Uzun crashing to the mat! Brand follows him down to the mat - Uzun regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Uzun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Brand decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Brand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzun with a poor takedown
and Brand counters with a big left hand that crumples Uzun! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19233 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Uzun (ranked 4145 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzun has chosen "Trogdor the Burninator" by Strong Bad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bogdan Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Uzun clinches.
Uzun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uzun can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Uzun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Uzun
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright pushing down on Uzun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Uzun defends the submission attempt.
Uzun is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Uzun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Uzun is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzun is looking to improve his position.
Uzun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Uzun tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Uzun is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Uzun wants to get back to full guard but Cartwright has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Uzun
Uzun tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cartwright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (7) vs (0) Uzun
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Uzun is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caidan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 5570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Uzun (ranked 4127 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzun has chosen "Trogdor the Burninator" by Strong Bad as his entrance music. Van Cleefe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Van Cleefe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bogdan Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Uzun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Cleefe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uzun is in Van Cleefe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Cleefe (0) vs (2) Uzun
Van Cleefe is breathing heavily.
Uzun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Cleefe is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzun pushing down on Van Cleefe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Uzun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Cleefe is just riding it out for now. Uzun eventually gives up the hold.
Uzun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Cleefe tries to roll over but Uzun keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzun is taking a breather. Van Cleefe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Cleefe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzun.
Uzun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Cleefe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uzun controlling the pace.
Van Cleefe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Uzun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe is looking to control Uzun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Cleefe avoid being mounted?
Uzun is working for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending it quite comfortably.
Uzun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Cleefe (0) vs (5) Uzun
Uzun wants to finish this one by submission but Van Cleefe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Uzun.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Uzun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Uzun is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Cleefe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzun jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Cleefe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Uzun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uzun controls the position.
Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uzun working away.
Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uzun tries for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uzun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uzun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
Uzun tries for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Cleefe is looking to regain half guard here but Uzun keeps moving and retains side control.
Uzun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Van Cleefe is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uzun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uzun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uzun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Cleefe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzun taking a breather here.
Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
Uzun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uzun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Uzun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uzun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
Uzun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Cleefe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uzun controlling the position from side mount.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uzun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Cleefe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Cleefe is being controlled here.
Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Uzun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Cleefe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uzun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Uzun tries for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Uzun controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uzun wins on points by 5 to 0.
Bogdan Uzun decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
Okunaba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okunaba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzun circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzun 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.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Okunaba looks to move away, Uzun throws a big counter combo but Okunaba just gets out of the way.
Okunaba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okunaba there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Uzun blocks the leg kick.
Uzun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okunaba scores with a nice head shot.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uzun. Uzun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uzun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okunaba tries to avoid it but Uzun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okunaba to the ground. Okunaba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uzun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okunaba circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Okunaba takes a swing at Uzun's ribcage but misses.
As Okunaba looks to move away, Uzun throws a big counter combo but Okunaba just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okunaba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okunaba misses the body punch
and Uzun counters with a one-two to the body.
Okunaba looks winded!
Uzun staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzun.
Uzun slips under a jab.
Uzun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uzun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okunaba circles away.
Nice shot by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzun thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzun.
It looked like Uzun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzun rather than just go for the knockout.
Okunaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okunaba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okunaba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uzun is able to avoid easily.
Uzun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okunaba as he jumps to the side.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Uzun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okunaba defends it nicely.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a big shot that misses.
Uzun throws a big counter combination but Okunaba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Uzun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okunaba to the mat! Okunaba manages to get full guard.
Uzun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uzun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okunaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzun works over Okunaba with some ground and pound from guard.
Uzun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uzun chips away with some ground and pound.
Uzun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Uzun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Okunaba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Okunaba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Okunaba! #REVB##T4#
Okunaba works to advance to full mount. Uzun defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okunaba moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzun trying to get back to his feet but Okunaba is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Okunaba has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Uzun has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Uzun trying to get back to his feet but Okunaba is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Okunaba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzun.
Uzun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okunaba is defending well.
Uzun tries for a takedown but Okunaba manages to get underhooks.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzun blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba gets underhooks to prevent Uzun's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Uzun looking for a takedown.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzun avoids the damage to the body.
Uzun blocks an uppercut.
Uzun tries to score a body lock takedown but Okunaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba misses with some punches.
Uzun wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uzun takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba works on Uzun's body with a couple of short punches.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba is breathing heavily.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by Uzun.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Uzun blocks it.
#T2#
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Uzun backwards.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Okunaba.
Uzun tries to score a body lock takedown but Okunaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Uzun has Okunaba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Uzun pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okunaba tumbling to the mat - Uzun dives into Okunaba's guard.
Bogdan Uzun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uzun throwing strikes from guard but Okunaba blocks nicely.
Uzun landing some decent shots from guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okunaba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okunaba pulls Uzun in to control the position.
Uzun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Uzun lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Okunaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uzun works over Okunaba with some ground and pound from guard.
Uzun wants to pass the guard but Okunaba is keeping the position.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uzun distracts Okunaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Uzun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okunaba controls Uzun momentarily but Uzun frees himself.
Uzun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uzun.
Uzun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Okunaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzun is one step ahead there.
Okunaba controls Uzun momentarily but Uzun frees himself.
Uzun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uzun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uzun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Uzun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws out a counter right but Uzun avoids it with no problem.
Uzun closes the distance and clinches up with Okunaba, looking for a takedown. Uzun pushes Okunaba against the cage but Okunaba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okunaba punishes Uzun's body with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Uzun is looking for a counter combo.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Uzun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okunaba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uzun blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Okunaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Uzun dives in and grabs Okunaba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okunaba pushes down on Uzun's head and hops out.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okunaba. #CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and pushes Uzun back into the cage.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Uzun blocks with his arms.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzun.
#T2#
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Uzun is working for takedown but Okunaba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzun controls his hands.
Okunaba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okunaba gets through Uzun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uzun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Uzun wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bogdan Uzun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Uzun wants a takedown.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Uzun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okunaba after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Uzun tries to score a body lock takedown but Okunaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Uzun avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzun controls his hands.
Okunaba is leaning against Uzun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Uzun blocks it.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Uzun struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okunaba 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenton Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Uzun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Guedes has been cut.
Guedes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzun swivels and escapes.
Guedes avoids the head kick by Uzun.
Guedes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Uzun as Guedes shoots in.#TD2#
Uzun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uzun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guedes's head.
Uzun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uzun thows a huge punch but Guedes dodges it nicely.
Uzun thows a huge punch but Guedes dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Uzun is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Guedes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzun.
Uzun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uzun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Pedro Guedes's cut is getting worse.
Uzun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guedes is breathing heavily.
Uzun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guedes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uzun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guedes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
Pedro Guedes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Guedes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bogdan Uzun!
Bogdan Uzun 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:
DARE 88
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ronnen throws a combination that misses
and Uzun counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Uzun gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Uzun seems to be working for a kimura but Ronnen defends the submission attempt.
Uzun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uzun lands strikes from half guard.
Uzun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uzun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uzun 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.
Uzun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ronnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uzun looks to land a strike but Ronnen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzun is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronnen has wrist control.#T1#
Uzun working some strikes from top position.
Uzun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uzun wants to pass the guard but Ronnen is keeping the position.
Uzun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uzun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uzun throws a strike but Ronnen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Uzun looking for a guillotine here but Ronnen defends easily.
Ronnen works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Ronnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Ronnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Uzun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ronnen works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Uzun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronnen defends it easily.
Ronnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ronnen lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Uzun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronnen wants to control from the top but Uzun keeps moving.
Ronnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ronnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronnen working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ronnen throws a strike but Uzun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Ronnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uzun.
Uzun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Uzun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ronnen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Uzun, into his guard. #REVB#
Ronnen throws an elbow that misses. Uzun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ronnen's guard. Nice move by Uzun!#REVR#
Uzun throws a strike but Ronnen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ronnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
Jeez, Bogdan Uzun's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Uzun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chael Ronnen!
Chael Ronnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 82
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Uzun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Uzun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figg did well to prevent Uzun getting side control.#ES#
Figg has one foot on Uzun's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Uzun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figg to the ground. Uzun is now in Figg's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uzun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Figg wants to control but Uzun is keeping busy.
Uzun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uzun.
Uzun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uzun working over Figg with some ground and pound. Figg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Figg is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Uzun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzun has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
Uzun wants to pass the guard but Figg is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Figg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzun is aware though and is defending well.
Figg 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#
Figg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Figg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzun defending well though.
Uzun is looking to improve his position.
Uzun is looking to escape.
Figg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uzun!
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Figg working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figg unloading with bombs!#CUT#
The cut above Bogdan Uzun's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Uzun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raycon Figg!
A very excited looking Raycon Figg 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:
SyFi 121
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Leng misses with a hook.
Leng checks the leg kick.
Leng throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzun.
Uzun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leng.
Leng throws a leg kick but Uzun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Leng backs off Uzun throws a huge counter combo but Leng manages to avoid it all.
Leng throws a low kick, looking for Uzun's leg but Uzun calmly moves out of range.
Uzun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leng swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzun.
Leng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzun.
Leng misses with a shot to the body
and Uzun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Leng sends Uzun crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leng is motioning to the referee to let Uzun up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
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!
Uzun ducks under a wild hook from Leng.
Uzun lands with a kick to the temple. Leng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Leng pushes Uzun up against the cage in a clinch.
Leng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC#
Leng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leng misses with a low kick.
Uzun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leng misses with a hook.
Fu Leng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leng misses the shot to the body.
Leng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzun manages to avoid it.
Uzun throws a head kick that misses.
Uzun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzun throws out the jab.
Leng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzun looks to land a combination but Leng avoids it well.
Leng throwing a counter right hand but Uzun manages to avoid it.
Uzun throws a series of punches but Leng moves out of range.
Uzun throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Leng counters by moving into the clinch.
Uzun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Leng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uzun.
Uzun looks winded!
Leng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Bogdan Uzun's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Leng.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leng.
Leng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Bogdan Uzun's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leng scores with a hook to the body.
Leng lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Leng breaks the clinch.
Uzun ducks into an uppercut from Leng and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fu Leng!
During a confident post fight interview, Fu Leng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WeInSyd 30
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Land takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uzun throws a push kick but Land slaps the foot to one side.
We've been hearing reports that Uzun has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Land takes a swing at Uzun's ribcage but misses.
Uzun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Land throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Land has taken the fight to the clinch.
Land fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uzun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uzun wants to break free but Land has control.
Land scores with a nice hook to the head.
Land throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Land is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun is trying to break the clinch but Land has him pressed against the cage.
Uzun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Land cracks Uzun with a nice body shot.
Land lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Land lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Land.
Land misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzun working hard to break the clinch.
Land tries for a takedown but Uzun manages to get underhooks.
Land prevents Uzun from breaking the clinch.
Land misses with an elbow over the top.
Land lands with a left to the head.
Land throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uzuns head.
A short right from Land.
Land keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzun's efforts to push away.
Uzun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Land doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Land gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Uzun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Land can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Land on the ground.#T2#
Land engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Land wants to control from the top but Uzun keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Land is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Land preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Uzun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Land has passed into half guard!
Land seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uzun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Land with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Land wants to work for an arm triangle but Uzun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Land is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uzun wants to improve his position but Land is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Land is looking for a kimura but Uzun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Land to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Land is working for a kimura but Uzun is defending it quite comfortably.
Uzun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Land wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzun keeps working. #SUB#
Uzun actively working from the bottom here.
Land wants to control but Uzun is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Land passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uzun! #SUB2#
Land with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pound Land dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Uzun slaps away a takedown attempt from Land, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uzun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Pound Land has been cut.
Uzun avoids a kick to the body.
Land has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uzun scores with a shot to the body.
Land displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzun throws out the jab.
Uzun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Uzun.
Uzun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Land stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uzun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Land takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Land swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uzun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzun lands a high kick!
Land lands with a kick to the temple. Uzun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A slow jab from Uzun misses its intended target.
Land displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzun throws out the jab.
Uzun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is getting worse.
Land is looking to slow Uzun down with leg kicks.
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uzun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Uzun.
Land takes a kick to the side of the head.
Uzun cracks Land with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogdan Uzun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzun off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Land. #CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Land comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzun throws a series of punches but Land avoids them all with ease.
Uzun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzun misses with a looping right.
Land tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzun slips a jab from Land.
Land takes a swing at Uzun's ribcage but misses.
Uzun throws a body shot but no joy.
Land looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Land gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uzun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uzun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzun tries to break the clinch but Land is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Land.
Uzun tries to break the clinch but Land is controlling the position.
Uzun tries to break the clinch but Land is controlling the position.
Uzun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Land keeps control of Uzun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uzun is trying to push Land away but Land has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Land lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uzun backwards.
Land gets through Uzun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Bogdan Uzun's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Land lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uzun or not.
Uzun takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Uzun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pound Land!
Our winner, Pound Land, 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:
WeInSyd 22
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Land throws a leg kick that misses.
Uzun throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Uzun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Land looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Land misses with a body shot.
Uzun moves out of range of the body kick from Land.
Land misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Land looks to land a right hand but Uzun moved out of range.
Uzun went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uzun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun stalks Land and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Land's face. Land staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Pound Land has been cut.
Uzun feints and then cracks Land's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Land down.
Uzun misses with a low kick.
Uzun throws a lazy head kick
and Land counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Land looks to throw the jab but Uzun is out of range.
Land throws a front kick aimed at Uzun's knee but Uzun avoids it well.
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!
Uzun avoids the body shot from Land.
Uzun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Uzun lands.
Bogdan Uzun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uzun throws a lazy right hand but Land sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Uzun throws an off balance right hand
and Land counters with a thumping low kick.
Uzun blocks a low kick nicely.
Uzun attempts a counter takedown but Land avoids it well and moves away.
Uzun misses with a body shot.
Uzun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Land counters with a straight right hand.
Land takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uzun tries a head kick but it misses.
Land wants to counter the offense by Uzun and move into the clinch position.
Land looks to throw the jab but Uzun is out of range. #CL2#
Land gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Land has Uzun pressed against the cage, preventing Uzun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uzun avoids the elbow strike from Land, against the cage.
Land gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Land lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uzun is trying to break the clinch but Land has him pressed against the cage.
Uzun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Land pushes Uzun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Uzun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uzun tries to circle away but Land has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Uzun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uzun misses with a right hand
and Land counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uzun is breathing heavily.
Land jabs Uzun to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Land shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uzun's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Land accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Land controls from within his opponent's guard.
Land lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Uzun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Land.
Land is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Uzun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uzun tries to get out of the position.
Land advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Land seems content to control.
Land has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Land is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Land is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uzun!
Uzun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Land on the ground.
Land sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Uzun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Land takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uzun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Uzun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Land.
Land with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
Jeez, Bogdan Uzun's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Uzun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pound Land!
During a confident post fight interview, Pound Land thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WeInSyd 18
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Mkubwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Uzun misses
and Mkubwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Mkubwa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uzun throws a right and a left that Mkubwa avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mkubwa misses the target.
Uzun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mkubwa manages to avoid it.
Bogdan Uzun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkubwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Uzun gets a double leg takedown into Mkubwa's guard.#ES#
Mkubwa pushes Uzun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mkubwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzun closes the distance and clinches up with Mkubwa, looking for a takedown. Uzun pushes Mkubwa against the cage but Mkubwa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzun 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.
Mkubwa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Mkubwa.
Uzun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mkubwa misses with an uppercut. Uzun saw that one coming.
Uzun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mkubwa. Mkubwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mkubwa throws a series of punches but Uzun moves out of range.
Mkubwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Mkubwa misses.
Uzun thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Mkubwa throws a hook to the side of Uzun's head but Uzun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Uzun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mkubwa throws a low kick but Uzun moves out of range easily.
Mkubwa throws a shot from downtown. Uzun moves away and avoids it.
Mkubwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mkubwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uzun misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD#
Mkubwa drops Uzun with a beautiful combination! Uzun stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mkubwa is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Uzun is rocked!
Uzun looks winded!
Uzun is aggressively charging in as Mkubwa backs up avoiding any damage. Mkubwa tosses out a jab and Uzun runs right into it face first! Uzun is out cold! Mkubwa dropped down on all fours and is barking in Uzun's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bwana Mkubwa!
After the big win, Bwana Mkubwa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
SyFi 58
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Loiri drives through and clinches with Uzun against the cage.
I was talking to Loiri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Loiri fails to land. #TD#
Loiri pulls guard effortlessly.
Uzun wants to stand but Loiri is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Loiri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uzun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Loiri is tightening it up a little... Uzun has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Uzun reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Uzun taps out! Nice BJJ there by Loiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kimi Loiri!
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Event:
WeInSyd 11
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Hosoi avoids the head kick by Uzun.
Uzun connects with a looping right hand.
Uzun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzun fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hosoi pushes Uzun up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hosoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Uzun duly obliges. #CL#
Hosoi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hosoi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hosoi prevents Uzun from breaking the clinch.
Hosoi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Hosoi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uzun is trying to force a seperation but Hosoi has the dominant position.
Hosoi is pushing Uzun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Hosoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzun throws a head kick that misses.
Uzun has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hosoi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Uzun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uzun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hosoi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hosoi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hosoi slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Hosoi is trying to trip Uzun. He has hold of a leg but Uzun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hosoi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Uzun has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hosoi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hosoi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uzun gets underhooks to prevent Hosoi's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Uzun breaks the clinch.
Hosoi throws a jab when Uzun was well out of range.
Uzun shoots in for a takedown but Hosoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Uzun gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hosoi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hosoi stands and throws Uzun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uzun looks winded!#T3#
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but Hosoi drags him back down.
Uzun tries to buck Hosoi off but Hosoi is having none of it.
Hosoi slows the pace down. #SUB#
Hosoi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uzun is looking to reverse the position.
Hosoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzun keeps working.
Uzun tries to buck Hosoi off but Hosoi is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hosoi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uzun bucks up and tries to throw Hosoi off but instead Hosoi has got his back!
Hosoi has Uzun flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hosoi tries to keep control of the position but Uzun is staying busy.
Uzun tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hosoi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 Zenzo Hosoi 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##TD#
Hosoi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Uzun's guard.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hosoi manages to pass to side control.
Hosoi really is a fat lump.#REVB#
Uzun tries to roll over but Hosoi keeps him under control.#SU#
Hosoi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Uzun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hosoi looks for a takedown but Uzun sprawls well.
Hosoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uzun pinned against the cage. Uzun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Uzun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bogdan Uzun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hosoi's head.
Uzun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hosoi is fending him off so far but Uzun persists. Nope, Hosoi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hosoi drops his hands momentarily and Uzun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zenzo Hosoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hosoi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenzo Hosoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzun fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Hosoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uzun is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hosoi has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Hosoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hosoi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hosoi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Hosoi has closed the distance and engaged Uzun in a clinch.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Hosoi.
Uzun is trying to push Hosoi away but Hosoi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hosoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Uzun. No joy for Hosoi on that attempt.
Uzun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hosoi defends well and Uzun ends up having to push Hosoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hosoi clinches up with Uzun and pushes him back against the cage.
Uzun is looking to break free of the clinch but Hosoi has double underhooks.
Hosoi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uzun smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hosoi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uzun, pushing him back against the cage.
Uzun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC#
Hosoi manages to break the clinch.
Uzun throws a series of punches but Hosoi moves out of range.
Hosoi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uzun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hosoi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uzun avoids it really well and circles away.
Hosoi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uzun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hosoi somewhat.
Uzun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uzun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hosoi backs up against the cage.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC2#
Uzun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Uzun.
As Uzun looks to move away, Hosoi throws a big counter combo but Uzun just gets out of the way.
Hosoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uzun.
Uzun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uzun throws a right and a left that Hosoi avoids nicely.
Hosoi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hosoi.#TD#
Hosoi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hosoi 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.
Hosoi slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Uzun 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##CL#
Hosoi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Uzun breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Uzun coming out on top.
Uzun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hosoi fails with the takedown.
Uzun throws a front kick that sends Hosoi stumbling back into the cage.
Uzun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Uzun.
Uzun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hosoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy left from Uzun finds it's target.
Uzun scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Uzun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hosoi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hosoi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hosoi gets back to half guard.
Hosoi is looking to control Uzun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hosoi avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Uzun stands up and beckons Hosoi to join him on the feet.
Uzun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uzun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Hosoi rushes Uzun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Uzun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hosoi dodges the punch combination from Uzun.
#T2##TD#
Hosoi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uzun is looking to stand back up but Hosoi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Uzun. #REVB#
Uzun wants to improve his position but Hosoi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hosoi is looking for a kimura here.
Uzun tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hosoi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
The referee warns Uzun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hosoi won't let Uzun get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Uzun is squirming around, avoiding Hosoi's attempts to control the action.
Uzun tries to reverse the position but Hosoi maintains control.
Hosoi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hosoi lands a couple of good shots and Uzun has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB#
Uzun preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hosoi.
Hosoi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Uzun's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzun grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Uzun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Uzun breaks Hosoi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hosoi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uzun wanted to stand there but Hosoi had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bogdan Uzun.
I think Uzun 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Uzun!
Bogdan Uzun decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Zenzo Hosoi was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you. Suck my cock.'.
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Event:
SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Uzun works the jab nicely.
A solid body kick from Uzun.
Uzun throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Uzun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzun looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzun.
Uzun lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Uzun misses.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Uzun and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Uzun tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.#T1#
No joy there for Uzun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uzun throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uzun!
Uzun shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uzun looks winded!
Uzun fails to land the takedown.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Uzun.
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Uzun.#CL#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Uzun in a clinch.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Uzun.
Uzun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Hardy jumps guard and drags Uzun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy controlling the position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Uzun postures up.
Uzun throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzun's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR#
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!
Hardy passes Uzun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uzun wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Uzun is working away. #T3#
Uzun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uzun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uzun is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy uses his free foot to push down on Uzun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uzun.
Hardy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Uzun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hardy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy looking to ground and pound but Uzun is blocking nicely.
Uzun is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzun is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hardy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hardy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Uzun because Hardy loaded up on that one.
Hardy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hardy trying to control but Uzun is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Hardy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hardy looking to ground and pound but Uzun is blocking nicely.
Hardy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Uzun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hardy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Uzun is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Uzun blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hardy 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#
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Uzun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Uzun.
Uzun throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uzun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bogdan Uzun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Uzun.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uzun is breathing heavily.
Uzun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch. #T1#
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Uzun has him pressed against the cage.
Uzun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Hardy stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Uzun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Uzun.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Uzun holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzun.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Uzun. #TD#
Hardy jumps guard.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Uzun is having none of it.
Uzun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzun throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzun's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Uzun's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Uzun working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Uzun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Uzun keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Uzun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Adam Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hardy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Hardy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hardy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Uzun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hardy.
Hardy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
Uzun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hardy.
Hardy throwing strikes here but Uzun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Uzun is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uzun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy misses with a head shot.
Hardy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzun.
Hardy throws a counter high kick but Uzun was just alert enough to avoid it.
Uzun throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Uzun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHardy.
Uzun throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Uzun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzun can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Uzun missing with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uzun backwards.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Uzun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Uzun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Uzun.
Uzun throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Adam Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Uzun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzun being controlled here momentarily.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Uzun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzun stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Uzun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Uzun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hardy wants to control from the top but Uzun keeps moving. #SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Uzun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Uzun's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogdan Uzun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy stalling.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzun.
Adam Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Uzun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uzun misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Hardy jumps guard and drags Uzun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uzun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardy controls the pace.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Hardy!
A relieved looking Adam Hardy 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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