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Event:
GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuzma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuzma is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Pereira lands a right hand.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Kuzma's head.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Kuzma is blocking nicely.
Kuzma blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzma.
A lazy body kick from Pereira
letting Kuzma counter with a right hand.
Kuzma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pereira.
Pereira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzma to score with a decent uppercut.
Pereira wants to clinch.#CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuzma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuzma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira tries to clinch but Kuzma is having none of it. #T1#
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Pereira darts in and clinches Kuzma up against the cage.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Kuzma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira keeps control of Kuzma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuzma wants to break free but Pereira has control.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Kuzma does no damage.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuzma avoids the head kick by Pereira.
#T2#
Kuzma connects with a leg kick.
Kuzma lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pereira forces Kuzma back against the cage and clinches.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzma. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Kuzma looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Kuzma looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira is looking to counter the offense by Kuzma and move into the clinch.#CL#
Pereira clinches.
Kuzma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pereira.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
Pereira with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Pereira crunches a lovely knee into Kuzma's ribcage.
Kuzma managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Kuzma blocks with his arms.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling the position.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Kuzma scores with a jab.
Kuzma circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kuzma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
Pereira tries to work over Kuzma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira presses Kuzma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzma circles away.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuzma just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Pereira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuzma.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pereira rushes Kuzma and presses him up against the cage.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzma is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Pereira digs a right hand underneath Kuzma's ribcage. Kuzma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Pereira missing with knees to the body.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Kuzma connects with a leg kick.
Pereira defending well as Kuzma loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Kuzma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Pereira takes the fight into the clinch.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Kuzma blocks it.
Pereira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuzma is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma looking to stall.
Pereira works on Kuzma's body with a couple of short punches.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Michel Pereira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzma avoids it.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
Pereira prevents Kuzma from breaking the clinch.
Kuzma misses with some punches.
Pereira tries to work over Kuzma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzma avoids it.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuzma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Kuzma pushes him off.
Kuzma misses with a hook.
Kuzma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuzma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Kuzma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pereira rushes Kuzma and presses him up against the cage.
Pereira prevents Kuzma from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Kuzma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Kuzma counters with a body kick.
Kuzma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head. #CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira. #T3#
Kuzma wants to stay close but Pereira steps back to make room for something. Kuzma seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Pereira and Kuzma drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuzma throws a hook to the side of Eggert's head but Eggert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eggert slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Eggert lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Eggert throws a body shot but no joy.
Eggert throws a body punch but Kuzma moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Eggert.
Eggert connects with a nice looking jab.
Eggert lands with a cross. #ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!
Eggert lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kuzma head around and knocks him out cold! Eggert hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert!
Kyle Kuzma spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma works Saunders's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Saunders takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuzma's brow.
Kuzma takes a shot to the head.
Saunders tries a body shot but Kuzma blocks it.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Kuzma 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Kuzma throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzma circles away.
Kuzma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Saunders darts in and clinches Kuzma up against the cage.
Kuzma is trying to break free.
Kuzma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Saunders has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuzma blocking some punches.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzma controls his hands.
Kuzma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuzma blocks the elbow strike.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuzma is looking to break free of the clinch but Saunders has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzma's efforts to push away.
Kuzma trying to stall but Saunders improves his position.
#T2#
Saunders lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Kyle Kuzma's cut is getting worse.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Saunders.
Kuzma wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Kuzma's head.
Saunders keeps control of Kuzma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kuzma gets tackled into the cage by Saunders. Saunders maintains the clinch.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzma.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmas head. #BC#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Saunders clinches up with Kuzma and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuzma is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Kuzma into the cage.#T3#
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuzma is trying to break free.
Saunders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzma circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Saunders darts in and clinches Kuzma up against the cage.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders keeps control of Kuzma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saunders has Kuzma pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders. #CUT2#Kyle Kuzma's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuzma tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzma misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Saunders.
Kuzma wants to stall.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Saunders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling the position.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuzma blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuzma tries to circle away but Saunders has him pinned against the cage.
Saunders manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuzma wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuzma's defenses.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saunders dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuzma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saunders slips a straight right by Kuzma.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuzma blocking some punches.
Kuzma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuzma wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saunders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuzma dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!#T1#
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Kuzma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders pushes Kuzma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kuzma! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Saunders is unloading with more strikes now! Kuzma drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Kyle Kuzma had this to say: 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 430: Ench�rya VS Saunders
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
King throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzma throws a counter combo.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuzma ducks under a wild hook from King.
Despite the aggression on Kuzma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King misses with an uppercut.
Kuzma lands a two punch combo.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Kuzma cracks King with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! King looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuzma finish him?
#ROC2#King is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Kuzma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzma lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens King up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kuzma from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw King's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Kuzma!
After the fight, Kyle Kuzma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Harley King spoke after the fight, saying 'I say F boring fights its kill or be killed '. |
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Event:
GC 425: Garrett VS Sailcirc
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Enchărya throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzma.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Kuzma both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Kuzma gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Enchărya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Enchărya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Enchărya misses with a body punch.
Kuzma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enchărya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzma goes for a takedown attempt but Enchărya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Enchărya with a jab.
Enchărya connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzma slips under a jab from Enchărya.
Enchărya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzma ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Enchărya 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.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kuzma slips under a jab from Enchărya.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but Enchărya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuzma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range and Kuzma settles back down.
It looked like Enchărya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but Enchărya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzma checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzma misses the target.
Enchărya tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuzma avoided it.
Good leg kick by Enchărya.
Enchărya avoids a kick to the body.
Enchărya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Enchărya throws a leg kick but Kuzma checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzma. Those never looked like landing.
Kuzma moves out of range as Enchărya strikes.#CL2#
Kuzma has closed the distance and engaged Enchărya in a clinch.
Kuzma tries to circle away but Enchărya has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Kuzma working hard to break the clinch.
Kuzma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Enchărya blocks it with crossed arms.
Enchărya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow. #T2##BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Kuzma misses with a jab to the body
and Enchărya counters with a good low kick that Kuzma was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Enchărya.
Kuzma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Enchărya avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchărya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzma misses with a left hand
and Enchărya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enchărya lands a nice shot to the body.
Enchărya throws a leg kick but Kuzma moved away.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuzma is looking to land body kicks.
Enchărya looks to land a right hand but Kuzma moved out of range.#T3#
Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Kuzma defending well as Enchărya loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Enchărya throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuzma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Enchărya lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzma off balance momentarily.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut. Kuzma saw that one coming.
Enchărya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuzma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Enchărya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzma was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchărya.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Enchărya is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Enchărya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Enchărya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Enchărya cracks Kuzma on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuzma falls backwards against the cage. Enchărya follows up with more strikes that drop Kuzma to his knees. Enchărya keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuzma! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchărya!
Our winner, Damagon Enchărya, 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.
The defeated Kyle Kuzma had this to say: 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuzma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzma misses with a straight right.
Kuzma tests Raczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raczynski throws a front kick aimed at Kuzma's knee but Kuzma avoids it well.
Kuzma lands a nice hook to Raczynski's body. Raczynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raczynski thuds his right hand into Kuzma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuzma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuzma tries to clinch there but Raczynski circles away.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut. Kuzma saw that one coming.
Raczynski misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Kuzma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raczynski's sensitive parts.
Kuzma throws a nice looking combination but Raczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raczynski looks to land a left hand but Kuzma moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
Kuzma misses with a body shot.
Kuzma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzma throws a right hand that Raczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Raczynski also avoids with ease.
Kuzma tried to score with a low kick but Raczynski checks it.
Raczynski dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzma. Raczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Raczynski forces Kuzma back against the cage and clinches.
Raczynski is stalling here.
Kuzma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Raczynski needs to keep his hands up - Kuzma had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Raczynski blocks the leg kick.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raczynski.
Kuzma tests Raczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzma.
Raczynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Raczynski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuzma lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Kuzma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuzma tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Raczynski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuzma! Raczynski lets Kuzma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Raczynski counters with a right hand from hell and Kuzma is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski 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.
Kyle Kuzma spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 417 Oosthuizen vs. Wobble
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuzma tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Marius cracks Kuzma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuzma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuzma's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzma is looking to chop away at Marius's legs.
Marius missing with a left hand there. Kuzma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuzma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marius has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Marius.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzma.
Marius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Marius misses the target.
Marius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Marius lands a body shot.
#T1#
Kuzma moves forwards but Marius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuzma.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.#BC2#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuzma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Kuzma misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzma.#T2#
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius throws a head kick but Kuzma moves out of range.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marius blocks a jab.
Marius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuzma just manages to avoid it.
Kuzma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzma.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Marius. #CL#
Marius closes the distance and pushes Kuzma back into the cage.#BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Marius throws a good cross that connects.
Marius misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kuzma.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuzma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuzma has time to react.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kuzma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
Marius scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzma throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marius moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuzma.
Kuzma misses the jab.
As Kuzma backs away, Marius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuzma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Marius clinches up against the cage.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow. #BC#
Marius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marius is looking to slow Kuzma down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzma. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzma throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Marius avoids it.
Marius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marius circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzma lands with a straight right. Marius didn't see that one coming.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marius counters with a leg kick.
Kuzma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzma throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Marius tries to keep at a distance but Kuzma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuzma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marius counters with a nice body shot.
Marius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuzma looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Marius.
Kuzma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Marius moves out of range.
Kuzma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzma misses with a hook to the body
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marius looks to throw the jab but Kuzma is out of range.
Kuzma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands with a good body shot.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuzma misses with a straight left.
Marius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Kuzma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kuzma takes one on the button.
Marius lands a jab.
Kuzma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Marius dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
Marius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzma can do to turn this around?
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Kuzma's knee but Kuzma avoids it well.
Marius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Kuzma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Kuzma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marius thumps Kuzma with a low kick.
Marius throws a hook but Kuzma avoids it easily.#T2#
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Marius tenderised Kuzma's leg. Kuzma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuzma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and pushes Marius back into the cage.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuzma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards. #BC#
Marius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Kuzma looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Kuzma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzma punishes Marius's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range.
Kuzma slips a straight right by Marius.
Kuzma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuzma blocks a head kick by Marius.
Kuzma moves out of range as Marius strikes.
Kuzma throws a chopping leg kick but Marius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marius circles away quickly and effectively.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Marius.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marius.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marius misses with a head kick.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
Marius throws a series of punches but Kuzma avoids them all with ease.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzma.
Marius wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Marius misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius misses with a low kick.
Marius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuzma feints and then cracks Marius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marius down.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marius counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzma.
Marius connects with a crisp jab.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but Marius checks it
and Kuzma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Marius tenderised Kuzma's leg. Kuzma is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Marius moves into range and clinches up with Kuzma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzma tries to circle away but Marius has him pinned against the cage.
Marius has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Marius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzma's efforts to push away.
Kuzma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Marius breaks the clinch.
Kuzma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
Marius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuzma's hands.
Marius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzma moves away.
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzma wants to clinch.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzma misses with a right hand
and Marius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
#T2#
Marius lands a head kick!
Kuzma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuzma counters with a series of strikes. Marius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuzma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marius thuds a left hand into Kuzma's body.
Marius defending well as Kuzma loads up on a big left hand.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuzma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marius tries to bum rush Kuzma with a series of wild strikes but Kuzma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Marius lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzma off balance momentarily.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a low kick but Marius avoids it.
Kuzma works the jab nicely.
Marius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Kuzma down.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius motions for Kuzma to come forward. Marius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuzma thinking. #CL2#
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
Marius cracks Kuzma with a nice body shot.
Kuzma wants to break free but Marius has control.
Kuzma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marius lands a body shot. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Kyle Kuzma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marius lands a body punch.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marius lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Marius.
Kuzma is still on wobbly legs! Can Marius finish him?
Marius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marius pushes Kuzma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Marius.
Marius throws a big uppercut that drops Kuzma! More strikes from Marius and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kuzma lies dazed against the cage as Marius celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Marius!
Gaius Marius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuzma digs a good body shot into Nee's ribs.
Jab by Kuzma.
Nee misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuzma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nee.#CL#
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Nee walks into a left hand.
Kuzma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nee.
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
Nee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
#T1#
Kuzma misses with the combination.
Nee tries to counter with a clinch but Kuzma shakes him off and moves away.
Nee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuzma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nee. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuzma enables Nee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuzma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nee stops Kuzma from standing up.
Nee 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. #T2#
Nee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Nee stands up and waves to Kuzma to follow him.
Kuzma lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Nee with that takedown attempt.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Nee avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Kuzma gets tackled into the cage by Nee. Nee maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nee is looking to sweep but instead, Kuzma has passed into half guard.
Nee is trying to control but can't.
Kuzma controlling the action here.
Nee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kuzma wants to control but Nee is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU#
Kuzma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kuzma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Nee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to avoid it but Nee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuzma to the ground. Kuzma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuzma throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Nee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kuzma throws a shot from downtown. Nee moves away and avoids it.
Kuzma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuzma misses with the combination.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nee.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Kuzma throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuzma misses the jab.
Kuzma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nee on the side of the head.
Kuzma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuzma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nee unleashes a big counter combination but Kuzma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
#T1#
Nee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nee somewhat.
Kuzma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nee at a distance.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzma connects with a solid leg kick.
Nee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nee somewhat.#CL#
Kuzma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Kuzma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuzma counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.#T2#
Nee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Kuzma does no damage.
Nee is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Nee misses with an uppercut.
Kuzma scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Nee dives in and scores a takedown into Kuzma's guard.
Kuzma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB2#
Nee drops back looking for a leg! Kuzma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuzma manages to kick Nee off! Nee jumps back into Kuzma's guard. #SU2#
Nee stands up from Kuzma's guard - Nee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuzma cracks Nee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuzma as he avoids it easily.
Nee fails with the takedown.
Nee tries to clinch but Kuzma is having none of it. #T4#
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nee circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nee can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kuzma does it's job there.
Kuzma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuzma with a body shot.#TD2#
Nee drives through with a takedown into Kuzma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuzma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nee passes Kuzma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nee is looking to take a break and control but Kuzma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nee taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kuzma wants to get back to full guard.
Kuzma wants to control but Nee is keeping busy.
Nee stalling.
Kuzma is trying to stand back up but Nee is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Nee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuzma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuzma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nee shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl out of it but Nee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuzma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuzma tries to clinch there but Nee circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzma as Nee shoots in.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
Kuzma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuzma lands with a good body shot.
Nee goes for a double leg but Kuzma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuzma continues to drive forward.
Nee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but Nee keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Kuzma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzma is trying to push Nee away but Nee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuzma lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Kuzma misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nee is trying to break the clinch but Kuzma is controlling him.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Kuzma misses with a body kick.
Nee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuzma defends it well.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Nee avoids nicely.
Kyle Kuzma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuzma connects with a jab.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Nee avoids it.
And Nee tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuzma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Nee.
Nee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watchman Nee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nee misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kuzma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzma, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kuzma!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kuzma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GC 410 Championship Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moura tries to land a leg kick but Kuzma saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moura misses the shot to the body.
Moura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
A jab from Moura misses.
Moura throws a low kick but Kuzma avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuzma! But no joy.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moura throws a right and a left that Kuzma avoids nicely. #CL2#
Kuzma has Moura up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Kuzma slips under a jab from Moura.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Moura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kuzma scores with the left hand. Moura knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A lazy left from Moura finds it's target.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuzma motions for Moura to come forward. Kuzma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzma lands a nice looking body shot.
Moura connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma tries to get into range but Moura steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kuzma! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Moura scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Moura!
A very excited looking Harry Moura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
GC 406
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuzma but Kuzma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzma looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Kuzma tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Kuzma gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuzma throws an elbow but misses.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
A short right from Clay on the inside.
Kuzma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuzma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clay swings for the body but Kuzma moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuzma moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay lands a jab to the nose.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Kuzma.
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clay sizes up Kuzma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Clay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuzma's half guard.
Kuzma tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Clay controlling the action here.#T2#
Kuzma won't allow Clay to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Clay seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Clay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clay prevents Kuzma from improving his position.
Kuzma moves into full guard.
Clay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzma misses with a two punch combination.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clay takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Kuzma is trying to work for a sweep but Clay has mounted him!
Clay controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kuzma wants to control but Clay is having none of it.
Clay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuzma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Clay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzma. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Kuzma.
Clay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Clay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuzma tries to kick Clay off in order to stand up. Clay Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuzma is looking to regain half guard here but Clay keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuzma looking for a sweep but Clay has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Clay controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma regains half guard.
Clay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Clay moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Clay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuzma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuzma can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Clay dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuzma! But no joy.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzma swivels and escapes.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzma. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzma jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Kuzma takes one on the button.
Kuzma slaps away a takedown attempt from Clay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuzma ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Clay throws a right and a left that Kuzma avoids nicely.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kuzma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kuzma avoids the body shot from Clay.
Clay dives in and grabs Kuzma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuzma pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.
Kuzma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
Clay misses with a hook
and Kuzma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Clay throws a body punch but Kuzma moves out of range.
Clay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuzma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clay rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Kuzma rushes Clay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Kuzma misses the shot to the body.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Kuzma manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzma moves to clinch but Clay breaks away
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzma thumps Clay with a low kick.#T2#
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzma.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Kuzma is out of range.
Clay cracks Kuzma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Clay with that takedown attempt.
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma shows good takedown defense.
Kuzma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuzma defends it nicely.
Clay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuzma circles away.
Kuzma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Clay rushes Kuzma and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzma.
Andrew Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Clay shoots and misses
and Kuzma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
#TD#
Clay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clay is in Kuzma's guard.
Kuzma pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Kuzma being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuzma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyle Kuzma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kuzma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kuzma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrew Clay!
Andrew Clay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kuzma instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Kuzma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saltzman is trying to keep an underhook but Kuzma manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saltzman (0) vs (2) Kuzma
Saltzman is trying to maintain the position but Kuzma is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuzma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuzma wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saltzman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saltzman wants to improve his position but Kuzma is controlling well.
Kuzma slows the pace down in half guard.
Saltzman's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saltzman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuzma pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Kuzma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuzma wants to pass to mount but Saltzman is defending the position.
Kuzma is thwarting Saltzman's attempts to control the position.
Kuzma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saltzman trying to control here.
Kuzma content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Saltzman is looking to control Kuzma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saltzman avoid being mounted?
Kuzma controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kuzma is looking for a kimura but Saltzman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuzma to get the leverage. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuzma slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Kuzma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Kuzma wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saltzman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuzma works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (0) vs (5) Kuzma
Saltzman seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuzma dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Saltzman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuzma works to advance to full mount. Saltzman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saltzman (0) vs (7) Kuzma
Saltzman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuzma has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuzma controlling his opponent.
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saltzman wants to control but Kuzma is having none of it.
Saltzman is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuzma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kuzma wants to take his opponent's back but Saltzman doesn't allow it.
Kuzma controlling from mount.
Saltzman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuzma controlling from the full mount.
Kuzma fails to move to back control.
Saltzman wants to control but Kuzma is having none of it.#T6#
Kuzma controlling from mount.
Saltzman tries to hold on but Kuzma pushes him away.
Kuzma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saltzman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (7) Kuzma
Saltzman looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (9) Kuzma
Saltzman looking to control.
#T7##SUB#
Saltzman has his foot on Kuzma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuzma works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuzma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (2) vs (12) Kuzma
Kuzma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saltzman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saltzman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuzma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Saltzman can't do much from the bottom here.
Saltzman is trying to escape the position but Kuzma is controlling the position.
Saltzman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuzma's best efforts.
Saltzman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuzma is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saltzman manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Kuzma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saltzman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuzma forces his way into half guard.
Kuzma sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Saltzman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saltzman trying to control here.
Kuzma moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (2) vs (15) Kuzma#T10#
Saltzman is being controlled here.
Saltzman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuzma off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saltzman (6) vs (15) Kuzma
Kuzma is in bad spot here.
Kuzma breaks Saltzman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (6) vs (17) Kuzma
Saltzman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuzma tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Saltzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saltzman 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.#T11#
Kuzma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuzma 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. #T12#
Kuzma tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Kuzma 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.
Saltzman looking to control.
Kuzma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saltzman is keeping the position for now.
Saltzman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13#
Kuzma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuzma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saltzman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzma is taking a breather. Saltzman 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.#SUB#
Saltzman actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Kuzma is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saltzman! Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (6) vs (20) Kuzma
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saltzman tries to reverse the position but Kuzma maintains control.
Kuzma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saltzman tries to hold on but Kuzma postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzma controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma wins on points by 20 to 6.
Kyle Kuzma is the new middleweight champion!
Kyle Kuzma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lester has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuzma after a bit of a struggle.
Kuzma is looking for a takedown.
Lester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuzma pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kuzma gets tackled into the cage by Lester. Lester maintains the clinch.
Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuzma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kuzma.
Lester can't get the takedown.
Kuzma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuzma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lester pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuzma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuzma.
Kuzma wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Kuzma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lester after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Lester has hold of one of Kuzma's legs. Kuzma is fighting the takedown attempt but Lester gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Kuzma
Kuzma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Kuzma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuzma is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Kuzma the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
Let's hope that Kuzma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kuzma.#T3#
Lester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuzma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (2) Kuzma
Kuzma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kuzma.
Kuzma trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuzma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Kuzma wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position.
Kuzma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuzma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzma is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Kuzma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Kuzma from controlling successfully.
Lester keeping full guard, as Kuzma tries to pass.
Kuzma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (2) vs (5) Kuzma
Lester tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuzma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Lester is being controlled here.
Kuzma is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lester seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuzma dominates the positioning.
Kuzma tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kuzma trying to control the position but Lester is working away. #T8#
Lester being controlled for a moment.
Lester is not content to let Kuzma control the position. #T9#
Kuzma taking a breather here.
Lester is looking to reverse the position.
Lester is not content to let Kuzma control the position. #T10#
The referee asks Kuzma politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuzma prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lester regains half guard.
Kuzma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuzma prevents Lester from improving his position.
Kuzma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Kuzma stalling away here and it's allowed Lester to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lester controlling Kuzma's posture.
Kuzma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuzma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lester seems keen to control Kuzma's posture.#T12#
Kuzma stays in close to Lester's body and controls the position.
Lester pulls Kuzma in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuzma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuzma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuzma tries to free his leg and advance position but Lester is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kuzma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuzma looking to pass the guard.
Kuzma trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Kuzma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lester pulls Kuzma in to control the position. #T14#
Kuzma looking to pass the guard.
Kuzma postures up.
Kuzma content to stall in guard here.
Kuzma tries to free his leg and advance position but Lester is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzma 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma wins on points by 5 to 2.
Kyle Kuzma 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:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Asher Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuzma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Kuzma gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Kuzma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzma is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asher Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kuzma.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Kuzma.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuzma.
Barnes looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Kuzma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Kuzma manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kuzma
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kuzma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Kuzma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kuzma
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Kuzma is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kuzma controlling the action here.
Kuzma wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position. #T2#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kuzma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuzma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Kuzma
Kuzma seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzma is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kuzma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Kuzma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuzma is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (7) Kuzma
Kuzma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuzma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuzma has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (10) Kuzma#T4#
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes regains half guard.
Kuzma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Kuzma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is pressing down on Kuzma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuzma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuzma won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Kuzma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuzma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to control.
Kuzma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuzma has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (13) Kuzma
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Kuzma stalls from top position.#T7#
Kuzma moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (15) Kuzma
Kuzma controlling from mount.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Kuzma maintains control.
Kuzma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Kuzma goes for an armbar but Barnes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (15) Kuzma
Kuzma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Kuzma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuzma is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (17) Kuzma
Barnes 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.
Kuzma advances to half guard.
Kuzma not doing much here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Kuzma is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kuzma.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kuzma is controlling well.
Kuzma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Kuzma has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to hold on to Kuzma's head to control him but Kuzma postures up.
Kuzma slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
More stalling from Kuzma.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Kuzma controlling the pace.
Kuzma prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Kuzma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuzma is working away from the top position though.
Kuzma is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Kuzma has control of the leg. #T13#
Barnes is in trouble now - Kuzma has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (20) Kuzma
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuzma is continuing to stall.
Kuzma is looking to work his way around to Barnes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Kuzma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuzma with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Barnes tries to hold on but Kuzma postures up.
Kuzma controlling from the full mount.
Barnes tries to hold on but Kuzma pushes him away.
Kuzma controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Kuzma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuzma has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma wins on points by 20 to 4.
After the fight, Kyle Kuzma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Klaus Von Alkum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kuzma forces Von Alkum back against the cage and clinches.
Kuzma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuzma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuzma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Alkum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klaus Von Alkum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kuzma.
Kuzma stops a takedown attempt from Von Alkum.
Kuzma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Alkum after a bit of a struggle.
Von Alkum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuzma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzma looking for a takedown.
Von Alkum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuzma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuzma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Alkum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuzma wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuzma is pressed up against the cage. Von Alkum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuzma down to the mat. Kuzma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kuzma darts in and clinches Von Alkum up against the cage.#T1#
Von Alkum looking for a takedown.
Von Alkum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuzma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Von Alkum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuzma is defending well.
Kuzma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Alkum after a bit of a struggle.
Von Alkum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuzma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuzma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Alkum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Alkum wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Alkum prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzma tries for a takedown but Von Alkum manages to get underhooks.
Von Alkum is pressed up against the cage. Kuzma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Alkum down to the mat. Von Alkum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
Von Alkum prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Alkum stops a takedown attempt from Kuzma.
I was talking to Von Alkum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Alkum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Alkum swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzma.
Von Alkum is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuzma.#T2##CL2#
Kuzma has closed the distance and engaged Von Alkum in a clinch.
Kuzma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Alkum.
Kuzma is looking for a takedown.
Kuzma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kuzma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Alkum regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Alkum (0) vs (2) Kuzma
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuzma passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Von Alkum tries to roll over but Kuzma keeps him under control.
Kuzma tries to pass to full mount but Von Alkum defends it.
Von Alkum tries to roll over but Kuzma keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuzma in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Kuzma works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Von Alkum (0) vs (5) Kuzma#SUB2#
Kuzma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Von Alkum is surviving well by controlling Kuzma's body position as best he can.
Kuzma controlling his opponent.
Kuzma wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuzma is continuing to stall.
Von Alkum is working to get back to half guard.
Kuzma controlling his opponent. #T7#
Von Alkum is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Kuzma controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Kuzma.
Von Alkum tries to lock up and control but Kuzma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Von Alkum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Alkum tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kuzma working for a submission but Von Alkum is keeping him at bay. #T9#
Kuzma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Kuzma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Kuzma the control monster continue. Boring.
Kuzma with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10##T11##T12#
Von Alkum is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuzma has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Von Alkum (0) vs (8) Kuzma
Kuzma is riding his opponent, not letting Von Alkum buck him off.
Von Alkum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kuzma has got one arm under Von Alkum's chin. This could be trouble... Von Alkum trying to control the other hand but Kuzma gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Von Alkum has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma 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:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Regal Montgomery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kuzma lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montgomery (0) vs (2) Kuzma
Montgomery keeping full guard, as Kuzma tries to pass.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montgomery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.#T1#
Kuzma postures up.
Kuzma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Kuzma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (0) vs (5) Kuzma
Montgomery tries to bench press Kuzma off him but Kuzma keeps the position.
A control attempt from Montgomery but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montgomery (0) vs (7) Kuzma
Kuzma controlling the pace for now.
Montgomery has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Montgomery (0) vs (10) Kuzma
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuzma controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuzma not allowing Montgomery to control his hands. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Montgomery is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuzma has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Montgomery's body.
#T4#
Montgomery manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuzma's guard. Nice work there by Montgomery.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (10) Kuzma
Kuzma pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery controlling from the top position.
Montgomery looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (12) Kuzma#T5#
Kuzma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Kuzma defends easily.
#SUB#
Montgomery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuzma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuzma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuzma controls the pace.#T6##SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuzma passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuzma trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Kuzma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Kuzma.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Well, if Kuzma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montgomery manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuzma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kuzma.#SUB#
Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuzma defends it easily.#SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Kuzma is proving a slippery customer.
Kuzma passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Still in half guard, Kuzma seems content to control.
Montgomery wants to control but Kuzma is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Kuzma seems content to control.#T10#
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard but Kuzma has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (2) vs (15) Kuzma
Montgomery is trying to work for a sweep but Kuzma has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montgomery (2) vs (17) Kuzma
Kuzma prevents Montgomery from getting the reversal.
Kuzma takes Montgomery's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Montgomery is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Montgomery (2) vs (20) Kuzma
Montgomery tries to roll but Kuzma sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kuzma with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Kuzma is hanging on to Montgomery's back as he tries to escape.
Montgomery is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuzma.
Montgomery rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuzma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuzma passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (2) vs (23) Kuzma#T12#
Kuzma controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Montgomery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuzma in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Kuzma is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kuzma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montgomery is letting Kuzma control him for a moment.
Kuzma works to advance to full mount. Montgomery defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Montgomery (2) vs (25) Kuzma#T14#
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuzma controlling the position easily from mount.
Montgomery is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuzma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma wins on points by 25 to 2.
Kyle Kuzma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kuzma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuzma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Moses King has been cut.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Kuzma lands with a right hand.
Kuzma throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends King stumbling backwards into the cage! King bounces back off the cage towards Kuzma, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kuzma lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kuzma celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma 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: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzma lands a nice hook to Brah's body. Brah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brah looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Kuzma instigates a clinch.
Kuzma is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brah looks to clinch
and Kuzma counters with a straight right hand.
Brah misses with a right hand #KD#
and Kuzma counters with a nice right hand that sends Brah toppling to the canvas! Brah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kuzma finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kuzma forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.
Kuzma scores with a shot to the side of Brah's head. #ROC#Brah is rocked!#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Brah backs away from a small jab... but Kuzma lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Brah crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Kuzma with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Kuzma drops Brah with a beautiful combination! Brah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuzma is looking for the KO!#ROC#Brah is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Edgy Brah has been cut.
Brah looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kuzma closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brah! Kuzma dives in looking to finish! Brah is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzma throws a combination. Emu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to avoid it but Emu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuzma to the ground. Kuzma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kuzma rushes Emu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuzma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emu dives in and grabs Kuzma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuzma pushes down on Emu's head and hops out.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Limu Emu.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emu or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuzma, which made it look bad.
Kuzma throws a big counter combination but Emu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuzma counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Kuzma - just one landing.
Kuzma throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Emu stumbling backwards into the cage! Emu bounces back off the cage towards Kuzma, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kuzma lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kuzma celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma 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:
Grunge 58: Seaweed
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Vendarra misses with a body kick.
Vendarra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vendarra slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vendarra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuzma with a body shot.
Kuzma stalks Vendarra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vendarra's face. Vendarra staggers backwards, shaken.
Vendarra slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
#CL#
Vendarra tries to keep at a distance but Kuzma has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Kuzma misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Vendarra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but Vendarra moved away.
Kuzma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendarra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzma. Those never looked like landing.
Kuzma looks to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp right that sends Kuzma to the canvas! Vendarra follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kyle Kuzma spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
Grunge 52: Freedom
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Kuzma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Kuzma shakes it off.
Sideman tries a low kick but Kuzma avoids it.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sideman.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzma moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Kuzma is looking for the big counter here.
Kuzma tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Sideman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzma lands a body shot. #BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kuzma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A jab from Kuzma misses.
Sideman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sideman scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzma.
Kuzma connects with a jab.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Kuzma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman tries to land a leg kick but Kuzma saw it coming and moves away.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sideman.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
A low kick from Sideman misses
and Kuzma counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuzma stalks Sideman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sideman's face. Sideman staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzma 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.
Kuzma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sideman circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Sideman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sideman digs a good body shot into Kuzma's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Kuzma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuzma there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Kuzma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman swings for the body but Kuzma moves out of range.
Kuzma wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kuzma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Sideman wants to slow Kuzma down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman thuds a left hand into Kuzma's body.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzma counters with a three punch combo that has Sideman backing up. Sideman nods at Kuzma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Sideman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Kuzma.
Sideman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman lands with a nice combination. Kuzma backs away looking to recover.
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!
Kuzma tries to clinch but Sideman is having none of it.
Sideman wants to land a leg kick but Kuzma is out of range.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sideman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuzma looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sideman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuzma.
Kuzma ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Kuzma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sideman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuzma on the side of the head.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzma is just out of range.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sideman misses the target.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman tries to move into range but Kuzma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuzma lands a front kick.
Kuzma moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Sideman avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Sideman.
Kuzma misses with the body kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzma is still on wobbly legs! Can Sideman finish him?
Sideman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kuzma! Sideman dives in looking to finish! Kuzma is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman 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.
Kyle Kuzma was interviewed post fight and said 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tomahawk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuzma defends well and Tomahawk ends up having to push Kuzma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Tomahawk.
Tomahawk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Kuzma to work.
Tomahawk stalling against the cage.
Tomahawk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tomahawk receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Tomahawk breaks the clinch.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuzma sprawls well. Kuzma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomahawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomahawk shoots in for a double leg but Kuzma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Tomahawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomahawk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomahawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomahawk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuzma defends it well.
Kuzma leaves Tomahawk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuzma cracks Tomahawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuzma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Tomahawk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuzma quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Tomahawk thows a huge punch but Kuzma dodges it nicely.
Tomahawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuzma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomahawk working the head and body with strikes.
Kuzma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tomahawk.
Kuzma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomahawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Tomahawk there.
Tomahawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuzma has hold of Tomahawk's hands but Tomahawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!
Tomahawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuzma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Kuzma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomahawk scores with a big shot! Kuzma's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kuzma! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
Our winner, Chief Tomahawk, 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.
The defeated Kyle Kuzma had this to say: 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Kuzma sees coming a mile off.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Malone. #BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Kuzma seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuzma scores with a four punch combination!
Kuzma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzma wants to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch position.
Malone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malone checks a low kick from Kuzma.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
Kuzma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzma looks to land a body kick but Malone moved away.
Malone lands a jab to the nose.
Malone lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuzma's head.#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma walks straight into a right hand from Malone - that's dropped him! Malone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kuzma from any more punishment! Kuzma complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mad Dog Malone!
Mad Dog Malone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kyle Kuzma had this to say: 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
Grunge 37: Sleater Kinney
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smo is looking to clinch but Kuzma is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Smo moves into the clinch.
Smo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Smo clinches with his opponent.
Smo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzma. #BC2#
Smo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuzma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smo tries to clinch up but Kuzma circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuzma scores with a three punch combo!
#KD2#
Smo lands a big head kick that sends Kuzma tumbling to the mat! Smo takes a step backwards and waves Kuzma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oh Kuzma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smo misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuzma throws a series of strikes that have Smo backpedaling.
#CL2#
Smo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Smo has him pressed against the cage.
Smo lands with a short shot to the head.
Smo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzma is looking to break free of the clinch but Smo has double underhooks.
Smo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzma.
Smo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smo working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Smo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Smo drives through and clinches with Kuzma against the cage.
Smo tries a knee to the head but Kuzma blocks it.
Kuzma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzma.
A head punch on the inside from Smo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smo.
Smo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smo throws a head punch that misses.
Smo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Smo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuzma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Smo pulls Kuzma into guard.
Smo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smo keeping moving, preventing Kuzma from controlling successfully.
Kuzma seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzma is looking to stand up but Smo won't let him.
Kuzma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Kuzma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Kuzma tenderised Smo's leg. Smo is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Kuzma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smo, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuzma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smo backwards. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuzma.
Kuzma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smo tries to clinch but Kuzma is having none of it.
Kuzma stuffs the takedown.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smo.
Kuzma misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smo tries to clinch but Kuzma moves out of range.
Smo tries to clinch but Kuzma is having none of it.
Smo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuzma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Smo.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smo misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Smo closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Smo manages to break the clinch.
Smo lands with a good body shot.
Kuzma moves in looking to clinch but Smo pushes him off.
Smo moves in looking to clinch but Kuzma pushes him off.
Kuzma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smo misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzma misses the jab.
Smo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuzma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuzma throws a big counter combination but Smo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuzma lands a jab.#CL2#
Smo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuzma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuzma struggles to land a body shot inside as Smo controls his hands.
Smo is working for takedown but Kuzma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuzma is looking to control Smo's arms but Smo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuzma has his back to the cage.
Kuzma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuzma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Kuzma missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuzma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smo wants to clinch.
Kuzma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuzma misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuzma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuzma throws a big counter combination but Smo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzma swivels and escapes.
Smo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kuzma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Smo rushes Kuzma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Smo avoids them all with ease.
Smo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuzma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Smo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smo.
Smo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Smo pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuzma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzma is working hard here to advance position.
Kuzma tries to stand but Smo is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kuzma 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smo wants to stand but Kuzma is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuzma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuzma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kuzma rushes Smo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Smo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smo tries to clinch but Kuzma moves out of range.
Kuzma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smo.
Kuzma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smo's head backwards.
Smo wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Smo is looking to clinch but Kuzma is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Smo has Kuzma up against the cage in a clinch.
Smo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smo.#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuzma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Smo darts in and clinches Kuzma up against the cage.
Kuzma lands a right hand.
Smo just leaning against Kuzma, taking a breather.
Smo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuzma swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Smo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuzma tries to score with a low kick but Smo moves his leg out of the way.
Kuzma misses with a double jab.
Kuzma keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smo wants to clinch.
Smo has his takedown stuffed
and Kuzma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Smo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzma tries to bum rush Smo with a series of wild strikes but Smo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Smo forces Kuzma back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kuzma closes the distance and pushes Smo back into the cage.
Smo lands with a left to the head.
Smo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuzma blocks an uppercut.
Smo throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smo.
Kuzma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kuzma throws a solid leg kick but Smo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuzma.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuzma swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Smo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smo misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Smo.
Smo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smo manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Smo.
Kuzma stops a takedown attempt from Smo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Smo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl out of it but Smo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuzma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuzma wants to clinch.
Smo throws a counter combo.
Kuzma blocks the body kick.
It looked like Kuzma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuzma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smo.
Kuzma is looking to chop away at Smo's legs.
Kuzma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smo has closed the distance and engaged Kuzma in a clinch.
#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smo eats them both and turns towards Kuzma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzma scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Smo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Smo blocks the low kick.#T1#
Smo blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Smo has closed the distance and engaged Kuzma in a clinch.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Smo. #BC#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kuzma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuzma defends it nicely.
Smo looks to clinch
and Kuzma counters with a two punch combo.
Smo closes the distance but Kuzma moves to the side
and Kuzma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Kuzma throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Smo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kuzma as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Smo is left battered and dazed whilst Kuzma and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
A very excited looking Kyle Kuzma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Naulakko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kuzma takes a swing at Naulakko's ribcage but misses.
Naulakko's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Naulakko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the body from Naulakko misses
letting Kuzma counter with a right hand.
Naulakko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuzma 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.
Naulakko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naulakko throws a hook but Kuzma blocks it.
Kuzma looks up at the clock. Bad move! Naulakko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kuzma. Naulakko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kyle Kuzma was interviewed post fight and said 'Good stuff to my opponent, wiling to run it back in the future but for my next fight i'd love to fight anybody so let's just assume i'll be making a quick turnaround. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Erikson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzma misses with a kick to the body.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Erikson circles away.
Kuzma slips a straight right by Erikson .
Erikson sets himself, and Kuzma steps forward looking for the clinch! Erikson avoids it this time.
Erikson misses with a hook. Kuzma ducked under it nicely.
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Erikson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzma looks winded!
Erikson lands a jab to Kuzma's midsection.
Nice shot by Erikson .#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Erikson is stalking Kuzma. Kuzma circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Erikson , and it's lights out! Kuzma really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
During a confident post fight interview, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good stuff to my opponent, wiling to run it back in the future but for my next fight i'd love to fight anybody so let's just assume i'll be making a quick turnaround. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Joestar with a poor takedown
and Kuzma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuzma lands a jab to Joestar's midsection.
Joestar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzma jabs Joestar right on the nose. Joestar blinks but takes it well.
Joestar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joestar.
Joestar fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and pushes Joestar back into the cage.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Joestar shoots in and drives through. Kuzma sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Joestar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzma throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma lands with a nice combination. Joestar backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Joestar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuzma but Kuzma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joestar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joestar with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kuzma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joestar.
Kuzma is pawing at Joestar, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Joestar's nose. Joestar is badly hurt! Kuzma pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Joestar tries desperately to hold on but Kuzma is relentless in his assault! As Joestar receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kuzma away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
AFC 2- Mamchenko vs Yu Upp
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Cloakzy blocks the low kick.
Cloakzy is looking for the big counter here.
Cloakzy shoots in and drives through. Kuzma sprawls well.
Cloakzy is looking to clinch.
Kuzma tries to bum rush Cloakzy with a series of wild strikes but Cloakzy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cloakzy fails with the takedown.
Cloakzy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cloakzy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kuzma has knocked Cloakzy down with a huge combo! Kuzma steps away and waves a wobbly Cloakzy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzma misses with a double jab.
Kuzma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzma wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wannabe Cloakzy.
Cloakzy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzma swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kuzma forces Cloakzy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cloakzy misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Cloakzy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzma leaves Cloakzy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Kuzma cracks Cloakzy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cloakzy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuzma finish him?
#ROC#Cloakzy is rocked!#CL#
Kuzma has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma throws a head kick but Cloakzy moves out of range.
#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Cloakzy blocks the leg kick.
#KD#
Kuzma lands a left and a right that send Cloakzy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuzma thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cloakzy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Cloakzy shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cloakzy wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma drops Cloakzy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kuzma follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma 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:
LOM Trials 4
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Manners lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma 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.#CL#
Manners gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch.
Kuzma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuzma is defending well for now.
Manners keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzma's efforts to push away.
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzma scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#CL#
Kuzma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manners, pushing him back against the cage.
Manners throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzma blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuzma avoids the elbow strike from Manners, against the cage.
Manners lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position. #T1#
Manners scores with a shot to the side of Kuzma's head.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manners.
Kuzma blocks an elbow strike from Manners.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.
Kuzma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Manners tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manners looking to throw knees to the head but Kuzma is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuzma tries to break free but Manners pushes him back against the cage.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzma avoids it.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manners slowing the pace effectively.
Kuzma effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manners goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Kuzma clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners throws a front kick that sends Kuzma stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Manners counters by moving into the clinch.
Manners using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manners with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
Kuzma tries to break free but Manners pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but Manners keeps him there for the moment.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzma.
Kuzma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manners is keeping busy.
Manners is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Manners has knocked Kuzma down with a huge combo! Manners steps away and waves a wobbly Kuzma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!
Manners lands a big right hook! Kuzma looks hurt but is still standing! Manners lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kuzma falls down and Manners dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kuzma's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Manners runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Manners!
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good stuff to my opponent, wiling to run it back in the future but for my next fight i'd love to fight anybody so let's just assume i'll be making a quick turnaround. '. |
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Event:
PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
Kuzma throws a right hand that misses
and McRobbie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but McRobbie moves out of range.
Kuzma tests McRobbie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuzma misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and McRobbie counters with a big uppercut that knocks Kuzma off his feet! McRobbie dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!
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!#SUB2#
McRobbie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzma is defending well.
Oh Kuzma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
McRobbie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McRobbie cracks Kuzma with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McRobbie immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kuzma is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McRobbie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey McRobbie! |
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Event:
PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.
Krynn has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzma.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
Krynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Krynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzma is looking to slow Krynn down with leg kicks.
Kuzma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Krynn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good leg kick by Kuzma. #CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuzma blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzma. #BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuzma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Krynn. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Kuzma drops Krynn with a beautiful combination! Krynn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuzma is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Krynn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Huma Krynn has been cut.
Kuzma connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Krynn to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kuzma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
After winning the bout, Kyle Kuzma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma looks to land a body kick but McKenna moved away.#TD#
Kuzma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McKenna did well to prevent Kuzma getting side control.
McKenna is looking for a sweep. Kuzma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McKenna.
McKenna gets back to full guard.
Kuzma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuzma stopping the sweep attempt from McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKenna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKenna wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kuzma wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Kuzma wants to get up but he can't break McKenna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kuzma from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McKenna gets a double leg takedown into Kuzma's guard.
Kuzma wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling him.
McKenna forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
McKenna decides to stand up.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses. #T2#
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma tries to clinch but McKenna is having none of it.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
#TD2#
McKenna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna is looking to advance position but Kuzma won't allow it.
McKenna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuzma defending well though.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Kuzma is defending well.
Kuzma tries to kick McKenna off but McKenna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, McKenna seems content to control.#SUB2#
McKenna seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuzma won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
McKenna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Kuzma is defending well.
Kuzma is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKenna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuzma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Kuzma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuzma continues to drive forward.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but McKenna moved away.
McKenna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
McKenna takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuzma tries to circle away but McKenna has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
McKenna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuzma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzma lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
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 Kyle Kuzma 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#
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
Kuzma cracks McKenna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
McKenna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuzma misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Kuzma clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
McKenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but McKenna checks it
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
McKenna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzma keeps working. #SUB2#
McKenna swings around for an armbar but Kuzma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKenna's guard.
Kuzma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Kuzma tries to stand but McKenna is controlling from the bottom.
McKenna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McKenna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuzma passes into side control.
Kuzma is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuzma continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Kuzma stands up and beckons McKenna to his feet.
McKenna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuzma circles away.
Kuzma tries to counter by clinching up but McKenna breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
Kuzma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
McKenna tries to keep at a distance but Kuzma has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
#CL#
Kuzma closes the distance and pushes McKenna back into the cage.
Kuzma tries to circle away but McKenna has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
McKenna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow.
Kuzma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McKenna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kuzma clinches.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but McKenna keeps him there for the moment.
McKenna wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuzma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKenna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuzma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKenna tries to work over Kuzma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
McKenna tries to work over Kuzma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzma stops a takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
McKenna is working for takedown but Kuzma is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
McKenna wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuzma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuzma tries to break free but McKenna pushes him back against the cage.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuzma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuzma stops a takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuzma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKenna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuzma after a bit of a struggle.
McKenna is breathing heavily.#BC2#
McKenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Kuzma lands a left and a right that send McKenna crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuzma thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuzma sprawls well. Kuzma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzma.
Kuzma shoots for a takedown but McKenna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna unleashes a big counter combination but Kuzma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Kuzma both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Kuzma pushes McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kuzma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzma is looking to stand up but McKenna isn't so interested in that idea.
McKenna passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
A lull in the action here as McKenna stalls from top position.
McKenna works to advance to full mount. Kuzma defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McKenna content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
McKenna goes for an armbar but Kuzma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuzma.
Kuzma controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
McKenna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuzma defends well.#SU#
Kuzma gets to his feet. McKenna looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuzma lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuzma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKenna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKenna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenna is defended easily by Kuzma.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.#T3#
Kuzma tries to clinch but McKenna is having none of it.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuzma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzma wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuzma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kuzma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKenna, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McKenna misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzma stops a takedown attempt from McKenna.
A right hook to the body lands for McKenna.
Kuzma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKenna.
Kuzma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but McKenna is controlling the position. #BC2#
McKenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuzma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuzma wants to clinch up but McKenna keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kuzma takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyle Kuzma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKenna keeps control of Kuzma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuzma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna is trying to drag Kuzma to the mat but Kuzma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robert McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuzma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kuzma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzma, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Syn 672 Dog vs Pendragon
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzma walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
DeRozan throws out a counter right but Kuzma avoids it with no problem.
Kuzma is looking to clinch but DeRozan is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
DeRozan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeRozan tests Kuzma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeRozan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuzma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kuzma moves to clinch but DeRozan breaks away #KD2#
and DeRozan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuzma! DeRozan lets Kuzma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Kuzma is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Kuzma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzma walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kuzma limp body while DeRozan jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMar DeRozan!
A very excited looking DeMar DeRozan 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:
Syn 669 Murphy vs Dog
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but Okah checks it
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuzma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuzma scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Okah misses.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuzma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzma wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Kuzma wants to clinch up but Okah keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma blocks a jab.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Kuzma.#T1#
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzma throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
Okah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuzma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Okah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okah is in Kuzma's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuzma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU2#
Okah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuzma, up you get!
Kuzma cracks Okah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma throws a leg kick that misses.
Okah throws the left hand but Kuzma avoids the punch easily.
Kuzma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Okah has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Kuzma throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Okah throws out a counter right but Kuzma avoids it with no problem.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Kuzma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Kuzma has Okah pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A jab lands there for Okah.
Kuzma throws a nice looking combination but Okah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuzma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okah avoids the body shot from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah catches Kuzma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
Okah might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Okah with a jab.#ROC2#
Kuzma is rocked!
Okah lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kuzma goes down and covers up as Okah starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, 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:
BCS 13
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Heavy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzma misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzma 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuzma as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuzma enables Heavy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuzma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavy looking to pass the guard.
Heavy throws a strike but Kuzma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuzma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heavy can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuzma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuzma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuzma tries to stand and escape but Heavy is controlling the position. #SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuzma pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuzma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuzma tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Heavy.
Heavy is looking to improve his position.
Kuzma is keen to just control but Heavy is a slippery customer.
Heavy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma wants to stand but Heavy is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuzma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heavy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Heavy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuzma on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuzma's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuzma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heavy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzma is keeping the position for now.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Heavy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuzma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuzma has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Kuzma wanted to stand there but Heavy had control of the position.
Kuzma trying to control but Heavy is working from the bottom.
Kuzma wants to stand but Heavy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Heavy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuzma defends it easily.
Kuzma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Heavy is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Heavy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuzma defends it easily.#SU2#
Kuzma stands and steps away. Heavy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuzma wants to slow Heavy down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Heavy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuzma quickly recovers to half guard.
Kuzma trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Heavy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heavy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzma keeps working. #SUB#
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heavy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heavy or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuzma, which made it look bad.
A jab lands there for Heavy.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Heavy misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heavy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuzma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heavy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heavy shoots in but Kuzma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuzma throws a leg kick that misses.
Heavy shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuzma blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heavy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuzma throws a right hand that Heavy ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavy also avoids with ease.
Heavy goes for a double leg but Kuzma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuzma continues to drive forward.
Heavy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heavy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuzma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Top Heavy's cut is getting worse.
Heavy loses concentration momentarily and Kuzma pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Heavy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kuzma finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuzma doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuzma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Frost rushes Kuzma and presses him up against the cage.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Kuzma pushes him off.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but Frost checks it #CL#
and Frost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Kuzma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frost to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuzma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
#CL2#
Kuzma darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzma avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the cage.
#BC#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kuzma has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuzma is trying to stall.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Kuzma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Kuzma does no damage.
Kuzma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to bum rush Kuzma with a series of wild strikes but Kuzma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Frost misses.
Kuzma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Kuzma.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Kuzma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuzma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuzma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost wants to clinch.
Kuzma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Kuzma moves away from the strike by Frost.
Kuzma takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Kuzma darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzma blocking some punches.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Frost. #BC2#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Frost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuzma manages to circle out of the way.
Kuzma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzma throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Kuzma throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Kuzma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzma misses.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzma circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Kuzma connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuzma circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuzma managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Kuzma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Frost clinches up with Kuzma and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Frost gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuzma.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost tries to work over Kuzma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Kuzma avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuzma takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Kuzma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost looks to land a combination but Kuzma avoids it well.
Kuzma stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuzma misses with a double jab.
Frost throws a counter high kick but Kuzma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tobin Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost tests Kuzma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzma misses with a looping left.#T2#
Kuzma throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Frost.#CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Frost.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Kuzma misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost is looking to clinch but Kuzma is avoiding it.
Frost throws a right hand that Kuzma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuzma also avoids with ease.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzma closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
A low kick from Kuzma is predictable there
and Kuzma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Frost clinches.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Kuzma both land. Nice combination.
Frost throws a series of punches but Kuzma avoids them all with ease.
Kuzma keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Frost misses.
A combination from Kuzma does no damage.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Kuzma pushes him off.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kuzma gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch. #T4#
Kuzma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzma circles away.
#TD2#
Kuzma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Frost has his feet on Kuzma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuzma swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Kuzma lands a left and a right that send Frost crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuzma thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Kuzma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuzma misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but Frost checks it.
Frost wants to clinch
and Kuzma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuzma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frost takes a swing at Kuzma's ribcage but misses.
Kuzma misses with a body shot.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuzma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frost rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Frost has Kuzma up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kuzma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Kuzma tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Kuzma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Kuzma clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzma swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost scores with a jab.#T2#
Frost wants to clinch but Kuzma slips to the side
and Kuzma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Frost instigates a clinch. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Frost misses. #KD2#
Kuzma lands a left and a right that send Frost crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuzma thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Frost is rocked!
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frost tries to clinch up but Kuzma circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma throws a head kick that misses.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost tries to clinch but Kuzma is having none of it.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuzma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kuzma swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma misses with a low kick.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Kuzma misses.
Kuzma misses with a low kick.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Frost clinches.
Frost has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzma misses with a combination
#CL#
and Frost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuzma tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
No luck for Kuzma with that takedown attempt.
Tobin Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuzma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyle Kuzma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuzma eats them both and turns towards Frost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Kuzma tries to get set, Frost tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuzma manages to avoid the attempt.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kuzma gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch. #BC#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma lands with a nice combination. Frost backs away looking to recover.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kuzma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuzma 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kuzma!
A relieved looking Kyle Kuzma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Andersson jumps guard but Kuzma stands there with Andersson around his waist. Andersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuzma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Kuzma is looking to slow Andersson down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Kuzma clinches. #BC2#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuzma enables Andersson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuzma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Kuzma's brow.
Andersson trying to move into half guard but instead Kuzma has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Andersson pulls Kuzma in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Kuzma from controlling successfully.
Kuzma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andersson's guard.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Andersson has his foot on Kuzma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuzma works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Kuzma from controlling successfully.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson controls Kuzma momentarily but Kuzma frees himself.
Andersson has a closed guard, preventing Kuzma from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuzma defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma wanted to stand there but Andersson had control of the position. #SU2#
Kuzma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Andersson has been cut.
Andersson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuzma moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Andersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Andersson gets a takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuzma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuzma to regain full guard.
Kuzma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Kuzma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuzma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Kuzma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andersson working some strikes from top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuzma 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.#SUB#
Andersson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuzma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuzma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuzma! #REVB#
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Kuzma keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuzma working away.
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
Kuzma trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuzma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuzma controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Andersson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuzma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andersson.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuzma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Kuzma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuzma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuzma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andersson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kuzma closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kuzma rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
Andersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuzma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Kuzma drops Andersson with a beautiful combination! Andersson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuzma is looking for the KO!
Kuzma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzma looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson fails with the takedown
and Kuzma counters with a crisp right that sends Andersson to the canvas! Kuzma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
A relieved looking Kyle Kuzma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PSE 17
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sullivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuzma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuzma blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Kuzma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuzma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuzma connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Kuzma lands a big uppercut and Sullivan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sullivan looks OK. Kuzma waves Sullivan back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzma.
Kuzma lands a jab to Sullivan's midsection.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuzma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Kuzma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuzma creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sullivan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sullivan drops to his knees and Kuzma pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kuzma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GPG: 48
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Ibrance connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma defending well as Ibrance loads up on a big left hand.
Ibrance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuzma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ibrance throws a hook to the side of Kuzma's head but Kuzma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibrance gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuzma.#CUT#
It looks like Palbociclib Ibrance has been cut.
Ibrance throws out a loose jab but Kuzma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzma staying out of range there.
Ibrance tries to bum rush Kuzma with a series of wild strikes but Kuzma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrance throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Ibrance throws a hook but Kuzma avoids it easily.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ibrance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ibrance sprawls and moves away.
Kuzma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuzma lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Kuzma clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibrance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibrance working aggressively here.
Kuzma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzma is leaning against Ibrance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Kuzma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibrance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrance.
Kuzma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrance blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibrance.
Ibrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Ibrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kuzma.
Ibrance looks winded!
Kuzma struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrance controls his hands.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Ibrance.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Kuzma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibrance backwards.
Kuzma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibrance tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Ibrance back against the cage.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibrance.
Ibrance struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzma controls his hands.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibrance backwards.
Kuzma working aggressively here.
Kuzma takes a shot to the head.
Ibrance has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuzma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ibrance can turn it around.
Ibrance tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Ibrance back against the cage.
Kuzma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
Kuzma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzma tries to throw a body punch but Ibrance avoids it by throwing Kuzma back against the cage.
Ibrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma tries a body shot but Ibrance blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kuzma.
Kuzma misses with a punch to the body.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Ibrance.
Kuzma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibrance.
Ibrance prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Ibrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrance.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
Kuzma scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Kuzma blocking some punches.
Kuzma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kuzma.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Ibrance working aggressively here.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries to work over Ibrance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibrance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibrance is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ibrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzma presses Ibrance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzma tries to throw a body punch but Ibrance avoids it by throwing Kuzma back against the cage.
Ibrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow.
A short left from Kuzma.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuzma.
Nice body punch from Kuzma.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzma.
#T4#
Ibrance gets underhooks to prevent Kuzma's takedown attempt.
A short right from Kuzma on the inside.
Kuzma lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzma working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Ibrance is rocked!
Kuzma lands an uppercut.
Ibrance is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Kuzma pushes Ibrance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrance.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Kuzma creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ibrance with a big uppercut! Ibrance tries to clinch up but Kuzma pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ibrance to the mat! Ibrance covers up and Kuzma unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
GPG: 44
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
De La Bambasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
De La Bambasio closes the distance and pushes Kuzma back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De La Bambasio fails to land.
De La Bambasio takes a shot to the head.
Kuzma lands a left hand that snaps the head of De La Bambasio backwards.
Kuzma lands a left hand that snaps the head of De La Bambasio backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Katsurou De La Bambasio has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Kuzma.
Kuzma lands with a light punch inside.
De La Bambasio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzma is leaning against De La Bambasio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzma digs a right hand underneath De La Bambasio's ribcage. De La Bambasio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De La Bambasio is breathing heavily.
Kuzma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuzma.
Kuzma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De La Bambasio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kuzma. #TD2#
De La Bambasio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuzma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De La Bambasio to the mat. De La Bambasio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kuzma stands and steps away. De La Bambasio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Katsurou De La Bambasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Kuzma forces De La Bambasio back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Kuzma. #ROC2#
De La Bambasio is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Kuzma as the two fighters clinch.
Oh De La Bambasio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuzma lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops De La Bambasio to his knees! Kuzma keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuzma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Kuzma avoids nicely. #CL#
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuzma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuzma digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuzma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzma.
A short left from Kuzma.
Kuzma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuzma is trying to stall.
Kuzma pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
Kuzma cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Kuzma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land. #KD#
Kuzma drops Wilson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wilson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kuzma throws a big uppercut that drops Wilson! More strikes from Kuzma and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilson lies dazed against the cage as Kuzma celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kuzma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kuzma scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
Benison digs a right hand underneath Kuzma's ribcage. Kuzma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Kuzma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Benison has Kuzma up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuzma struggles to land a body shot inside as Benison controls his hands.
Kuzma lands an uppercut.
Benison tries to work over Kuzma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuzma.
Kuzma blocks an elbow strike from Benison.
Kuzma digs a right hand underneath Benison's ribcage. Benison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Kuzma to work.
Kuzma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benison or not.
Benison looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benisons head. #CUT#
It looks like Beni Benison has been cut.#T1#
A short right from Kuzma. #BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Kuzma cracks Benison with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benison looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuzma finish him?
#ROC#
Benison is rocked!
Kuzma lands an uppercut, right on the button! Benison tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Kuzma!
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