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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Ahma
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Bandito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma working for submissions but it's allowed Bandito to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bandito pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (4) Ahma
Ahma won't allow Bandito to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (12) vs (4) Ahma
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ahma looking for a sweep but Bandito has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (14) vs (4) Ahma
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahma for as long as he can get away with.
Ahma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (17) vs (4) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito has the hooks in. Ahma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bandito tightening his grip on Ahma, looking for the choke.
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB#
Bandito is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ahma with him. Ahma is trying to defend but Bandito has an arm under the chin now! Ahma grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahma drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Ahma
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Ahma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Brown 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.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahma is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahma is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Brown maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ahma could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brown has cracked it and Ahma is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Brown!
A very excited looking Jab Brown 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:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold scores with a takedown into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Ahma
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ahma has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle here but Toehold uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Ahma#T1#
Ahma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Ahma
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold takes Ahma's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ahma is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) Ahma#T2#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Ahma from escaping the position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Ahma from escaping the position.
Ahma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Ahma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) Ahma
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Ahma
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ahma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Ahma#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (17) vs (2) Ahma
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Ahma tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Ahma is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahma to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (20) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Ahma can't escape the position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ahma's body.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Toehold off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahma for as long as he can get away with.
Ahma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Ahma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold managing to control the position.
Ahma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toehold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahma has Toehold in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (22) vs (4) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma looking for subs off his back but Toehold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toehold moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (4) Ahma#T7#
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Toehold in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Toehold advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (27) vs (4) Ahma
Ahma regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ahma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (30) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahma gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB2#
Ahma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Ahma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (33) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Ahma defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (35) vs (4) Ahma#T10#
Ahma is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (38) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Ahma buck him off.
Ahma is really stuck here.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ahma turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (38) vs (6) Ahma#T11#
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (40) vs (6) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle here but Toehold uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (43) vs (6) Ahma
Toehold advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (45) vs (6) Ahma
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (48) vs (6) Ahma#T12#
Toehold controlling the position well here. Ahma rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Ahma rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ahma tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Good control from Toehold.
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
What can Ahma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ahma breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (48) vs (8) Ahma
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toehold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahma has Toehold in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (50) vs (8) Ahma
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ahma working for submissions but it's allowed Toehold to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (53) vs (8) Ahma
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 53 to 8.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Ahma
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from side mount. #T1#
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Ahma sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Ahma is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Burroughs trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Ahma
Ahma is trying to work for a sweep but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burroughs prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ahma 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: Burroughs (10) vs (2) Ahma
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
Ahma is looking to pass into half guard but Burroughs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burroughs is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Ahma#T5#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ahma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burroughs escapes and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burroughs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (18) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ahma is trying to escape the position but Burroughs is controlling the position.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs controls the position.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Burroughs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burroughs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahma tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Ahma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahma looks winded!
Burroughs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (21) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T9##SUB#
Ahma tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ahma tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Ahma away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
A very excited looking Joshua Burroughs 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:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahma dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziyaeddin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Ziyaeddin gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (0) Ahma
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Ahma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ahma is looking to regain half guard here but Ziyaeddin keeps moving and retains side control.
Ziyaeddin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Ziyaeddin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahma for as long as he can get away with.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position.
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Ahma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahma seems a little lost for a moment, as Ziyaeddin dominates the positioning.
Ahma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziyaeddin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ziyaeddin wants to take a breather but Ahma is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (7) vs (0) Ahma
Ziyaeddin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Ahma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (10) vs (0) Ahma
Ahma can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ahma with him. Ahma is trying to defend but Ziyaeddin has an arm under the chin now! Ahma grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Ahma
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ahma is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie is really struggling to control Ahma but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ahma is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ahma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Verneri Ahma!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma 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:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Camara
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ahma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camara! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (2) vs (4) Camara
Ahma tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ahma looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (2) vs (6) Camara
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahma to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (2) vs (9) Camara
Well, with Camara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ahma tries to break free.
#T2#
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ahma tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Camara has the hooks in. Ahma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahma is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Camara has locked on a rear naked choke here! Ahma is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahma tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ahma pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ahma wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Ahma trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahma! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Ahma postures up.
Ahma wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Ahma postures up.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie trying to control but Ahma flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (7) vs (2) Gracie#T4#
Gracie trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Ahma controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie regains half guard.
Ahma is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Ahma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Ahma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahma prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Gracie is pulling down on Ahma's head to control his posture.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Ahma looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (7) vs (4) Gracie#T7#
Gracie stays in close to Ahma's body and controls the position.
Ahma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (9) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.#T9#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Ahma has passed into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahma is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahma escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (12) vs (4) Gracie#T11#
Gracie wants to control but Ahma postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ahma working away.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it. #T12#
Ahma trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ahma working away.
Gracie tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Gracie is holding Ahma down, trying to stall.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Ahma has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (14) vs (4) Gracie
Ahma looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahma has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (17) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Ahma to control.
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T14#
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Ahma doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (17) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahma takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
A victorious Verneri Ahma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2023 |
#R1#
World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Ahma presses World Citizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ahma.
World Citizen blocks a body shot from Ahma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
World Citizen tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
World Citizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
World Citizen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
World Citizen takes a shot to the head.
World Citizen looks winded!
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Ahma lands a body punch.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath World Citizen's ribcage. World Citizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
World Citizen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma pushes World Citizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma is leaning against World Citizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of World Citizen's head.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath World Citizen's ribcage. World Citizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt World Citizen or not.
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down World Citizen.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahma gets through World Citizen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath World Citizen's ribcage. World Citizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahma lands a right hand.
World Citizen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt World Citizen or not.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma pushes World Citizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#World Citizen is rocked!
Ahma lands a body shot.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
World Citizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
#T3#
Ahma creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends World Citizen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! World Citizen drops to his knees and Ahma pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ahma instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ahma has Labuschagne pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ahma pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Labuschagne tumbling to the mat - Ahma dives into Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Labuschagne is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Labuschagne#SUB#
Ahma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Labuschagne has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahma is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Labuschagne!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Labuschagne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Hug throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahma counters with a nice leg kick.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahma checks a low kick from Hug.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hug throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Ahma.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hug throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hug throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma counters with a solid body kick.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
As Hug backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug misses with a leg kick
and Ahma counters with a body kick that stops Hug in his tracks momentarily.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Ahma throws a solid leg kick but Hug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahma.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Hug counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.
Hug attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahma blocks a head kick by Hug.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Hug is out of range.
Hug slips under a jab from Ahma.
Hug is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahma with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug misses with a kick to the body
and Ahma counters with a nice body kick.
Hug misses with a low kick.
As Hug backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hug digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Hug throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a leg kick.
Hug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hug.#T3#
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Hug swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Hug lands a slapping body shot.
Hug looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
Hug misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug misses with a jab to the body
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
Hug throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hug.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hug misses with the body kick
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahma rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahma tries to land a front kick but Hug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug misses with a body shot
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ahma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hug. That did some damage!
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Ahma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hug misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Hug misses
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Hug scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hug throws a body kick that misses
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Ahma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ahma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Ahma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hug's knee momentarily.
Hug wants to slow Ahma down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hug avoids a kick to the body.
Ahma blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Hug moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahma - the referee stops the clock and Hug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahma. Hug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahma - the referee stops the clock and Hug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahma. Hug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Ahma does it's job there.
Ahma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hug under the eye.
Hug swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Abel Hug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Ahma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Hug takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Hug makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hug is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hug takes one to the side of the head.
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a good low kick that Hug was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Hug.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
Hug takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Ahma delivers a nice body kick.
Ahma throws a push kick but Hug slaps the foot to one side.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Hug misses with a body shot
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug throws an off balance right hand
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma checks a low kick from Hug.
Hug missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hug throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Ahma.
Ahma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug misses the body punch
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.#T4#
Ahma fakes the leg kick and cracks Hug in the body.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hug momentarily.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hug misses with a combination
and Ahma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hug is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hug gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hug has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahma.
Hug throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Hug.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hug.
Hug misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Hug misses
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahma scores with a head kick.
Ahma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Hug follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahma moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Hug throws a low kick, looking for Ahma's leg but Ahma calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hug.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Hug misses
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Hug moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Hug throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
As Hug backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hug misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Hug throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug misses with a jab to the body
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahma.
A low kick from Hug misses
and Ahma counters with a left and a right that stings Hug.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Ahma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma pushes Hug away with a front kick.
Hug misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick
and Hug counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Hug misses with a hook to the body
and Ahma counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Hug.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Hug.
#T3#
Ahma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hug will feel that in the morning.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot.
Ahma misses with a kick to the body
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Hug throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma lands a front kick.
Hug moves out of range of the body kick from Ahma.
#T4#
Hug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug misses with a body shot
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Ahma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Hug misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hug moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug misses with a left hand
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nastula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nastula takes one to the chin there.
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ahma rushes Nastula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahma.
Nastula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma pushes Nastula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nastula takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Nastula has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
#ROC2#Nastula is rocked!
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Oh Nastula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Ahma. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Nastula seems to have got his legs back now.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ahma.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahma.
Ahma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nastula! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahma is unloading with more strikes now! Nastula drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryder Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morningstar scrambles back to his feet.
Morningstar throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Morningstar gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch.
Ahma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahma.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morningstar.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Morningstar's ribcage. Morningstar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Ahma.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahma.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
Ahma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma. #ROC2#Morningstar is rocked!
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Oh Morningstar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Morningstar to his knees! Ahma keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma 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:
C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahma scores with a head kick.
Ahma misses with a head kick.
Ahma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahma checks a leg kick.
Ahma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jabbar's head.
Some wild striking there from Jabbar.
Ahma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Jabbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Ahma.
Jabbar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jabbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming.
Jabbar blocks a jab.
Jabbar tries to counter with a clinch but Ahma shakes him off and moves away.
Ahma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jabbar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabbar avoids the head kick by Ahma.
A big left from Ahma misses.
Jabbar unleashes a big counter combination but Ahma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a counter high kick but Jabbar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ahma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ahma lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
Jabbar lands a jab to Ahma's midsection.
Jabbar misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jabbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Jabbar cracks Ahma with a hook to the temple - Ahma is on wobbly legs here! Jabbar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ahma falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jabbar wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahma leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahma slaps away a takedown attempt from Leifsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma.
#T3##SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Ahma
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Leifsson looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
Ahma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahma for a finish.
Ahma wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ahma showing good submission defense here.
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ahma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms. #SUB#
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
#SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ahma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB#
Leifsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leifsson won't allow Ahma to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leifsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leifsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leifsson stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Ahma#T10##SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Leifsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leifsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13##SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahma tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T14##SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson. #SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Leifsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Skjoldr Leifsson, 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:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adams has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura here.
Adams manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Adams has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
Adams trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7##SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
Ahma stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (0) vs (5) Ahma
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ahma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ahma tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ahma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Undisputed, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Adams is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ahma tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ahma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ahma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahma wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahma to get the leverage.
Ahma tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahma to get the leverage. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahma. #T11##SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma.
#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ahma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahma.
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adams (4) vs (5) Ahma
Adams doesn't have the hooks in and Ahma manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (4) vs (7) Ahma#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Adams has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Adams wants to control but Ahma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahma passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (4) vs (10) Ahma
Adams regains half guard.
Adams is pressing down on Ahma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Adams's guard. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahma defends well.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (4) vs (13) Ahma
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahma wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma 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:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahma. #TD#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Ahma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit 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.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Ahma defends it.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Ahma is having none of it. #SUB#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahma! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma frees his head quite easily.
Ahma regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Ahma is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Ahma
Ahma is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahma is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahma! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Ahma
Al Jhit fails to advance to Ahma's back.
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Ahma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Jhit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (13) vs (0) Ahma
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Al Jhit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Ahma is staying busy.
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ahma is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Ahma is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to defend against the choke here but Al Jhit has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Al Jhit Tightens the hold and Ahma taps out furiously! Al Jhit displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Titus#SUB2#
Titus looking for submissions off his back.
Titus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ahma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Titus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Titus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Titus
Titus passes Ahma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Titus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Titus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Titus to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus is pressing down on Ahma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahma is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Titus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Ahma tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Titus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Titus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Titus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (2) vs (5) Titus
Ahma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Titus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (6) vs (5) Titus
Titus tries to break free.
Titus breaks Ahma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (6) vs (7) Titus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Titus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Titus pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Titus.
Titus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (6) vs (10) Titus
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Titus working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Titus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Titus to get the leverage.
Ahma wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Titus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Titus is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Titus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (6) vs (13) Titus#T5##SUB2#
Titus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ahma is desperately trying to improve his position but Titus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Titus working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Titus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Ahma defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus. #SUB2#
Titus looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Titus looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Titus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahma shrugs it off. #T6#
Titus prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.
Ahma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.
Ahma tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Titus uses his free foot to push down on Ahma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (6) vs (16) Titus
Ahma is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Titus has hold of Ahma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Titus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Titus working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ahma turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Titus off and cradles Ahma's limp body as Titus celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zeke Titus!
A very excited looking Zeke Titus 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:
Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mathieu David! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahma wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in David's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: David (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! David is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and David manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into David's guard.
David knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahma on the ground.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
David looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
David is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from David.
David is trying to keep Ahma in close.
#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ahma as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! David screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ahma! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verneri Ahma!
A victorious Verneri Ahma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lisko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahma's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Lisko wants to free his trapped foot but Ahma is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lisko is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Ahma is pressing down on Lisko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisko defends it easily.#SUB#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.
Ahma can't keep his opponent in guard - Lisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ahma tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lisko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lisko!
Jordan Lisko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion 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.#SUB#
Orion has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Ahma is sitting in close to Orion's body. Orion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ahma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ahma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion 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:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
Mfer stuffs the takedown.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mfer.
Ahma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mfer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahma (0) vs (4) Mfer#SUB2#
Mfer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mfer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mfer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well.
Ahma tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mfer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Mfer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Mfer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Ahma manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mfer drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Mfer off! Mfer jumps back into Ahma's guard.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (4) Mfer#SUB#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Ahma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (5) vs (4) Mfer
Mfer tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ahma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mfer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Mfer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mfer.#SUB#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Ahma pushes down on Mfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahma works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (8) vs (4) Mfer
Ahma prevents Mfer from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Ahma working for a submission but Mfer is keeping him at bay.
Mfer is looking to improve his position but Ahma isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ahma is working for a guillotine from mount but Mfer frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Ahma looking for a guillotine from mount but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer is looking to improve his position but Ahma isn't that keen on the idea.
Mfer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ahma looking to secure an arm triangle but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB#
Ahma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Mfer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ahma.
Mfer tries to reverse the position but Ahma maintains control.#SUB#
Ahma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ahma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mfer is surviving well by controlling Ahma's body position as best he can.
Mfer working to try and regain half guard.
#T7##SUB#
Ahma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ahma wants to finish this one by submission but Mfer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahma.
Mfer regains half guard.
Mfer tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mfer sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahma is pressing down on Mfer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mfer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ahma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahma is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahma is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ahma wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10##SUB#
Ahma is working for a kimura but Mfer is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Mfer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Mfer's guard. #SUB#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Mfer keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12##SUB2#
Mfer has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mfer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (8) vs (8) Mfer#SUB2#
Mfer tightening his grip on Ahma, looking for the choke.
Ahma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mfer's guard. Nice work there by Ahma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (10) vs (8) Mfer
Mfer keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13##SUB2#
Mfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahma passes Mfer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahma takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
An out of breath Verneri Ahma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ahma gets a double leg takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna 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#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (2) vs (5) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahma is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ahma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Ahma tries to bench press Fiachna off him but Fiachna keeps the position.
Ahma stops Fiachna from passing to mount.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahma! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Ahma has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Ahma defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Ahma breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Ahma stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (7) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna sneaks back into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (7) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Fiachna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahma defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Ahma is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ahma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ahma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (7) vs (17) Fiachna
Ahma is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount but Fiachna keeps good control and instead manages to take Ahma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (7) vs (20) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna has got one arm under Ahma's chin. This could be trouble... Ahma trying to control the other hand but Fiachna gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ahma has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahma but Ahma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobieskiego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahma is fending him off so far but Sobieskiego persists. Nope, Ahma circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ahma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobieskiego can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahma advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Ahma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobieskiego has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ahma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobieskiego, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ahma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobieskiego is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sobieskiego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobieskiego is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Ahma tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Ahma has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sobieskiego is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ahma yanks on the arm and Sobieskiego is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ahma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma 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:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahma. #SUB2#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#T1#
Ahma pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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.
Ahma prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Ahma#T2##SUB2#
Ahma has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orion pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion prevents Ahma from improving his position.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orion forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Orion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahma has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Orion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahma tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Orion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orion is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahma is defending well. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Ahma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Ahma gets full guard.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
#SUB#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #T11##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ahma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahokas napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahokas tries to buck Ahma off but Ahma is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahma's best efforts.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his feet on Ahma's thighs here. He's pushed Ahma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ahma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
A victorious Juha Ahokas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ahma tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoye trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okoye is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okoye has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (4) Ahma
Okoye wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #T2#
Okoye advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (4) Ahma
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahma keeps working.
Ahma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoye's best efforts.#SUB#
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ahma gets full guard.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ahma has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okoye has picked Ahma up and slammed him! Ahma can't keep hold of the triangle and Okoye manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (4) Ahma
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Okoye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye wants to take a breather but Ahma is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Okoye is keen to just control but Ahma is a slippery customer.
Okoye content to control rather than advance.
Okoye is trying to control. Ahma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahma is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
During a confident post fight interview, Ikemba Okoye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Andor Seres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ahma fails to land the takedown.
Seres attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
Seres stuffs the takedown.
Seres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seres wants it to stay on the feet.
Seres tries to counter with a takedown but Ahma is quick to defend against it.
Andor Seres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verneri Ahma.
Ahma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Ahma scores with a takedown into Seres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seres (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Seres has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ahma doesn't defend quickly enough and Seres has managed to lock this one up! Can Ahma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Seres on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andor Seres!
Andor Seres thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahma swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Larkin counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larkin is out of range and Ahma settles back down.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Ahma.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larkin sprawls well. Larkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahma gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ahma looks to move away, Larkin throws a big counter combo but Ahma just gets out of the way.#T1#
Larkin thuds his shin into the meat of Ahma's side.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahma.
Ahma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larkin stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin tries to clinch but Ahma moves out of range.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin 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.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Larkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin cracks Ahma with a nice body shot.
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #BC2#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin is looking for a counter combo.
Larkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
and Larkin counters with a low kick, right behind Ahma 's knee.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahma avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Larkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Larkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #T3#
Larkin jumps guard but Ahma stands there with Larkin around his waist. Larkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Ahma throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larkin scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Larkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahma was covering up waiting for the punch and Larkin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Larkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahma misses with a body shot
and Larkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Larkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Larkin darts in and clinches Ahma up against the cage.#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin is looking to wear down Ahma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Larkin tries to clinch but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Larkin counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Larkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahma tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Larkin counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Larkin decides to pull guard.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Larkin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Larkin.
Ahma working away.
Larkin tries to improve position but can't.
Larkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ahma prevents Larkin from improving his position.
Ahma trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Larkin is positioning himself well to prevent Ahma advancing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
Ahma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ahma prevents Larkin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Ahma connects with the punch.#TD#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma misses with a hook
and Larkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Ahma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ahma throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Larkin clinches. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes one on the button.
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!
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Larkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahma tries to avoid it but Larkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahma to the ground. Ahma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
A low kick lands for Ahma.
#T1#
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Ahma misses with the combination.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Larkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahma circles away.#TD#
Larkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Larkin is in Ahma's guard.
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Conor Larkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Larkin moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Larkin digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin thuds a left hand into Ahma's body.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Larkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larkin duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin slips under a jab from Ahma.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Larkin avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Larkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larkin, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Larkin!
Our winner, Conor Larkin, 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:
C173: Ji Woo vs Land
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Brunswick Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahma.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunswick Jr, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Ahma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
It looked like Ahma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brunswick Jr.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunswick Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahma wants to clinch.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunswick Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Ahma avoiding damage.
Brunswick Jr working aggressively here.
Ahma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahma blocks the elbow strike.
Brunswick Jr pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brunswick Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Brunswick Jr controls the action.
Brunswick Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunswick Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Brunswick Jr.
#T2#
Brunswick Jr lands a right hand.
Brunswick Jr tries to stall but Ahma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brunswick Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brunswick Jr tries to stall but Ahma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brunswick Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma misses with a few strikes there.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Brunswick Jr gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma. #T3#
Brunswick Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunswick Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ahma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Ahma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahma tries a body shot but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
#BC2#
Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma ducks right into an uppercut from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunswick Jr.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma is looking to clinch but Brunswick Jr is avoiding it.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Brunswick Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Ahma.
Brunswick Jr 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.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Brunswick Jr.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Ahma tries to clinch there but Brunswick Jr circles away.
A low kick from Ahma misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Brunswick Jr's ribs.
Ahma takes a swing at Brunswick Jr's ribcage but misses.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma walks into a stiff left hand from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradley Brunswick Jr 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#
Ahma works over Brunswick Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Ahma clinches up with Brunswick Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Ahma.
Brunswick Jr misses with some punches.
Brunswick Jr stalling the fight.
#BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ahma forces Brunswick Jr back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brunswick Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahma momentarily.
Brunswick Jr tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Ahma.#ROC#Brunswick Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ahma has cracked Brunswick Jr with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ahma lands another huge swinging hook and Brunswick Jr tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Brunswick Jr, before Ahma can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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:
C165: Cranio vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Sadler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahma tries to clinch there but Sadler circles away.
Sadler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sadler throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Sadler.
Sadler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Sadler.
Sadler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Sadler is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Ahma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sadler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Sadler.
Ahma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma tries to break the clinch but Sadler is controlling the position.
Sadler can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Sadler slows down the pace here.
#T1##BC#
Sadler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sadler to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Sadler shakes it off.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Sadler moves out of range.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Sadler keeps it at a distance.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
Sadler swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Ahma clinches up against the cage.
Sadler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Sadler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Sadler.
Sadler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Sadler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadler is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sadler tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Sadler.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Sadler is controlling him.#BC#
Sadler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Sadler misses the jab.
Ahma unleashes a big counter combination but Sadler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahma throws a front kick aimed at Sadler's knee but Sadler avoids it well.
Nice cross by Ahma.
Sadler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Sadler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
#CL2#
Ahma clinches with his opponent.
Sadler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sadler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Sadler.
Sadler swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sadler breaks the clinch.
Sadler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma walks into a straight right hand from Sadler.
The fighters circling - Sadler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sadler lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Ahma rushes Sadler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Sadler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahma in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.#ROC#Ahma is rocked!
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadler finish him?
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma seems to have recovered his senses.
Sadler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadler avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Ahma moves into range and clinches up with Sadler.
Sadler lands a right hand. #BC2#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Ahma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Sadler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sadler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Sadler.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahma under the eye.
A punch combination from Sadler misses.
Ahma moves in looking to clinch but Sadler pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Ahma.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma is looking for the big counter here.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Sadler throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Sadler throws the left hand but Ahma avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadler is trying to break the clinch but Ahma has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Sadler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sadler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sadler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sadler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadler is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.#T1#
Ahma can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Nice uppercut lands for Sadler. That snapped Ahma's head back.
Sadler looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Jack Sadler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sadler throws out the jab.
Sadler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahma doesn't seem bothered though.
Sadler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sadler lands a slapping body shot.
Sadler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Sadler lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ahma rushes Sadler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sadler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sadler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Sadler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Sadler scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadler cracks Ahma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a double jab.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadler circles away.
Ahma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sadler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sadler! Ahma is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
A relieved looking Jack Sadler 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:
C137: Puno vs. Brown 2
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Ahma. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma is looking for a counter combo.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the head.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koivisto keeps Ahma at a distance using the push kick.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Koivisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koivisto 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.
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koivisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Koivisto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Koivisto takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Koivisto gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch.
Koivisto is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Koivisto.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Koivisto.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivisto being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Koivisto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koivisto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koivisto looks to land a strike but Ahma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Koivisto tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Koivisto is pushing down on Ahma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahma is fighting to maintain full guard but Koivisto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Ahma dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koivisto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koivisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koivisto stalling away here and it's allowed Ahma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Ahma clinches. #BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Ahma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koivisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahma is out of range and Koivisto settles back down.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahma tries to clinch but Koivisto is having none of it.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Ahma throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Koivisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Koivisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Ahma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
Koivisto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koivisto is keeping busy.
Koivisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Koivisto is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
Koivisto is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.
Koivisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahma is defending well.
Koivisto misses with some punches.
#T2#
Ahma has Koivisto pressed against the cage, preventing Koivisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Koivisto. #BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma doesn't manage to clinch there - Koivisto circles away.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma connects with a solid leg kick.
Koivisto has a takedown stuffed.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivisto.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
#T3#
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koivisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahma backs up against the cage.
Koivisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Ahma is out of range.
Ahma with a nice calf kick.
Koivisto motions for Ahma to come forward. Koivisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto misses with the combination.
Ahma throws a counter high kick but Koivisto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Ahma tries to clinch but Koivisto is having none of it.
Koivisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Koivisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koivisto digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Ahma swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma motions for Koivisto to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma moves forwards but Koivisto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma walks into a straight right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ahma tries to clinch but Koivisto moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Koivisto stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma moves in looking to clinch but Koivisto pushes him off.
Koivisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahma.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
Ahma tries to clinch up
and Koivisto counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koivisto's head backwards.
Koivisto tries to bum rush Ahma with a series of wild strikes but Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Koivisto.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Koivisto.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Ahma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Koivisto throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Koivisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koivisto.#TD2#
Koivisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koivisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Koivisto looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto forces his way into half guard.
Koivisto controlling the action here.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Koivisto is stalling here. Ahma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koivisto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
Koivisto is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it.
Koivisto tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Koivisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Koivisto is not content to let Ahma control the position.
Koivisto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahma trying to control from half guard but Koivisto is working away.
Ahma stalling.
Ahma is pressing down on Koivisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koivisto is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koivisto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Victor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Victor gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch.
Victor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Victor lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
We've been informed that Victor 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.
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Victor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Victor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Victor tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma tries to clinch but Victor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma tries to work over Victor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ahma rushes Victor and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Ahma forces Victor back against the cage and clinches.
Ahma avoiding damage.
Ahma has Victor pushed against the cage.
Victor tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Victor drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Victor is out of range and Ahma settles back down.
Ahma scores with a jab. Victor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Victor's legs.
Victor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Victor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Victor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Victor, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma doesn't manage to clinch there - Victor circles away.
#TD2#
Victor dives in and scores a takedown into Ahma's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Victor is still trying to improve position.
Victor won't allow Ahma to sweep him here. #T3#
Ahma keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Victor forces his way into half guard.
Ahma won't allow Victor to pass to mount.
Victor moves into full mount! Ahma won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Victor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahma has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahma!
Ahma postures up.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahma passes Victor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahma is trying to control. Victor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Victor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Victor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Ahma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Victor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
A shot to the liver by Victor. Beautiful body shot.
Victor fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Victor gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma stops a takedown attempt from Victor.
Victor jumps guard but Ahma stands there with Victor around his waist. Victor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Victor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahma after a bit of a struggle.
Victor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Victor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing.
Victor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahma walks away with a smile on his face. Victor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahma wants to clinch.
Victor throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Ahma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ahma taking a breather. #BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Ahma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Victor eats them both and turns towards Ahma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Victor dives in and grabs Ahma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahma pushes down on Victor's head and hops out.
Ahma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Victor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahma walks away with a smile on his face. Victor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##TD2#
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma wants to control but Victor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Victor tries for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Victor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Ahma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Victor tries to get to full guard but Ahma has control of the leg.
Ahma controlling the pace.
Ahma prevents Victor from improving his position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Ahma seems content to control.
Victor wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma is taking a breather. Victor 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.
Caio Victor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Victor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ahma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Victor.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahma 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 Victor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Victor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Victor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahma defends it well.
Victor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Victor walks into a jab.
Victor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Ahma clinches up against the cage.
Ahma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Victor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahma prevents it.
Victor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Victor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Victor or not. #T1#
Victor jumps guard but Ahma stands there with Victor around his waist. Victor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ahma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Victor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahma walks away with a smile on his face. Victor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victor can do to turn this around?
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Victor dodges the punch combination from Ahma.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Victor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victor.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Victor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
Ahma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Victor circles away quickly and effectively.
Victor lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Ahma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Victor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Victor throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahma misses its target.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Victor keeps it at a distance.
Ahma lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Victor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Victor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ahma tests Victor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor fails to land the takedown.
Victor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Victor.
Ahma misses with a two punch combination.
Victor throws a body shot but no joy.
Victor scores with a shot to the body.
Ahma walks into a jab.
Ahma tries to clinch but Victor moves out of range.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Victor is out of range.
Victor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahma 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.
Victor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victor tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor has his takedown stuffed
and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Victor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Victor misses. #TD2#
Victor gets a double leg takedown into Ahma's guard.
Ahma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor 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.
Ahma stays in close to Victor's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahma, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma 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:
C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller. #TD2#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahma is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller throwing shots but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Ahma regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Ahma down. #CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller wants a takedown.
#T2#
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Ahma to work.
Ahma stalling.
Ahma seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Miller is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ahma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Ahma appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ahma tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Ahma is stalling here.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Ahma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller dives in and grabs Ahma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahma pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Ahma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.#CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Ahma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Ahma scores with a nice right hand.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Ahma wants to clinch.#CL2#
Miller drives through and clinches with Ahma against the cage.
#T2#
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Ahma being controlled against the cage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Lynton Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Ahma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Miller is rocked!
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller cracks Ahma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#That has opened up Lynton Miller's cut even more.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
That kick from Miller tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller'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#
Miller cracks Ahma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Ahma.
#CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahma looking to control.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #T1#
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahma throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Ahma sprawls well.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Ahma tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller tries to clinch but Ahma moves away
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahma's sensitive parts.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Ahma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Miller connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Ahma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller 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.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Verneri Ahma.
I think Ahma 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lynton Miller!
A victorious Lynton Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C123: Kahn vs. Capiello
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Victor to score with a decent uppercut.
Victor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
#CL2#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Victor against the cage.
Victor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Victor throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Victor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Victor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Victor.
Ahma 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.
Victor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahma slips under a jab from Victor.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Victor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Victor missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Victor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ahma has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Victor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Victor ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Victor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.#CL2#
Ahma pushes Victor up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ahma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Victor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ahma controlling well, preventing Victor from escaping the position.
Ahma just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Victor tries to break free.
#T2#
Ahma avoiding Victor 's attempts to control his hands.
Victor rolls, trying to escape but Ahma keeps control of the position.
Ahma biding his time, controlling Victor.
Victor tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Victor's body.
Let's hope that Ahma 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#
You can see the frustration on Victor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Victor is in bad spot here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahma keeps control of the position easily here as Victor tries to buck him off.
Victor can't escape the position.
Ahma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ahma is hanging on to Victor's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Victor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahma moves to clinch but Victor breaks away #TD#
and Victor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Victor.
Victor preventing the sweep.
Verneri Ahma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor forces his way into half guard.
Victor prevents Ahma from improving his position.#T1#
Victor wants to pass the guard but Ahma is defending well. #SUB#
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Victor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Victor's back!
Victor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Victor manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Ahma pushing down on Victor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Victor is looking to improve his position.
Ahma wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Victor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Victor wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Ahma tries to clinch but Victor moves out of range.
Victor dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Victor tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Victor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Victor jumps guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Victor jumps guard but Ahma stands there with Victor around his waist. Victor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Victor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Victor finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahma's head.
Victor loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Victor did well to prevent Ahma getting side control.
Still in half guard, Ahma seems content to control.
Ahma prevents Victor from improving his position.
Ahma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
#T1#
Ahma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ahma tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Victor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Victor.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Victor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma stuffs the takedown attempt from Victor. Victor gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ahma pushes Victor up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahma scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Victor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Victor up against the cage.
Victor jumps guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahma walks away with a smile on his face. Victor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Victor moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Victor.
Ahma misses with a few strikes there.
Ahma misses with a hook.#T3#
Ahma moves in looking to clinch but Victor pushes him off.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Victor is avoiding it.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Victor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahma.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma scores with a jab.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma tries to clinch up but Victor circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahma doesn't manage to clinch there - Victor circles away.
Ahma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Victor moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Victor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Ahma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victor tries to improve position but can't.
Victor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ahma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Victor gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma 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:
C119: Kahn vs. Blazej
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Cucumber saw that one coming.
Ahma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cucumber 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.
Ahma looks to land a combination but Cucumber avoids it well.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Ahma. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Ahma misses.
Cucumber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cucumber catches Ahma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cucumber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cucumber scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cucumber closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Cucumber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Cucumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Cucumber has Ahma pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Cucumber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cucumber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cucumber up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cucumber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Cucumber looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cucumber lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cucumber tries to break the clinch but Ahma is controlling the position.
Cucumber misses with an elbow strike.
Cucumber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Cucumber moves away and avoids it.
Cucumber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahma misses with a two punch combination.
Ahma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Cucumber's head but Cucumber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cucumber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cucumber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Ahma lands a head shot.
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cucumber.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cucumber swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Cucumber lands a head shot.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Cucumber saw that one coming.
Cucumber lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahma off the cage and back into range.
Cucumber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Ahma gets tackled into the cage by Cucumber. Cucumber maintains the clinch.
Cucumber lands an elbow inside that Ahma shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cucumber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage.
Ahma blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Cucumber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cucumber effectively controlling the action here.
Cucumber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cucumber up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Cucumber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cucumber slips a straight right by Ahma.#CL2#
Cucumber moves into the clinch.
Cucumber looking to throw knees to the head but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Cucumber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cucumber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Cucumber's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Cucumber.#CL2#
Cucumber clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber stalls. #BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma throws a right and a left that Cucumber avoids nicely.
Cucumber throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Cucumber tries to clinch up.#T1#
Cucumber lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
Cucumber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Ahma catches Cucumber right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Cucumber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cucumber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber slips under a jab from Ahma.
Ahma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cucumber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cucumber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Ahma lands an overhand right.#ROC#Cucumber is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Cucumber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cucumber is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cucumber throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Cucumber fails to land. #BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Cucumber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cucumber stalling the fight.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Cucumber lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cucumber looking to throw knees to the head but Ahma is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Cucumber moves into the clinch.
Cucumber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cucumber lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Cucumber working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ahma forces Cucumber back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Cucumber lands a leg kick that knocks Ahma off balance momentarily.#T4#
Cucumber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahma looks to clinch
and Cucumber counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cucumber, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Cucumber avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Cucumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Cucumber manages to get underhooks.
The Cucumber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma gets through Cucumber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cucumber ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.#CL#
Ahma clinches with his opponent.
Cucumber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Cucumber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Cucumber.
Cucumber lands a head kick. Ahma smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Ahma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cucumber, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cucumber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch lands to the side of Cucumber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cucumber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Cucumber pushes Ahma up against the cage in a clinch.
Cucumber throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cucumber scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Cucumber takes the fight into the clinch.
Cucumber misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cucumber just leaning against Ahma, taking a breather.
Cucumber throws an elbow but it misses.
Cucumber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cucumbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cucumber with the inside leg kick.
Ahma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cucumber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cucumber throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Ahma tries to clinch but Cucumber is having none of it.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cucumber is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Cucumber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahma closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cucumber out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma 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:
C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Ahma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koivisto back to the cage. Ahma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Ahma checks it.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma moves out of range of the body kick from Koivisto.
Koivisto is looking to slow Ahma down with leg kicks.
Ahma moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto scores with a shot to the body.
Ahma looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
A nice side step and Koivisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Koivisto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahma is trying to defend but Koivisto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koivisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ahma has his hands clasped together around Koivisto's back. He's all about the action.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahma defending well though.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivisto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma is staying active underneath Koivisto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koivisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ahma to regain full guard.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivisto chips away with some ground and pound.
Koivisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Ahma wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
Koivisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a strike but Ahma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahma trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koivisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Koivisto's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Ahma sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto pulls Ahma in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ahma won't allow Koivisto to sweep him here.
Ahma is looking to pass into half guard but Koivisto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koivisto is in guard.#REVB#
Koivisto postures up in Ahma's guard and throws a big left but Ahma blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma throws a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto scores with a jab.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koivisto works Ahma's body with a nice hook.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a leg kick.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koivisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma throws a series of punches but Koivisto moves out of range.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koivisto's head.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Koivisto is avoiding it.
Ahma misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Koivisto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Koivisto throws an elbow that misses. Ahma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivisto's guard. Nice move by Ahma!#REVR#
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto. #T2#
Koivisto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Ahma blocks nicely.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard.
Ahma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Koivisto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up with Ahma, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes Ahma against the cage but Ahma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koivisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koivisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahma scores with a hook.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahma under the eye.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koivisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ahma tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Nice shot lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahma circles away quickly and effectively.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Koivisto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Koivisto connects with a jab.
Koivisto lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto slips a straight right by Ahma.
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahma.
Ahma trying to control the action but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Koivisto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koivisto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Koivisto is refusing to be controlled, as Ahma sits in half guard.
Koivisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koivisto has Ahma pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koivisto is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Koivisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koivisto. #T3#
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs Ahma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Ahma closes the distance but Koivisto moves to the side
and Koivisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Koivisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
#T4#
Ahma jabs Koivisto right on the nose. Koivisto blinks but takes it well.
Ahma misses with a combination
and Koivisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma takes one to the side of the head.
Koivisto tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koivisto cracks Ahma on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ahma falls backwards against the cage. Koivisto follows up with more strikes that drop Ahma to his knees. Koivisto keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ahma! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Hoppe is looking for a takedown.
Hoppe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoppe tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoppe is looking for a takedown.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ahma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahma gets underhooks to prevent Hoppe's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoppe is trying to drag Ahma to the mat but Ahma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahma pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Hoppe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ahma pushes Hoppe up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoppe is working Ahma over against the cage.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoppe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Hoppe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoppe is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Hoppe letting Ahma take a breather here.
Hoppe avoiding damage.
Hoppe pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoppe wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoppe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage.
Ahma'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.
Hoppe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Ahma manages to get underhooks.
Hoppe tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Hoppe wants a takedown.
We've been informed that Hoppe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and pushes Hoppe back into the cage.
Hoppe being controlled against the cage.
Hoppe can't get the takedown.
Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahma pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##BC#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma tries to land a front kick but Hoppe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahma pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Ahma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoppe, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoppe misses with some punches.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Ahma.
#TD#
Ahma drives through with a takedown into Hoppe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma controlling from the top position.
Hoppe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahma defends it well.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Ahma misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Hoppe gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Hoppe is looking to clinch but Ahma is avoiding it.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Hoppe moves into the clinch.
Hoppe leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahma defends it well.
Ahma lunges at Hoppe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoppe's hand.
A punch combination from Hoppe misses. #CL#
Ahma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoppe, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoppe working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ahma forces Hoppe back against the cage and clinches.
Hoppe misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Hoppe to work.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoppe lands a nice uppercut.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Hoppe controls the action.
#T2#
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Hoppe is looking for a takedown.
Ahma trying to control the position but instead, Hoppe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahma into the cage.
Hoppe stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Verneri Ahma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoppe has Ahma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Hoppe against the cage.
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma stalling the fight.
#T3#
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Hoppe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma throws a right hand that Hoppe ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoppe also avoids with ease.
Hoppe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoppe tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoppe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ahma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Hoppe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahma is keeping busy.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Hoppe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoppe wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Ahma taking a breather.
Ahma lands a body punch.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Hoppe tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Hoppe back against the cage.
Ahma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ahma clinches up with Hoppe and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoppe up against the cage.
Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahma pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.#CL#
Ahma clinches.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoppe has Ahma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoppe scores with a shot to the side of Ahma's head.
Hoppe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoppe misses with some punches.
#T1##BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Ahma clinches.
Hoppe wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoppe.
Hoppe is working Ahma over against the cage.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Hoppe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Hoppe wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoppe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoppe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
#T2#
Hoppe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Hoppe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahma.
Ahma avoiding damage.
#BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but Ahma avoids it easily.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Hoppe rushes Ahma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoppe.
#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoppe scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ahma clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Hoppe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Come on Ahma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hoppe tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.
Hoppe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma throws a leg kick which misses Hoppe's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoppe tries to avoid it. #CL#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Hoppe against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hoppe fails to land.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hoppe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahma after a bit of a struggle.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Hoppe misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe slowing the pace effectively.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Hoppe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahma prevents it.
Ahma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoppe tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Combate 100: Rio
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazziotti but Mazziotti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Mazziotti against the cage.
Ahma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazziotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.#CL#
Ahma has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma. #T1#
Ahma is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazziotti gets an underhook and turns Ahma into the cage.
Mazziotti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Mazziotti is avoiding it.
Ahma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mazziotti has knocked Ahma down with a huge combo! Mazziotti steps away and waves a wobbly Ahma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ahma up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mazziotti from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ahma's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
After the fight, Domenico Mazziotti 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:
C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cucumber paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Cucumber is trying to break free.
Ahma stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Cucumber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Cucumber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cucumber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ahma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
Cucumber has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
#T1##BC2#
Cucumber manages to break the clinch.
Ahma catches Cucumber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Cucumber misses with a punch on the inside.
Cucumber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Cucumber has him pressed against the cage.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cucumber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Ahma has closed the distance and engaged Cucumber in a clinch.
Ahma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber has had enough of the clinch but Ahma keeps him there for the moment.
Cucumber can't break the clinch.
Cucumber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cucumber pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cucumber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Cucumber.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Ahma stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Cucumber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cucumber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Cucumber is just out of range.
Ahma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Ahma does it's job there.
Cucumber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cucumber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Cucumber's ribs.
Ahma scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Ahma misses
and Cucumber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cucumber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ahma throws a lazy head kick
and Cucumber counters with a stiff right hand.
Cucumber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cucumber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ahma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cucumber can turn it around.#BC2#
Cucumber breaks the clinch.
Ahma slips a jab and a cross from Cucumber.
Cucumber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahma.
Ahma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Cucumber avoids them all with ease.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cucumber. Cucumber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Cucumber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahma throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Cucumber misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.#ROC#Cucumber is rocked!
Ahma batters Cucumber with a massive right followed by a huge left! Cucumber is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Ahma lands a final crushing right hand to drop Cucumber to the mat with a gruesome thud! Ahma is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
A relieved looking Verneri Ahma 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:
C94: Karelin vs. Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Terrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Terrell's body. Terrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Ahma pushes Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Terrell tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Ahma is trying to force a seperation but Terrell has the dominant position.
Ahma is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell is working Ahma over against the cage.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terrell digs a right hand into Ahma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahma's gas tank.
Ahma wants to get back to striking at distance but Terrell won't allow it.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahma wants to break free but Terrell has control.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
#BC2#
Terrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Terrell throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely. #CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrell moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
A hook to the body from Terrell.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow. #T4#
Ahma prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma avoids the head kick by Terrell.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terrell throws a front kick that sends Ahma stumbling back into the cage.
Terrell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ahma gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ahma 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.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ahma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrell keeps working.
Ahma stalling.
Terrell wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahma slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Terrell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Terrell duly obliges. #CL#
Ahma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Terrell lands a left hand.
#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahma sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahma avoids it this time.
Terrell throws a nice head kick!
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Terrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Terrell scores with a jab to the head.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma 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.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahma off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a body kick.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Crunch! Terrell slams his shin into Ahma's torso.
Ahma tries to clinch but Terrell is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Terrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma wants to clinch.
Terrell 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.
Ahma misses with a takedown attempt - Terrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahma in his tracks.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahma's sensitive parts.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell lands with a right hand.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahma moves out of range as Terrell throws a body kick.
Terrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Terrell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Terrell is out of range.
Terrell moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Terrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahma should have avoided that one.
A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Ahma's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma tries to clinch but Terrell is having none of it.
Terrell tried to score with a low kick but Ahma checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
As Terrell tries to get set, Ahma tries to push him back and clinch up but Terrell manages to avoid the attempt.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahma walks into a jab.
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell.
Terrell connects with a body shot that sends Ahma's belly button to the back.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Terrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma 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.
Terrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terrell.
Terrell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
A jab from Ahma misses.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Terrell moved out of range nicely.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrell slips under a jab.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahma's hands.
Terrell takes one on the button.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Terrell circles away.
Terrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahma throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.#T2#
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma moves in looking to clinch but Terrell pushes him off.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terrell misses with a wild combination.
Terrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Terrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Terrell lands with a nice body punch.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Terrell's body. Terrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Terrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Terrell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and pushes Ahma back into the cage.
Ahma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahma is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrell has double underhooks. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Terrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Terrell throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Ahma throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Terrell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Ahma misses with a few strikes there.
Terrell connects with a single shot there.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terrell jabs Ahma right on the nose. Ahma blinks but takes it well.
Ahma takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell connects with a single shot there.
Terrell scores with a head kick.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahma avoids it this time.
Terrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terrell 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
Phillip Terrell 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:
C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Graves lands with a cross.
Ahma with a nice cross.#TD2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graves throws a strike but Ahma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Graves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ahma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Graves keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
Graves is looking to sweep but instead, Ahma has passed into half guard.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Graves wants to sweep here but Ahma controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ahma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.#SUB2#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
Ahma sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ahma'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.
Graves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.#T4##CL#
Ahma clinches. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Graves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves controls Ahma momentarily but Ahma frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahma throws a good cross that connects.
Graves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Graves unleashes a big counter combination but Ahma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
Ahma scores with a spinning back kick!
Ahma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Nice shot by Ahma.#ROC#Graves is rocked!
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Graves looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ahma lands a right hand from hell, dropping Graves. Ahma pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
An out of breath Verneri Ahma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Ahma cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range. #CL2#
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Knox has Ahma pushed against the cage.
Ahma avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Knox avoids the head kick by Ahma.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
Ahma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox 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.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahma.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Ahma 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 Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Ahma 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.
Ahma trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ahma just content to control the position.
Ahma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox is letting Ahma control him for a moment.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahma controlling the position.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knox connects with a nice short shot to Ahma's temple.
Ahma taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahma regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Knox stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahma blocking some punches.
#T1#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #TD2#
Ahma gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma managing to control the position.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahma has wrist control.#T2#
Knox trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox works over Ahma with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox landing with the ground and pound.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ahma trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Knox working for submissions but it's allowed Ahma to get to half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Ahma sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is in trouble now - Ahma has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahma looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ahma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Knox is looking for a triangle here but Ahma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ahma trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox wants to control but Ahma postures up.
Ahma trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SU2#
Ahma stands up out of the half guard.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox lunges at Ahma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahma's hand. #TD2#
Ahma gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ahma stalling.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahma is taking a breather. Knox 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.#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.
Ahma is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knox is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahma has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C77: Muller vs. McDonald
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma 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.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it. #CL2#
Terrell moves into the clinch.
Terrell gets underhooks to prevent Ahma's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Terrell manages to get underhooks.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahma tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
Terrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Terrell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. #TD#
Ahma has clasped his hands together around Terrell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell gets back to half guard.
Ahma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Ahma looking for a submission but Terrell manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Terrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Ahma won't allow Terrell to sweep him here.
Terrell wants to stand but Ahma is controlling the position.
Ahma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Terrell is trying to stand up here but Ahma is controlling him well.
Ahma wants to free his trapped foot but Terrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Terrell's head.
Ahma tries to pass to full mount but Terrell defends it.
Ahma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahma is nestled in close to Terrell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahma tries to pass to full mount but Terrell defends it.
Ahma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Terrell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahma.
Ahma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terrell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Terrell taking some punishment here, with Ahma in his half guard.
Terrell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahma throwing shots but Terrell is blocking nicely.
Ahma working Terrell over with strikes.
Ahma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahma thows a huge punch but Terrell dodges it nicely.
Ahma with the ground and pound but Terrell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ahma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahma is looking to land body kicks.
Ahma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Terrell tries to move into range but Ahma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahma's hands.
Terrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell throws a shot to the body.
Terrell misses with a two punch combination.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahma's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma scores with a punch to the head.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terrell tries to score with a low kick but Ahma moves his leg out of the way.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrell can do to turn this around?
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrell.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Terrell wants to counter with a clinch but Ahma pushes him away.
Terrell lands a high kick!
Ahma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Terrell walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
An inside leg kick lands from Terrell. #TD#
Ahma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Terrell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ahma tries to move to mount but Terrell blocks the move with his legs.
Terrell defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Ahma crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Ahma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrell gets back to half guard.
Ahma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Ahma is nestled in close to Terrell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahma working the head and body with strikes.
Ahma tries to pass to full mount but Terrell defends it.
Ahma thows a huge punch but Terrell dodges it nicely.
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Terrell has a hand on Ahma's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahma takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ahma punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Terrell is rocked!
Ahma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Terrell is still in real trouble! Can Ahma finish him?#T3#
Ahma postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Terrell badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ahma around the waist but Ahma pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ahma is the winner by TKO! Ahma jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
An out of breath Verneri Ahma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahma lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lermontov scrambles back to his feet.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
It seemed like Lermontov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Lermontov slips the punch.
It seemed like Lermontov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
We've been informed that Lermontov 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.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lermontov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Lermontov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Ahma throws a head kick but Lermontov moves out of range.
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Lermontov catches Ahma napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ahma to the canvas!
#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma pulls Lermontov in close to prevent any damage.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Lermontov from controlling successfully.
Lermontov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ahma controlling the position.
Lermontov trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahma is keeping the position for now.
Lermontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lermontov wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahma is keeping the position for now.
Lermontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahma moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
A head kick by Ahma misses #KD2#
and Lermontov counters with a right hand that sends Ahma tumbling to the canvas! Can Lermontov finish him? He dives into Ahma's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Ahma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lermontov passes into half guard.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Lermontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov is stalling here. Ahma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lermontov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Verneri Ahma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lermontov darts in trying to clinch
and Lermontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lermontov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma misses the body punch #KD2#
and Lermontov counters with a big uppercut that knocks Ahma off his feet! Lermontov dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lermontov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahma has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lermontov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lermontov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Lermontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahma keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lermontov tries to advance to mount but Ahma denies him. #SUB2#
Lermontov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahma has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lermontov but great work by Ahma.
Ahma is looking to take a break and control but Lermontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lermontov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Ahma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lermontov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ahma jumps into side control!
Lermontov manages to get back to half guard.
Ahma working Lermontov over with strikes.
Lermontov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiyero Lermontov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Lermontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lermontov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Lermontov is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Lermontov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lermontov looking for subs off his back but Ahma has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lermontov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahma connects with a nice short shot to Lermontov's temple.
Ahma passes to full mount!
Lermontov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lermontov is squirming around, avoiding Ahma's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Verneri Ahma'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lermontov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma moves forwards but Lermontov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Lermontov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Lermontov lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ahma to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Lermontov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahma and Lermontov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1##SUB2#
Lermontov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lermontov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lermontov swings around for an armbar but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lermontov's guard.#SUB2#
Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
Ahma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahma trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lermontov wants to improve his position but instead Ahma has moved into half guard.
Lermontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lermontov is trying to control but can't.
Ahma prevents Lermontov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lermontov is pressing down on Ahma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahma is in close to Lermontov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Lermontov.#SUB2#
Lermontov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahma escapes and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lermontov is not content to let Ahma control the position.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Check out the look on Ahma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ahma working away.
Lermontov is not content to let Ahma control the position.
Lermontov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lermontov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ahma lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiyero Lermontov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lermontov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov 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:
C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Honey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Honey looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Honey keeps it at a distance.
Ahma looks to land a body kick but Honey moved away.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Honey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Honey has knocked Ahma down with a huge combo! Honey steps away and waves a wobbly Ahma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Honey cracks Ahma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ahma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Honey finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honey drops Ahma with a naaaaasty hook - Ahma is in real trouble here! Honey dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey is the new lightweight champion!
Hugh Honey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Honey is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma slips under a jab from Honey.#CL#
Honey has Ahma up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Honey.
Honey trying to control the position but instead, Ahma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honey into the cage.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Honey misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Honey breaks the clinch.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Honey lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahma takes one on the button.
Honey swinging wildly here.
Honey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Honey is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks. #BC#
Honey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma dips to his left and cracks Honey with an uppercut!
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Honey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Honey off balance momentarily.#CL#
Honey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahma or perhaps it was just good defense by Honey, which made it look bad.
Ahma scores with a head kick. Honey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
#T3##CL#
Honey drives through and clinches with Ahma against the cage.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Honey.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey blocking some punches.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honey taking a breather.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma digs a right hand into Honey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honey's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Honey's ribcage. Honey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
A short uppercut from Honey.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Honey.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Honey.
#BC#
Honey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Honey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma slips under a jab from Honey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honey lands with an overhand left.
Honey missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Honey pushes Ahma up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma pushes Honey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verneri Ahma 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#
Ahma connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahma throws a nice head kick!
Honey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Honey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honey takes one on the button.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Honey tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Honey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honey tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Honey'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.#T1#
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honey lands an uppercut.
Ahma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Verneri Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Honey.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma. #BC#
Honey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honey lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma wants to clinch.#T2#
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Honey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Honey pushes Ahma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Honey scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honey.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ahma. #T3#
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma is working for takedown but Honey is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Ahma has Honey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ahma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Honey tumbling to the mat - Ahma dives into Honey's guard.
Honey controlling Ahma's posture.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honey is keeping the position for now.
Ahma throws a big elbow that misses.
Honey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma. #T4#
Ahma postures up in Honey's guard and throws a big left but Honey blocks it.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.
Ahma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honey is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold.
Ahma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Ahma darts in and clinches Honey up against the cage.
Ahma can't get the takedown.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Honey lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Honey.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
Ahma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Honey lands a nice uppercut.
Honey lands a body shot.
Honey digs a right hand into Ahma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahma's gas tank.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Ahma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verneri Ahma.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Honey manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Honey forces Ahma back against the cage and clinches.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Honey blocking some punches.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Honey as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Honey - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Ahma tries to score a body lock takedown but Honey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Honey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honey gets underhooks to prevent Ahma's takedown attempt.
Ahma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Honey stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
Honey lands a right hand.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Honey lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Ahma is rocked!
Honey prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
#T3#
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma seems to have recovered his senses.
Honey prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Honey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with some punches.
Honey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Honey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma is leaning against Honey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##TD2#
Ahma tightens his grip and picks Honey up, before dumping him to the ground. Honey manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma won't allow Honey to sweep him here.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honey is pulling down on Ahma's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahma, at least for the moment.
Ahma throws a strike but Honey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Honey stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Ahma keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Honey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honey lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honey.
Ahma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Honey throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahma cracks Honey with a good jab.
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
Honey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Honey clinches.
Ahma working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma being controlled against the cage.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Honey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Honey.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Honey prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Honey's ribcage. Honey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey working aggressively here.
#T2##TD2#
Ahma tightens his grip and picks Honey up, before dumping him to the ground. Honey manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma postures up and lands a big shot to Honey's brow.
Ahma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahma is looking to advance position but Honey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Honey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verneri Ahma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Honey controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hugh Honey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##TD2#
Ahma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Honey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ahma working the head and body with strikes.
Honey taking punishment in the form of punches.
Honey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ahma is trying to ground and pound but Honey uses the momentary lack of control by Ahma to regain half guard.
Ahma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey controls Ahma momentarily but Ahma frees himself.
Ahma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ahma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
Ahma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahma cracks Honey with a solid left hand.
Ahma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honey keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
Ahma working some strikes from top position.
Honey 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.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Ahma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahma.
Ahma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahma is nestled in close to Honey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but Honey defending well.
Ahma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Honey trying to hold on to Ahma's head to control him but Ahma postures up.
#T3#
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahma works his way into side control.
Ahma misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Honey is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahma is putting a hurting on Honey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahma working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma advances nicely into full mount.
Ahma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Honey is rocked!#T4#
Honey is bucking up trying to escape but Ahma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Honey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Ahma! That's really hurt Honey and he's turned his back - Ahma keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ahma jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma is the new lightweight champion!
Verneri Ahma 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:
C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahma staying out of range there.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honey connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Ahma misses. #CL2#
Ahma tries to keep at a distance but Honey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Honey.
Ahma wants to take the fight to the mat but Honey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Honey presses Ahma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Honey scores with a hook to the body.
Honey stops a takedown attempt from Ahma.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma tries a body shot but Honey blocks it.
#TD#
Ahma turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ahma manages to end up in side control.
Honey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Honey unleashes a big counter combination but Ahma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Honey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Honey walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Ahma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Honey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Honey closes the distance and clinches.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Honey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Honey trying to stall but Ahma improves his position.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honey.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Honey.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ahma pulls Honey into guard.
Ahma looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahma, not yet. #SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahma is trying to keep Honey in close.
Honey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahma 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ahma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Honey escapes and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Honey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Ahma sneaks back into half guard.
Ahma tries to roll over but Honey keeps him under control.
Ahma trying to get back to full guard but Honey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ahma is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugh Honey 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#
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
Honey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Honey - just one landing. #ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Ahma moves in looking to clinch but Honey pushes him off.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Honey cracks Ahma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ahma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Honey finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Honey.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahma looks up at the clock. Bad move! Honey lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ahma. Honey pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey is the new lightweight champion!
Hugh Honey 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:
C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.#CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Ahma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Ahma laying and praying for a moment but Knox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ahma lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ahma wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Ahma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knox is looking to control Ahma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox taking some punishment here, with Ahma in his half guard.
Ahma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Knox is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma.
#T2##SUB#
Ahma is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Ahma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahma throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Ahma passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Ahma working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Knox's thigh. Knox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox has Ahma pulled in close to control his posture. #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.
Ahma throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ahma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard. #REVR#
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahma has wrist control.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahma 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.
Ahma wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Knox is thwarting Ahma's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahma misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Ahma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ahma tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Knox misses.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Knox. #T1#
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Ahma is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
Knox pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocking some punches.
Ahma pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahma throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox walks into a jab.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox 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.#T4#
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahma finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Ahma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ahma does it's job there.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Ahma counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Ahma pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Knox works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Knox slips under a jab.
Ahma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox slips under a jab from Ahma.
Ahma darts in trying to clinch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Knox.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahma's head.#T4#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Ahma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox checks a low kick from Ahma.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Ahma catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Aramis Knox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jab by Ahma.
Ahma defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahma momentarily.
#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahma fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahma looks to throw a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Ahma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Ahma lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox takes one on the button.
Ahma blocks a jab.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Ahma moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Knox tries to stall but Ahma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma. #T3#
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ahma.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahma is keeping busy.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox avoiding damage.
Knox presses Ahma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Ahma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Ahma manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahma. #T4#
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahma thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahma is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ahma working Knox over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma had his way with Aramis Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahma lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Ahma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.#T1#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ahma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma throws a good cross that connects.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
Ahma tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it. #TD#
Ahma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Verneri Ahma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Ahma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahma drops an elbow to the side of Knox's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ahma trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Ahma with the ground and pound but Knox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
Knox trying to control the position here.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Verneri Ahma.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Aramis Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '. |
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Event:
C47: Ahma vs. Spud
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Spud has managed to clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Spud misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Ahma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spud is defending well.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Spud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud gets underhooks to prevent Ahma's takedown attempt.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Ahma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ahma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spud to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spud manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Ahma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spud rolls with it to try and escape but Ahma cranks on the arm and Spud is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma with a jab.
Knox misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Ahma needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#CL#
Ahma rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahma prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox'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.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Ahma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ahma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Knox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahma throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahma's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVB#
Ahma wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Knox stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ahma has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Knox manages to get his head free but now Ahma has transitioned to an armbar! Knox grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ahma! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Aramis Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '. |
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Event:
C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ALPHA Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Knox moves out of range as Ahma throws a body kick.
Ahma thumps Knox with a low kick.
Ahma is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Ahma drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahma tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox pulls Ahma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahma throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knox wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Knox stays in close to Ahma's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Knox trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Knox won't allow Ahma to sweep him here.
Ahma being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahma 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.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Ahma misses with a hook.#T3#
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox works over Ahma's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox misses the jab.
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahma.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Ahma works the jab nicely.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Knox cracks Ahma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahma tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Knox clinches.
Ahma tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Knox.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Ahma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox moves away from the strike by Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma slips under a jab from Knox.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.#T1#
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Ahma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a jab.
A jab from Ahma misses. #TD2#
Ahma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ahma wants to work for an arm triangle but Knox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Knox won't allow Ahma to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.
Knox trying to control here.
Ahma trying to advance position but Knox counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma. #T3#
Knox is pulling down on Ahma's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahma, at least for the moment.
Verneri Ahma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Knox wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ahma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Ahma counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.#T1#
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Ahma defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahma doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Ahma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses the jab.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Ahma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Ahma manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knox trying to control but Ahma postures up.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox won't allow Ahma to pass to mount.
Knox moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Knox working a defensive guard but Ahma passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knox moves into full guard.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
Ahma passes into half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahma is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now. #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.
Knox is controlling Ahma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox controls Ahma momentarily but Ahma frees himself.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Good shot there by Knox.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Ahma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Ahma throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahma.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Ahma tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Ahma misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside. #T1##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahma's head.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahma momentarily.
Ahma catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox blocks it.#TD2#
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox pulls Ahma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Ahma throwing strikes but missing.
Ahma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox is controlling Ahma's posture.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Ahma misses. #T4#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws the left hand but Ahma avoids the punch easily.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox thuds his right hand into Ahma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahma lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox had his way with Verneri Ahma in that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahma should have avoided that one.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahma doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
Knox swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox throws a series of punches but Ahma moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox slips under a jab.
Ahma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.#T2#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma takes one on the button.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Knox misses the body punch
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Knox swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox cracks Ahma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.#CL2#
Ahma darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ahma has clasped his hands together around Knox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Knox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox regains half guard.
Ahma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahma.
Knox tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma is the new lightweight champion!
Verneri Ahma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Aramis Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '. |
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Event:
C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses.
Lermontov 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.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lermontov blocks the low kick.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Lermontov keeps Ahma at a distance using the push kick.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahma lands with a straight right. Lermontov didn't see that one coming.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov throws a push kick but Ahma slaps the foot to one side.
Lermontov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Ahma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahma with the inside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lermontov's efforts to push away.
Ahma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lermontov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahma has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lermontov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lermontov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lermontov moves out of range of the body kick from Ahma.
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahma 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 Lermontov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lermontov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lermontov throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Ahma counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Ahma.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lermontov throws a leg kick which misses Ahma's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahma tries to avoid it. #T2#
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Ahma blocks a jab.
Ahma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lermontov blocks it well.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov scores with a punch to the head.
Ahma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lermontov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov slips under a jab from Ahma.
Ahma scores with a punch to the head.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Lermontov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lermontov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Ahma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma avoids a kick to the body.
Lermontov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma fakes the leg kick and cracks Lermontov in the body.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma scores with a sloppy right hand. Lermontov should have avoided that one.
Ahma defending well as Lermontov loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lermontov's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lermontov can pounce on him.
Lermontov scores with a nice right hand.
Lermontov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Ahma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lermontov. Beautiful body shot.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Lermontov finds it's target.
Lermontov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Lermontov tries to counter by clinching up but Ahma breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Ahma tries to land a leg kick but Lermontov saw it coming and moves away.
Lermontov lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lermontov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
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 Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov cracks Ahma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Lermontov off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
Ahma throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Ahma lunges at Lermontov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lermontov's hand. #ROC2#Lermontov is rocked!
Fiyero Lermontov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma slips under a jab from Lermontov.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov clobbers Ahma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lermontov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lermontov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Lermontov scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Lermontov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lermontov tries to land a leg kick but Ahma saw it coming and moves away.
Lermontov cracks Ahma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Lermontov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Lermontov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ahma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lermontov. That did some damage!
Ahma with a nice calf kick.
Ahma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Ahma.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lermontov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahma momentarily.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a jab.
Ahma tries to clinch but Lermontov is having none of it.
Lermontov misses with a straight right.
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Ahma.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahma is out of range and Lermontov settles back down.
It seemed like Ahma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lermontov takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Ahma flicks out a counter leg kick but Lermontov steps away.
Lermontov scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Lermontov lands with an overhand left.
Lermontov scores with a spinning back kick!
Ahma throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Ahma throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lermontov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov checks the leg kick.
Ahma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lermontov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahma scrambles back to his feet.
Ahma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lermontov is out of range and Ahma settles back down.
Ahma lands with an overhand left.
Lermontov throws a series of strikes that have Ahma backpedaling.
Ahma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahma slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
A punch lands to the side of Lermontov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Lermontov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Lermontov moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma prevents Lermontov from breaking the clinch.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Lermontov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
Lermontov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lermontov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Ahma misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahma's hands.
Lermontov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma with the inside leg kick.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Lermontov misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahma on the side of the head.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov connects with a crisp jab.
Lermontov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lermontov slips a jab from Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Lermontov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma slips a straight right by Lermontov.
The crowd cheers as Lermontov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahma doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lermontov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Lermontov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Lermontov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahma.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov sizes up Ahma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Lermontov lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Lermontov slips the punch.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Lermontov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a wild body kick that Ahma sees coming a mile off.
Lermontov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahma circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lermontov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ahma follows Lermontov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
During a confident post fight interview, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Ahma lands an impressive looking overhand right. White Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White Jr shoots for a takedown but Ahma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by White Jr.
It seemed like White Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
White Jr misses the body punch
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
White Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#White Jr is rocked!
Ahma walks forward and throws a big overhand right! White Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ahma swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from White Jr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!'. |
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Event:
PANDA 80
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Burenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahma as he jumps to the side.
Burenkov tries for a takedown but Ahma circles away easily
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
Burenkov throws a shot to the body.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Burenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Burenkov misses.
Ahma throws a counter high kick but Burenkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov throws an off balance right hand
and Ahma counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Burenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burenkov lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Ahma moves into full guard.
Ahma is trying to control the position but Burenkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma is really struggling to control Burenkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ahma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burenkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burenkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burenkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov trying to move into half guard but instead Ahma has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Burenkov looking to control.
Ahma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burenkov 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.#SUB2#
Burenkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Burenkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Burenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Burenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burenkov postures up in Ahma's guard and throws a big left but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma working a defensive guard here.
Burenkov trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Burenkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burenkov lands a couple of digs.
Burenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ahma wants to stand but Burenkov is controlling the position.
Burenkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burenkov wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Burenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Burenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burenkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burenkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma is pulling down on Burenkov's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Burenkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Burenkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Ahma walks into a straight right hand from Burenkov.
Burenkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Burenkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahma is fending him off so far but Burenkov persists. Nope, Ahma circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
Burenkov misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
Burenkov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burenkov has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target. #T1#
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burenkov.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Burenkov misses the shot to the body.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Burenkov scores with a nice strike.
Burenkov misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
Burenkov tries to clinch there but Ahma circles away.
Burenkov misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burenkov scores with a punch to the head.
Ahma connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Burenkov.
Burenkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Jab by Burenkov.
Burenkov looks to land a combination but Ahma avoids it well.
Burenkov misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burenkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed Burenkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
Burenkov tries for a takedown but Ahma circles away easily
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burenkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Burenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahma circles away.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burenkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burenkov keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Burenkov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Burenkov misses with a hook.
Ahma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Burenkov is rocked!
Burenkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma is looking to slow Burenkov down with leg kicks.
Ahma drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Burenkov right on the button. Burenkov goes down! Ahma follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ahma gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
A victorious Verneri Ahma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahma lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cole 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.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Cole is leaning against Ahma and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Cole lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Ahma is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole working aggressively here.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Ahma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Good body shot from Cole.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole cracks Ahma with a nice body shot.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole gets through Ahma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahma.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma wants a takedown.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands a left hand.
#T4#
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with some punches.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
A short right from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahma.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Cole lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Ahma fails with the takedown.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Cole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole throws a right hand that Ahma ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahma also avoids with ease.
Ahma throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Ahma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Ahma misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
As Ahma backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Ahma manages to avoid it all.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Ahma lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
Ahma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ahma.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.#T2#
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with a looping left.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Ahma.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma has Cole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Cole tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
#T3#
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands a left hand.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole pushes Ahma against the cage. Cole is working some dirty boxing. Cole pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahma goes down! Ahma tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
James Cole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
PANDA 55
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brooksbank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brooksbank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooksbank looks for a takedown but Ahma sprawls well.
Brooksbank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Ahma coming out on top.#KD#
Ahma lands a big head kick that sends Brooksbank tumbling to the mat! Ahma takes a step backwards and waves Brooksbank back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Brooksbank is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooksbank walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ahma swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PANDA 44
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James lands with a hook. Ahma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James slips under a jab from Ahma.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a straight right. #TD2#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ahma manages to get to full guard.
Ahma wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Ahma working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Ahma in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ahma wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahma controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahma controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahma connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahma with a nice head shot there.
Ahma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahma preventing the sweep.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Ahma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma walks into a jab.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma looks to clinch
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James prevents a body shot from Ahma.
James misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
I was talking to Ahma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with the head strike.
James fails to pull guard.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T2#
Ahma goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from James.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Ahma tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James. #T3#
Ahma tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verneri Ahma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Ahma is working James over against the cage.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Ahma rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ahma.
James is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
James tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahma 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 James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahma takes a jab right on the kisser.
James throws a leg kick
and Ahma counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Ahma to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma 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#
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.#CUT#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a head kick that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#James is rocked!
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahma.
Ahma cracks James with a good jab.
Ahma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.#T1#
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James misses with a hook.
James slips a jab from Ahma.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Ahma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahma looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. #KD#
Ahma sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ahma is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
James has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
Ahma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma tries for a takedown. No joy.
James tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James blocking some punches.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
James pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Ahma blocks a body shot from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Ahma has hold of one of James's legs. James is fighting the takedown attempt but Ahma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma is really struggling to control James but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma 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:
PFC 215 Gray vs Gormsson
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura thows a leg kick but Ahma checks it
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bottura closes the distance and pushes Ahma back into the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing.
Bottura jumps guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Ahma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma 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.#T1##CL#
Bottura rushes Ahma and presses him up against the cage.
Bottura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Bottura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma tries to break the clinch but Bottura is controlling the position.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ahma uses from the top position.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.
Ahma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma scoring with some ground and pound.
Bottura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Ahma controlling him for the moment.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Ahma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Ahma stands up from Bottura's guard - Ahma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
#T3#
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma checks it.
Ahma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahma tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma lands a body shot.
#T4#
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bottura.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Ahma's knee but Ahma avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bottura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
Bottura lands a jab to Ahma's midsection.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
A low kick from Bottura misses
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Ahma motions for Bottura to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Bottura.
A jab from Bottura finds it's way through Ahma's defenses.
Bottura is looking to slow Ahma down with leg kicks.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura is looking to wear down Ahma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahma circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Ahma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura wants to clinch up but Ahma keeps it at a distance.
Bottura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahma's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Ahma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Ahma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Bottura.
Ahma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Ahma breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma misses with a body kick. #T4#
Ahma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahma's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Bottura defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahma manages to circle out of the way.
Ahma throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Ahma only half commits.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bottura.
A shot to the body from Bottura misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Bottura scores with a head kick.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bottura throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
As Bottura backs off Ahma throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bottura moves into range and clinches up with Ahma.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma scores with a spinning back kick!
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Ahma moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma lands with a cross.
Ahma cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma avoids a kick to the body.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahma checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahma slips a jab from Bottura.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura checks a low kick from Ahma.
Bottura slips under a jab from Ahma.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Ahma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura checks a low kick from Ahma.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Bottura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahma is keeping busy.
Bottura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma working hard to break the clinch.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
#T4#
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Ahma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Bottura lands a nice looking body shot.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura backing away here, and Ahma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Verneri Ahma.
I think Bottura 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
A relieved looking Caio Bottura 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:
PFC 207 Krison vs Stone
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Escobar Chavez against the cage.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Ahma.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahma 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Ahma is trying to drag Escobar Chavez to the mat but Escobar Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ahma pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ahma wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Ahma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahma staying out of range there.#T2#
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
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!
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Ahma pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Ahma gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Ahma is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Ahma.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Ahma is predictable there
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Ahma avoids the punch easily.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
And Ahma tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.
Ahma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Ahma moves out of range easily. #T1#
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ahma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that Ahma semi-blocks.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Ahma dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Ahma moves away
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez sizes up Ahma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Ahma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Escobar Chavez lands but Ahma takes it in his stride.
Ahma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Ahma blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Ahma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahma's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Verneri Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Escobar Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Ahma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escobar Chavez down to the mat. Escobar Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Ahma down.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ahma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Ahma had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ahma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Ahma throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahma is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ahma blocks the body kick.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Ahma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Ahma tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ahma. Escobar Chavez shrugs it off though.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.#T4#
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez is having none of it.
Ahma throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Ahma thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Ahma tries to score a body lock takedown but Reinikainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reinikainen lands an uppercut.#TD#
Ahma lands a takedown into guard.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Reinikainen has momentary wrist control but Ahma slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Reinikainen looking to control.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
Reinikainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ahma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahma seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ahma 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.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen is working Ahma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahma 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.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Reinikainen distracts Ahma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahma pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ahma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen has control of Ahma's left arm, preventing Ahma from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahma landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Reinikainen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ahma is defending well. Reinikainen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ahma has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reinikainen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen 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:
PFC 189 Bathory vs Point
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupei misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lupei blocks the leg kick.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei. #CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Lupei lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma 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.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands a left hand.
#T2#
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei presses Ahma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Lupei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahma's head.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Ahma fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Lupei tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahma gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Lupei keeps it at a distance.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Lupei.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Lupei 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.
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ahma scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Lupei misses the jab.
Ahma swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma lands with a kick to the temple. Lupei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Ahma manages to step out the way in time.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahma throws a push kick but Lupei slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma 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.
Ahma tries to land a body kick
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing. #T3#
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Ahma slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma lunges at Lupei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lupei's hand.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Lupei misses with a leg kick.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Lupei slips under a jab.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
#T4#
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei cracks Ahma with a good jab.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lupei under the eye.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Ahma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Ahma throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Ahma's head.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Ahma tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
Ahma scores with a head kick.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A cross from Ahma lands.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahma connects with a single shot there.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Ahma tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahma checks a low kick from Lupei.
Ahma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Lupei throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei misses the jab.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Lupei.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahma lands with an overhand left.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Ahma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Ahma. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Ahma there.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Ahma misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei 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:
PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Thomas backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Thomas.
We've been told by Ahma's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahma scores with a kick to the body.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas looks winded!
Ahma lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Ahma with the inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Ahma is out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahma connects with a body shot.
Ahma scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Ahma.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Ahma counters with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma is stalking Thomas. Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ahma, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Verneri Ahma!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma 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:
PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Urani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Urani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urani, right into the meat.
Urani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urani in his tracks.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Urani fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahma in the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Urani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahma is out of range and Urani settles back down.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
We've been told by Ahma's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Urani misses with a head kick.
Ahma throws a shot to the body.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma jabs at Urani's body.
Good leg kick by Urani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
#CL2#
Urani has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
#T1#
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
Good body shot from Ahma.
Urani scores with a shot to the side of Ahma's head.
Urani has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Urani tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Urani lands a left hand.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uranis head.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urani blocks a body shot from Ahma. #T2#
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Urani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Ahma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Urani regains guard immediately.
Urani is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urani is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urani is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ahma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Urani looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Urani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Urani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Urani pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Urani from controlling successfully.
Urani passes Ahma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #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.#SUB2#
Urani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Urani pulls his head out easily.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
Urani wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Urani trying to move into half guard but instead Ahma has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ahma postures up and lands a big shot to Urani's brow.
Ahma distracts Urani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Ephram Urani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Urani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Urani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urani blocks a leg kick.
Urani throws out a leg kick but Ahma moves out of range and Urani only half commits.
Urani throws a push kick but Ahma slaps the foot to one side.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urani throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
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!
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
A clash of legs there as Urani blocks the low kick.
Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani catches Ahma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Ahma.
Ahma swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Urani's legs.
Ahma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahma can pounce on him.
Ahma defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Urani avoids a kick to the body.
Urani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani feints a counter leg kick.
Urani misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Urani.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Urani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks.
Urani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahma's head.
Urani checks a low kick from Ahma.
Urani thows a leg kick but Ahma checks it
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urani throws a head kick that misses.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Ahma tries to work over Urani's front leg with a kick but Urani checks it.
Ahma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Urani blocks a head kick by Ahma.
Jab from Ahma.
Ahma throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Urani misses with a looping left.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.
Ahma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urani, as that shot connected.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Urani digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Urani scores with a nice right hand.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma misses with a looping left.#TD#
Ahma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Urani gets full guard.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Urani is keeping the position.#T4#
Urani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Urani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma pushing down on Urani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urani defending well though.
Urani has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma drops an elbow to the side of Urani's head. #SUB2#
Urani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahma moves into full mount! Urani won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahma can pounce on him.
Ahma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urani. Urani obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahma defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani cracks Ahma with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Ahma misses
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Ahma misses.
Urani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahma with a body shot.
Ahma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Urani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Ahma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani throws a leg kick which misses Ahma's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahma tries to avoid it.
Ahma blocks the body kick.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Urani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma blocks a leg kick.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Urani loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urani, as that shot connected.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Ahma.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
Ahma swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Ahma is rocked!
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.#T3#
Ahma ducks right into an uppercut from Urani.
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahma moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Ahma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urani throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani lands with a right hand.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urani tries to avoid it but Ahma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urani to the ground. Urani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Urani throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahma dodges the punch combination from Urani.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Urani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Urani.
Ahma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts. #T4#
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani connects with a solid leg kick.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahma feints and then cracks Urani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urani down.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urani steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahma. That one must have hurt.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Urani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urani scores with a hook.
Ahma lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Ahma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
Urani circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ahma to the canvas! Ahma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Urani keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ephram Urani!
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PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma takes one on the button.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahma 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.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Brixton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahma counters with a good low kick that Brixton was not able to check.
Brixton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range. #T1#
Ahma wants to clinch up but Brixton keeps it at a distance.
Ahma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brixton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brixton misses the jab.
Brixton scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahma slips a straight right by Brixton.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Brixton's leg. Brixton is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma keeps Brixton at a distance using the push kick.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Brixton throws an off balance right hand
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.#T2#
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Ahma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brixton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixton tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Brixton has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Brixton misses with a knee strike.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Brixton.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Brixton's ribcage. Brixton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahma tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton scores with a knee to the head.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.#BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Ahma throws a leg kick but Brixton moved away.
Ahma tries to move into range but Brixton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
A lazy left from Brixton finds it's target.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Ahma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brixton lands a head kick. Ahma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brixton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brixton misses the body punch
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brixton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Brixton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brixton checks a low kick from Ahma.
Ahma swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brixton scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Ahma throws a body kick that misses.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahma scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brixton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Brixton wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ahma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brixton! But no joy.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Brixton misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Brixton cracks the inside of Ahma's front leg.
Brixton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brixton lands with a good body shot.
Ahma tries to score with a low kick but Brixton moves his leg out of the way.
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Brixton.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side.
Brixton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Ahma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Brixton swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Brixton 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.
Brixton connects with a crisp jab.
Ahma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brixton lands an overhand right.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Brixton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma throws a leg kick which misses Brixton's front leg but catches the back leg as Brixton tries to avoid it.
Brixton digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Good exchange - Brixton coming out on top.
Ahma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Brixton throws a fast counter high kick but Ahma manages to duck under it in time.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Brixton.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Ahma walks into a jab.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing.
Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahma delivers a nice body kick.
Brixton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Ahma slips under a jab from Brixton.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brixton throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Ahma clobbers Brixton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Brixton punishes Ahma's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brixton.
Ahma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahma, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ahma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma stuns Brixton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brixton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma scores with a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Brixton catches Ahma right on the button with a cross.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahma wants to slow Brixton down by chopping away at his legs.
Brixton swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Ahma moves out of range of the leg kick from Brixton.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma. #T3##CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton lands a slapping body shot.
Brixton lands a nice shot to the body.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brixton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target. #T4#
Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahma checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma tries to work over Brixton's front leg with a kick but Brixton checks it.
A little jabbing left from Brixton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Ahma blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahma.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Verneri Ahma.
Well Brixton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Piano vs Tower 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Ahma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darwin moves out of range of the body kick from Ahma.
A quick step to the side and Darwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Ahma finds it's way through Darwin's defenses.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Darwin.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
Darwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahma blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Darwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahma doesn't seem phased though.
Ahma stuns Darwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Darwin.
The crowd cheers as Darwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahma doesn't seem phased though.
Ahma connects with a leg kick. Darwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahma misses with a hook
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma misses with a leg kick
and Darwin counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darwin throws a head kick that half lands.
Darwin throws a sloppy head kick and Ahma moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Darwin. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahma defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Ahma.
Ahma blocks a leg kick.
Ahma slips a jab and a cross from Darwin.
Darwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahma is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ahma has Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin can't break the clinch.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Darwin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma. #TD2#
Ahma wants the takedown. Darwin is fighting it off but Ahma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Darwin's guard against the cage.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Darwin keeps moving.
Ahma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Darwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darwin is trying to keep Ahma in close.
Darwin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darwin looking to control.
Darwin wants to get back to his feet but Ahma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ahma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Darwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Darwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darwin is pulling down on Ahma's head to control his posture.
Darwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
Ahma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Darwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darwin moves out of range as Ahma throws a body kick.
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Darwin takes one to the side of the head.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Ahma is out of range.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Darwin avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Darwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darwin, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and pushes Darwin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Darwin.
#BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Darwin misses with an uppercut
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
Darwin lands with a kick to the temple. Ahma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahma looks for a takedown but Darwin sprawls well.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Darwin tries to land a body kick
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Darwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charlie Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Darwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin tries to land a front kick but Ahma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Darwin throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Darwin throws out a leg kick but Ahma moves out of range and Darwin only half commits.
Darwin throws a head kick that misses.
Darwin checks a low kick from Ahma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darwin. Darwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ahma misses with a kick to the body.
Darwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahma throws the kick towards the body but Darwin avoids it.
Ahma throws out a leg kick but Darwin moves out of range and Ahma only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darwin, as that shot connected.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Darwin defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darwin lands a leg kick that knocks Ahma off balance momentarily.#T3#
A solid body kick from Ahma.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Darwin saw that one coming.
Darwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahma to score with a decent uppercut.
Darwin feints and then cracks Ahma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahma down.
Ahma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darwin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darwin.#CL2#
Ahma rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries to work over Darwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Verneri Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Darwin tries to circle away but Ahma has him pinned against the cage.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Darwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Darwin controls his hands.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darwin.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Ahma blocks a head kick by Darwin.
Darwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darwin drops his hands momentarily and Ahma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Darwin is rocked!
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Darwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma cracks Darwin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Darwin falls backwards against the cage. Ahma follows up with more strikes that drop Darwin to his knees. Ahma keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Darwin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
An out of breath Verneri Ahma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Asham
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagan moves away.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Fagan.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Fagan manages to avoid it.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan 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.
Ahma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Ahma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fagan checks a leg kick.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagan moves away.
Good exchange - Ahma coming out on top.
Fagan staying out of range there.
Fagan misses with a hook
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
Fagan dips to his left and cracks Ahma with an uppercut!
Ahma moves forwards but Fagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma works the jab nicely.
Fagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Fagan.#ROC2#
Ahma is rocked!
Fagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Fagan moves away from the strike by Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Fagan misses the target.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagan manages to avoid it.
Ahma lands a head shot.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Ahma misses. #T1#
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Fagan is out of range.
Fagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Fagan darts in and clinches Ahma up against the cage.
Fagan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
We've been informed that Fagan 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.
Ahma avoiding damage as Fagan throws knees to the body.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Fagan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Fagan pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahma is defending well for now.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.#T2#
Ahma gets through Fagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fagan connects with a knee to the head.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fagan backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fagan.
A shot in the inside from Fagan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fagan.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Fagan.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Fagan.
A head punch on the inside from Fagan fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fagan fails to land.
Fagan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagan.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.
Fagan blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma blocks an elbow strike.
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagan blocking some punches.
#T3#
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fagan's elbow.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Fagan is controlling him.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Fagan.
#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahma thuds his right hand into Fagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fagan misses with a jab to the body
and Fagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fagan throws a series of punches but Ahma moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Ahma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fagan blocks a jab.
Fagan slips a jab from Ahma.
Fagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fagan walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Fagan misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
Ahma looks for the body kick but Fagan saw that one coming. #T4#
Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Fagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Jab from Fagan.
Fagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fagan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fagan throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fagan takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahma ducks right into an uppercut from Fagan.
Ahma connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Ahma gets tackled into the cage by Fagan. Fagan maintains the clinch.
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 Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Verneri Ahma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fagan misses with a looping right.
Fagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Fagan digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Fagan misses with a body shot
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma tried to counter with a leg kick but Fagan avoided it.
Ahma takes a swing at Fagan's ribcage but misses.
Fagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fagan throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
Fagan with a nice cross.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Fagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagan.
The fighters circling - Fagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahma 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 Fagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fagan. That did some damage!
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Ahma punishes Fagan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ahma scores with a punch to the head.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fagan.
Ahma tries to score with a low kick but Fagan moves his leg out of the way.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma throws a body punch but Fagan moves out of range.
Ahma tries to land a leg kick but Fagan saw it coming and moves away.
Fagan throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Fagan as he connects with a hook.
Ahma moves out of range as Fagan strikes.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Fagan.
Fagan feints a jab promting Ahma to slip. Fagan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ahma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fagan walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Fagan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma misses with a hook.
Fagan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
BOOM! Ahma lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fagan. Fagan tries to recover but Ahma is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fagan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hibbert.
Ahma checks the leg kick.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hibbert swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
It looked like Ahma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hibbert walks into a left hand.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Ahma moves out of range as Hibbert throws a body kick.
Hibbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
Hibbert thuds a left hand into Ahma's body.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Hibbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert 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.#T1#
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert'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.
Hibbert stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Hibbert's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert. #TD#
Ahma lands a takedown into guard.
Hibbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahma is one step ahead there.
Hibbert controlling the position.
Hibbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hibbert, not yet.
Ahma landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Hibbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hibbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hibbert controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma.
Ahma trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahma throws a sloppy strike and Hibbert has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ahma is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hibbert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Hibbert!
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Event:
EMP Kansalainen vs Madog
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.
Beliy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ahma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ahma stuns Beliy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whack! Beliy lands a heavy head kick that drops Ahma. The ref tackles Beliy to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ahma was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sasha Beliy!
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahma closes the distance but Bing Bang moves to the side
and Bing Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Bing Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma connects with a single shot there.
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bing Bang in his tracks.
Ahma scores with a body shot.
Ahma lands with a nice body punch.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bing Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahma cracks Bing Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bing Bang slips under a jab from Ahma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bing Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bing Bang counters with a series of strikes. Ahma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bing Bang misses with a body kick.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bing Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahma.
Ahma throws a low kick but Bing Bang moves out of range easily.
Ahma swings widly with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a thumping low kick.
Ahma lunges at Bing Bang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bing Bang's hand.
Bing Bang slips a straight right by Ahma.#T2#
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bing Bang.
#CL2#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahma or not.
Bing Bang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahma won't want to take too many of those.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bing Bang breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ahma has closed the distance and engaged Bing Bang in a clinch.
I was talking to Bing Bang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Bing Bang misses with a knee to the head. #T3##BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bing Bang is looking to counter the offense by Ahma and move into the clinch.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing Bang is just out of range.
Bing Bang slips under a jab from Ahma.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
and Bing Bang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ahma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bing Bang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahma - the referee stops the clock and Bing Bang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahma. Bing Bang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bing Bang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahma lands with a shot to the body.
Bing Bang lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bing Bang 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.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bing Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bing Bang drops his hands momentarily and Ahma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Ahma. Beautiful body shot.
Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
It looked like Bing Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bing Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bing Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
A cross from Ahma lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bing Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Ahma misses.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bing Bang.
Bing Bang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Bing Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang checks a low kick from Ahma.
Bing Bang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bing Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bing Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bing Bang moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Bing Bang 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.
#T1#
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Bing Bang's head but Bing Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bing Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Bing Bang is avoiding it.
Ahma tries to work over Bing Bang's front leg with a kick but Bing Bang checks it.
Bing Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bing Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Crunch! Bing Bang slams his shin into Ahma's torso.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Bing Bang slips under a jab from Ahma.#T2##CL2#
Bing Bang tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang scores with a shot to the side of Ahma's head.
Bing Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Bing Bang avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Bing Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma. #BC2#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verneri Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bing Bang can't break the clinch.
Bing Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Bing Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing Bang's elbow.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma pushes Bing Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Bing Bang avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Bing Bang avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Bing Bang landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bing Bang crunches a lovely knee into Ahma's ribcage.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by Bing Bang.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Bing Bang controls his hands.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Bing Bang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bing Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bing Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahma avoids the damage to the body.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang lands a left hand.
#BC#
Bing Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma throws a push kick but Bing Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Bing Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahma keeps Bing Bang at a distance using the push kick.
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma sizes up Bing Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahma swings widly with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a two punch combo.
Ahma moves to clinch but Bing Bang breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bing Bang will feel that in the morning.
Bing Bang misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma slips in close and lands a nice hook 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!
Ahma throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ahma scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ahma. Bing Bang shrugs it off though.
Bing Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bing Bang throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bing Bang throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahma.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Bing Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma takes a swing at Bing Bang's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bing Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bing Bang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bing Bang has time to react.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma lands with a nice body punch.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Bing Bang seems unphased.
Bing Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahma.
Bing Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses.
Bing Bang ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.#T3#
A low kick from Ahma is predictable there #CL#
and Bing Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bing Bang manages to break the clinch.
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
Bing Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bing Bang
and Ahma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bing Bang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma misses with a hook. Bing Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bing Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Ahma breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahma digs a good hook to Bing Bang's body.
Bing Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bing Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Bing Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Ahma misses.
Bing Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A left lands for Ahma.
Ahma cracks the inside of Bing Bang's front leg.
Ahma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Bing Bang throws a quick counter head kick but Ahma was just out of range.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma 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:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahma tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Ahma looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Ahma makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gracie moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Ahma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahma's waist but Ahma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Ahma tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Ahma is quick to defend against it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Ahma throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Ahma is quick to defend against it.
Gracie defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ahma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Ahma lands a high kick!
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Ahma throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Ahma.
Ahma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahma just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
A shot in the inside from Ahma. #BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahma misses with a head kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Ahma.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ahma tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahma manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in but Ahma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma lands with a nice body punch.
Ahma throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Ahma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Ahma circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks a jab.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahma defending well though. #T1#
Ahma wants to get back to his feet.
Ahma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ahma has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raul Gracie!
Our winner, Raul Gracie, 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:
EMP Zulu vs Rain
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvado 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.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado 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.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahma.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Ahma's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Alvado. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma lands with an overhand left.
Alvado 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.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Alvado ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Ahma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Ahma misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Ahma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvado defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvado walks into a jab.
A big right from Ahma misses.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma scores with a jab.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ahma feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ahma if he has to take too many more of those.
Ahma swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Ahma thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Alvado 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.
Alvado moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Ahma tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Ahma misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Ahma 's knee.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado jabs at Ahma's body.
Alvado takes one on the button.#CL2#
Alvado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvado tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvado scores with a push kick.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahma misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvado jabs Ahma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Ahma 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.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Alvado is looking to chop away at Ahma's legs.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Ahma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahma misses its target.
Ahma jabs at Alvado's body.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ahma.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ahma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ahma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Ahma throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado tries a low kick but Ahma avoids it.
Ahma slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Alvado checks the leg kick.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado scores with a nice right hand.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Alvado.
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahma. Ahma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahma misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado wants to counter the offense by Ahma and move into the clinch position.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Ahma misses
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado cracks the inside of Ahma's front leg.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Alvado lands a nice looking body kick.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a body kick that stops Ahma in his tracks momentarily.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ahma tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Ahma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma catches Alvado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Ahma is predictable there
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado is looking to chop away at Ahma's legs.
It looked like Ahma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado blocks a jab.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahma. Ahma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Ahma
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado punishes Ahma's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Ahma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvado just manages to avoid it.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado tries to work over Ahma's front leg with a kick but Ahma checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahma throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Jab by Ahma.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Good leg kick by Ahma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Alvado's head back.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Alvado scores with a hook.#CL2#
Alvado closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Alvado.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Ahma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma. #T4#
Ahma misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Ahma misses with a shot to the body
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Ahma moved away.
Alvado throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvado.
Ahma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Ahma's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahma tries to avoid it.
Ahma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
I think Alvado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiote shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiote misses with a takedown
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiote has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiote is defended easily by Ahma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiote's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Feihck Tiote has been cut.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Tiote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiote.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiote or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahma, which made it look bad. #CL#
Tiote has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
#T1#
Tiote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahma prevents it.
#BC2#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tiote is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ahma with a hook.
Ahma cracks Tiote with a good jab.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Tiote counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Tiote tries to pass.
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Tiote won't allow Ahma to get back to his feet.
Ahma trying to control the position here. #T2#
Tiote wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahma jabs Tiote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahma but Ahma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiote shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed Tiote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiote is looking to clinch.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Tiote dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Ahma scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Tiote shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahma feints and then cracks Tiote's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiote down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahma.
Tiote blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Tiote shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahma connects with a looping right hand.
Tiote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahma to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiote.
Tiote throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiote misses with a takedown attempt - Ahma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiote shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed Tiote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Tiote shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiote looks for a takedown but Ahma sprawls well.
Tiote darts in looking for a takedown but Ahma gets double underhooks and turns Tiote into the cage.
Ahma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiote is breathing heavily.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Tiote's shoulder, as Tiote tries to avoid the shot.
Tiote tried to counter with a leg kick but Ahma avoided it.#CL#
Tiote moves into the clinch.
Ahma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiote backwards.
Tiote drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiote is trying to pull guard but Ahma has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiote walks into a stiff left hand from Ahma.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Ahma gets tackled into the cage by Tiote. Tiote maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feihck Tiote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Tiote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahma is trying to defend but Tiote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahma is trying to maintain the position but Tiote is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahma is concentrating on defense, preventing Tiote from advancing position.
Tiote works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ahma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahma is looking to escape.
Ahma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
Ahma is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Ahma is working to get back to half guard.
Tiote avoids the attempt from Ahma to control.
Ahma controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Tiote throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ahma because Tiote loaded up on that one.
Ahma is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Feihck Tiote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Ahma is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiote pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tiote is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Ahma pushes Tiote off looking to stand but Tiote dives back in and keeps control.
Tiote is looking to pass Ahma's guard but actually Ahma recovers to full guard.
Ahma looking to control.
Tiote preventing the sweep.
Ahma has control of Tiote's left arm, preventing Tiote from doing any damage.
Ahma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahma stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Feihck Tiote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiote misses with a takedown
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Tiote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiote fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiote or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahma, which made it look bad.
Tiote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiote moves in looking to clinch but Ahma pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahma as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiote misses with a takedown attempt - Ahma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiote's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Feihck Tiote's cut.
That's time! Tiote's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tiote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiote 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.#TD#
Tiote drives through with a takedown into Ahma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiote won't allow Ahma to sweep him here.
Ahma wants to stand and escape but Tiote is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiote manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tiote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ahma has his hands on Tiote's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Tiote pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahma wants to get back to his feet.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Ahma is defending well.
Tiote prevents Ahma from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiote trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma wants to control but Tiote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tiote wants to advance to full mount but Ahma doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahma is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ahma wants to get up but he can't break Tiote's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SU2#
Ahma gets to his feet - Tiote follows without any prompting.
Tiote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahma defends it nicely.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiote slips a straight right by Ahma.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiote misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Tiote.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiote walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.#T4#
Tiote has his takedown stuffed
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiote tried to counter with a leg kick but Ahma avoided it.
Ahma lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Ahma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiote tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiote shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed Tiote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiote shoots in for a double leg but Ahma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Tiote moves away and avoids it.
Tiote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Ahma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiote shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Feihck Tiote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiote looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahma, as that shot connected.
Ahma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahma 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma 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:
EMP Kansalainen Vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Gracie tries to work over Ahma's front leg with a kick but Ahma checks it.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahma wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arcalimon Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahma controlling the position well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Ahma defends it.
Ahma is looking to escape.
Ahma trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control. Ahma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie is looking to slow Ahma down with leg kicks.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahma scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Ahma checks the leg kick.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma misses the jab.#T4#
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahma.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Ahma.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Ahma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Verneri Ahma 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#
Gracie catches Ahma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie slips a jab from Ahma.
Ahma scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahma defends it well.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Jab from Gracie.
Ahma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Ahma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ahma reaches up around Gracie's neck trying to control. But Gracie takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Ahma! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Ahma is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gracie celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raul Gracie!
A victorious Raul Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Kansalainen
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Boag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
It appears Ahma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ahma blocks a jab.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Boag sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Boag feints a counter leg kick.
Boag takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Ahma lands a jab.
Boag scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boag manages to avoid it.
Ahma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boag lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
Boag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boag thumps Ahma with a low kick.
Boag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boag, right into the meat.
#T1#
Ahma misses the jab.
Boag slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boag cracks Ahma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boag lands a jab to the head.
Boag misses with a wild body shot.
Boag connects with a looping right hand.
Boag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boag feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Ahma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boag doesn't seem phased though.
Ahma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boag throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a shot to the body.
Ahma takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boag.
Boag throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Ahma cracks Boag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boag is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ahma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ahma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boag cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Boag throws a front kick aimed at Ahma's knee but Ahma avoids it well.
Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahma swings for the body but Boag moves out of range.
Boag throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Boag looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boag connects with the punch.
Boag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boag throws a chopping leg kick but Ahma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahma moves out of range as Boag strikes.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Boag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahma cracks Boag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boag sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Boag.
Boag has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
A jab from Boag misses.
Boag's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boag scrambles back to his feet.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boag counter with a right hand.
Boag fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses.
Boag connects with a leg kick. Ahma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma misses with a head kick.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boag lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Boag throws an off balance right hand
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Ahma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma clobbers Boag with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boag misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.
Boag lands with a cross.
Boag misses with an uppercut.
Ahma blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Ahma misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boag checks a leg kick.
Ahma throws a front kick aimed at Boag's knee but Boag avoids it well.
Boag moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boag misses with a head kick.
Boag scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Boag's shoulder, as Boag tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boag misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Boag lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahma's sensitive parts.
Boag wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ahma throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Boag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Boag checks a low kick from Ahma.
Boag misses with a body punch
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Boag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boag keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boag lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahma off the cage and back into range.
Boag misses with a wild body shot.
Boag looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Boag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahma.
Boag throws a low kick but Ahma avoids it.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahma walks into a straight right hand from Boag.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Ahma walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Boag.
Ahma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahma moves out of range as Boag strikes.#CL2#
Boag clinches with his opponent.
Boag can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Boag.
Boag pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boag tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Boag prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Boag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Boag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Boag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Boag scores with a shoulder strike.
Boag lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Boag lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Boag.
Boag misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Ahma has had enough of the clinch but Boag keeps him there for the moment.
Boag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahma or not.
Boag throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Boag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boag lands a left hand.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chris Boag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Boag uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Boag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Boag.
A short left from Ahma.
Boag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boag takes a shot to the head.
Boag blocks an uppercut.
Boag blocks an uppercut.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Boag has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ahma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boag can turn it around.#T3#
A body shot lands from Boag.
Boag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boag is working Ahma over against the cage.
Boag gets through Ahma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Ahma is rocked!
Boag lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD2#
Boag drops Ahma with a big right hand! Boag charges in looking to finish - Ahma manages to keep Boag in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boag wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Boag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Boag drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Boag off! Boag jumps back into Ahma's guard.
Boag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boag prevents Ahma from getting back to his feet.
Boag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Boag passes into half guard.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Boag.
Boag is looking to advance position but Ahma won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boag works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount but Boag keeps good control and instead manages to take Ahma's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boag keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Boag is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Boag let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Boag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boag throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Boag.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.
Boag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boag checks a low kick from Ahma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boag! But no joy.
Boag throws out a leg kick but Ahma moves out of range and Boag only half commits.
Boag scores with a jab.
Boag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Boag misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Boag misses the shot to the body.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boag scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Boag lands a nice looking body shot.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma dodges the punch combination from Boag.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahma.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Boag slips the punch.
Boag scores with a jab to the head.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Boag counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma darts in trying to clinch
and Boag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boag missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma tries a low kick but Boag avoids it.
Boag misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boag just manages to avoid it.
Boag takes one to the chin there.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahma blocks a low kick nicely.
Boag lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boag lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Boag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boag's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahma under the eye.
Boag misses with an uppercut
and Boag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boag has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Boag fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chris Boag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boag scores with a punch to the head.
Boag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boag.
Boag lands a jab to the nose.
Boag misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ahma misses.
Boag throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma doesn't manage to clinch there - Boag circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Boag. #T3#
Boag lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Boag.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Boag slips the punch.
Boag moves in looking to clinch but Ahma pushes him off.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boag connects with a single shot there.
Boag moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boag! But no joy.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Boag.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boag can pounce on him.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boag scores with a head kick. Ahma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Boag looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boag thumps Ahma with a low kick.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Boag has been cut.#CL#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Boag against the cage.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Boag.
Boag working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Boag.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Boag.
Boag lands a nice uppercut.
Boag lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Boag misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Boag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Boag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boag has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Boag!
An out of breath Chris Boag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Ahma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahma as he avoids it easily.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ahma takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ahma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thomas 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.
Thomas pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #T3#
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
#TD2#
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ahma controlling him for the moment.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahma's guard. #REVB#
Thomas won't allow Ahma to get back to his feet.
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas won't allow Ahma to get back to his feet.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas throwing shots but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ahma throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Ahma scores with a shot to the body.
Ahma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Ahma throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Ahma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas cracks Ahma with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Ahma is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahma doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
As Thomas looks to move away, Ahma throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Ahma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Ahma punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ahma misses the jab.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
Ahma blocks a leg kick.
Ahma jabs at Thomas's body.#CL2#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
Ahma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas controls Ahma momentarily but Ahma frees himself. #T4##SU#
Ahma gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jax Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Ahma.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
Ahma misses with a kick to the body
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ahma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas tries a low kick but Ahma avoids it.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahma moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Ahma thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Ahma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Ahma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Ahma moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Ahma feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Ahma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jax Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Ahma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Ahma was not able to check.
Ahma throws a lazy body kick
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Ahma misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ahma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Ahma throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Ahma pushes him away.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahma circles away.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Ahma's torso.
Ahma throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Thomas.
I've got Thomas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jax Thomas!
Our winner, Jax Thomas, 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:
EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Ahma has Golovkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahma misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma lands with a nice body punch.
Ahma pushes Golovkin away with a front kick.
Ahma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
#CL#
Golovkin tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golovkin tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Ahma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahma tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
Ahma pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Golovkin 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.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ahma.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Golovkin.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head.
Golovkin tries to circle away but Ahma has him pinned against the cage.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Golovkin looks winded!
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head. #BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
Ahma tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golovkin.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off.#T4#
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing. #ROC#
Golovkin is rocked!#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Golovkin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahma is unloading with more strikes now! Golovkin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
During a confident post fight interview, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Thomas vs Ahma
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahma feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Ahma only half commits.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahma misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahma circles away.
Thomas fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahma in the body.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Ahma is rocked!
Thomas throws a series of punches but Ahma moves out of range.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahma should have avoided that one.
Ahma is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Ahma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Thomas clinches.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas is working Ahma over against the cage.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with some punches.
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!
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Ahma is working Thomas over against the cage.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ahma can turn it around.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Ahma.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas presses Ahma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #T3#
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Ahma stalling.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with some punches.
A short right from Ahma.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
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!
Thomas digs a right hand into Ahma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahma's gas tank.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Thomas cracks Ahma with a nice body shot.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Jax Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thomas feints and then cracks Ahma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahma down.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Ahma circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Ahma misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Thomas lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ahma to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throwing shots but Ahma is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Ahma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thomas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Ahma lands an uppercut.#T1#
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Jax Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Thomas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ahma uses from the top position.
Thomas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ahma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Ahma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahma preventing the sweep.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ahma keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Thomas postures up in Ahma's guard and throws a big left but Ahma blocks it.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jax Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
As Ahma looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Ahma just gets out of the way.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thomas clinches up with Ahma and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ahma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Ahma scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Thomas pulls Ahma into guard.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thomas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ahma because Thomas loaded up on that one.
Ahma wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Ahma wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Ahma tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Thomas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ahma is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thomas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thomas looking to ground and pound but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Jax Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahma tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thomas continues to stall.#T4#
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
Thomas controlling from mount.
Thomas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thomas blocks Ahma's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Thomas!
An out of breath Jax Thomas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Arma
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Mumu moves into range and clinches up with Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Ahma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mumu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ahma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumu. That did some damage!
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a solid body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ahma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahma.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
Ahma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Mumu takes the fight into the clinch.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Mumu throws a head punch that misses.
Mumu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Mumu's ribcage. Mumu let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Ahma catches Mumu right on the button with a cross.
Mumu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma misses with a body shot
and Mumu counters with a thumping low kick.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Mumu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mumu slips a jab from Ahma.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mumu on the side of the head.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mumu slips a jab from Ahma.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mumu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Mumu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahma digs a good hook to Mumu's body.
Ahma works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Ahma down.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma blocks a low kick nicely.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu counters with a good low kick that Ahma was not able to check. #T4#
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mumu.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahma.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu punishes Ahma's body with a nice straight punch.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
Mumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma misses with a left hand
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma staying out of range there.
Mumu slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
Ahma scores with a jab.
Mumu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mumu lands a head kick. Ahma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mumu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma scores with a body shot.
Mumu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ahma sizes up Mumu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Mumu throws a quick counter head kick but Ahma was just out of range.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahma tried to score with a low kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu connects with a looping right hand.
Ahma scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Mumu misses.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Mumu throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Mumu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Ahma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu misses with the combination.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
Ahma looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahma keeps Mumu at a distance using the push kick.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Mumu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahma counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mumu's hands.#T3#
Mumu digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Ahma swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Mumu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a body kick that stops Mumu in his tracks momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahma, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Mumu
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu avoids a kick to the body.
Mumu throws a quick counter head kick but Ahma was just out of range.#T4#
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!
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu checks the leg kick.
Mumu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Ahma.
Ahma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mumu moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Ahma defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Ahma checks it.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a right hand to the body.
Mumu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mumu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mumu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Mumu takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Ahma.
Jab from Ahma.
Ahma motions for Mumu to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma misses with a hook
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahma throws out a counter right but Mumu avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Mumu's body. Mumu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma lands with a shot to the body.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahma cracks Mumu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses
and Mumu counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Ahma lands.
Mumu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahma misses with a hook
letting Mumu counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Ahma is rocked!
Ahma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahma is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumu finish him?
Ahma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Mumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumu steps away.
Ahma seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahma throws out a powerful jab.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mumu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahma - that will leave a mark!
Ahma clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Mumu.
Mumu avoids a kick to the body.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.#T3#
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
It looked like Mumu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahma.
Ahma stuns Mumu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Mumu throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Mumu's belly button to the back.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Mumu's ribs.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Mumu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahma to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahma lands with a good body shot.
Mumu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Ahma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma lands a slapping body shot.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Ahma.
A counter left hand to the body from Mumu misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Ahma thows a leg kick but Mumu checks it
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ahma blocks a jab.
Ahma misses the jab.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu blocks a leg kick.
Mumu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu scores with a kick to the body.
Mumu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Mumu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ahma scores with a leg kick.
Ahma slips under a jab from Mumu.#T1#
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mumu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Mumu throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Mumu throws a body kick that misses
and Ahma counters with a nice leg kick.
Mumu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ahma!
Ahma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ahma lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Ahma scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab. #T2#
Mumu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Ahma.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahma to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Ahma lands with a cross.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahma just manages to avoid it.
Ahma thuds his right hand into Mumu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Ahma lands with a straight right. Mumu didn't see that one coming.
Mumu blocks a leg kick.
Ahma throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Ahma.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick from Ahma.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Ahma
and Mumu counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Ahma! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu retains his lightweight title!
Abdel Mumu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Vasquez misses with a body kick.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Vasquez throws a chopping leg kick but Ahma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Vasquez walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Vasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahma tried to counter with a leg kick but Vasquez avoided it.
Vasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Ahma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vasquez just manages to avoid it.
Ahma blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Ahma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Vasquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Vasquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahma lands a jab.
Vasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma throws the kick towards the body but Vasquez avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Vasquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Ahma.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahma. That's going to slow Vasquez down.
Vasquez throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Ahma off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahma can pounce on him.
Vasquez misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Vasquez counters with a solid body kick.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Ahma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasquez's head.
Vasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Vasquez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ahma if he has to take too many more of those.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasquez checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez with a jab.
Ahma misses with a kick to the body.
Ahma throws a hook but Vasquez blocks it.
Vasquez thows a body kick. Ahma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vasquez tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Vasquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Vasquez moved out of range nicely.
Vasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Vasquez's shoulder, as Vasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Vasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez slips a jab from Ahma.
Vasquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahma rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Ahma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasquez moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Vasquez misses
and Ahma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasquez's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Vasquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Vasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma scores with a hook.#ROC#
Vasquez is rocked!
Vasquez throws a front kick that sends Ahma stumbling back into the cage.
Vasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Vasquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahma closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vasquez! Ahma dives in looking to finish! Vasquez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
A victorious Verneri Ahma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi - Final Bang
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahma.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Ahma throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ahma lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt - Ahma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Ahma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #T2#
Ahma being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Ahma blocks a jab.#T4#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Ahma works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Ahma throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Ahma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Ahma instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Ahma moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Ahma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Donk. Ahma catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Ahma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahma defends it well.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Ahma throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahma.
#T4#
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Ahma.
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!
Ahma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
A cross from Ahma lands.
Ahma defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs Ahma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahma with a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahma connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##TD2#
Sitsongrit drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahma! #REVR#
The referee asks Ahma politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahma prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Sitsongrit is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it.
Ahma is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahma in particular looking to stall.
Ahma wants to stand up but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ahma is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Ahma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ahma lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T4#
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Ahma darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit tries for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Ahma is working away.
Sitsongrit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Ahma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Nice jab there from Ahma.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahma.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Ahma misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.#T3#
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Ahma.
Ahma throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Good exchange - Ahma coming out on top.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahma lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahma misses its target.
Ahma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Ahma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma connects with a body shot.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma had his way with Marcinho Sitsongrit in that round.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Ahma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sitsongrit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ahma scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahma lands a front kick.#T1#
Ahma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahma is fending him off so far but Sitsongrit persists. Nope, Ahma circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahma lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahma lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Ahma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahma. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Nice uppercut there from Ahma.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sitsongrit backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma works the jab nicely.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Ahma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sitsongrit eats them both and turns towards Ahma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Ahma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahma connects with a single shot there.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahma lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahma lands a jab.#T3#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Ahma sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Ahma throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Ahma throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahma's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahma, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi 134
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Ahma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Ahma misses.
Sitsongrit unleashes a big counter combination but Ahma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Ahma and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit 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.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.#T1##BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Deklek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Ahma tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Ahma tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
#T2#
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahma delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
#T3##BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Ahma had a free shot at his head there.
Ahma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahma is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Ahma avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ahma digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
I was talking to Ahma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit looks winded!
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Ahma circles away.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahma.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahma.
Ahma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deklek Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ahma scores with a hook.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Ahma and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Ahma is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma connects with a single shot there.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ahma.
Decent striking displayed by Ahma there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Ahma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ahma breaks away
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Sitsongrit forces Ahma back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ahma.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!#T2#
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
A short right from Ahma.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahma circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Ahma counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deklek Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ahma breaks away
and Ahma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ahma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahma lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Deklek Sitsongrit's cut even more.
BOOM! Ahma lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries to recover but Ahma is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sitsongrit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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:
SyFi 124
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
De Barros with a poor takedown
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Barros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Barros thinking.
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Barros in his tracks.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahma wants it to stay on the feet.
Ahma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Barros misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Barros slips under a jab.
Ahma stuffs the takedown attempt from De Barros. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
De Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahma circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Barros goes for a double leg but Ahma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahma continues to drive forward.#TD#
De Barros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Barros showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Ahma manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
De Barros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahma tries to avoid it but De Barros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahma to the ground. Ahma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Barros tries to clinch but Ahma moves away
and Ahma counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Barros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Barros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
De Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed De Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Barros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Barros shoots in for a double leg but Ahma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahma lands a jab.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
De Barros fails with the takedown
and Ahma counters with a left and a right that stings De Barros.
De Barros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and De Barros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Barros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahma scores with a nice body kick.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
De Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahma counters with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ahma as De Barros shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Barros.
De Barros is breathing heavily.
De Barros with a poor takedown
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
De Barros shoots in for a double leg but Ahma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma lands a jab to De Barros's midsection.
Ahma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Barros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahma.
Nice body punch from Ahma.
Bernardo De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Barros tries to clinch up
and Ahma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Barros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Ahma lands a slapping body shot.
De Barros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
De Barros is rocked!#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Ahma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Barros 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.
De Barros misses with a takedown
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped De Barros's head back.
Ahma thuds his shin into the meat of De Barros's side.
Ahma throws a right and a left that De Barros avoids nicely.
De Barros fails with the takedown
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
De Barros takes one on the button.
De Barros fails with the takedown
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh De Barros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros closes the distance and clinches up with Ahma, looking for a takedown. De Barros pushes Ahma against the cage but Ahma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ahma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Barros seems to have got his legs back now.
De Barros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ahma thows a body kick. De Barros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Barros tries to clinch up
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
De Barros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
De Barros misses with a takedown
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma cracks the inside of De Barros's front leg.
Nice cross by Ahma.
Ahma steps in with a hook that catches De Barros right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ahma follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! De Barros looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma is the new lightweight champion!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 108
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Merlin - just one landing.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Merlin moves out of range as Ahma throws a body kick.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Merlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Merlin throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Ahma finds it's way through Merlin's defenses.
Merlin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Merlin shoots in but Ahma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
Merlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merlin moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Xavier Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Merlin.
Ahma lands a glancing blow to the side of Merlin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.#T1#
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahma!#ES#
Ahma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merlin has time to react.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Ahma. #TD2#
Merlin 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.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Ahma trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Ahma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merlin on the ground.
Merlin trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Merlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merlin, into his guard. #REVR#
Ahma postures up.
Ahma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Merlin's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Merlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.
Ahma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma wanted to stand there but Merlin had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Merlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin 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.#SUB2#
Merlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Merlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahma wanted to stand there but Merlin had control of the position.
Ahma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Our spies down at at Valhalla MMA inform us that Merlin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ahma content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
Merlin throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merlin. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merlin misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Merlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma needs to keep his hands up - Merlin had a free shot at his head there.
Merlin darts in looking for a takedown but Ahma gets double underhooks and turns Merlin into the cage.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Merlin's shoulder, as Merlin tries to avoid the shot.
Merlin misses with a wild body shot.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Merlin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merlin loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Merlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ahma.
Merlin ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Merlin with the counter takedown but Ahma avoids it easily.
Merlin missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merlin throws an off balance right hand
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Merlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma moves out of range of the strikes.
Merlin blocks a jab.
Merlin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Merlin missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Merlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Merlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merlin takes a step back to recover.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merlin.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Ahma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Merlin shoots in and drives through. Ahma sprawls well.
Ahma throws a low kick but Merlin moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merlin! But no joy.
Ahma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Merlin is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahma counters with a big right hand! Oh Merlin is in trouble here! Ahma follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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:
SyFi 101
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ahma digs a good hook to Coburn's body.
Coburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma tries to work over Coburn's front leg with a kick but Coburn checks it.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Coburn knows he should have avoided that one.
Coburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bedlam in the buildup to the fight.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coburn moves away.
Coburn attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coburn slips a straight right by Ahma.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Coburn counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Coburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahma told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma pulls Coburn in to control the position. #T1#
Ahma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahma seems keen to control Coburn's posture.
Coburn looking to sit in guard and control but Ahma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Coburn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ahma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahma wants to stand but Coburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coburn attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Coburn misses with a shot to the body
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coburn. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coburn momentarily.
Coburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
#TD#
Coburn shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahma's guard.
Coburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahma is trying to control the position but Coburn postures up. #T4#
Ahma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coburn is controlling him.
Coburn wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Coburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahma is looking to stand up but Coburn isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coburn wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma throws a jab when Coburn was well out of range.
Coburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook. Coburn ducked under it nicely.
Coburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn checks a leg kick.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Coburn.
Coburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Coburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Coburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Coburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahma sprawls and moves away.
Ahma throws a jab when Coburn was well out of range.
Coburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahma sprawls and moves away.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Coburn's belly button to the back.
Coburn moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Coburn's ribs.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coburn walks into a left hand.
Coburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coburn slips under a jab from Ahma.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Coburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahma throws a hook but Coburn avoids it easily.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Coburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coburn moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Coburn moves away from the strike by Ahma. #TD#
Coburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Coburn from controlling successfully.
Coburn cracks Ahma with a solid left hand.
Coburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Coburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coburn throwing strikes but missing.
Coburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahma's head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coburn is one step ahead there.
Ahma is looking to stand up but Coburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Kevin Coburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coburn stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn advances to half guard.
Ahma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coburn trying to control the pace.
Ahma is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Ahma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Coburn counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Coburn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coburn wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Coburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma wants to get back to his feet but Coburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coburn advances to half guard.
Coburn working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Coburn 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.
Coburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Coburn trying to control from half guard but Ahma is working away.
Coburn slows the pace down in half guard.
Kevin Coburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahma trying to control here.
Ahma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coburn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ahma is bucking up trying to escape but Coburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coburn lands a couple of good shots and Ahma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Ahma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ahma is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Coburn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Coburn throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ahma!
#T3#
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
Ahma is really stuck here.
Coburn misses with an elbow to the head.
Coburn tries to get the hooks in deep but Ahma pushed the leg off.
Coburn keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
Coburn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Coburn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ahma to escape the position.
Ahma is trying to stand back up.
Ahma covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Coburn throwing sloppy strikes.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
Coburn lands punches and elbows.
Ahma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Coburn trying to control momentarily.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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:
SyFi 90
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lermontov defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Ahma.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.#CL#
Lermontov clinches up with Ahma and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Ahma blocking some punches.
#TD#
Lermontov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lermontov trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma won't allow Lermontov to sweep him here.
Ahma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahma tries to free his leg and advance position but Lermontov is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Lermontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.
Ahma wants to get up but he can't break Lermontov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lermontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahma defends well.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lermontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahma defends well.
Lermontov is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up. #SUB#
Lermontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Lermontov is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Lermontov is keeping the position.
Lermontov trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lermontov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahma tries to free his leg and advance position but Lermontov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lermontov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahma controls the pace.#SUB#
Lermontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.
Ahma told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lermontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lermontov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lermontov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lermontov is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily.
#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.
Lermontov keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
Lermontov has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahma stands and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lermontov is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it.
Lermontov tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's time! Lermontov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Lermontov clinches up with Ahma and pushes him back against the cage.
Lermontov pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahma walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lermontov tries to clinch up but Ahma circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Lermontov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Ahma.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov wants to clinch but Ahma slips to the side
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lermontov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lermontov with a body shot.
Ahma digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
#CL#
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma. #BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Ahma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lermontov's sensitive parts.
Lermontov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lermontov connects with a looping right hand.
Lermontov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lermontov 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.
Ahma takes one to the side of the head.
Ahma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lermontov misses with a left hand
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lermontov connects with the punch.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.#T2##CL#
Lermontov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ahma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lermontov misses with a body punch.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Lermontov digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lermontov.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Ahma gets through Lermontov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lermontov.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiyero Lermontov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Lermontov keeps control of Ahma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lermontov blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ahma on the inside. #TD#
Lermontov manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Lermontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lermontov working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
Lermontov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ahma trying to control the position.
Ahma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiyero Lermontov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Lermontov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Lermontov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lermontov working away.
Ahma wants to get back to his feet but Lermontov drags him back down.#SUB#
Lermontov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well.
A control attempt from Ahma but he's now mounted!
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Lermontov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahma keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahma throws out a counter right but Lermontov avoids it with no problem.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma dips to his left and cracks Lermontov with an uppercut!
Ahma swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Lermontov seems unphased.
Ahma lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Lermontov is rocked!
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma motions for Lermontov to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov moves to clinch but Ahma breaks away
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lermontov walks straight into a right hand from Ahma - that's dropped him! Ahma jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lermontov from any more punishment! Lermontov 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 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi 80
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ahma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurmagomegov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomegov somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurmagomegov 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.
Ahma thuds a left hand into Nurmagomegov's body.
Ahma cracks Nurmagomegov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahma lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomegov throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Nurmagomegov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahma lands a jab to Nurmagomegov's midsection.
Nurmagomegov looks winded!
Nurmagomegov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Nurmagomegov is rocked!
Ahma ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Nurmagomegov out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Suoro ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Suoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Suoro misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suoro.
Suoro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suoro throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Suoro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suoro takes one to the side of the head.
Suoro blocks a jab.
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suoro in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suoro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suoro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suoro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Suoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma lands with a nice combination. Suoro backs away looking to recover.
Ahma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suoro. That did some damage!
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suoro at a distance.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Suoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suoro on the side of the head.
Ahma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Suoro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jorma Suoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Suoro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Suoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suoro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suoro throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Suoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suoro misses with a looping left.
Ahma sizes up Suoro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suoro misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Suoro - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suoro. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Suoro misses with an uppercut
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Suoro throws a right hand that Ahma ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahma also avoids with ease.
Suoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suoro ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma scores with a shot to the body.
Suoro lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma misses with a hook to the body
and Suoro counters with a series of strikes. Ahma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suoro swings widly with a right hand
and Ahma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Suoro really felt that one!
Suoro moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suoro wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahma won't allow it.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Suoro blocking some punches.
Suoro blocks an uppercut.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Suoro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Suoro.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suoro's elbow.
Good body shot from Suoro.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Suoro.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Suoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suoro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ahma can turn it around.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Suoro.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Suoro blocks an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suoro backwards.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ahma.
Suoro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahma has him pressed against the cage.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suoro's elbow. #BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Ahma blocks a jab.
Suoro misses the shot to the body.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Suoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suoro throws a combination that misses
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suoro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
That's time! Suoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Suoro misses.
Suoro looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Suoro throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Ahma swings for the body but Suoro moves out of range.
Ahma scores with a punch to the head.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Suoro is out of range.
A lazy left from Suoro finds it's target.
Jorma Suoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
Suoro throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suoro misses with a body shot.
Ahma moves out of range as Suoro strikes.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suoro throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot.
Suoro throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Suoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Ahma.
Suoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suoro.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suoro moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Suoro. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma sizes up Suoro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
It looked like Suoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahma dodges the punch combination from Suoro.
#CL2#
Ahma gets a clinch. #T2#
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Suoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Suoro.
A frustrated look appears on Suoro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Suoro breaks from the clinch.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Suoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Suoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Suoro.#CL2#
Ahma has Suoro up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Suoro controls his hands.
Suoro working hard to break the clinch.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma pushes Suoro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Suoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma cracks Suoro with a nice body shot.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Suoro controls the action.
#T4#
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Suoro's ribcage. Suoro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suoro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Suoro avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Suoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Suoro coming out on top.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Suoro's head but Suoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Suoro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahma doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Ahma both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suoro.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Suoro has been cut.
Suoro swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Suoro moves away and avoids it.
Suoro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suoro misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Suoro with a body shot.
Suoro misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
Suoro ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Suoro ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Suoro fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suoro punishes Ahma's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suoro throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suoros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Suoro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma moves away from the strike by Suoro.
Suoro seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma throws a hook but Suoro blocks it.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
That kick from Ahma tenderised Suoro's leg. Suoro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suoro throws out the jab.
A big left from Ahma misses.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suoro takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Suoro misses with a left hand
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suoro blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
#T2#
Good body shot from Ahma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suoro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Suoro blocks an uppercut.
Suoro tries to circle away but Ahma has him pinned against the cage.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suoro backwards.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suoro's elbow.
Jorma Suoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Suoro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Suoro takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ahma.
#T4#
Suoro tries to break the clinch but Ahma is controlling the position.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Suoro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahma is unloading with more strikes now! Suoro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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SyFi 59
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Wood has been cut.
Wood stalks Ahma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ahma's face. Ahma staggers backwards, shaken.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.#T1#
Wood misses with a head kick.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma connects with a stiff jab that staggers Wood - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ahma lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahma, which made it look bad.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stern tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Ahma.
Stern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Ahma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Ahma.#T1#
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern tries to clinch there but Ahma circles away.
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahma to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Ahma scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stern looks for a takedown but Ahma sprawls well.
Ahma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahma to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahma throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Ahma finds it's way through Stern's defenses. #T3#
Ahma scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stern trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Ahma struggling a bit here.
Stern tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ahma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahma looks to move to half guard but instead Stern has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Stern is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahma can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ahma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahma tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahma to the ground. Ahma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahma clobbers Stern with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stern tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyler Stern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Stern looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing. #T1#
Ahma takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Stern slams his shin into Ahma's torso.
Stern with a poor takedown
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma lands the left hand.
Ahma 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!
Ahma lands a nice shot that snaps Stern's head back.
Ahma scores with a body shot.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahma lands with a shot to the body.
Ahma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Ahma lands.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stern is looking to clinch but Ahma is avoiding it.
Ahma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stern walks into a left hand.
Ahma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Ahma tries to sprawl but Stern drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahma is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Ahma wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern is thwarting Ahma's attempts to control the position.
Ahma pushes Stern off looking to stand but Stern dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma trying to control but Stern postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stern takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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!
Ahma controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stern darts in trying to clinch
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Ahma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahma.
Stern drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Ahma.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stern's hands.
A head kick by Stern misses
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma cracks Stern with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Ahma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahma.
Stern lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
Ahma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Ahma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stern doesn't seem phased though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Ahma swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Ahma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stern ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma punishes Stern's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stern on the side of the head.#TD#
Stern gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Stern is taking a breather. Ahma 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.
Ahma is looking to get back to full guard here but Stern has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ahma tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Ahma is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern in side control, throwing shots but Ahma defends.
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Ahma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Stern wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well.
Kyler Stern overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stern presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahma 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
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