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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boxaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
Hole 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.
Hole wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
Boxaaja wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Boxaaja is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole wants to sweep here but Boxaaja controlling him for the moment.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (2) Hole
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.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boxaaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Boxaaja has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T3#
Boxaaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxaaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hole seems to be working for a kimura but Boxaaja defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole 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.
Hole trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boxaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boxaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boxaaja! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (5) Hole#T5#
Boxaaja working away.
A control attempt from Hole but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (8) vs (5) Hole
Boxaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boxaaja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hole defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boxaaja.
Hole holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Hole to control.#T6#
Boxaaja fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja controlling the pace for now.
Boxaaja trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hole is trying to control the position here but Boxaaja swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, 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:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
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 38 wins and 15 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shart darts in looking for a takedown but Boxaaja gets double underhooks and turns Shart into the ropes.
Shart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxaaja walks away with a smile on his face. Shart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumsfeld Shart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Boxaaja#SUB#
Shart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boxaaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shart but great work by Boxaaja. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Shart trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart's coaches at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Shart is defending well.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Shart recovers full guard. #T2#
Shart working a defensive guard here.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Shart pulls Boxaaja in to control 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.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shart controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shart sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#T5#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Shart in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (6) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shart defends well.#T6#
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Boxaaja.
Shart passes Boxaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.#SUB#
Shart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shart. #T7#
Boxaaja trying to get back to full guard but Shart takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (9) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB#
Shart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boxaaja is now in Shart's guard. A big mistake from Shart there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (9) vs (6) Boxaaja
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Boxaaja is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (11) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #T9#
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (14) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (16) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Boxaaja is trying to escape the mount.
Boxaaja wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart wants to control the action but instead Boxaaja gets a body lock and reverses into Shart's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (16) vs (8) Boxaaja
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart pulls Boxaaja in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controlling from the top position.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#T12##SUB#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (18) vs (8) Boxaaja#T13#
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart stands and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (21) vs (8) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.
Boxaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Boxaaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart trying to control the position but Boxaaja is working away.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boxaaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 21 to 8.
Rumsfeld Shart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown into Abner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Abner
Boxaaja trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
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.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (0) Abner
Abner is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries to improve position but can't.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Abner prevents Boxaaja from improving position.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working.
Boxaaja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Abner is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Abner 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.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Boxaaja working away.
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. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abner, who protects the arm well.
Boxaaja moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Abner is positioning himself to get back 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.
Abner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abner is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Abner is looking for a sweep.
Abner prevents Boxaaja from moving into mount.
Abner tries to buck Boxaaja off but Boxaaja is having none of it.#T6##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abner, who protects the arm well.
Boxaaja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boxaaja moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (7) vs (0) Abner
Abner wants to hold on but Boxaaja pushes him away.
Boxaaja moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (10) vs (0) Abner
Boxaaja is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for the choke from the back position but Abner is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Abner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Abner for a finish.
Abner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Abner's chin but Abner turns very nicely into Boxaaja's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Abner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (10) vs (2) Abner
Abner trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Abner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxaaja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (12) vs (2) Abner#T9#
Abner keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Boxaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (15) vs (2) Abner
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja controls the position from side control.#T10#
Boxaaja wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Abner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boxaaja's best efforts.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Abner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Abner is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Abner makes his way to full guard, as Boxaaja worked for a kimura.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Boxaaja being controlled here momentarily.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner is trying to hold Boxaaja in close to prevent damage but Boxaaja has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja prevents Abner from improving his position.#T13#
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Abner is defending well.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
#T14##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A victorious Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
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 21 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boxaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loco (0) vs (4) Boxaaja
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja happy to just control the position for now.
Boxaaja advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (0) vs (6) Boxaaja
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja controlling the pace for now.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Loco to control.#T1#
Boxaaja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boxaaja takes Loco's back. Score +3 for taking back: Loco (0) vs (9) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Loco showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Boxaaja let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Boxaaja working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Loco is doing well to defend. Boxaaja seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Loco is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 14 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boxaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (0) vs (4) Boxaaja
Shart is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Shart is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Boxaaja tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boxaaja working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shart is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boxaaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shart prevents Boxaaja from moving into mount.
Shart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boxaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shart is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxaaja trying to control the position but Shart is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Boxaaja tries to move to mount but Shart blocks the move with his legs.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja postures up.#T4#
Shart prevents Boxaaja from improving position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boxaaja trying to control the position but Shart is working away. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shart seems a little lost for a moment, as Boxaaja dominates the positioning.#T5#
Shart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shart is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Boxaaja laying and praying for a moment but Shart takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Shart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
#T7#
Shart controlling the position well.
Shart is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boxaaja's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shart trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
#T8#
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.
Shart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Boxaaja#T9##SUB#
Shart 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, Boxaaja has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Boxaaja fending off the submission attempt from Shart.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.#SUB#
Shart looking for the RNC.
Shart doesn't have the hooks in and Boxaaja manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Boxaaja passes Shart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shart is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Boxaaja advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (4) vs (9) Boxaaja
Shart is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Shart is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Boxaaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shart is not content to let Boxaaja control the position. #T12##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart tries to buck Boxaaja off but Boxaaja is having none of it.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Shart is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Shart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Boxaaja wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shart tries to improve position but can't.
Boxaaja wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working. #SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Shart is defending well. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Shart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
GFY 37 - Go Easy Bro
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strdoza defends well and Boxaaja ends up having to push Strdoza into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strdoza wants a takedown.
#TD#
Boxaaja pulls guard successfully.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja is pulling down on Strdoza's head. It's preventing any offense from Strdoza, at least for the moment.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja has Strdoza pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Boxaaja 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 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.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boxaaja holds on and takes a little breather.
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja seems keen to control Strdoza's posture.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strdoza defends well.#T3#
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza passes Boxaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja is pulling down on Strdoza's head to control his posture.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boxaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boxaaja has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Boxaaja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza stops Boxaaja from passing to mount.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Strdoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strdoza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (2) Strdoza
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working for a kimura but Boxaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza is trying to control. Boxaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB2#
Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boxaaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Strdoza defends it easily.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #T8#
Strdoza slips nicely into half guard.
Strdoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is defending against the submission attempts here by Strdoza.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Strdoza has gone for a leg lock! Boxaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strdoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (7) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Strdoza controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Boxaaja advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (10) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Strdoza looks to move to half guard but instead Boxaaja has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (12) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza is desperately trying to improve his position but Boxaaja has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Strdoza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strdoza trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Strdoza is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13##SUB2#
Strdoza working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Strdoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#T14#
Strdoza is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 35 - Thats not gonna work
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
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 14 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett being controlled here, momentarily.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Everett looking for a sweep. Not yet Everett, not yet.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Everett's guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace.
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.
Everett is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja prevents Everett from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.
Boxaaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Everett is working away.
Everett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Everett wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everett is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Boxaaja wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Boxaaja.#T6#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Everett wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Everett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Everett trying to control here.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Everett 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.#T8#
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #T9#
Everett is concentrating on defense, preventing Boxaaja from advancing position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Everett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Everett gets full guard.
Boxaaja controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja controlling from the top position. #T11#
Everett working a defensive guard here.
Boxaaja stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Everett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Everett in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (2) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Everett defends it easily.
#T12#
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Everett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boxaaja pulls Everett in close to prevent any damage.
Boxaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Everett trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for a guillotine here but Everett defends easily.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boxaaja is tightening it up a little... Everett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Everett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Everett taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phol Boxaaja!
An out of breath Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 34 - Mr Sunshine
Date: Mar 19, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxaaja but Boxaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Dalton 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.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Boxaaja preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Boxaaja 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.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.
Boxaaja postures up.
#T2#
Dalton pulls Boxaaja in close to prevent any damage.
Boxaaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxaaja slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Boxaaja stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Boxaaja
Dalton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton is controlling Boxaaja's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalton is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton is controlling Boxaaja's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Boxaaja prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Dalton is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Boxaaja from advancing to side control.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Dalton is positioning himself well to prevent Boxaaja advancing to mount.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up. #T8#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja 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.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boxaaja avoid being mounted?#T9#
Boxaaja is looking to improve his position.
Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (5) Boxaaja
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Dalton prevents Boxaaja from getting the reversal.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boxaaja tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boxaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boxaaja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boxaaja moves into full guard.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Dalton pushes down on Boxaaja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boxaaja trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boxaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Boxaaja won't allow it.
Dalton is trying to control. Boxaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton moves into full mount! Boxaaja won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (5) Boxaaja
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Boxaaja is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton fails to advance to Boxaaja's back.
Dalton trying to control but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Dalton looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton looking to take Boxaaja's back but Boxaaja rolls and after a scramble, Boxaaja ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Boxaaja to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (8) vs (7) Boxaaja
Boxaaja trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (7) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
#T14#
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is pressing down on Boxaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxaaja is holding on for now.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Boxaaja is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Pacer Dalton 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: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiang defends it well.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kiang controls his leg. #T1#
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Boxaaja wants to stand up but Kiang is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kiang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 32 - Call on Monday
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
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 16 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Loco is trying to get back to full 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.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loco sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loco sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Loco 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.
Loco trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja 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#
Boxaaja 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Loco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxaaja content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja has hold of Loco's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loco seems comfortable defending it but Boxaaja has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Boxaaja couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 31 - WHAT ARE THOSE?
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boxaaja showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Krnacova
Krnacova wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Krnacova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Krnacova wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krnacova is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Boxaaja 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. Krnacova tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 29 - Haunted Swimming pool
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Strdoza. No joy for Boxaaja on that attempt.
Boxaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strdoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxaaja shoots for a takedown but Strdoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Strdoza sprawls well.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strdoza pinned against the ropes. Strdoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja shoots in but Strdoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strdoza tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Strdoza sprawls well.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strdoza but Strdoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boxaaja fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Strdoza counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Boxaaja gets underhooks to prevent Strdoza's takedown attempt.
Strdoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxaaja prevents the takedown attempt.
Strdoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Boxaaja pulls guard.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Boxaaja is pulling down on Strdoza's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Boxaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strdoza is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Strdoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxaaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strdoza has Boxaaja in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Strdoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strdoza manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Strdoza's guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for subs off his back but Boxaaja has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Strdoza trying to control here.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strdoza is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strdoza avoid being mounted?#T5##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (4) Strdoza
Boxaaja is trying to break free.
Boxaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Strdoza is trying to stick to Boxaaja's back but Boxaaja is turning into Strdoza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strdoza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boxaaja. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (4) Strdoza
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up.
Strdoza 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.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja passes Strdoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strdoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Boxaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxaaja wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strdoza trying to control here.
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Strdoza recovers full 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#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.#SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja won't allow Strdoza to sweep him here.
Boxaaja advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Boxaaja controlling the action here. #T11#
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.
Boxaaja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12##SUB2#
Strdoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strdoza is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strdoza avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Strdoza is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
#T13#
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strdoza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strdoza is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (7) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza wants to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boxaaja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strdoza gets full guard.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 27 - Shuffle off 2 Buffalo
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 7 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Abner has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Abner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Boxaaja jumps guard and drags Abner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Boxaaja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Abner doesn't defend quickly enough and Boxaaja has managed to lock this one up! Can Abner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boxaaja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
A victorious Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 25 - Old Man Jiu Jitsu
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kawainui Perry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Perry pushes Boxaaja up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Boxaaja wants the takedown. Perry is fighting it off but Boxaaja persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Perry's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perry (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Boxaaja looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boxaaja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boxaaja trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja pushes down on Perry's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Perry is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perry avoid being mounted?
Boxaaja stalling. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Perry is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Perry trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.#SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Perry is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Perry is having none of it.
Boxaaja trying to control from Perry's half guard. Perry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Perry keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Boxaaja is looking to advance position but Perry has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perry (4) vs (2) Boxaaja
Perry wants to control but Boxaaja has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Boxaaja is looking to control Perry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boxaaja avoid being mounted?
Perry controlling the action here.
Boxaaja regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Boxaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Perry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10##SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Perry defends it easily.
#T11#
Perry's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boxaaja working a defensive guard here.
#T12##SUB2#
Boxaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perry defends it easily.
Perry passes Boxaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perry trying to control from half guard but Boxaaja is working away.
Boxaaja trying to control here.
#T13#
Boxaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perry's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perry (4) vs (6) Boxaaja
Boxaaja keeps control of the position as Perry tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja tightening his grip on Perry, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Perry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T14#
Boxaaja is not going to allow Perry to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Perry defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Boxaaja on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Perry is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Boxaaja is cranking Perry's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Perry! He's tightened the choke and Perry is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 23 - Preworkout food fight
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Everett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxaaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Everett somewhat.#TD#
Boxaaja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Everett on his heels. He'll look to pass Everett's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Everett
Everett trying to control the position.
Boxaaja passes Everett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Everett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Everett defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everett has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Boxaaja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Everett is a slippery customer.#T2#
Boxaaja is really struggling to control Everett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Everett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Everett tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Everett is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Everett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions off his back.
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.#T5#
Boxaaja controlling the action here. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everett is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everett can do anything to dispel that myth.#T7#
Boxaaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Everett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Everett 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.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja stalling. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Everett defends it well.
Everett 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.#T8#
Well, if Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja'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.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Everett defends the submission attempt.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Everett defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Everett tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
Everett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Everett trying to control from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Boxaaja.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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. Everett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 20 - Dr Seuss is nonsense
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown but Strdoza shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxaaja.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strdoza goes for a takedown attempt but Boxaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strdoza as he jumps to the side.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Strdoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Strdoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Strdoza sprawls well.#TD#
Boxaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#T1#
Strdoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Boxaaja should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Boxaaja should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFY 18 - Tiger Blood
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 8 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boxaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Loco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loco defends it well.
Boxaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Boxaaja maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Loco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boxaaja has cracked it and Loco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 16 - Duckstamp Pizza Party
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strdoza did well to prevent Boxaaja getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
#T1#
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Strdoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strdoza is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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#
Strdoza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boxaaja has passed into half guard!
#T4##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Strdoza working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Strdoza is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strdoza avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
#T7#
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Strdoza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.
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.
Boxaaja is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strdoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Boxaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T9#
Strdoza trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.#T11#
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.
Boxaaja trying to control from Strdoza's half guard. Strdoza has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Strdoza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boxaaja has passed into half guard!
Well, if Boxaaja 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.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strdoza defends it well. #SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
#T14#
Boxaaja is stalling here. Strdoza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boxaaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strdoza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boxaaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strdoza wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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:
GFY 14 - The Bottled Fart
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
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 7 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loco napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loco (0) vs (4) Boxaaja
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.
Boxaaja wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well.
Loco is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
Boxaaja taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Boxaaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Loco! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (0) vs (6) Boxaaja
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boxaaja is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boxaaja controlling the position easily from mount.
Loco is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Loco tries to control Boxaaja's body but Boxaaja pushes him off. Loco squirms to his side and now Boxaaja has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Loco (0) vs (9) Boxaaja
Loco tries to escape but Boxaaja has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boxaaja has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Loco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Boxaaja let's go of the attempt for now.
Loco rolls, trying to escape but Boxaaja keeps control of the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Loco won't enjoy being in this position. Boxaaja looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Loco is tapping - it's over boys! Boxaaja picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja 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:
GFY 12 - U R not my real dad!
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 41 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boxaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Dalton
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Boxaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (2) Dalton
Boxaaja looking to control.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.#T1#
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton is pushing down on Boxaaja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxaaja is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Dalton is pressing down on Boxaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxaaja is holding on for now.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boxaaja regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Boxaaja's legs - danger averted.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja working a defensive guard here.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxaaja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
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#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Dalton advances to half guard.
Boxaaja is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Boxaaja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boxaaja puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boxaaja trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton pulls Boxaaja in close to his closed guard and prevents Boxaaja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #T5#
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Boxaaja trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boxaaja won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T6#
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boxaaja puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Dalton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up. #T7#
Boxaaja is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (4) Dalton
Boxaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Dalton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boxaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boxaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the pace. #T8#
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Boxaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton is keen to just control but Boxaaja is a slippery customer.
Boxaaja tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (7) Dalton
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Boxaaja is holding on tight.
#T9#
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Boxaaja wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton tries to take Boxaaja's back but instead Boxaaja uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Boxaaja defends it. #T10#
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Dalton stalling.
Dalton is thwarting Boxaaja's attempts to control the position.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is defending well.
Dalton is taking a breather. Boxaaja 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.#T11#
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Boxaaja defends it.
Boxaaja tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Boxaaja trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton is taking a breather. Boxaaja 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.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boxaaja! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (10) Dalton#T12#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boxaaja wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Boxaaja has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (4) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Boxaaja is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Boxaaja tries to break free.
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boxaaja.
Dalton is hanging on to Boxaaja's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T14#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Dalton is looking for a choke. Boxaaja gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Boxaaja manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (15) Dalton
Dalton 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.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Pacer Dalton 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:
GFY 10 - Dinosaur
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ulatov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxaaja quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is defending well.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep. Ulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulatov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boxaaja! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (5) Ulatov
Boxaaja is trying to escape the mount but Ulatov keeps good control and instead manages to take Boxaaja's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (0) vs (8) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boxaaja has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ulatov. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boxaaja knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boxaaja for a finish.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ulatov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Boxaaja trying to control but not successfully.
Boxaaja is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ulatov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boxaaja is defending well though. Ulatov let's go of the attempt for now.
Boxaaja tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boxaaja is defending well though. Ulatov let's go of the attempt for now.
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.#T2#
Boxaaja turns into Ulatov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (8) Ulatov
Boxaaja is stalling in the full guard.
Boxaaja passes Ulatov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Ulatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulatov keeps working.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Ulatov is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boxaaja wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Boxaaja 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.
#T5##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Ulatov is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja is thwarting Ulatov's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Ulatov tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ulatov defends it well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Ulatov recovers full guard.
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Boxaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away.
Boxaaja stalling. #T8#
Ulatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Ulatov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Ulatov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boxaaja passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (8) Ulatov
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja is staying tight to Ulatov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T10##SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulatov is defending well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Boxaaja controls the position. #T11#
Boxaaja passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ulatov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (7) vs (8) Ulatov
Ulatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boxaaja controlling from mount.
Boxaaja wants to take his opponent's back but Ulatov doesn't allow it.
Boxaaja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulatov is looking to escape. #T12##SUB#
Boxaaja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ulatov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ulatov shrugs it off.
Boxaaja wants to control the pace but Ulatov is squirming around nicely.
Boxaaja moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (10) vs (8) Ulatov
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13##SUB#
Boxaaja is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Ulatov fending off the submission attempt from Boxaaja. #SUB#
Boxaaja has got his arm under Ulatov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Ulatov has spun round into Boxaaja's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (10) vs (10) Ulatov
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #T14#
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (12) vs (10) Ulatov
Ulatov wants to sweep here but Boxaaja controlling him for the moment.
Boxaaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boxaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boxaaja pushes down on Ma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja prevents Ma from standing back up.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ma sees it coming and defends easily.
Ma is trying to stand up here but Boxaaja is controlling him well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxaaja stops Ma from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Boxaaja wants to stand up but Ma has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Ma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Ma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Ma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #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#
Ma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Ma defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ma as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Ma, which made it look bad. #TD#
Boxaaja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ma's half guard.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Ma tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
Boxaaja is really stuck here.
Boxaaja looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ma.
Boxaaja breaks Ma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boxaaja 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.
Ma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Boxaaja wants to stand up but Ma is controlling the position.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ma quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Boxaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ma is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a kimura here. Ma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boxaaja wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, 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:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Boxaaja tries to get set, Edison tries to push him back and clinch up but Boxaaja manages to avoid the attempt.
Boxaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Boxaaja shoots in and bounces Edison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Edison is pulling down on Boxaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Boxaaja, at least for the moment.
Boxaaja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja pushing down on Edison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edison sees it coming and defends easily.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Edison is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Edison is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Edison is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edison keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Boxaaja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working. #SUB2#
Edison is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edison sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Edison is working away.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Edison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edison tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T9#
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Edison is a slippery customer.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Edison wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edison is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edison avoid being mounted?
Edison is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Edison is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Edison defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage. #T12#
Edison gets back to full guard.
Boxaaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Edison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edison manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Edison's guard. #T13#
Boxaaja trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison working a defensive guard but Boxaaja manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (0) vs (5) Boxaaja#T14#
Boxaaja is staying tight to Edison's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edison, who protects the arm well.
Boxaaja wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but Edison sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (5) Boxaaja
Edison preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja wins on points by 5 to 2.
Phol Boxaaja 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:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Da Silva gets a double leg takedown into Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Da Silva passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Boxaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boxaaja gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva is pushing down on Boxaaja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxaaja is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy. #T2#
Da Silva is pressing down on Boxaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxaaja is holding on for now.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxaaja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boxaaja is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (5) Da Silva
Boxaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Da Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boxaaja to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (0) vs (8) Da Silva
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boxaaja is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boxaaja trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
Boxaaja tries to escape but Da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Boxaaja just trying to survive but Da Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Silva is looking to control Boxaaja but Boxaaja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boxaaja looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boxaaja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Da Silva.
You can see the frustration on Boxaaja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Da Silva wants to control but Boxaaja manages to buck him off and is now in Da Silva's guard! Nice work there by Boxaaja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (8) Da Silva#SUB2#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja preventing the sweep.
Boxaaja trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja pushes down on Da Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.#T8#
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Da Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Silva is trying to keep Boxaaja in close.
#T9#
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Boxaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boxaaja postures up.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up. #T10#
Boxaaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva is pressing down on Boxaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxaaja trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja postures up.
Da Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Boxaaja passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Silva there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (8) Da Silva#T11#
Da Silva can't escape the position.
Da Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Da Silva is now in Boxaaja's guard. A big mistake from Boxaaja there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (10) Da Silva
Boxaaja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva controls the pace.
Boxaaja seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Silva passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (13) Da Silva
Well,Boxaaja is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Boxaaja tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Da Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (5) vs (15) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to control but Boxaaja wriggling away.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boxaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Boxaaja tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boxaaja can't escape the position.
Boxaaja regains half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boxaaja avoid being mounted?
Da Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (18) Da Silva
Da Silva prevents Boxaaja from getting the reversal.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva wins on points by 18 to 5.
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva 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:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Lundgren
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Lundgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lundgren is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lundgren still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lundgren has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (4) Lundgren
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (2) vs (6) Lundgren
Boxaaja wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Boxaaja can't escape the position.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boxaaja is looking to escape. #T2#
Boxaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boxaaja is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (6) Lundgren
Boxaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boxaaja pushing down on Lundgren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boxaaja prevents Lundgren from improving his position.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
#T3#
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lundgren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.
Boxaaja prevents Lundgren from improving his position.
Lundgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lundgren sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#SUB#
Lundgren makes his way to full guard, as Boxaaja worked for a kimura.
Boxaaja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Boxaaja'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.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
Lundgren pulls Boxaaja in to control the position.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Lundgren working a defensive guard but Boxaaja manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (7) vs (6) Lundgren#T6##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lundgren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lundgren looks to move to half guard but instead Boxaaja has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (9) vs (6) Lundgren
Lundgren 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: Boxaaja (9) vs (8) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Lundgren defends it easily.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lundgren is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Lundgren advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (11) Lundgren
Lundgren has control of an arm but Boxaaja manages to advance to Lundgren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (13) vs (11) Lundgren#SUB#
Boxaaja has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lundgren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boxaaja's guard. Nice work there by Lundgren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (13) vs (13) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lundgren advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (13) vs (16) Lundgren#T9#
Lundgren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boxaaja! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (13) vs (18) Lundgren
Boxaaja looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB2#
Lundgren looking to secure an arm triangle but Boxaaja defends it well.
Boxaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Boxaaja wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Boxaaja is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxaaja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxaaja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (15) vs (18) Lundgren#T10##SUB2#
Lundgren has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Boxaaja is pushing down on Lundgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundgren is fighting to maintain full guard but Boxaaja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lundgren is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Lundgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lundgren gets back to full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja passes Lundgren's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Lundgren trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
#T12#
Well, if Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Lundgren is a slippery customer.
Lundgren is pressing down on Boxaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgren is retaining full guard.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundgren's guard.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundgren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lundgren is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lundgren for as long as he can get away with.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lundgren wins on points by 18 to 15.
Mattias Lundgren 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Brovold. Brovold gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brovold is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Brovold trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brovold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Boxaaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brovold defends it well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Brovold is defending well.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Brovold 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.#SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Brovold wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brovold wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
It looks like Boxaaja is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brovold controlling the position well.
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Brovold actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brovold is trying to defend but Boxaaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brovold trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Brovold actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja tries to stand and escape but Brovold is controlling the position.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Brovold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Brovold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brovold is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown into Brovold's guard.#SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boxaaja passes into side control.
The referee asks Boxaaja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boxaaja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brovold can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brovold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brovold is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Boxaaja just content to control the position. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boxaaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brovold!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boxaaja fails to move to back control.
Brovold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Brovold to control.
Brovold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boxaaja moves to his opponent's back but Brovold bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Brovold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boxaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boxaaja has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja 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##TD#
Brovold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Brovold working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Boxaaja prevents Brovold from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brovold actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Brovold defends the submission attempt.
Brovold wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boxaaja stalling. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brovold.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phol Boxaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Brovold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knut Brovold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovold can do to turn this around?
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #T4#
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Brovold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brovold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brovold throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boxaaja trying to control the hands but Brovold breaks the grip.
Brovold missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nutz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (2) Nutz
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is looking to sweep but instead, Nutz has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Nutz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boxaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Boxaaja tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is defending against the submission attempts here by Nutz.
Nutz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (5) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja tries to improve position but can't.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T2#
Boxaaja is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nutz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (0) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz controlling from mount.
Boxaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz controlling from mount.
Nutz looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boxaaja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nutz is trying to control. Boxaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Nutz controlling the pace.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boxaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy.
Nutz trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Nutz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Boxaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nutz prevents Boxaaja from improving his position.#T4#
Nutz trying to control from Boxaaja's half guard. Boxaaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boxaaja pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Boxaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (7) Nutz
Boxaaja trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (9) Nutz
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja pulls Nutz in to control the position. #T5#
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
#T6#
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nutz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (12) Nutz
Nutz trying to control the position but Boxaaja is working away. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boxaaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nutz but great work by Boxaaja. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (12) Nutz
Nutz prevents Boxaaja from moving into mount.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Nutz is concentrating on defense, preventing Boxaaja from advancing position.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Nutz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutz is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Nutz trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.#SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (14) Nutz#T9#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #SUB#
Boxaaja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nutz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (17) Nutz
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Boxaaja tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nutz easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (6) vs (19) Nutz
Boxaaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxaaja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxaaja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (8) vs (19) Nutz
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja pushing down on Nutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nutz moves into full guard.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (8) vs (21) Nutz
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Boxaaja has his foot on Nutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Boxaaja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boxaaja wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard. #T12#
Boxaaja controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (8) vs (24) Nutz
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T13#
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Boxaaja stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Boxaaja regains half guard.
Nutz prevents Boxaaja from improving his position.#T14#
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Nutz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nutz trying to control from Boxaaja's half guard. Boxaaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 24 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited Justa Nutz thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boxaaja working away.
Amiga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Amiga is defending well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working to tighten his grip on Amiga's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Amiga has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boxaaja is really squeezing tight and eventually Amiga passes out! Boxaaja breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Boxaaja dives in and grabs River's left leg, looking for a takedown. River pushes down on Boxaaja's head and hops out.#TD#
River closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boxaaja to the mat! Boxaaja manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Boxaaja
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River 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#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River (5) vs (0) Boxaaja
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boxaaja tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.#SUB#
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boxaaja, who protects the arm well.
River happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Boxaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (5) vs (4) Boxaaja
Boxaaja avoiding River 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
River preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boxaaja.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boxaaja doesn't have the hooks in and River manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (7) vs (4) Boxaaja
Boxaaja looking to control.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
Boxaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (7) vs (6) Boxaaja
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Boxaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control River haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
River pushes a forearm under Boxaaja's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Boxaaja is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernhard River!
Bernhard River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (2) Nerdspoof The 3rd
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nerdspoof The 3rd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja 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.#T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stays in close to Boxaaja's body and controls the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to move into half guard but instead Boxaaja has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (2) Nerdspoof The 3rd
Nerdspoof The 3rd being controlled here, momentarily.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Boxaaja sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nerdspoof The 3rd doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Boxaaja paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nerdspoof The 3rd - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
A relieved looking Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kiang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kiang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boxaaja has cracked it and Kiang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxaaja feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lundgren's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Lundgren
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lundgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lundgren can't keep his opponent in guard - Boxaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Lundgren defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja prevents Lundgren from improving his position.
Lundgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Lundgren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja stays in close to Lundgren's body and controls the position.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet.
Boxaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Boxaaja passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (0) Lundgren#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lundgren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja tries to advance to mount but Lundgren instead regains half guard.
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Lundgren is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Well, if Boxaaja 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.
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja is stalling here. Lundgren is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boxaaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lundgren has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (4) Lundgren#T7#
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working.
Boxaaja wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Boxaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lundgren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (4) Lundgren#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for the choke from the back. #T8##SUB#
Boxaaja has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lundgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lundgren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lundgren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lundgren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundgren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Lundgren is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Lundgren trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Lundgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lundgren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lundgren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lundgren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundgren is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #T12#
Boxaaja trying to move into half guard but instead Lundgren has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (6) Lundgren
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
Lundgren keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Lundgren trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lundgren stands and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (9) Lundgren
Boxaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lundgren has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (12) Lundgren#T14#
Lundgren wants to control but Boxaaja has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Boxaaja has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lundgren escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (15) Lundgren#SUB2#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lundgren wins on points by 15 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Mattias Lundgren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.#TD#
Boxaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexander 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.
Boxaaja pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexander sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Boxaaja is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja prevents Alexander from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Alexander gets caught napping as Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Alexander manages to retain guard.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Alexander is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Alexander trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Boxaaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Boxaaja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander 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#
Boxaaja trying to control but Alexander postures up.
Boxaaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alexander has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Alexander manages to pass to side control!
Boxaaja is trying to control Alexander's posture but Alexander avoids it.
Boxaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexander off and has taken his back!
Alexander is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boxaaja off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alexander's chin but Alexander turns very nicely into Boxaaja's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alexander.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxaaja is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexander has a closed guard, preventing Boxaaja from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Boxaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boxaaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alexander!
Boxaaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boxaaja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alexander to take his back!
Boxaaja trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alexander doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alexander is defending well but eventually Boxaaja manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alexander has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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#
Boxaaja goes for a double leg but Yuiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuiga continues to drive forward.
Yuiga throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuiga walks away with a smile on his face. Boxaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yuiga quickly recovers to half guard.
Boxaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yuiga trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yuiga is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Yuiga is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Yuiga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuiga pushes Boxaaja off looking to stand but Boxaaja dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yuiga is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boxaaja stalling. #SUB#
Yuiga is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yuiga is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja 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. Yuiga tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Budluvski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boxaaja. Boxaaja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Budluvski wants it to stay on the feet.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.#CL#
Boxaaja tries to keep at a distance but Budluvski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Boxaaja tightens his grip and picks Budluvski up, before dumping him to the ground. Budluvski manages to land in guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Budluvski wants to stand and escape but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja stops Budluvski from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boxaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Budluvski's guard.
Budluvski tries to kick Boxaaja off but Boxaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Budluvski is defending well.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Budluvski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Budluvski defends it well. #SU2#
Boxaaja decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boxaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxaaja.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Budluvski connects with a body shot that sends Boxaaja's belly button to the back.
Budluvski lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxaaja off the cage and back into range.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxaaja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski is trying to stand up here but Boxaaja is controlling him well. #T3#
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Budluvski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Budluvski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Budluvski sprawls well. He's pushed Boxaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Budluvski cracks Boxaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boxaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Budluvski scores with a body shot.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Boxaaja's body.
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Budluvski, looking for a takedown. Boxaaja pushes Budluvski against the cage but Budluvski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski throws a shot to the body.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxaaja is just out of range.
Budluvski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Budluvski wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Budluvski.
Boxaaja shoots for a takedown but Budluvski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Budluvski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boxaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Budluvski gets double underhooks and turns Boxaaja into the cage.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Boxaaja out cold! Boxaaja corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 240
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja blocks a head kick by Kongsangchai.
Boxaaja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boxaaja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Boxaaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxaaja lunges at Kongsangchai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kongsangchai's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kongsangchai.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxaaja! But no joy.
Kongsangchai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kongsangchai misses with a wild body shot.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kongsangchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongsangchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kongsangchai misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Boxaaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boxaaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kongsangchai counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Kongsangchai clinches. #T1#
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja stalling against the cage.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxaaja is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
A short right from Kongsangchai. #T2#
Kongsangchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxaaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxaaja content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Boxaaja.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja is trying to break the clinch but Kongsangchai is controlling him.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja tries to break free but Kongsangchai pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Boxaaja.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
Boxaaja stalling in the clinch.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai missing with knees to the body.
Boxaaja blocks an elbow strike.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxaaja is defending well for now.
Kongsangchai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards. #T4#
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Boxaaja manages to break the clinch.
Kongsangchai looks to land a right hand but Boxaaja moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Boxaaja.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Boxaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongsangchai throws a jab when Boxaaja was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxaaja! But no joy.
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch but Boxaaja is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Kongsangchai.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongsangchai jabs Boxaaja right on the nose. Boxaaja blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!#CL#
Kongsangchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Kongsangchai finish him?
Kongsangchai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boxaaja! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kongsangchai is unloading with more strikes now! Boxaaja drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akara Kongsangchai!
Our winner, Akara Kongsangchai, 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxaaja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dominguez's hands.#CUT#It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dominguez 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 Boxaaja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boxaaja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boxaaja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxaaja is looking to counter punch.
Boxaaja works Dominguez's body with a nice hook.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez throws a hook but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxaaja at a distance.
Dominguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Dominguez.
Boxaaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dominguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dominguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dominguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boxaaja is looking to land body kicks.
Dominguez cracks Boxaaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dominguez throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez feints and then cracks Boxaaja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxaaja down.
Boxaaja takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Boxaaja connects with a jab.#CL2#
Boxaaja tries to keep at a distance but Dominguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Boxaaja is blocking nicely.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boxaaja blocks an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Dominguez working aggressively here.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxaaja is defending well for now.
Boxaaja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boxaaja.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Boxaaja blocks it.
Boxaaja tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja. #BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxaaja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Dominguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxaaja.
Dominguez throws a jab when Boxaaja was well out of range.
Dominguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominguez.#T4#
Boxaaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja defending well as Dominguez loads up on a big left hand.
Dominguez tries to work over Boxaaja's front leg with a kick but Boxaaja checks it.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxaaja drops his hands momentarily and Dominguez takes advantage with a crisp shot 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!
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Boxaaja is rocked!
Dominguez throws a shot to the body.
Oh Boxaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxaaja is breathing heavily.
Dominguez fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boxaaja out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Montesh Dominguez!
A relieved looking Montesh Dominguez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boxaaja works the jab nicely.
Boxaaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boxaaja digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
Boxaaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe walks straight into a right hand from Boxaaja - that's dropped him! Boxaaja jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nucombe from any more punishment! Nucombe 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 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Boxaaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Phol Boxaaja 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: Jan 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Schneider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja tries for a takedown but Schneider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Schneider, looking for a takedown. Boxaaja pushes Schneider against the cage but Schneider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schneider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a kimura here. Schneider looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boxaaja wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
A victorious Phol Boxaaja 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: Jan 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acacio swivels and escapes.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boxaaja showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Acacio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Acacio defend it? Boxaaja steps over the head and cranks it - Acacio is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Nastula's guard.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boxaaja stalling away here and it's allowed Nastula to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boxaaja passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Nastula is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Nastula is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Boxaaja maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nastula could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boxaaja has cracked it and Nastula is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
An out of breath Phol Boxaaja 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Lalla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boxaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Lalla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalla manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Lalla's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Boxaaja wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lalla is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lalla scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxaaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Boxaaja in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Lalla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalla manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Lalla's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lalla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lalla pushes a forearm under Boxaaja's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Boxaaja is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
A very excited looking Jaro Lalla 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: Nov 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Boxaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ho Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Ho Soon. No joy for Boxaaja on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon avoids it really well and circles away.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Ho Soon.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho Soon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxaaja thinking.
Boxaaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho Soon circles away.
Boxaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and Ho Soon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxaaja is breathing heavily.
Boxaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ho Soon swivels and escapes.
Ho Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Ho Soon sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon with the inside leg kick.
Ho Soon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp right that sends Boxaaja to the canvas! Ho Soon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chu Ho Soon!
A relieved looking Chu Ho Soon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Chowkin misses.
Boxaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chowkin throws out the jab.
Boxaaja feinted with a counter takedown.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boxaaja is defended easily by Chowkin.
Chowkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boxaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chowkin's waist but Chowkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxaaja off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chowkin misses with a body shot.
Boxaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chowkin counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxaaja. #TD#
Boxaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Boxaaja has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Chowkin misses with an uppercut.
Chowkin throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chowkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxaaja circles away.
#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chowkin is trying to defend but Boxaaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a kimura here. Chowkin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boxaaja wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Vini Chowkin had this to say: '25, 7'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxaaja is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Boxaaja shoots in.#TD#
Boxaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dilbrandt regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dilbrandt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Dilbrandt in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Dilbrandt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boxaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt is keen to just control but Boxaaja is a slippery customer.
Dilbrandt stalling away here and it's allowed Boxaaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boxaaja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt has gone for a leg lock! Boxaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dilbrandt's guard.#REVR#
Boxaaja advances position into side control!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxaaja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dilbrandt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boxaaja but great work by Dilbrandt.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dilbrandt working the strikes but Boxaaja uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt stalling away here and it's allowed Boxaaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dilbrandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dilbrandt has managed to get both his arms back between Boxaaja's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dilbrandt stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Boxaaja throws up his legs and catches Dilbrandt in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dilbrandt tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Boxaaja! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
C133: Magnus vs. Panda
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Boxaaja shoots in and bounces White Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boxaaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
White Jr is pulling down on Boxaaja's head to control his posture.
White Jr keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.#SUB#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja is pushing down on White Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. White Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Boxaaja has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxaaja prevents White Jr from improving his position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
White Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja looking to sit in guard and control but White Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
White Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
White Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boxaaja for as long as he can get away with.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxaaja's head.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
White Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boxaaja's head.
Boxaaja is still in real trouble! Can White Jr finish him?
White Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
White Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
White Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
White Jr has an Americana. Boxaaja didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! White Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if White Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruce White Jr!
A victorious Bruce White Jr 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:
C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Boxaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
White Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
White Jr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja prevents White Jr from improving his position.#T1#
Boxaaja is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
White Jr is pressing down on Boxaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja passes White Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
White Jr tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Boxaaja wants to stand but White Jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White Jr keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja wants to get up but he can't break White Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White Jr trying to control the position.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Boxaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
White Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.
White Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja passes White Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
#T3#
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard.
White Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White Jr dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boxaaja has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
White Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White Jr trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
White Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boxaaja's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White Jr trying to mount his opponent but Boxaaja defends it.
White Jr trying to control from Boxaaja's half guard. Boxaaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Boxaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
White Jr trying to control from the bottom.
White Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
White Jr tries to get the hooks in deep but Boxaaja pushed the leg off.
White Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Boxaaja to escape the position.
Boxaaja takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
White Jr scoring with big shots to the body. Boxaaja is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Boxaaja was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into Sainty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boxaaja 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#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boxaaja escapes and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Boxaaja has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Boxaaja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sainty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sainty shrugs it off. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a guillotine from mount but Sainty frees his head quite easily.
Sainty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sainty wants to control but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is holding on tight.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Boxaaja with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sainty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Sainty to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sainty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sainty shrugs it off.
Boxaaja pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sainty regains half guard.
Sainty tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sainty sees it coming and defends easily.
Sainty is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Sainty trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sainty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into Sainty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Sainty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sainty manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Sainty's guard. #T1#
Boxaaja stands and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boxaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Sainty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Sainty is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sainty sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sainty defends it well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Sainty is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Sainty moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boxaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boxaaja tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sainty tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Boxaaja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sainty to his feet.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sainty did well to prevent Boxaaja getting side control.#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sainty gets caught napping as Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Sainty manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sainty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja pushing down on Sainty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Sainty is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Phol Boxaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sainty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!#SUB2#
Boxaaja is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja fending off the submission attempt from Sainty.
Sainty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sainty is hanging on to Boxaaja's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja is in a bad position with Sainty working for a choke. Boxaaja manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roberts tries to strike from the bottom.
Roberts wants to stand but Boxaaja is controlling the position.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
Roberts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a kimura here. Roberts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boxaaja wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Phol Boxaaja 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: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Boxaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunham counters with a nice body kick.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunham counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunham! But no joy.#TD#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunham keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dunham is pulling down on Boxaaja's head to control his posture. #T1#
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Dunham is keeping the position.
Boxaaja is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham wants to stand and escape but Boxaaja is having none of it. #SU#
Boxaaja decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunham, up you get!
Boxaaja with a poor takedown
and Boxaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunham did well to prevent Boxaaja getting side control.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Dunham is working away. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Dunham defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Dunham is having none of it. #T2#
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dunham trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
#SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunham looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunham is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Dunham is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Boxaaja is just content to waste time from the top position. Dunham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Dunham has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boxaaja has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dunham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dunham is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Boxaaja has hold of Dunham's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dunham tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Boxaaja cranks the arm and Dunham screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dunham, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Boxaaja with that takedown attempt.
Boxaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Martin's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin. #SUB#
Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boxaaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Martin looks up at the clock and then as Boxaaja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.
Boxaaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martin working the ground and pound.#T1#
Boxaaja seems a little lost for a moment, as Martin dominates the positioning.
Martin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boxaaja for as long as he can get away with.
Boxaaja tries to bench press Martin off him but Martin keeps the position.
Martin working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin happy to just control the position for now.
Martin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boxaaja to see if he's OK.
Boxaaja is trying to improve his position.
Boxaaja is not content to let Martin control the position.
Boxaaja 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.#T2#
Martin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boxaaja looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn!
Martin unloading with bombs!
Martin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Martin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boxaaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Boxaaja in real trouble here! The ref calls for Boxaaja to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bald Martin!
A very excited looking Bald Martin 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: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Newport defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
A countering left hand to the body from Newport misses.
Boxaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Boxaaja tries for a takedown but Newport circles away easily
and Boxaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Newport sprawls well.
Boxaaja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Newport tries to sprawl out of it but Boxaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newport manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newport missing with a left hand there. Boxaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newport throws out the jab.
Boxaaja misses with a takedown
and Newport counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Newport sprawls well. He's pushed Boxaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Newport, which made it look bad.
Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newport throws the left hand but Boxaaja avoids the punch easily.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Newport tries to sprawl out of it but Boxaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newport manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Newport misses the target.
Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newport.
Boxaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Newport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newport defends it nicely.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and bounces Newport off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boxaaja trying to move into half guard but instead Newport has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2##SUB#
Newport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newport must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Newport pushes his legs off easily.
Newport wants to stand but Boxaaja is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Newport has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Newport manages to pass to side control!
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Boxaaja wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Newport gets to mount! Boxaaja was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boxaaja is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Boxaaja is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Newport tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Boxaaja gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Newport sprawls well.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Newport sprawls well.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newport swivels and escapes.
Newport swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Newport.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Newport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newport sprawls well. Newport wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boxaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Boxaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxaaja with a poor takedown
and Newport connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja switches off momentarily and Newport cracks him with a monster right hand! Boxaaja topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Newport dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Newport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Newport! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Boxaaja has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kersikov uses from the top position.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Boxaaja.
Kersikov passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Boxaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Boxaaja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boxaaja. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (3) vs (0) Boxaaja
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Boxaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Boxaaja is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boxaaja manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Boxaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is defending well. #SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Boxaaja is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Boxaaja is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Boxaaja defends it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boxaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard. #T5#
Kersikov is stalling here. Boxaaja is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boxaaja has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (3) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Kersikov wants to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (3) vs (7) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to work for a sweep but Boxaaja has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (3) vs (9) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to finish this one by submission but Kersikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boxaaja.
Kersikov prevents Boxaaja from taking his back.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja postures up.
#T9#
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (9) Boxaaja
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (9) Boxaaja
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov prevents Boxaaja from getting the reversal.
Boxaaja keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling from mount. #T10#
Boxaaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boxaaja is looking to escape.
Boxaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boxaaja manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is defending well.
Kersikov wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (9) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is looking to reverse the position.
Boxaaja gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (13) vs (9) Boxaaja
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Boxaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Boxaaja is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Boxaaja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (9) Boxaaja
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boxaaja! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (18) vs (9) Boxaaja
Boxaaja 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: Kersikov (18) vs (11) Boxaaja#T14#
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov pulls Boxaaja in close to prevent any damage.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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:
Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boxaaja trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away.
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Boxaaja stalling away here and it's allowed Ahonen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen working for a triangle but Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen working a defensive guard here.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ahonen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Boxaaja paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ahonen - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Ahonen! |
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Event:
Grunge 62: Serve the Servants
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Maldonado jabs Boxaaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a sloppy right hand. Boxaaja should have avoided that one.
Maldonado is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja tries for a takedown but Maldonado circles away easily
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Boxaaja is rocked!
Maldonado lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralphie Maldonado!
After the fight, Ralphie Maldonado 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:
Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kossu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head.
Boxaaja checks a leg kick nicely.
Boxaaja blocks a head kick by Kossu.
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.
Boxaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Kossu both land. Nice combination.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Kossu tries to sprawl out of it but Boxaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kossu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kossu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kossu defends it nicely.
Kossu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Kossu gets caught napping as Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Kossu manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu is looking to stand up but Boxaaja isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Boxaaja trying to control but Kossu is working from the bottom.
Kossu has Boxaaja pulled in close to control his posture.
Boxaaja is pushing down on Kossu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kossu is fighting to maintain full guard but Boxaaja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boxaaja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Boxaaja stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kossu defends it nicely.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a leg kick.
Kossu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Kossu rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Boxaaja tries to pull guard but Kossu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu can't find room to land a body shot as Boxaaja controls the action.
Kossu stops a takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
Boxaaja is trying to pull guard but Kossu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boxaaja is trying to drag Kossu to the mat but Kossu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kossu misses with some punches.
#TD#
Boxaaja pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle here but Kossu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kossu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Boxaaja is trying to improve his position.
Kossu wants to stand but Boxaaja has his arm trapped.
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Kossu keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Kossu stands up and beckons Boxaaja to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boxaaja misses with a takedown
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kossu lands with a hook. Boxaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxaaja dives in and grabs Kossu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kossu pushes down on Boxaaja's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Kossu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kossu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is looking to pass into half guard but Kossu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kossu is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boxaaja has his foot on Kossu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kossu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Boxaaja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kossu escapes and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SU2#
Kossu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boxaaja to his feet.
Kossu thumps Boxaaja with a low kick.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Kossu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boxaaja.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Boxaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kossu's waist but Kossu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxaaja off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kossu as he jumps to the side.
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Boxaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Kossu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boxaaja showed some decent athleticism there.
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!#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Kossu is defending well.
Kossu is looking to escape.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kossu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kossu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Boxaaja stalling away here and it's allowed Kossu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kossu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boxaaja is looking to advance position but Kossu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kossu wants to stand but Boxaaja is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Boxaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boxaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kossu defends well and Boxaaja ends up having to push Kossu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boxaaja is trying to pull guard but Kossu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kossu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxaaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kossu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kossu walks away with a smile on his face. Boxaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Kossu, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxaaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxaaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kossu.
Boxaaja misses with a takedown
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kossu rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Kossu misses with some punches.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Kossu tries to work over Boxaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kossu lands with a right to the head.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu misses with a short punch 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!
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Boxaaja's head. #ROC2#Boxaaja is rocked!
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja tries to pull guard but Kossu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol Boxaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxaaja is trying to pull guard but Kossu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Boxaaja jumps into guard, dragging Kossu to the mat.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kossu has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Kossu manages to pass to side control!
Boxaaja is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kossu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SU2#
Kossu stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kossu digs a good body shot into Boxaaja's ribs.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kossu defends it nicely.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxaaja fails with the takedown.
Kossu lands a leg kick that knocks Boxaaja off balance momentarily.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxaaja manages to avoid it.
Kossu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boxaaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kossu scores with a leg kick.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kossu is fending him off so far but Boxaaja persists. Nope, Kossu circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
A relieved looking Kalle Kossu 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:
Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Boxaaja's side.
Novoselic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxaaja lands in his opponent's guard.
Novoselic pulls Boxaaja in to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja trying to move into half guard but instead Novoselic has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for a guillotine here but Novoselic defends easily.
Novoselic looking to sit in guard and control but Boxaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Novoselic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boxaaja stands and throws Novoselic's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Novoselic, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Novoselic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxaaja in the domination position with Novoselic hanging on.
Novoselic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Novoselic is defending well.
Novoselic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boxaaja tries to stand but Novoselic is controlling his head. #T3#
Novoselic is looking to reverse the position.
Novoselic is working hard here to advance position.
Novoselic is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard.
Boxaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novoselic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Novoselic defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Novoselic is sitting in close to Boxaaja's body. Boxaaja has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Novoselic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Novoselic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boxaaja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phol Boxaaja!
A victorious Phol Boxaaja 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:
Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Snowdon gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Snowdon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boxaaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boxaaja manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snowdon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowdon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon blocks the strikes from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowdon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowdon's back!#T1##SUB2#
Snowdon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snowdon turns into Boxaaja and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowdon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowdon passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snowdon trying to control from half guard but Boxaaja is working away. #T2##SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boxaaja defends it well. #SUB#
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snowdon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Boxaaja defend it? Snowdon steps over the head and cranks it - Boxaaja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Snowdon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Boxaaja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Read pulls guard successfully.
Read keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Read pulls Boxaaja in to control the position.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Read looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Read looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Read looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Read! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (0) Boxaaja
Boxaaja tries to bench press Read off him but Read keeps the position.
Read controlling from side mount.
Read trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Boxaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Read's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Read is taking a breather. Boxaaja 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.#T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
Read is controlling the pace.
Boxaaja is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Read controlling the action here.
Read has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Read is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.
Read is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boxaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Read sits in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Read content to control rather than advance.
Read'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.
Read passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (7) vs (0) Boxaaja#T7#
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxaaja is letting Read control him for a moment.
Boxaaja gets back to half guard.
Read is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Further stalling from Read.
Read stalling away here and it's allowed Boxaaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Read avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9##SUB2#
Boxaaja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Read stacks Boxaaja 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 Read! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (10) vs (0) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Read keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxaaja keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Read works to advance to full mount. Boxaaja defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (12) vs (0) Boxaaja
Boxaaja tries to reverse the position but Read maintains control.
Read wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Read controlling from mount. #T11#
Boxaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Read controlling from the full mount.
Boxaaja is looking to get to half guard.
Read controlling from mount.
Boxaaja is trying to escape the mount but Read keeps good control and instead manages to take Boxaaja's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Read (15) vs (0) Boxaaja#T12#
Read 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.
Boxaaja 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.
Read seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boxaaja for as long as he can get away with.
Boxaaja is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Read off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Boxaaja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Read keeps control of the position easily here as Boxaaja tries to buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Read.#T13#
I really don't envy Boxaaja right now.
Boxaaja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Read.
Read doesn't have the hooks in and Boxaaja manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (15) vs (2) Boxaaja#T14#
Read is adopting a defensive guard.
Boxaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Read gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (17) vs (2) Boxaaja
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet.
Read passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (20) vs (2) Boxaaja
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Our winner, Marc Read, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja gets a double leg takedown into Boyka's guard.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Boxaaja stands up and waves to Boyka to follow him.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Boxaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boxaaja tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja wants to control but Boyka is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Boyka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage. #T1#
Boxaaja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boyka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boyka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyka defends it well. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxaaja wants to stand up but Boyka is controlling the position.
#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja 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#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boyka is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Boyka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Boxaaja is thwarting Boyka's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyka sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Boxaaja prevents Boyka from standing back up.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Boyka pushes Boxaaja off looking to stand but Boxaaja dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Boyka defends the submission attempt.
Boyka is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura here but Boyka manages to reverse the position and he's now in Boxaaja's guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boyka is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Boyka frees his head nicely. Oh but Boxaaja has switched to an armbar! Boyka is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Horn sprawls well.
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Horn's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horn. Horn obviously looking to wear him down.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Horn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Horn is trying to stand back up but Boxaaja is controlling him
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horn is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Horn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Horn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Horn is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard. #SU2#
Boxaaja decides to return to a standing position.
Horn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
Horn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horn scores with a head kick.
Horn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily. #T3#
Boxaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horn as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Horn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Horn gets double underhooks and turns Boxaaja into the cage.
Horn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
Horn thumps Boxaaja with a low kick.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Horn finish him?
Horn connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horn lands a jab to Boxaaja's midsection.
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.
Horn wobbles Boxaaja with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Horn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Boxaaja to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Horn! |
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Event:
OFK 60 - Moreno Vs Baxaaja
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Moreno scores with a nice right hand.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Moreno's body.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxaaja duly obliges. #CL#
Moreno moves into the clinch.
Moreno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moreno throws an elbow but it misses.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Boxaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troy Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Moreno misses.
Boxaaja lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Troy Moreno has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreno.
A little jabbing left from Boxaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Moreno as he connects with a hook.
Moreno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zoowie's Funhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Boxaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreno.
Boxaaja defending well as Moreno loads up on a big left hand.
Boxaaja lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moreno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxaaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Moreno throws an overhand right that lands on Boxaaja's shoulder, as Boxaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moreno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moreno walks into a stiff left hand from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Moreno.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreno finish him?#T2#
Boxaaja drops his hands momentarily. Moreno doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boxaaja staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boxaaja doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Moreno!
During a confident post fight interview, Troy Moreno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 58 - Pullum Vs Pinochet
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Sector finds it's target.
Sector walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Boxaaja drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sector swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Boxaaja's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summa Sector!
Summa Sector 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:
OFK 52- Herrington Vs Tudekiks
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cusumano looks to land a body kick but Boxaaja moved away.
Boxaaja ducks right into an uppercut from Cusumano. #CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch.
Cusumano being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano cracks Boxaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusumano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cusumano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxaaja, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch.
Cusumano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL2#
Cusumano has Boxaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has Boxaaja pressed against the cage.
Cusumano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxaaja prevents it.
Cusumano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxaaja is defending well.
Cusumano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxaaja fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cusumano looks to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Boxaaja. #T2#
Boxaaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Boxaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxaaja also avoids with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cusumano 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.#CL2#
Boxaaja tries to keep at a distance but Cusumano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxaaja is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxaaja down to the mat. Boxaaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cusumano looks winded!
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxaaja misses the target.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano can't find room to land a body shot as Boxaaja controls the action.
#BC#
Boxaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Boxaaja has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Boxaaja scores with a hook.#CL2#
Cusumano rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxaaja is defending well.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cusumano wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cusumano tries to break free but Boxaaja pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cusumano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxaaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja prevents a body shot from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Cusumano misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Boxaaja - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Boxaaja.
Cusumano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxaaja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boxaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxaaja tries for a takedown but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Boxaaja counters with a nice body shot.
Boxaaja connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Cusumano darts in and clinches Boxaaja up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boxaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxaaja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cusumano up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja avoiding damage.
Cusumano wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Cusumano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxaaja is keeping busy.#BC#
Boxaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxaaja tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Boxaaja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boxaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxaaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusumano tries to clinch up
and Boxaaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##CL2#
Cusumano drives through and clinches with Boxaaja against the cage.
Cusumano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cusumano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boxaaja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Boxaaja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cusumano's defenses.
Cusumano letting Boxaaja take a breather here.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cusumano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusumano tries to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves away
and Boxaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja with a nice cross.#CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Cusumano tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Cusumano moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxaaja is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxaaja down to the mat. Boxaaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boxaaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano looks to land a combination. Boxaaja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Boxaaja pushes Cusumano away with a front kick.#CL#
Boxaaja has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch.
#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Boxaaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxaaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxaaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Boxaaja misses the target.
Boxaaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cusumano moves to clinch but Boxaaja breaks away
and Boxaaja counters with a right hand to the body.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot
and Cusumano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusumano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxaaja checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Boxaaja pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Cusumano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxaaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxaaja.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
It looked like Boxaaja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cusumano.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Cusumano is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a left to the body.
Cusumano is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxaaja finish him?
Cusumano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxaaja cracks Cusumano with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cusumano falls to his knees and Boxaaja doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Boxaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Boxaaja darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii has Boxaaja pushed against the cage.
Tepes Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tepes Iii lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks from the clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Boxaaja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxaaja.#T2#
Boxaaja avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Boxaaja finds it's way through Tepes Iii's defenses.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxaaja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Boxaaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxaaja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxaaja jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxaaja checks it well.
Boxaaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Boxaaja moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Boxaaja needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Boxaaja's body.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja switches off momentarily and Tepes Iii cracks him with a monster right hand! Boxaaja topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tepes Iii dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tepes Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Porzingis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxaaja is fending him off so far but Porzingis persists. Nope, Boxaaja circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Porzingis drives through and clinches with Boxaaja against the cage.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Porzingis tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxaaja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porzingis goes for a takedown attempt but Boxaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Nice defenses there by Porzingis.#CL2#
Porzingis gets a clinch.
Boxaaja connects with a knee to the head.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porzingis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxaaja after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxaaja after a bit of a struggle.
Boxaaja stalls.
Still in the clinch, Boxaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Boxaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porzingiss head. #BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Porzingis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja throwing a counter right hand but Porzingis manages to avoid it.
Porzingis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxaaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxaaja but Boxaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Boxaaja on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Boxaaja circles away easily
and Boxaaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Porzingis moves to clinch but Boxaaja breaks away
enabling Boxaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends Porzingis's belly button to the back.#CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch successfully.
Porzingis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxaaja fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Porzingis looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porzingis tries to clinch up
and Boxaaja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Porzingis thinking.
Porzingis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp right hand that drops Porzingis! Boxaaja lets Porzingis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Porzingis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kris Porzingis has been cut.
Boxaaja cracks Porzingis with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Kitano throws a right hand that misses
and Boxaaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ryusuke Kitano has been cut.
Boxaaja connects with a high kick. #ROC#Kitano is rocked!
Boxaaja is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kitano flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kitano is out cold! Boxaaja holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Boxaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Boxaaja drops Velasquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Velasquez looks back up at him and smiles so Boxaaja waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Boxaaja throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Velasquez is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, 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:
PANDA 50
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Yew scores with a push kick.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yew works the jab nicely.
Yew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Yew circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Boxaaja to the canvas! Boxaaja doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yew keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew! |
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Event:
PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin scores with the left hand. Boxaaja knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Boxaaja counters with a good, hard body kick but Larkin shrugs it off.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Boxaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxaaja circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxaaja tests Larkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boxaaja. Boxaaja obviously looking to wear him down.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Larkin.
Larkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxaaja feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxaaja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
Larkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Boxaaja misses its target.
Larkin goes for a double leg but Boxaaja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boxaaja continues to drive forward.
Boxaaja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxaaja blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Larkin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Boxaaja counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC2#
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boxaaja to the mat! Boxaaja manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle here but Larkin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boxaaja sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Boxaaja is in trouble now - Larkin has advanced to mount!
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Boxaaja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin avoids the attempt from Boxaaja to control.
Boxaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja tries to improve his position but Larkin has taken his back! Larkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boxaaja tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Larkin pushes Boxaaja away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Larkin!
After the big win, Donnie Larkin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
PANDA 23
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Boxaaja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Joe's body.
Boxaaja slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Boxaaja throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boxaaja checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Boxaaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boxaaja scores with a nice strike.
Boxaaja thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Boxaaja gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Boxaaja manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boxaaja's guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Boxaaja has tightened it up now! Joe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
JAG Plus
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Chaos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Chaos - just one landing.
Boxaaja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Boxaaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boxaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Chaos looking to score a takedown here. Boxaaja is defending well but Chaos drives through and ends up in Boxaaja's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja 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##T1#
Chaos wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja is pressing down on Chaos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaos is holding on for now.
Boxaaja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chaos prevents Boxaaja from taking his back.
Chaos 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chaos's thigh. Chaos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boxaaja has momentary wrist control but Chaos slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Chaos trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Chaos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boxaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Boxaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja has his foot on Chaos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaos works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Chaos pushes his legs off easily.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #SUB#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boxaaja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chaos 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 Boxaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chaos misses with a two punch combination.
Chaos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxaaja throwing a counter right hand but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Chaos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxaaja on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja ducks into an uppercut from Chaos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Chaos!
An out of breath Max Chaos 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:
JAG Evolution
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Boxaaja misses with a looping right.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Boxaaja follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja throws a low kick, looking for Peterson's leg but Peterson calmly moves out of range.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boxaaja misses with a looping right.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it well and moves away.
Peterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peterson throws a hook but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Peterson.#TD2#
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Boxaaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Peterson tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T1#
Peterson is trying to stand.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
Boxaaja takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Peterson avoiding Boxaaja 's attempts to control his hands.
Peterson is landing with strikes. Boxaaja can't take much more of this.
Peterson has Boxaaja flattened out and is raining down punches.
Peterson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Peterson struggling to land strikes to the head as Boxaaja covers up.
I really don't envy Boxaaja right now.
Boxaaja grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Peterson punishes Boxaaja with strikes from the back mount. #ROC#
Boxaaja is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Boxaaja is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
An out of breath Dylan Peterson 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:
JAG Garuda vs Raper
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Dramicanin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Dramicanin.
Boxaaja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the body
and Dramicanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxaaja looks to land a left hand but Dramicanin moved out of range nicely.
Dramicanin's corner calls for a 1-2. Dramicanin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boxaaja misses with a left hand
and Dramicanin scores with a counter punch that sends Boxaaja to the canvas! Dramicanin smells blood - he's punishing Boxaaja with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Boxaaja has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
JAG The Gauntlet
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Boxaaja misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boxaaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones Jr.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxaaja throws a right and a left that Jones Jr avoids nicely.
Jones Jr misses with a straight left.
Boxaaja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Jones Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boxaaja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxaaja working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja has control of Jones Jr's left arm, preventing Jones Jr from doing any damage. #T1#
Jones Jr trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boxaaja's head.
Boxaaja has momentary wrist control but Jones Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones Jr postures up in Boxaaja's guard and throws a big left but Boxaaja blocks it. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Jones Jr trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Boxaaja is rocked!
Jones Jr is working Boxaaja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Boxaaja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones Jr gets to his feet and stands over Boxaaja, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boxaaja felt that one! Jones Jr unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boxaaja from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones Jr!
After winning the bout, Jim Jones Jr 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:
JAG III
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Steele slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Steele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxaaja throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Boxaaja with a hook.
Steele 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.
Boxaaja lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boxaaja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boxaaja misses with a wild combination.
Boxaaja misses with a hook.
Boxaaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele blocks a head kick by Boxaaja.
Steele moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Boxaaja throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Boxaaja sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boxaaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boxaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Boxaaja is rocked!
Steele fakes the body blow, causing Boxaaja to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boxaaja goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stanley Steele!
A very excited looking Stanley Steele 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:
JAG Face-off
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Boxaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neuer.
Boxaaja misses with a looping left.
Neuer tries to clinch up but Boxaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Neuer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Boxaaja catches Neuer right on the button with a cross.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Neuer's head but Neuer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neuer tries a quick counter leg kick but Boxaaja is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neuer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boxaaja throws a looping overhand right but Neuer ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.#T1#
Boxaaja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
An inside leg kick lands from Boxaaja.
Neuer moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Neuer.
Neuer moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Neuer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neuer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boxaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Boxaaja drives through and clinches with Neuer against the cage.
#T2#
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Boxaaja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Neuer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxaaja prevents it.
Boxaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja presses Neuer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
Neuer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxaaja is defending well.
Neuer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja lands with a light punch inside.
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neuer being controlled against the cage.
Neuer looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxaaja'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.
Boxaaja stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja pushes Neuer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neuer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxaaja prevents it.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neuer looks winded!
A body shot lands from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands a body shot.
Boxaaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Boxaaja taking a breather.
The referee calls for Boxaaja to work.
Neuer can't get the takedown.
Boxaaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boxaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
#T4#
Neuer takes a shot to the head.
Neuer is looking for a takedown.
Boxaaja gets through Neuer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boxaaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxaaja lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Neuer is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boxaaja.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boxaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Boxaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neuer is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxaaja finish him?
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Neuer seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxaaja lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boxaaja cracks Neuer with a nice body shot.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neuer takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja 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#
Neuer slips under a jab from Boxaaja.
Neuer feints a counter leg kick.
Neuer moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Boxaaja throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boxaaja throws a lazy right hand but Neuer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neuer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Neuer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxaaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neuer has Boxaaja in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Neuer working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
#T1#
Boxaaja stalling. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuer is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neuer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Neuer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boxaaja stacks Neuer 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 Boxaaja!
Neuer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Boxaaja is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neuer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Neuer tries to improve position but can't.
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
Boxaaja gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boxaaja is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
Boxaaja controlling the position easily from mount.
Neuer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Boxaaja wants to control the pace but Neuer is squirming around nicely.
Neuer regains half guard.
Boxaaja moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Neuer is defending well.
Boxaaja just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boxaaja controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Neuer staying out of range there.
Neuer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neuer staying out of range there.
Boxaaja tests Neuer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxaaja.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
Phol Boxaaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neuer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Boxaaja drops Neuer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Neuer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boxaaja pushes Neuer against the cage. Boxaaja is working some dirty boxing. Boxaaja pushes off with a quick right hook! Neuer goes down! Neuer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Boxaaja moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja 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:
JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Boxaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.#CL#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
McConnell blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
A nice left hand lands by Boxaaja.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Boxaaja wants a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boxaaja 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.
McConnell wants to stall.
Boxaaja lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell blocking some punches.
#T2#
Boxaaja is leaning against McConnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxaaja as McConnell tries to tie him up.
Boxaaja is looking for a takedown.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell. #T3#
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell gets through Boxaaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell wants to stall.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
#T4#
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja looking for a takedown.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McConnell stalling in the clinch but Boxaaja improves position.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell is looking to clinch but Boxaaja is avoiding it.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Boxaaja.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boxaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and McConnell counters by clinching up.
Boxaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage. #T1#
Boxaaja lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boxaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Boxaaja! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm the champ now!!! Feels good, I'd like to thank my mom for dating that fucktard Henry, without him I'd never have trained MMA. Henry to truly put hate in my heart'.
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Event:
JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Gianni tries a low kick but Boxaaja avoids it.
Boxaaja takes one to the chin there.
Boxaaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxaaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gianni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boxaaja with a hook.
Gianni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gianni blocks a jab.
Boxaaja throws out a loose jab but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Gianni.
Gianni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxaaja.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
Gianni is looking to chop away at Boxaaja's legs.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gianni.
Boxaaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gianni 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 Boxaaja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boxaaja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Boxaaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gianni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
Boxaaja lands with an uppercut that bounces Gianni off the cage and back into range.
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Gianni.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Gianni.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja is looking to counter punch.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends Gianni's belly button to the back.
Gianni avoids the head kick by Boxaaja.
Gianni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxaaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Gianni scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gianni throws a leg kick but Boxaaja checks it.
Gianni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Gianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Ramon Gianni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gianni.
Gianni catches Boxaaja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxaaja avoids the body shot from Gianni.
Gianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Gianni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Gianni takes a swing at Boxaaja's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Boxaaja
and Gianni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gianni moves away.
Gianni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Boxaaja throws an off balance right hand
and Gianni counters with a leg kick.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot
letting Gianni counter with a right hand.
Gianni misses with a leg kick.
Gianni throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boxaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Gianni has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Boxaaja advances position into side control!
Gianni regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boxaaja's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace.
Boxaaja moves into full mount! Gianni won't be happy about that! #T4#
Boxaaja is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni is squirming around, avoiding Boxaaja's attempts to control the action.
Gianni tries to hold on but Boxaaja pushes him away.
Gianni working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja goes for an armbar but Gianni turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gianni.
Gianni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Gianni misses the body punch
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Gianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Gianni throws out a counter right but Boxaaja avoids it with no problem.
Gianni blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Gianni misses.
Boxaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gianni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxaaja throwing a counter right hand but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gianni, as that shot connected.
Gianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja goes for a double leg but Gianni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gianni continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick from Gianni misses.
Boxaaja feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Gianni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxaaja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Boxaaja steps away.#T1#
A jab from Boxaaja misses.
Gianni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gianni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gianni defends it nicely.
Gianni throws out a counter right but Boxaaja avoids it with no problem.
Gianni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Boxaaja blocks the low kick.
A jab from Gianni misses.
Boxaaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Boxaaja connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxaaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Gianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja misses with a right hand
and Gianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gianni lands with a kick to the temple. Boxaaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boxaaja throws a head kick but Gianni moves out of range.
Boxaaja staying out of range there.
Gianni slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja checks a low kick from Gianni.
Gianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gianni throws an overhand right that lands on Boxaaja's shoulder, as Boxaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Boxaaja blocks a jab.
Boxaaja avoids a kick to the body.
Gianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Boxaaja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gianni throws a shot from downtown. Boxaaja moves away and avoids it.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up but Gianni circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Gianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxaaja throws out a leg kick but Gianni moves out of range and Boxaaja only half commits.
Boxaaja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gianni. That did some damage!
Gianni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gianni throws a wild body kick that Boxaaja sees coming a mile off.
Gianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boxaaja misses with the body kick
and Gianni counters with a body kick that stops Boxaaja in his tracks momentarily.
Boxaaja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body kick from Gianni.
Both fighters circling a little - Gianni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramon Gianni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Boxaaja. Beautiful body shot.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Boxaaja blocks the low kick.#T4#
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Gianni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxaaja scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gianni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Gianni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gianni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
Boxaaja is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Boxaaja moved away.
Gianni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja throws a hook but Gianni blocks it.
Boxaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gianni throws a big shot that misses.
Gianni is looking to score with low kicks.
Boxaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gianni.
Boxaaja moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
No joy there for Boxaaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxaaja looks to land a left hand but Gianni moved out of range nicely.
Gianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boxaaja misses with a kick to the body.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. Boxaaja looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxaaja lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni throws an off balance right hand
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Boxaaja. #TD#
Boxaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Gianni manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boxaaja. #T1#
Boxaaja won't allow Gianni to sweep him here.
Gianni keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gianni controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself. #SUB2#
Gianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boxaaja pushing down on Gianni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Gianni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Gianni is defending well.
Boxaaja trying to advance position but Gianni counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Gianni keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gianni looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gianni's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boxaaja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gianni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gianni has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boxaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gianni manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gianni trying to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Gianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Gianni keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
JBL Judgement Night
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
The Show closes the distance but Boxaaja moves to the side
enabling Boxaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boxaaja throws a jab when The Show was well out of range.
Boxaaja misses with a looping left.
A jab from Boxaaja does it's job there.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja blocks a jab.
Boxaaja clobbers The Show with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch.
The Show has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
The Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
The Show breaks the clinch.
Boxaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Show.
A little jabbing left from The Show on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
The Show cracks Boxaaja with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boxaaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Show moves away.
It seemed like The Show was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
The Show manages to break the clinch.
Boxaaja avoids the body shot from The Show.
The Show looks to land a right hand but Boxaaja moved out of range.
Boxaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
The Show swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxaaja.
The Show drops Boxaaja with a straight right hand, right on the button! The Show follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Randy The Show rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness Legacy
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Sireika blocks a jab.
Sireika cracks Boxaaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sireika just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxaaja's brow.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Sireika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sireika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Sireika missing with knees to the body.
Sireika misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Boxaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Sireika looks winded!
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja taking a breather.
Good body shot from Boxaaja.
#T1#
A short right from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
Boxaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxaaja is stalling here.
#TD#
Boxaaja is trying to trip Sireika. He has hold of a leg but Sireika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boxaaja persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boxaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boxaaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sireika looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sireika manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Sireika in his guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Boxaaja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sireika doesn't defend quickly enough and Boxaaja has managed to lock this one up! Can Sireika escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boxaaja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
FNF Carnage
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Boxaaja.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boxaaja to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxaaja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxaaja.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxaaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Boxaaja.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a 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!
Boxaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#TD#
Boxaaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boxaaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boxaaja's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! #T1#
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Boxaaja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxaaja can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson controls the position.
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Boxaaja's head back.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Boxaaja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Boxaaja is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Boxaaja's defenses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Boxaaja counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Boxaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Boxaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boxaaja digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Boxaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Boxaaja misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxaaja's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Boxaaja counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Boxaaja slips a jab from Johnson.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson lunges at Boxaaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxaaja's hand.
Boxaaja cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja lands with a right hand.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxaaja moves away.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Boxaaja cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnson falls to his knees and Boxaaja doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Unstoppable Force II
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxaaja.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.
McConnell misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxaaja throws a good cross that connects.
Boxaaja wants to clinch.
A big left from McConnell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Donk. McConnell catches Boxaaja right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell working hard to break the clinch.
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxaaja throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Boxaaja's head coaches at Gymi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boxaaja closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for McConnell.#TD#
Boxaaja 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.
McConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnell, not yet.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
McConnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxaaja happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard.
McConnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Boxaaja is pulling down on McConnell's head. It's preventing any offense from McConnell, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McConnell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McConnell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boxaaja has locked up a guillotine! Boxaaja's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McConnell is holding on here and Boxaaja must be using up a lot of energy. McConnell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boxaaja gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickings manages to avoid it.
Boxaaja loads up on a big right hand but Hickings slips the punch.
Boxaaja connects with a jab.
Hickings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Boxaaja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hickings misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boxaaja on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxaaja moves out of range as Hickings strikes.
Hickings misses the shot to the body.
Boxaaja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickings on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Boxaaja closes the distance and pushes Hickings back into the cage.
Boxaaja leaning against his opponent.
Hickings throws a head punch that misses.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickings.
Hickings misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hickings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickings.
Hickings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the side of Hickings's head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hickings tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing Hickings back against the cage.
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Hickings is rocked!
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hickings is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxaaja finish him?
Hickings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hickings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
Hickings blocking some punches.
Hickings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Hickings seems to have recovered his senses.
Hickings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hickings.
Hickings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxaaja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boxaaja is struggling to control the position.
Hickings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickings misses with some punches.
Hickings lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boxaaja or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Hickings.
Boxaaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hickings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hickings is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boxaaja lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a big uppercut that drops Hickings! More strikes from Boxaaja and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hickings lies dazed against the cage as Boxaaja celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
JBL 18 Boxaaja vs Llosa
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Llosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja gets through Llosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boxaaja - that landed with a thud.
Llosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxaaja smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Llosa moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut. Llosa saw that one coming.
Boxaaja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boxaaja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llosa is looking to clinch but Boxaaja is avoiding it.
Boxaaja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Ernesto Llosa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llosa tries to clinch but Boxaaja is having none of it. #CL2#
Llosa closes the distance and pushes Boxaaja back into the cage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Llosa backwards. #T1#
Boxaaja tries a body shot but Llosa blocks it.
Llosa tries to pull guard but Boxaaja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Llosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxaaja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Llosa.#BC#
Boxaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Llosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Llosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxaaja lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Llosa closes the distance and pushes Boxaaja back into the cage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llosa's elbow. #TD2#
Llosa jumps into guard, dragging Boxaaja to the mat.
#SUB2#
Llosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Llosa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Llosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Llosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Llosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llosa is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Llosa working for a triangle but Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Llosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Llosa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Llosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja wants to pass to mount but Llosa is defending the position.
Llosa wants to get back to full guard.
Llosa is trying to control but can't.
Llosa tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Llosa trying to control from the bottom.
Llosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.
Llosa is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Llosa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Llosa looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Llosa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Boxaaja has latched onto it... Big trouble! Boxaaja pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Llosa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Sireika misses the jab.
Boxaaja tries to counter with a takedown but Sireika is quick to defend against it.
Sireika 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.
Sireika scores with a hook.#CL2#
Sireika closes the distance and clinches.
Sireika trying to land knees to the body.
Boxaaja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sireika is defending well.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Boxaaja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja. #CUT#
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sireika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxaaja has Sireika pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sireika manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Sireika avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boxaaja.
Sireika working aggressively here.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxaaja avoids the damage to the body.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxaaja controls his hands.
#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxaaja swinging wildly here.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxaaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Boxaaja lunges at Sireika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sireika's hand.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Sireika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Sireika misses with a head kick.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja swings for the body but Sireika moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sireika lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boxaaja doesn't seem phased though.
Sireika swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Sireika swings widly with a right hand
and Boxaaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boxaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sireika misses the jab.
Sireika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxaaja.
Sireika looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.
Sireika throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
Boxaaja lands a really nice looking cross but Sireika seems unphased.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Sireika.
Boxaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxaaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sireika was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut. Sireika saw that one coming.
Boxaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand.
Sireika looks to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a left to the body.
Boxaaja with a hook.
Sireika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxaaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sireika connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Sireika misses.
Boxaaja lands with an overhand left.
Sireika ducks right into an uppercut from Boxaaja. #CUT#
That has opened up Arnoldas Sireika's cut even more.
Boxaaja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sireika tries to clinch there but Boxaaja circles away.
Boxaaja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Boxaaja.
Sireika misses with a hook.#T3#
Boxaaja looks to land a right hand but Sireika moved out of range.
Boxaaja misses with a low kick.
Sireika misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
Sireika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sireika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxaaja is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Sireika hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
A New Chapter
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxaaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boxaaja throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Boxaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja slips a straight right by Johnson.
Boxaaja digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Boxaaja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson defending well as Boxaaja loads up on a big left hand.
Boxaaja shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxaaja shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxaaja.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxaaja misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Boxaaja gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Boxaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardamont.
Boxaaja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boxaaja throws a lazy right hand but Bardamont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardamont unleashes a big counter combination but Boxaaja bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bardamont lands a jab to Boxaaja's midsection.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardamont appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bardamont misses the body punch
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Boxaaja clinches up with Bardamont and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bardamont backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boxaaja.
I was talking to Boxaaja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bardamont backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja avoiding damage.
Boxaaja stalling the fight.
Bardamont tries to break free but Boxaaja pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bardamont's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boxaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Bardamont breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bardamont throws a right hand that Boxaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxaaja also avoids with ease.#CL#
Boxaaja moves into range and clinches up with Bardamont.
Bardamont tries to break free but Boxaaja pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Boxaaja successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for a guillotine here but Bardamont defends easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardamont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bardamont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardamont has managed to get both his arms back between Boxaaja's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Boxaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardamont is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Bardamont defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Bardamont defends it easily.
#T3#
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Bardamont from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet.
Bardamont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Bardamont controlling from the top position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bardamont passes into half guard.
Bardamont wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja wants to control but Bardamont is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Boxaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bardamont connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bardamont swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Bardamont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Boxaaja misses.
Boxaaja sets himself, and Bardamont steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxaaja avoids it this time.
Bardamont fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxaaja jabs Bardamont to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bardamont lands with a nice combination. Boxaaja backs away looking to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxaaja.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardamont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
Bardamont scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxaaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Bardamont looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boxaaja wants to clinch up but Bardamont keeps it at a distance.
Boxaaja sets himself, and Bardamont steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxaaja avoids it this time.#T1#
Boxaaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boxaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Bardamont jabs Boxaaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bardamont throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bardamont can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Bardamont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bardamont is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxaaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Bardamont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja throws out a leg kick but Bardamont moves out of range and Boxaaja only half commits.
Boxaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bardamont misses with a hook
and Bardamont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nejuis Bardamont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bardamont avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Bardamont dodges the punch combination from Boxaaja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja misses with a left hand
and Bardamont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bardamont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxaaja cracks Bardamont with an open hand slap.
Boxaaja cracks Bardamont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bardamont misses with a looping right.
Bardamont defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
Bardamont scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bardamont looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bardamont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Boxaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardamont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boxaaja misses with the combination.
Bardamont throws a jab when Boxaaja was well out of range.
Bardamont throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Bardamont finds it's target.
Boxaaja swings for the body but Bardamont moves out of range.
Bardamont tries to counter with a clinch but Boxaaja shakes him off and moves away.
Bardamont moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Boxaaja closes the distance and pushes Bardamont back into the cage.
Bardamont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bardamont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bardamont or not. #BC2#
Bardamont breaks the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Bardamont lands with a cross.
No joy there for Bardamont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Boxaaja clinches up with Bardamont and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardamont is trying to break free.
Boxaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bardamonts head. #BC2#
Bardamont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nejuis Bardamont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxaaja cracks a nice hook into Bardamont's ribs.
Bardamont misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Bardamont looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Boxaaja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bardamont's half guard.#SUB#
Bardamont is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja trying to mount his opponent but Bardamont defends it.
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 Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Bardamont takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Bardamont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bardamont sprawls and moves away.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but Bardamont moves out of range.
Bardamont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bardamont jabs at Boxaaja's body.
A shot to the body from Boxaaja misses
and Bardamont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bardamont manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bardamont's guard.
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Bardamont is having none of it. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bardamont is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Bardamont is positioning himself well to prevent Boxaaja advancing to mount. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bardamont sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Bardamont is doing well to control the position and prevent Boxaaja from advancing to side control.
Boxaaja prevents Bardamont from improving his position.
Bardamont is holding on to half guard well.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Bardamont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bardamont can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bardamont sees it coming and defends easily.
Bardamont is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bardamont is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Bardamont is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bardamont wants to get back to full guard but Boxaaja has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Boxaaja thows a leg kick but Bardamont checks it
and Bardamont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Boxaaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bardamont looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja throws a hook but Bardamont blocks it.
Bardamont appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boxaaja walks into a stiff left hand from Bardamont.
Bardamont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
Bardamont wants to counter the offense by Boxaaja and move into the clinch position.
Boxaaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bardamont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bardamont appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boxaaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardamont. #T1#
Bardamont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Bardamont misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Boxaaja counters by clinching up.
Bardamont is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boxaaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bardamont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxaaja presses Bardamont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bardamont blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
Bardamont can't break the clinch.
Boxaaja stalls. #TD#
Boxaaja has hold of one of Bardamont's legs. Bardamont is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxaaja gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bardamont keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boxaaja advances position into side control!
Boxaaja slows the pace down.
Bardamont is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bardamont sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Bardamont is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bardamont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja works his way into full mount!
Bardamont has given up his back.
#T4##SUB#
Bardamont is trying to defend against the choke here but Boxaaja has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Boxaaja Tightens the hold and Bardamont taps out furiously! Boxaaja displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja is the new middleweight champion!
Nejuis Bardamont spoke after the fight, saying 'Charlie Hickings is great fighter. Will see competition real soon when I have more skill.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 21
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Boxaaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Jerry.
Boxaaja is working for takedown but Jerry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jerry tries to work over Boxaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jerry lands a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Boxaaja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jerry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boxaaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jerry 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.
Boxaaja lands a nice uppercut.
Jerry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Jerry gets an underhook and turns Boxaaja into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jerry as Boxaaja tries to tie him up.
Boxaaja prevents a body shot from Jerry.
Jerry tries a body shot but Boxaaja blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards. #BC2#
Jerry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jerry throws a right and a left that Boxaaja avoids nicely.
Jerry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja connects with a right hand. Jerry shakes it off.
Boxaaja cracks a nice hook into Jerry's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Boxaaja.#T1#
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerry moves away.
Jerry misses with a combination
and Boxaaja counters with a two punch combo.
Boxaaja scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet but Boxaaja is dominant here and he's now got Jerry's back!#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Boxaaja working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jerry is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Boxaaja has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jerry taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
Gladius #35
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Boxaaja.
Jab by Ryu.
Ryu tests Boxaaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryu wants to clinch up but Boxaaja keeps it at a distance.
Boxaaja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot.
Boxaaja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
Boxaaja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryu on the side of the head.
Ryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxaaja.
Ryu slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Ryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja throws a combination that misses
and Ryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxaaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryu's head.
Ryu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ryu closes the distance and clinches.
Boxaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryu backwards. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch.
Boxaaja lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryu defending well as Boxaaja loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and pushes Ryu back into the cage.
Ryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Boxaaja lands a body punch.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Ryu tries to work over Boxaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja avoiding damage.
Ryu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryu keeps control of Boxaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boxaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu 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.#CL2#
Boxaaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryu, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Boxaaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ryu fails to land.
Ryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Boxaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxaaja lands with a nice body punch.
Boxaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja slips a straight right by Ryu.
Boxaaja wants to counter with a clinch but Ryu pushes him away.
Ryu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryu scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Ryu was well out of range.
Boxaaja with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Takahashi Ryu's cut is getting worse.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Boxaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from Ryu.
Ryu takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Boxaaja does no damage.
Boxaaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryu connects with a jab.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Ryu was well out of range.
A punch combination from Boxaaja misses.
Ryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Nice defenses there by Ryu.
Boxaaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxaaja with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja takes a swing at Ryu's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryu scores with a punch to the head.
Ryu moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Boxaaja cracks Ryu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Boxaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
Ryu tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Ryu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Ryu throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryu manages to avoid it.
Ryu cracks Boxaaja with a good jab.
Boxaaja lands with an overhand left.
Ryu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boxaaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryu takes a swing at Boxaaja's ribcage but misses.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Boxaaja.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryu.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryu.
Ryu tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves away
and Boxaaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Takahashi Ryu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Ryu darts in and clinches Boxaaja up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryu misses with a body shot.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.#KD2#
Boxaaja lands a left and a right that send Ryu crashing to the mat, dazed. Boxaaja thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ryu is rocked!
Ryu 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.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ryu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Boxaaja dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 11
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Boxaaja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boxaaja finish him?!
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King misses the body punch
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Boxaaja follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ueli gets a double leg takedown into Boxaaja's guard.
Ueli throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxaaja wants to get back to his feet but Ueli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ueli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ueli trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja being controlled here, momentarily.
Ueli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueli throwing strikes from guard but Boxaaja blocks nicely.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Ueli from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ueli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Boxaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boxaaja is trying to keep Ueli in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ueli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxaaja scores with a jab.
Ueli tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Ueli was well out of range.
Ueli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Dierk Ueli has been cut.
A head kick by Ueli misses
and Ueli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Ueli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ueli content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boxaaja has locked up a guillotine! Boxaaja's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ueli is holding on here and Boxaaja must be using up a lot of energy. Ueli has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boxaaja gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Book moves in looking to clinch but Boxaaja pushes him off.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab.
Book is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Book clobbers Boxaaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxaaja. That snapped Book's head back.
Book is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxaaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Book clinches up with Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks from the clinch.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Book's body.
Boxaaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Book. Boxaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxaaja lands a slapping body shot.
Book looks winded!
Boxaaja cracks Book on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Book falls backwards against the cage. Boxaaja follows up with more strikes that drop Book to his knees. Boxaaja keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Book! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 3
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Esco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Esco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Esco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boxaaja to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxaaja closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Esco has closed the distance and engaged Boxaaja in a clinch.
Esco really is a fat lump.
Esco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esco lands a knee to the head.
Esco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esco working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Esco closes the distance and pushes Boxaaja back into the cage.
Esco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxaaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Esco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Esco.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Esco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxaaja avoids it.
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Esco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxaaja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Esco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esco connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Esco can't find room to land a body shot as Boxaaja controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Boxaaja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esco's elbow.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Esco.
Esco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boxaaja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja is trying to break the clinch but Esco has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Boxaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esco gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Boxaaja gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Esco is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
Test 4
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Boxaaja slaps away a takedown attempt from Osman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boxaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osman shoots and misses #KD#
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp one two that drops Osman! Boxaaja thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Osman to his feet! Osman is in big trouble!#ROC#
Osman is rocked!
Osman leaves his chin hanging out and Boxaaja seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Osman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja is the new middleweight champion!
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