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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
McGuire misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gulf counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Gulf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!
Gulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gulf scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Gulf checks it.
Gulf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf scores with a nice strike.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gulf's head.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Gulf has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gulf.
Gulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Gulf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gulf lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Gulf moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire digs a good hook to Gulf's body.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Gulf down.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Gulf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Gulf counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from McGuire misses.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Gulf avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for McGuire with that takedown attempt.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
McGuire misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Gulf improves position.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Gulf.
Gulf misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gulf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gulf is keeping busy.#T4##BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf takes one on the button.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Gulf.
Gulf throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gulf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gulf missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gulf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch but Gulf is having none of it.
A head kick by McGuire misses #KD#
and Gulf counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Gulf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!
Gulf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Gulf shakes it off.
Gulf scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gulf counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gulf doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf avoids the body shot from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
McGuire slips a jab from Gulf.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Gulf shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Gulf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a low kick but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf blocks a leg kick.
Gulf checks the leg kick.
Gulf misses with a few strikes there.
Gulf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulf doesn't seem bothered though.
Gulf scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gulf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gulf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gulf circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire closes the distance but Gulf moves to the side
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gulf. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gulf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gulf throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Gulf misses with an uppercut.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Gulf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Gulf moves away
and Gulf counters with a head kick.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire shoots and misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Gulf throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
A quick step to the side and Gulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf misses with a looping right.
Gulf swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Gulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Gulf looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Gulf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.#T2#
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gulf with a nice cross.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Gulf didn't see that one coming.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.#T3#
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Gulf moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.#KD#
Gulf lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Gulf takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Gulf sprawls well.
Gulf tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Gulf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gulf checks it well.
Gulf takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Gulf avoids nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gulf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As McGuire backs away, Gulf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gulf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Gulf misses.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Gulf.
Gulf misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Gulf.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon McGuire.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
An out of breath Landon McGuire 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Stanley motions for Gulf to come forward. Stanley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gulf. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf scores with a hook.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gulf slips a straight right by Stanley.
Gulf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gulf is looking to slow Stanley down with leg kicks.
Stanley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gulf. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch.
Stanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stanley lands with a light punch inside.
Gulf lands an uppercut.
Gulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands.
Stanley blocks an uppercut.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley tries for a takedown but Gulf manages to get underhooks.
Gulf gets through Stanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Stanley.
Gulf pushes Stanley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanley tries to circle away but Gulf has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
Stanley keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Gulf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanley misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
#T3#
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Gulf's head but Gulf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley misses with a jab to the body
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gulf avoids a kick to the body.
Gulf throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gulf.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target. #T4#
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a hook.#CL#
Gulf darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf tries to break the clinch but Stanley is controlling the position.
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Stanley tightens his grip and picks Gulf up, before dumping him to the ground. Gulf manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gulf wants to sweep here but Stanley controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gulf throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley tests Gulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanley.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Gulf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Stanley.
#CL#
Gulf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley wants a takedown but no success here.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanley backwards. #T1##TD2#
Stanley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanley trying to control from half guard but Gulf is working away.
Gulf trying to control here.
Gulf is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gulf won't allow Stanley to pass to mount.
Gulf wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stanley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Gulf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley lands a nice hook to Gulf's body. Gulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Gulf pushes Stanley up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Gulf misses with the head strike.
Stanley digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf lands a nice shot to the body.
Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Stanley controls the action.
Leyte Gulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stanley fails to pull guard.
Gulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf wants to break free but Stanley has control.
Gulf misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley takes a shot to the head.
Stanley tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf has had enough of the clinch but Stanley keeps him there for the moment.
Gulf tries to throw a body punch but Stanley avoids it by throwing Gulf back against the cage.
Stanley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gulf.
Stanley lands an uppercut.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gulf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stanley can turn it around.#BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Stanley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gulf tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanley scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gulf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Gulf is rocked!
Stanley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Gulf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gulf is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stanley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gulf crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gulf's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
After winning the bout, Roger Michael Stanley 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Gulf's head but Gulf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Gulf's head back.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed cracks Gulf with an open hand slap.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed 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.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gulf slips under a jab from Reed.
Gulf throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reed avoids it.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a big counter head kick but Gulf avoids it with no problem.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed misses with a hook
and Gulf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gulf drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
#T1#
Reed working aggressively here.
Gulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Reed.
Gulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed has had enough of the clinch but Gulf keeps him there for the moment.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gulf.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Reed works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed blocking some punches.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed throws a head kick but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gulf - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gulf. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gulf jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed throws a head kick but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Gulf cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Gulf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gulf slips a jab from Reed.
Gulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Gulf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Reed throws a leg kick but Gulf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed walks into a jab.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gulf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Gulf tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulf.
A punch combination from Gulf misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed. #T4#
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Gulf moves out of range easily.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
Gulf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reed will feel that in the morning.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gulf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulf tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gulf! Reed is backing up but he can't get away as Gulf lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Reed and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leyte Gulf!
During a confident post fight interview, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gulf eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie tries to clinch but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gulf blocks a jab.
As Gracie tries to get set, Gulf tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gulf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Gulf up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A hook to the body from Gulf.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gulf gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Gulf has double underhooks.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Gulf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gulf misses with some punches.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Gulf.
Gulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gulf lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Gulf pulls guard effortlessly.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gulf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Gulf is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gulf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Gulf controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gulf looking to control.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gulf's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Gulf moves into full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gulf wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gulf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gulf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gulf lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gulf defends well.
Gulf lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Gulf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gulf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Gulf postures up.
Gulf working some strikes from top position.
Gulf pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gulf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gulf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gulf is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gulf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gulf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
No joy there for Gulf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gulf wants to clinch.
Gracie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gulf 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.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Gulf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gracie backs away, Gulf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gulf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Gulf won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Gulf has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.#T3##KD2#
Gracie drops Gulf with a nice combination! Gracie dives into Gulf's guard, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gulf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie looking to control.
Gulf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie has control of Gulf's left arm, preventing Gulf from doing any damage.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gulf's guard. #REVB#
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gulf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gulf is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulf chips away with some ground and pound.
Gulf working some strikes from top position.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gulf is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gulf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gulf misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gulf half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Gulf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Gulf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gulf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Leyte Gulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gulf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gulf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gulf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Gulf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Gulf seems unphased.
#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie wants to break free but Gulf has control.
Gracie digs a right hand into Gulf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gulf's gas tank.
Gulf keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Gulf - that landed with a thud.
Gulf tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Gulf back against the cage.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Gulf fails to pull guard.
#T2##BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gulf avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gulf is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gulf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Gulf up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gulf tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gulf is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leyte Gulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gulf tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Gulf drops back down to his feet.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gulf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gulf fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Gulf.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. #T4#
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gulf blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch.
Gulf has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Gulf lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gulf misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to break free but Gulf pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holden Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 191
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
A quick step to the side and Gulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Gulf leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gulf closes the distance but Matsuda moves to the side #TD2#
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda. #SUB#
Gulf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Gulf is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gulf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gulf is trying to work for a sweep but Matsuda has mounted him!#T2#
Gulf working to try and regain half guard.
Matsuda with good strikes from the mount here!
Matsuda landing shots from mount.
Gulf tries to reverse the position but Matsuda maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda raining down shots from the mount!
Matsuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gulf is trying to escape the mount.
Matsuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gulf is looking to escape. #T3#
Matsuda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf is looking to get to half guard.
Gulf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Matsuda 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.
Gulf trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gulf defends it well.
Gulf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gulf has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsuda won't allow Gulf to sweep him here.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
Gulf is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
#SUB#
Gulf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsuda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Gulf's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
That's time! Gulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Matsuda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gulf is trying to defend but Matsuda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matsuda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gulf wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Matsuda is thwarting Gulf's attempts to control the position.
Gulf is looking to improve his position.
Gulf won't allow Matsuda to pass to mount.
Gulf has hold of Matsuda's hands but Matsuda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gulf is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
Gulf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsuda is pressing down on Gulf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gulf is holding on for now.
Gulf is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Gulf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gulf taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
Gulf is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Gulf is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura here.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuda is looking to advance position but Gulf won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
Gulf tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
Gulf trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
Gulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuda controls the pace.
Gulf 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.#T3#
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda postures up in Gulf's guard and throws a big left but Gulf blocks it.
Matsuda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gulf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuda has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gulf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gulf is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulf keeps working.
Gulf is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda looks up at the clock and then as Gulf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matsuda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes.
Matsuda advances to mount.
Matsuda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsuda breaks from Gulf's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Matsuda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gulf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gulf throwing strikes from guard but Matsuda blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a triangle but Gulf pushes his legs off easily.
Gulf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gulf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulf.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. Gulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda lands a head shot.
Matsuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gulf scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuda should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf catches Matsuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Gulf misses with a hook
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand.
Gulf misses with a double jab.
Matsuda throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuda.
Gulf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Gulf throws out a leg kick but Matsuda moves out of range and Gulf only half commits. #T2#
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Matsuda scores with a hook.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Matsuda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gulf at a distance.
Gulf slips under a jab from Matsuda.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda works Gulf's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuda, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Matsuda lands with an uppercut that bounces Gulf off the cage and back into range.
Gulf blocks a jab.
Matsuda punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Gulf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda throws a shot to the body.
Gulf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuda in his tracks.
Matsuda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gulf defends well and Matsuda ends up having to push Gulf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Matsuda takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuda throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gulf misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Matsuda misses
and Gulf counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuda 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
A very excited looking Tanaka Matsuda 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 181
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Yarborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gulf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gulf takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Gulf misses with a straight right.
Yarborough throws a solid leg kick but Gulf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yarborough.
Yarborough scores with a push kick.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yarborough with a jab.
Yarborough lands a nice shot that snaps Gulf's head back.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as Gulf jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
A little jabbing left from Gulf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gulf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
Yarborough misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Yarborough is looking to chop away at Gulf's legs.
Yarborough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Gulf checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Gulf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gulf moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gulf checks a leg kick.
Gulf unleashes a big counter combination but Yarborough bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Gulf avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Gulf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough.
Yarborough lunges at Gulf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulf's hand.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough throws a right hand that misses
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gulf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Yarborough is predictable there
and Gulf counters with a leg kick.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough wants to slow Gulf down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Yarborough. #T3#
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough jabs at Gulf's body.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Gulf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gulf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yarborough lands a nice shot that snaps Gulf's head back.
Yarborough lands with a straight right. Gulf didn't see that one coming.
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf walks into a stiff left hand from Yarborough.
Yarborough scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gulf swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Yarborough tries to work over Gulf's front leg with a kick but Gulf checks it.
Gulf throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough thows a body kick. Gulf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yarborough throws a leg kick
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf misses with the combination.
Gulf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yarborough's hands.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gulf throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Gulf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough cracks a nice hook into Gulf's ribs.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yarborough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
As Yarborough backs off Gulf throws a huge counter combo but Yarborough manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gulf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough throws a lazy body kick
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarborough throws a leg kick
and Gulf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yarborough tries to score with a low kick but Gulf moves his leg out of the way.
Gulf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yarborough cracks a nice hook into Gulf's ribs.
Yarborough misses with a shot to the body
and Gulf counters with a left and a right that stings Yarborough.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Gulf misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
Gulf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Gulf avoids it.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gulf counters with a left and a right that stings Yarborough.
Nice straight punches there by Yarborough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yarborough.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gulf. That did some damage!
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gulf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yarborough has got the better of the exchanges.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as Gulf jumps back.
It seemed like Gulf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Yarborough lands.
Yarborough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulf doesn't seem bothered though.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough slips under a jab from Gulf.
Yarborough scores with a nice body kick.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
Gulf misses with a body shot.
Gulf misses with a straight left.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
Gulf scores with a head kick. Yarborough tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Gulf checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gulf can do to turn this around?
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Gulf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yarborough throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Gulf's shoulder, as Gulf tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gulf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gulf slips a jab from Yarborough.
Gulf throws a fast counter high kick but Yarborough manages to duck under it in time.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yarborough defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Yarborough misses
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Gulf checks a leg kick.
Gulf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is getting worse.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yarborough misses with a wild body shot.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws a right hand that misses
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yarborough misses the body punch
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gulf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Yarborough is rocked!
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Gulf feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range and Gulf settles back down.
Yarborough darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow Gulf down. #T1#
Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gulf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Yarborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Gulf counters with a nice right hand that sends Yarborough toppling to the canvas! Yarborough scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gulf finish him?!
Oh Yarborough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gulf! Yarborough is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 171
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Gulf moves away from the strike by Dallas.
Dallas connects with a looping right hand.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dallas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallas takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses.
Dallas throws a hook but Gulf blocks it.
Dallas connects with a crisp jab.
Dallas misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Dallas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dallas showed some decent athleticism there.
Dallas prevents Gulf from improving his position.
Gulf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gulf.#T1#
Gulf is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Gulf 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#
Gulf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Gulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gulf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Dallas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gulf. #T2#
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dallas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gulf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gulf lands a nice short elbow.
Dallas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gulf.
Gulf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gulf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gulf has control of the leg.
Gulf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dallas defending well though.
Gulf trying to control from half guard but Dallas is working away.
Gulf thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Gulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Gulf there.
Gulf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gulf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Gulf there. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gulf working Dallas over with strikes. #T4#
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gulf is working away from the top position though.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gulf has control of the leg.
Gulf is thwarting Dallas's attempts to control the position.
Gulf working over Dallas with some ground and pound. Dallas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gulf thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
Dallas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gulf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gulf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gulf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dallas wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Gulf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dallas, pushing him back against the cage.
Dallas lands with a left to the head.
Dallas takes a shot to the head.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dallas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gulf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dallas lands a shoulder strike.
Gulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Dallas controls his hands.
Dallas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Gulf.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gulf drags the fight down to the ground.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leyte Gulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dallas can do to turn this around?
Dallas is working Gulf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Dallas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dallas is pressing down on Gulf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gulf is holding on for now.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gulf is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Dallas slips a nice elbow through Gulf's hands, connecting with Gulf's forehead.
Gulf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallas cracks Gulf with a solid left hand.
Gulf pulls Dallas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dallas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dallas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gulf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
Dallas is working Gulf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gulf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dallas is now in half guard.
Gulf gets full guard.
Dallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas is pushing down on Gulf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulf is fighting to maintain full guard but Dallas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dallas is keen to just control but Gulf is a slippery customer.
Gulf is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Gulf is pressing down on Dallas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Dallas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dallas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gulf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gulf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gulf is working hard here to advance position.
Dallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gulf's head.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dallas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there.
Dallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gulf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gulf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gulf trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gulf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Korben Dallas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Gulf moves out of range as Dallas strikes.
Gulf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dallas throws out the jab.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and Dallas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Gulf has closed the distance and engaged Dallas in a clinch.
Dallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gulf. #TD#
Gulf jumps guard.
Gulf is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gulf's head.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas passes Gulf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but Gulf defending well. #T1#
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving.
Gulf trying to control the position.
Gulf 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.
Dallas throwing strikes from guard but Gulf blocks nicely.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gulf has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gulf is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas controlling Gulf's posture.
Gulf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gulf scoring with some ground and pound.
Gulf tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Gulf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gulf landing some decent shots from guard.
Dallas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gulf.
Gulf looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gulf stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Gulf landing some decent shots from guard.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gulf's guard. #REVB#
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Dallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gulf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dallas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gulf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Well, if Dallas 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.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dallas lands a couple of digs.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gulf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dallas pulls Gulf in close to prevent any damage.
Gulf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dallas's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gulf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf!
Our winner, Leyte Gulf, 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 162
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
A nice leg kick from Gulf, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gulf.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gulf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gulf misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt slips under a jab from Gulf.#T1#
Gulf wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt tries to work over Gulf's front leg with a kick but Gulf checks it.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Gulf counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Gulf to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Gulf avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Gulf misses with a hook.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gulf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt throws a leg kick
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Gulf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Gulf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Hunt misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Gulf counters by moving into the clinch.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Gulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
A short left from Gulf.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gulf lands a left hand.
Hunt pushes Gulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Gulf gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf.
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!#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Gulf gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Gulf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gulf pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulf being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gulf to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Gulf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gulf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gulf, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt throws a big counter head kick but Gulf avoids it with no problem.
Gulf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Gulf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Gulf is rocked!
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gulf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gulf moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
Gulf scores with a nice strike.
Gulf missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Gulf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Gulf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gulf to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gulf looks to clinch but Hunt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gulf taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Hunt!
James Hunt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gulf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gulf misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Po checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gulf lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Gulf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Po or perhaps it was just good defense by Gulf, which made it look bad.
Po has his takedown stuffed
and Gulf counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gulf.
Po takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gulf.
Gulf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po misses with a straight left.
Gulf is looking for the big counter here.
Po looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Po throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Po closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gulf to the mat! Gulf manages to get full guard.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard.
Gulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Po wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving. #T3#
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard.
Po is looking to work some ground and pound but Gulf has wrist control.
Po passes into half guard.
Po is looking to advance position but Gulf won't allow it.
Gulf regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Po.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Po sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Po connects with a body shot that sends Gulf's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Po connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Gulf tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po blocking some punches.
Gulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gulf lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gulf is leaning against Po and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gulf misses with the head strike.
Po is trying to pull guard but Gulf has him pressed against the cage.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Gulf manages to break the clinch.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
Nice shot lands for Gulf.
Po clobbers Gulf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Gulf closes the distance and pushes Po back into the cage.
Gulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Po misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Gulf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Po misses with a body punch.
Gulf avoiding damage as Po throws knees to the body.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Po misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po tries to pull guard but Gulf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gulf.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Po jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gulf walks away with a smile on his face. Po gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po throws a predictable looking body shot
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Po.
Po catches Gulf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Gulf moves out of range as Po strikes.
No luck for Po with that takedown attempt.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gulf! But no joy.
Po closes the distance but Gulf moves to the side
and Gulf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Po's knee momentarily.
Gulf misses with a low kick.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Po jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf is looking for the big counter here.
Gulf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Po has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Po wants to clinch.#CL#
Po instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Po.
A big left from Po misses.
Gulf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Po feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Po drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gulf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Po postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gulf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Po, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Po throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gulf escapes and throws Po's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Po is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gulf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Po looking for submissions off his back.
Gulf wants to take a breather but Po is having none of it.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Po wants to get back to full guard.
Po gets full guard.
Gulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Po swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gulf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Po wants to control the position but Gulf says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gulf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gulf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gulf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Po is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Gulf is keen to just control but Po is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Po looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Po is looking for a sweep. Gulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Po is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Po is looking to clinch.
Leyte Gulf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gulf throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Po with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Po shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gulf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gulf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf!
A victorious Leyte Gulf 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:
C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Gulf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigorian.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulf doesn't seem bothered though.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian misses with a looping left.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Gulf.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Gulf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
Grigorian lunges at Gulf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulf's hand.
A left lands for Grigorian.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian connects with a body shot.
Gulf swinging wildly here.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gulf.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gulf avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Gulf tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Gulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A right-left combo lands from Grigorian.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gulf lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Razmik Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf walks into a left hand.
Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Gulf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Grigorian punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gulf misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.#T4#
A jab from Gulf misses.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gulf has Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian can't break the clinch.
Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Gulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Gulf avoids nicely.
Grigorian throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Gulf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gulf there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razmik Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razmik Grigorian's cut.
That's time! Gulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Gulf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gulf lands with a left to the head.
Gulf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian'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.
Gulf tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Gulf back against the cage.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Gulf is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gulf rather than just go for the knockout.
Grigorian throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gulf misses its target.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
Gulf takes one on the button.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab. #T1#
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Grigorian misses.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian looks to throw the jab but Gulf is out of range.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Gulf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.#CL#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Gulf. Gulf maintains the clinch.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf. #T2#
Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gulf misses with a body punch.
Grigorian tries to circle away but Gulf has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Gulf.
Gulf misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Gulf. #BC2#
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulf checks a leg kick.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian throws a hook but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a solid leg kick but Gulf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Gulf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gulf slips a straight right by Grigorian.#CL#
Gulf takes the fight into the clinch.
Gulf lands with a right to the head.
Leyte Gulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf with a jab.
Grigorian misses the body punch
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigorian moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian misses with a low kick.#T4#
Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Gulf seems unphased.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Gulf.
Gulf slips a jab from Grigorian.
Gulf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands.#ROC#Grigorian is rocked!#CL#
Gulf moves into range and clinches up with Grigorian.#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a crisp right that sends Grigorian to the canvas! Gulf follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf 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:
C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gulf.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Gulf with an uppercut!
Gulf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Gulf looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Gulf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Gulf counters with a left and a right that stings Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Gulf lands with a cross.
Gulf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Gulf works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Brandstatter 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.#T2#
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Gulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter. #T3#
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf lands with a right to the head.
Gulf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Gulf throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Gulf tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gulf fails to land.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gulf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Gulf prevents a body shot from Brandstatter. #TD#
Gulf pulls guard effortlessly.
Brandstatter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gulf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Gulf's head back.
#CL#
Gulf closes the distance and clinches.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Gulf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Gulf gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter is working Gulf over against the cage.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
A right hand to the body from Gulf.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter presses Gulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Brandstatter gets through Gulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandstatter walks away with a smile on his face. Gulf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Gulf and presses him up against the cage.
Gulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Gulf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter just manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Gulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter is leaning against Gulf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gulf.
Gulf takes a shot 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!
Gulf lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Gulf tries to pull guard but Brandstatter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Gulf digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gulf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gulf has time to react.
Gulf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandstatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gulf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gulf duly obliges.
Gulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter 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.#R3##CL#
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Gulf tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Gulf is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandstatter has double underhooks.
Gulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head. #T1#
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Brandstatter gets through Gulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf.
Gulf jumps guard but Brandstatter stands there with Gulf around his waist. Gulf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Gulf lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gulf gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands.
#T2#
Gulf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Gulf pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gulf on the inside. #TD#
Gulf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gulf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandstatter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard. #T3#
Brandstatter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gulf being controlled here, momentarily.
Gulf trying to control the position.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstatter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulf staying out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Gulf misses. #CL#
Brandstatter tries to keep at a distance but Gulf has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Leyte Gulf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab lands there for Gulf.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Gulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Gulf throws a body kick that misses.
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Brandstatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter lunges at Gulf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulf's hand. #T2#
Gulf misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gulf really felt that one!#CL#
Gulf forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter cracks Gulf with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Gulf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandstatter just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter pushes Gulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gulf on the inside.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Gulf takes one on the button.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gulf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulf slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Brandstatter wants to counter with a clinch but Gulf pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gulf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a nice looking combination but Brandstatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Gulf tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Gulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gulf or not. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter jabs Gulf right on the nose. Gulf blinks but takes it well.
Gulf checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Gulf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gulf's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gulfs head.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Gulf digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
#T3#
Gulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Gulf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gulf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandstatter wanted to stand there but Gulf had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandstatter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandstatter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandstatter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Brandstatter stands up and waves to Gulf to follow him.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Gulf misses
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandstatter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is the new middleweight champion!
Wolfgang Brandstatter 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:
C93: Alyoshin vs. Fujimoto
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Gulf avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
Gulf misses with a leg kick
and McCockiner counters with an inside leg kick.
Gulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gulf finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head.
Gulf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gulf throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner looks to throw a body kick
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCockiner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCockiner misses the shot to the body.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCockiner has time to react.
McCockiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gulf throws a lazy uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCockiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCockiner lands a jab.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Gulf saw that one coming.
And Gulf counters with a quick kick to the body but McCockiner blocks it.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.#T1#
McCockiner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gulf. That one must have hurt.
Gulf throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner misses with a head kick.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McCockiner manages to avoid it.
McCockiner scores with a nice body kick.
McCockiner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gulf slips a straight right by McCockiner.
Gulf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
McCockiner moves out of range of the leg kick from Gulf.
McCockiner looks to throw the jab but Gulf is out of range.
Gulf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gulf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gulf dips to his left and cracks McCockiner with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Gulf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Gulf misses with a kick to the body
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into McCockiner's ribs.
McCockiner avoids the head kick by Gulf.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
McCockiner loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Gulf.
McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCockiner is able to avoid easily.
McCockiner misses with a low kick.
Gulf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gulf connects with a single shot there.
McCockiner throws a big shot that misses.
McCockiner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danga de danga de dang - Gulf scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Gulf avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gulf finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head.
McCockiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leyte Gulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from McCockiner misses the target.
Gulf works the jab nicely.
McCockiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCockiner scores with a hook.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCockiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Gulf takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as McCockiner blocks the leg kick.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into McCockiner's ribs.
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!
McCockiner defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand.
McCockiner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCockiner throws a hook but Gulf blocks it.#T4#
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner.
Gulf lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCockiner looks to land a body kick but Gulf moved away.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCockiner.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
Some bone on bone action there as McCockiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCockiner at a distance.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.
McCockiner throws an overhand right that lands on Gulf's shoulder, as Gulf tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCockiner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
McCockiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gulf in his tracks.
McCockiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
McCockiner avoids the body shot from Gulf.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCockiner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gulf has got the better of the exchanges.
A leg kick checked by McCockiner.
McCockiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Gulf steps away.
Gulf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gulf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCockiner misses the jab.
Gulf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gulf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCockiner back to the cage. Gulf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCockiner lands with a good body shot.
Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCockiner tried to score with a low kick but Gulf checks it.#T1#
Gulf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gulf tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gulf misses the jab.
McCockiner lands a front kick.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gulf misses with a few strikes there.
McCockiner throws a head kick that Gulf semi-blocks.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around?
McCockiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gulf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gulf.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCockiner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Gulf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCockiner back to the cage. Gulf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gulf looks to land a combination but McCockiner avoids it well.
Gulf throws a lazy body kick
and McCockiner counters with a good low kick that Gulf was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - McCockiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy.
McCockiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Gulf misses.
McCockiner misses with a body kick.
Gulf blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
Gulf lands a right hook to the body.
McCockiner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCockiner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gulf.
McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gulf.
McCockiner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Gulf motions for McCockiner to come forward. Gulf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCockiner throws a hook but Gulf blocks it.
McCockiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McCockiner manages to avoid it.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gulf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gulf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCockiner throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf connects with a body shot.
Gulf blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
Gulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on McCockiner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf thuds a left hand into McCockiner's body.
McCockiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gulf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Gulf connects with a body shot that sends McCockiner's belly button to the back.
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCockiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gulf connects with a leg kick.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Gulf slams his shin into McCockiner's torso.
McCockiner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gulf misses with a wild body shot.
Gulf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCockiner's hands.
McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCockiner staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulf throws out a leg kick but McCockiner moves out of range and Gulf only half commits.
Gulf moves out of range as McCockiner strikes.
Gulf throws a right hand that McCockiner ducks under and follows up with a left that McCockiner also avoids with ease.
McCockiner throws out a counter right but Gulf avoids it with no problem.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McCockiner misses with a straight right.
McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCockiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as McCockiner blocks the leg kick.
A big right from McCockiner misses.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from McCockiner misses.
McCockiner throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf cracks McCockiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
McCockiner moves out of range of the body kick.
McCockiner lands with a good body shot.
McCockiner misses with a straight left.
McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gulf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner.
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf throws a leg kick that misses.
Gulf lands with a cross.
Gulf scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
Gulf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner misses the jab.
Gulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from McCockiner misses.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
McCockiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gulf.
Gulf tries to land a front kick but McCockiner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gulf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCockiner cracks Gulf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Gulf misses
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCockiner defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand.
Gulf blocks a jab.
McCockiner moves out of range of the leg kick from Gulf.
McCockiner ducks right into an uppercut from Gulf.
McCockiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
McCockiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Gulf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a straight right.
Gulf throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCockiner avoids it.
Gulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCockiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gulf gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gulf slips under a jab from McCockiner.
McCockiner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch.
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and McCockiner moves out of range easily.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.
McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf misses with a body shot
and McCockiner counters with a low kick, right behind Gulf 's knee.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and McCockiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
McCockiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
McCockiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Gulf 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf lunges at McCockiner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCockiner's hand.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Gulf.
McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Gulf missing with a left hand there. McCockiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCockiner on the side of the head.
Gulf misses with a body shot
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCockiner misses with a straight right.
McCockiner takes one to the side of the head.
Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leyte Gulf.
Well Gulf 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf!
A victorious Leyte Gulf 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:
C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Mangas moves out of range easily.
Gulf scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangas 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.
Mangas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Mangas.
Nice body punch from Mangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gulf lands a nice shot that snaps Mangas's head back.
Mangas with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Mangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf misses with a hook
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf 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.
Gulf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gulf throws the left hand but Mangas avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Mangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gulf looks for the body kick but Mangas saw that one coming.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangas. #T2#
Mangas scores with a jab.
Mangas misses with a kick to the body
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Gulf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gulf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gulf misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangas wants to land a leg kick but Gulf is out of range.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangas.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gulf blocks it well.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gulf misses its target.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas throws a chopping leg kick but Gulf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Mangas saw it coming and moves away.
Mangas misses with a takedown attempt - Gulf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangas misses with a hook to the body
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangas throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Mangas scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Mangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mangas misses. #T1#
Mangas swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Mangas scores with a nice right hand.
Mangas tries to move into range but Gulf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangas drops his hands momentarily and Gulf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf checks a low kick from Mangas.
Mangas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Gulf has Mangas up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage.
Mangas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Gulf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gulf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangas misses with a jab to the body
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
Gulf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target. #T3#
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf drops Mangas with a big left hand! Mangas is injured, injured bad! Gulf jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf 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:
C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
McCockiner throws a big shot that misses.
Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulf throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf checks a leg kick.
McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCockiner connects with a nice looking jab.
McCockiner 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.
Gulf misses with a leg kick.
McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCockiner 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 Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gulf looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
A jab from McCockiner finds it's way through Gulf's defenses.
Gulf throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
Gulf throws a low kick, looking for McCockiner's leg but McCockiner calmly moves out of range.
McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A good leg kick by McCockiner.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
Gulf thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCockiner 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.
McCockiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gulf scores with a head kick. McCockiner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gulf misses the jab.
Gulf connects with a solid leg kick.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away.
McCockiner jabs at Gulf's body.
McCockiner scores with a jab. Gulf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gulf's head.#T2#
Gulf connects with a body shot that sends McCockiner's belly button to the back.
McCockiner misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with an inside leg kick.
McCockiner lands with a good body shot.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gulf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gulf tried to counter with a leg kick but McCockiner avoided it.
McCockiner walks into a jab.
Gulf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Gulf instigates a clinch.
McCockiner pushes Gulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCockiner misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCockiner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gulf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Gulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCockiner tries to move into range but Gulf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
Gulf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCockiner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by McCockiner.
Gulf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gulf moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from McCockiner.
Gulf throws a series of punches but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCockiner.#CL#
Gulf has McCockiner up against the cage in a clinch.
McCockiner is trying to push Gulf away but Gulf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCockiner blocks an uppercut.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCockiner misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
McCockiner misses with a wild body shot.
McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCockiner scores with the left hand. Gulf knows he should have avoided that one.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCockiner misses with a straight left.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCockiner misses with a body kick.
McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf.
Gulf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards.
McCockiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
Gulf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCockiner looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming.
McCockiner misses with a hook
and Gulf counters with a left to the body.
McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
McCockiner fakes the leg kick and cracks Gulf in the body.
Gulf misses with a head kick.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range.
Gulf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barry McCockiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf tries to clinch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land.
McCockiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
McCockiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulf lands with a good body shot.
Gulf defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Gulf slips under a jab from McCockiner.
Gulf wants to land a leg kick but McCockiner is out of range.
Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCockiner connects with a body shot.
McCockiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gulf to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Gulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gulf misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.
Gulf moves away from the strike by McCockiner.
McCockiner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from McCockiner misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCockiner.
McCockiner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gulf's hands.
Gulf staying out of range there.
Gulf slips a straight right by McCockiner.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - McCockiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gulf misses with a wild combination.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and McCockiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Gulf blocks the body kick.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf moves out of range as McCockiner strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner tries to score with a low kick but Gulf moves his leg out of the way.
Gulf lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCockiner's sensitive parts.
McCockiner misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Gulf counters by clinching up.
McCockiner misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Gulf breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gulf.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulf.
Gulf misses with an uppercut.
Gulf misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCockiner throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCockiner throws out a powerful jab.
Gulf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCockiner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf.
McCockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCockiner takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCockiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCockiner.
Jab, jab by McCockiner - just one landing.
McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.#T1#
Gulf moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
Gulf fails to land with a series of punches.
Gulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCockiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gulf scrambles back to his feet.
McCockiner throws a leg kick but Gulf checks it.
Gulf slips under a jab.
Gulf will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCockiner blocks a jab.
Gulf 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.
McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - McCockiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCockiner cracks a nice hook into Gulf's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner.
Gulf is looking to clinch.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##CL#
Gulf instigates a clinch.
McCockiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Gulf pushes McCockiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gulf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCockiner's elbow.
Gulf is trying to pull guard but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage.
Gulf misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCockiner connects with the punch.
Gulf throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily.
A jab from Gulf misses.
McCockiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCockiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
And McCockiner responds with a good body kick, but Gulf manages to step out the way in time.
A shot to the liver by McCockiner. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Gulf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCockiner throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Gulf misses
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gulf throws a nice looking combination but McCockiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCockiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Gulf steps away.
McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCockiner checks a low kick from Gulf.
McCockiner digs a good body shot into Gulf's ribs.
Gulf misses with a low kick as McCockiner jumps back.
Gulf misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot.
McCockiner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner.
Gulf takes one on the button.
McCockiner thuds a left hand into Gulf's body.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCockiner! But no joy.
Gulf scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Gulf misses.
Gulf tries to clinch there but McCockiner circles away.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - McCockiner had a free shot at his head there.
Gulf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McCockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCockiner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Gulf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gulf checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Marinov misses with a double jab
and Gulf counters with a series of strikes. Marinov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gulf tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marinov defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Marinov 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.
Gulf moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Gulf's side.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Gulf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gulf. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Marinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gulf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Gulf misses with a hook to the body
and Marinov counters with a body kick that stops Gulf in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Marinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marinov lands with a nice body punch.
Marinov moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gulf misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Gulf moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Marinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gulf is out of range and Marinov settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Gulf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Marinov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A big right from Marinov misses.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gulf lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov misses with a hook
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gulf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gulf is looking to score with low kicks.
Marinov throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
Marinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulf slips under a jab from Marinov.
Gulf misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marinov throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Gulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gulf throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Gulf slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gulf.
Gulf blocks a leg kick.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gulf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gulf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts. #CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the cage.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gulf.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gulf backwards. #BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gulf.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marinov throws an off balance right hand
and Gulf counters with a left to the body.
Marinov cracks Gulf with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gulf slips under a jab.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gulf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov feints and then cracks Gulf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gulf down.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice hook to Gulf's body. Gulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Gulf saw that one coming.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Marinov misses
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gulf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marinov.#T4#
Gulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Gulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marinov throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf throws a body kick that misses.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
Gulf throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gulf.
Some wild striking there from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gulf tries to counter by clinching up but Marinov breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Marinov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.#T1#
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a jab.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gulf 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.
Marinov with a jab.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Gulf.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Gulf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Gulf missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gulf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marinov throws a good cross that connects.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Gulf cracks Marinov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gulf has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marinov to stand back up!#ROC#Marinov is rocked!
Marinov tries to get into range but Gulf steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Marinov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gulf scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf 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:
C79: Po vs. Steve II
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Gulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leyte Gulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulf throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gulf.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Gulf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Gulf looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Gulf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Gulf throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gulf can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Gulf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gulf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Gulf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Gulf's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Gulf.
A head kick from Gulf lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.#T1#
Gulf lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gulf.
#CL#
Gulf has managed to clinch.
Knox pushes off an throws an elbow but Gulf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Gulf's head but Gulf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
Gulf misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gulf misses the target.
Gulf lands a head kick!
#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Gulf is rocked!
Knox knocks out Gulf with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Knox before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Knox picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Athos Knox!
A victorious Athos Knox 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:
C73: Tofail vs. Muller
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Po looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Po changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gulf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Po trying to control the action but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Gulf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Po.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Po goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gulf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Po but great work by Gulf.
Po tries to buck Gulf off but Gulf is having none of it.
Gulf working the ground and pound but Po is defending the strikes.
Po is looking for a sweep.
Po manages to get back to half guard.
Po moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
Gulf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Po pulls Gulf in to control the position.
Po being controlled here, momentarily.
Po looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gulf is one step ahead there.
Gulf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gulf lands a couple of elbows.
Po looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gulf is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Po lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Po preventing the sweep.
Po throws a big right hand that misses.
Po trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po throws a strike but Gulf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Po controls Gulf momentarily but Gulf frees himself.
Gulf won't allow Po to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Po has momentary wrist control but Gulf slips an elbow through the middle.
Gulf content to stall in guard here.
Gulf trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Gulf postures up.
#SUB2#
Po is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Po lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Po wants to pass the guard but Gulf is keeping the position.
Po trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom. #T4#
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Po wants to control for a moment but Gulf uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Po is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gulf throws a sloppy body shot
and Po counters with a right hand to the body.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Po counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Po passes into half guard.
Gulf is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gulf is looking to control Po's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gulf avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gulf has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Chakuriki LA Gym inform me that Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Po is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Po sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Po tries to pass to full mount but Gulf defends it. #SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Gulf is defending well.
Po working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gulf's thigh. Gulf counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Po looking to sit in guard and control but Gulf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gulf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gulf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Gulf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shen Po has got the better of the ground game so far.
Po wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gulf is fighting to break Po's control of his arms but Po is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Po wants to sweep here but Gulf controlling him for the moment.
Gulf slips nicely into half guard.
Po trying to control here.
Gulf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gulf is thwarting Po's attempts to control the position.
Gulf performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Po is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Po makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Po.
Po manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gulf manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Po trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po darts in looking for a takedown but Gulf gets double underhooks and turns Po into the cage. #CL2#
Po clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gulf.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po scores with a hook to the body.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gulf has a couple of punches blocked by Po.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf. #TD2#
Po successfully pulls guard.
Po trying to control the position.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Po trying to control the position.
#T1#
Po keeping moving, preventing Gulf from controlling successfully.
Gulf's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Po working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Po working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Po working for submissions but it's allowed Gulf to get to half guard.
Gulf wants to control but Po is keeping him busy. #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.
Gulf content to control rather than advance.
Po tries to get to full guard but Gulf has control of the leg. #T3#
Po wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gulf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Po tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gulf defends well and Po ends up having to push Gulf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Gulf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gulf leaves Po with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Po is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gulf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Po tries to clinch there but Gulf circles away.
#CL2#
Po darts in and clinches Gulf up against the cage.#T4#
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Po counter with a right hand.
Gulf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Po scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gulf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Po is thwarting Gulf's attempts to control the position.
Po tries to pass to full mount but Gulf defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gulf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leyte Gulf.
I think Po has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
Shen Po was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gulf prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Gulf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Gulf drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Gulf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steve stacks Gulf 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 Steve!
Gulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gulf's face as Steve controls the position.
Gulf tries to buck Steve off but Steve is having none of it.
Gulf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steve's best efforts.
Steve prevents Gulf from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steve is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gulf wants to sweep but Steve has passed to side control!
Gulf regains half guard.
Gulf tries to roll over but Steve keeps him under control.
Steve performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gulf throws a big shot that misses.
Gulf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Gulf in a clinch.
A short left from Gulf.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Gulf in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Gulf's head.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gulf tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Gulf tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Gulf back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gulf is rocked!
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Gulf back into the cage.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands with a light punch inside.
Steve works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Steve throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Gulf misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gulf scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve 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 Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gulf under the eye.
Gulf is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Gulf ducks into an uppercut from Steve and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chris Steve 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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SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Armstrong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong slips a jab from Gulf.
Armstrong stuns Gulf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gulf throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gulf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf. #T1#
Gulf throws a good cross that connects.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and Armstrong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Armstrong throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
Gulf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Armstrong is predictable there
and Gulf counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gulf misses the target.
A low kick lands for Gulf.
Armstrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Armstrong dips to his left and cracks Gulf with an uppercut!#CL#
Gulf has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Gulf misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gulf closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Gulf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Gulf misses with a body punch.
Gulf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gulf lands a shot to the body.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a right hand. #T3##BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Gulf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gulf scores with a nice head shot.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Gulf saw that one coming.
Gulf tries to counter by clinching up but Armstrong breaks away and moves out of range.
Gulf throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Gulf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Armstrong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
It seemed like Armstrong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range.
Armstrong ducks right into an uppercut from Gulf.
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Armstrong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gulf is out of range.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Gulf misses.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gulf throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Tim Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong thumps Gulf with a low kick.
Gulf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gulf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Gulf moved out of range.
Armstrong tests Gulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Gulf looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Gulf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gulf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Gulf rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gulf.
Gulf lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gulf fails to land.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Gulf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Gulf lands a body shot.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Gulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gulf.
Leyte Gulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
#T2#
Gulf lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Gulf is working Armstrong over against the cage.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gulf.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gulf lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gulf 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.
Armstrong tests Gulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tim Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gulf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Gulf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Armstrong counters with a low kick, right behind Gulf 's knee.
A nice combination there by Gulf.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a nice body kick.
Gulf throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Gulf throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armstrong throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Armstrong. #T4#
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gulf instigates a clinch.
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Gulf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Gulf slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
It looked like Gulf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round.
That's time! Gulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Armstrong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gulf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gulf misses with a straight right.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Gulf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong is looking to chop away at Gulf's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf. #T1#
Armstrong tries to score with a low kick but Gulf moves his leg out of the way.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch.
Gulf moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Gulf feints and then cracks Armstrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Armstrong down.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Gulf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armstrong.
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Gulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong stuns Gulf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gulf wants to clinch.#T3#
Armstrong with a hook.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Armstrong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gulf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Armstrong with a jab.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gulf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Armstrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gulf connects with a crisp jab.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
As Armstrong tries to get set, Gulf tries to push him back and clinch up but Armstrong manages to avoid the attempt.
Armstrong slips under a jab.#CL#
Gulf has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gulfs head.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Gulf lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tim Armstrong just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Gulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy right hand. Gulf should have avoided that one.
Gulf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armstrong momentarily.
Gulf swinging wildly here.
Gulf swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Gulf looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Gulf checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Gulf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Gulf.
Gulf lands a body shot.
Armstrong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Gulf misses with a body punch.
Gulf pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gulf lands a nice uppercut.
Gulf scores with a nice hook 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!
A short right from Gulf.
Nice body punch from Gulf - that landed with a thud.
Gulf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gulf.
Gulf scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head. #BC#
Gulf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Gulf cracks Armstrong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Armstrong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gulf finish him?
#ROC#Armstrong is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Gulf and Armstrong falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Gulf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH:14.5
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Voronin misses with a body kick.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Voronin looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming.
As Voronin backs away, Gulf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Voronin cracks Gulf with a good jab.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Voronin misses.
Voronin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Voronin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Voronin. Beautiful body shot.
Voronin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but Voronin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voronin thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Voronin. That's going to slow Gulf down.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin misses with a body shot
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
and Gulf counters with an outside leg kick.
Voronin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Gulf sends Voronin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gulf is motioning to the referee to let Voronin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Voronin is rocked!
Voronin swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voronin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gulf finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gulf doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Voronin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Voronin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Leyte Gulf 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:
SMASH: Roy vs Morgan
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf lands a head shot.
Gulf scores with a jab to the body.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf misses the jab.
Brownie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gulf lands a jab to the nose.
Brownie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Gulf finds it's target.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and Brownie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gulf scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf misses with a body shot.
Gulf motions for Brownie to come forward. Gulf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf.
Brownie throws out a powerful jab.
Brownie tests Gulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gulf blocks a jab.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brownie.
Gulf throws a lazy right hand but Brownie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brownie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gulf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gulf throws a lazy right hand but Brownie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brownie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brownie lands with a nice combination. Gulf backs away looking to recover.
Brownie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gulf connects with a solid leg kick.
Gulf throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Brownie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gulf thumps Brownie with a low kick.#T2#
Brownie swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gulf.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Brownie. Those never looked like landing.
Gulf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brownie momentarily.
A jab from Brownie finds it's way through Gulf's defenses.
Gulf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gulf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gulf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brownie.
A big right from Gulf misses.
Gulf moves out of range as Brownie strikes.
Gulf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brownie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Brownie.
Brownie misses with a hook.
Brownie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Brownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf.
Gulf slips under a jab from Brownie.
Brownie walks into a stiff left hand from Gulf.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
Gulf connects with an inside leg kick.
Gulf misses the shot to the body.
Gulf lands with a shot to the body.
Gulf throws a hook to the side of Brownie's head but Brownie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Brownie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf lands with a straight right. Brownie didn't see that one coming.
Gulf staying out of range there.
Gulf misses with an uppercut. Brownie saw that one coming.#T4#
Brownie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brownie takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses.
Brownie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gulf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Brownie.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into Brownie's ribs.
Brownie misses with a two punch combination.
Gulf lands the left hand.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulf throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Brownie crashing down! Brownie tries to stagger back to his feet but Gulf just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Brownie asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf retains his middleweight title!
Leyte Gulf 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:
SMASH: Voronin vs Gulf
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gulf can pounce on him.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Gulf's shoulder, as Gulf tries to avoid the shot.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch.
Voronin slips under a jab from Gulf.
Voronin throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
Voronin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf's corner calls for a 1-2. Gulf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf moves out of range of the body kick.
Voronin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin throws a right and a left that Gulf avoids nicely.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Voronin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Gulf finds it's target.#T1#
Gulf with the inside leg kick.
Gulf checks a low kick from Voronin.
Voronin moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
Voronin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronin misses with a low kick as Gulf jumps back.
Voronin tries to clinch but Gulf moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voronin.
Gulf throws an off balance right hand
and Voronin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin wants to clinch but Gulf slips to the side
and Gulf counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gulf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gulf lands a jab to Voronin's midsection.
Voronin moves away from the strike by Gulf.
Voronin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Voronin with the inside leg kick.
Voronin slips under a jab.
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
Gulf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Voronin throws a leg kick
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
Voronin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gulf misses with an uppercut.
Gulf slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a looping left.
Voronin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf scores with a shot to the body.
Voronin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gulf scores with a hook to the body. Voronin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gulf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Voronin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf slips a jab from Voronin.
Gulf slips a straight right by Voronin.
Gulf misses with an uppercut. Voronin saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Voronin. Gulf shrugs it off though.
Gulf moves out of range of the body kick.
Gulf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gulf swings widly with a right hand
and Voronin counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulf.
Voronin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Gulf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Voronin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Voronin slips a jab from Gulf.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Voronin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Voronin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voronin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Gulf misses. #T4#
Voronin moves away from the strike by Gulf.
Gulf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Voronin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Gulf.
Voronin walks into a straight right hand from Gulf.
Gulf scores with a leg kick.
Voronin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gulf avoids the head kick by Voronin.
A left lands for Voronin.
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gulf with a nice calf kick.
Gulf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voronin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voronin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gulf misses with a left hand
and Voronin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronin misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Voronin tries a low kick but Gulf avoids it.
Voronin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Gulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gulf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gulf lands a jab to the head.
Gulf throws the left hand but Voronin avoids the punch easily.
Voronin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gulf scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Voronin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gulf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin 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 Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gulf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin motions for Gulf to come forward. Voronin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
Gulf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Voronin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
Gulf sizes up Voronin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gulf. That's going to slow Voronin down.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gulf.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf jabs Voronin right on the nose. Voronin blinks but takes it well.
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voronin is able to avoid easily.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Voronin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but Voronin slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Gulf.
It seemed like Gulf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Leyte Gulf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gulf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gulf is able to avoid easily.
Gulf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Gulf blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Gulf.
Voronin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Voronin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gulf.
Gulf defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Gulf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voronin moves forwards but Gulf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Gulf throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gulf lands with a right hand.
Gulf throws a right hand that misses
and Voronin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Gulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gulf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf lands the left hand.
Gulf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Voronin is rocked!
Voronin needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Voronin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gulf misses with a straight left.
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Gulf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voronin seems to have got his legs back now.
Voronin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Voronin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gulf does it's job there.
Gulf feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Gulf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Voronin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gulf moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gulf lands with a cross.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gulf throws a head kick that half lands.
Gulf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Voronin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf scores with a nice right hand.
Voronin thuds his shin into the meat of Gulf's side.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin scores with a nice strike.
Gulf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voronin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gulf. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf 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.#R3#
Voronin throws a chopping leg kick but Gulf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Voronin throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Voronin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voronin missing with a left hand there. Gulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulf.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin missing with a left hand there. Gulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gulf jabs Voronin right on the nose. Voronin blinks but takes it well.
Gulf scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gulf keeps the fight on the outside.
Gulf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gulf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voronin. Voronin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Voronin coming out on top.#T1#
Gulf digs a good body shot into Voronin's ribs.
Gulf throws a hook but Voronin avoids it easily.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gulf.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Voronin misses with a double jab
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Voronin tries to land a front kick but Gulf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.
Gulf feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gulf! But no joy.
Voronin takes one to the side of the head.
Gulf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Gulf tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf is looking to chop away at Voronin's legs.
Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Voronin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gulf scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Gulf. Beautiful body shot.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin throws a body kick that misses
and Gulf counters with a good low kick that Voronin was not able to check.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf throws a leg kick
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Voronin tries to clinch up but Gulf circles away and keeps his distance.
Gulf raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Gulf misses.
Voronin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gulf finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronin's head.
Voronin scores with a head kick.
Gulf throws a leg kick but Voronin moved away.
Voronin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voronin has time to react.
Nice shot by Voronin.
Gulf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Gulf connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Voronin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gulf follows Voronin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf is the new middleweight champion!
Leyte Gulf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Delsarte vs Kapisi
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Gulf.
Gulf misses the jab.
Gulf misses with a looping right.
Yew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf.
Yef Yew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulf misses with a body punch
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulf is looking to slow Yew down with leg kicks.
Yew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yew shoots in looking for a takedown but Gulf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Gulf misses.
Gulf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf lands with a cross.
That kick from Gulf tenderised Yew's leg. Yew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yew fails with the takedown
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gulf lands a head shot.
Gulf throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Yew gets a double leg takedown into Gulf's guard.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gulf is working hard here to advance position.
Yew wants to pass the guard but Gulf is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
Gulf wants to improve his position but instead Yew has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Gulf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gulf gets full guard.
Yew is looking to work some ground and pound but Gulf has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Gulf has an active guard here but Yew has managed to pass into half guard.
Yew prevents Gulf from improving his position.#T3#
Yew is keen to just control but Gulf is a slippery customer.
Gulf tries to get to full guard but Yew has control of the leg.
Gulf gets full guard.
Yew preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yew engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yew wants to pass the guard but Gulf is keeping the position.
Yew pushes down on Gulf's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Yew seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gulf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gulf working a defensive guard but Yew passes into half guard.
Gulf gets full guard.
Yew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gulf is trying to control the position but Yew postures up.
Yew sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gulf working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf 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#
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
Yew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gulf scores with a nice head shot.
Gulf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yew on the side of the head.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Yew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gulf jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yew shoots in looking for a takedown. Gulf tries to sprawl out of it but Yew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gulf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yew slips a jab from Gulf.
Gulf throws a hook to the side of Yew's head but Yew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yew can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Yew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gulf avoids it really well and circles away.
Yef Yew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yew.
Gulf tests Yew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Gulf.
Yew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Gulf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gulf lands a glancing blow to the side of Yew's head.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Yew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulf but Gulf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf lands with a shot to the body.
Yew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Gulf as Yew shoots in.
Gulf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gulf's waist but Gulf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yew off to one side.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gulf misses with a low kick.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Yew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Yew manages to avoid it.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.
Gulf throws the left hand but Yew avoids the punch easily.
Yew wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Gulf misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Gulf gets caught flat footed, as Yew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yew preventing the sweep.
Yew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Gulf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gulf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yew 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 Gulf.
Gulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yew controlling from side mount.
Yew wants to control but Gulf is keeping him busy.
Gulf is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf tries to bench press Yew off him but Yew keeps the position.
Gulf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gulf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gulf wants it to stay on the feet.
Gulf connects with an inside leg kick.
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
Yew wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Yew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yew fails with the takedown
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Gulf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yew doesn't seem phased though.
Yew moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Yew misses.
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yew.
Gulf throws a hook but Yew blocks it.#T1#
Gulf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf throws a good cross that connects.
Yew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Yew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Yew escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yew.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Yew shoots in for a double leg but Gulf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Gulf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yew doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Yew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gulf's waist but Gulf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yew off to one side.
Gulf throws a good cross that connects.
Gulf misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gulf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Gulf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Yew with that takedown attempt.
Yew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gulf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Yew.
Yew closes the distance but Gulf moves to the side
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Yew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gulf defends it nicely.
A low kick lands for Gulf.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yew dives in and grabs Gulf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gulf pushes down on Yew's head and hops out.
Gulf misses with a low kick.
Yew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulf but Gulf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gulf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gulf throws a right hand that Yew ducks under and follows up with a left that Yew also avoids with ease.
Yew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulf is fending him off so far but Yew persists. Nope, Gulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Yew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yew tries for a takedown but Gulf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yef Yew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gulf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf!
After the fight, Leyte Gulf 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:
Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lancaster 's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lancaster 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gulf misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Gulf's body.
Gulf connects with a body shot.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Gulf scores with a jab.
Gulf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gulf throws a leg kick that misses.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gulf.
A head kick by Gulf misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
Gulf slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster moves forwards but Gulf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Gulf moved out of range nicely.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gulf takes one to the side of the head.
Gulf throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gulf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Gulf.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Gulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Gulf checks the leg kick.
Gulf misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Gulf throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gulf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Gulf settles back down.
Lancaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Gulf as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gulf. Gulf obviously looking to wear him down.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gulf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gulf misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Gulf misses with a right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Gulf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lancaster . That's going to slow Gulf down.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Gulf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Gulf moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Gulf motions for Lancaster to come forward. Gulf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gulf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster .
Lancaster 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gulf under the eye.
It looks like Gulf has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lancaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster misses with a two punch combination.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Gulf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Gulf with a hook.#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gulf gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
A less than humble Leyte Gulf misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf with a jab.
Gulf misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Taison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gulf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison misses with a head shot. Gulf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Taison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Gulf seems keen to control Taison's posture.
Taison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taison won't allow Gulf to sweep him here.
Taison controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taison misses with a wild body shot.
Gulf lands with an uppercut that bounces Taison off the cage and back into range.
Leyte Gulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taison blocks a head kick by Gulf.
#T2#
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Taison manages to avoid it.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gulf.
Taison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taison looks to land a body kick but Gulf moved away.
Taison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taison manages to avoid it.
Taison misses with a leg kick.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but Taison uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Taison takes the fight into the clinch.
Gulf working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taison slips a jab from Gulf.
Gulf throws a leg kick which misses Taison's front leg but catches the back leg as Taison tries to avoid it.
Gulf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Taison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gulf looks to land a right hand but Taison moved out of range.
Gulf misses the jab.
No luck for Taison with that takedown attempt.
Gulf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gulf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gulf defends it nicely.
Gulf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taison with a poor takedown
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.#T4#
Taison lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gulf, as that shot connected.
Gulf tries a low kick but Taison avoids it.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taison dives in for a single leg takedown but Gulf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulf but Gulf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Taison backs away, Gulf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gulf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taison on the side of the head.
Taison moves forwards but Gulf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gulf throws a head kick but Taison moves out of range.
Gulf lands a nice looking body shot.
Gulf throws a jab when Taison was well out of range.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Taison clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that 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.#R2#
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maiki Taison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gulf circles away.
Taison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Taison moves in looking to clinch but Gulf pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Taison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gulf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gulf. Taison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taison needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Gulf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taison. Taison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.#TD2#
Taison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taison showed some decent athleticism there.
Gulf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taison wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving. #T1##SU2#
Taison stands up from Gulf's guard - Taison perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taison needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Taison shoots in for a takedown but Gulf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but Taison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gulf misses the jab.#TD2#
Taison gets a takedown into half guard.
Gulf keeping hold of Taison's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Taison looks to land a strike but Gulf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Gulf is working an open guard so Taison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gulf feints and then cracks Taison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taison down.
Taison dives in and grabs Gulf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gulf pushes down on Taison's head and hops out.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.
Gulf connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.#T3#
Taison shoots in for a double leg but Gulf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Gulf slaps away a takedown attempt from Taison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gulf misses with a series of wild punches.
Gulf lands a nice shot that snaps Taison's head back.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Taison.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taison can do to turn this around?
Gulf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taison.
Gulf lands a glancing blow to the side of Taison's head.
Taison darts in looking for a takedown but Gulf gets double underhooks and turns Taison into the cage. #T4#
Taison just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf with a hook.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taison manages to avoid it.
Gulf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gulf sets himself, and Taison steps forward looking for the clinch! Gulf avoids it this time.
Gulf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gulf wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulf is fending him off so far but Taison persists. Nope, Gulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Taison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Taison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Gulf coming out on top.
That kick from Gulf tenderised Taison's leg. Taison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gulf misses with a body shot.
Taison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taison has his takedown stuffed
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taison under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
Taison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gulf is able to avoid easily.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Taison ducks down to avoid it.
Taison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gulf throws a right hand that Taison ducks under and follows up with a left that Taison also avoids with ease.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but Taison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf tried to score with a low kick but Taison checks it.
Taison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gulf works the jab nicely.
Taison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gulf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taison somewhat.
As Taison looks to move away, Gulf throws a big counter combo but Taison just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taison.#ROC#Taison is rocked!
Gulf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taison.
Gulf looks to throw the jab but Taison is out of range. #T1#
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taison is able to avoid easily.
Gulf throws a jab when Taison was well out of range.
Gulf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gulf misses with a hook. Taison ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Gulf as Taison shoots in.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.
Gulf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taison throws a counter combo.
Gulf lands a head shot.
Gulf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulf is fending him off so far but Taison persists. Nope, Gulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Gulf swats away the attempt to clinch by Taison.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gulf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taison shoots in for a double leg but Gulf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taison moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Gulf as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Taison - just one landing.
Gulf scores with a jab to the body.
Taison wants to clinch.
Gulf connects with a body shot.
Gulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gulf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taison is out of range. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gulf.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into Taison's ribs.
Taison misses with a low kick.
Taison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Gulf.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taison.
Gulf throws a right hand that Taison ducks under and follows up with a left that Taison also avoids with ease.
Gulf lands a right hook to the body.
Gulf scores with a decent looking hook.
Gulf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taison is still on wobbly legs! Can Gulf finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Gulf.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gulf! Taison is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
In his post fight interview, Leyte Gulf 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: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gulf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gulf connects with a body shot.
Gulf lands a slapping body shot.
Gulf lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Gulf sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Gulf - just one landing.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Gulf sprawls well.
Gulf scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looks winded!
Gulf throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gulf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from Gulf lands.
Gulf is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Gulf. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gulf has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Gulf steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Gulf finish him?
Gulf steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gracie is out on his feet! Gulf sets himself and nearly takes Gracie's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 124
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gulf misses.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range.
Gulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gulf misses. #TD2#
Petersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gulf trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Gulf is defending the position.
Gulf is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen thows a huge punch but Gulf dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petersen thows a huge punch but Gulf dodges it nicely.
Petersen is nestled in close to Gulf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gulf wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#T1#
Petersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Gulf defends it.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Gulf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petersen.
Petersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petersen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gulf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Petersen breaks Gulf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Gulf has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Petersen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gulf stacks Petersen 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 Gulf!
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Gulf laying and praying for a moment but Petersen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but Gulf has passed to side control!#T3#
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Gulf trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom. #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.
Petersen tries to bench press Gulf off him but Gulf keeps the position.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Gulf keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Petersen feints and as Gulf raises his hands in defense, Petersen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gulf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. #REVR#
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Gulf stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen is pulling down on Gulf's head. It's preventing any offense from Gulf, at least for the moment.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gulf wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Petersen pushes Gulf up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gulf - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Gulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gulf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gulf.
A shot to the liver by Gulf. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gulf quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulf keeps working. #T3#
Petersen working over Gulf with some ground and pound. Gulf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gulf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Gulf tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Gulf is keeping him busy.
Gulf trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petersen is pressing down on Gulf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gulf is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gulf is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is pushing down on Gulf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulf is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gulf misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Gulf misses with a straight left.
Gulf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Gulf.
Petersen lands an overhand right.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gulf circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Gulf moved out of range.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Petersen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gulf. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen slips a straight right by Gulf.
Gulf scores with a jab. Petersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
Petersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gulf circles away.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Gulf throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen walks into a jab.#TD2#
Petersen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen throwing strikes but missing.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Gulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petersen trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Gulf can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Gulf won't allow Petersen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Gulf is having none of it. #SUB2#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Gulf is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen throws a strike but Gulf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gulf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Gulf pulls Petersen in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gulf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gulf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left and a right from Gulf both land. Nice combination.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.
Gulf scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 120
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Longbardo duly obliges.
Longbardo misses with a head kick.
Gulf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Longbardo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longbardo.
Gulf keeps the fight on the outside.
Longbardo looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming.
Longbardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gulf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longbardo defends it well.
Longbardo is looking to land body kicks.
Gulf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Longbardo misses with a hook.
Gulf feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Longbardo.
Longbardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Longbardo tries to clinch but Gulf moves out of range.
Longbardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Longbardo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gulf wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gulf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longbardo.
Gulf taking a bit of punishment here - Longbardo scoring with strikes.
Gulf tries to buck Longbardo off but Longbardo is having none of it.
Gulf striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Longbardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulf keeps working.
Longbardo cracks Gulf with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Longbardo is working to tighten his grip on Gulf's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gulf has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Longbardo is really squeezing tight and eventually Gulf passes out! Longbardo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wacco Longbardo! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 115
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to move into range but Edmonds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.#TD2#
Edmonds 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
A victorious John Edmonds 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:
FARTMMA 108
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.#TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thomas is staying active.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard. #T1#
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas. #T2#
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Anderson 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.
Thomas is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomas controlling the position.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thomas connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#KD2#
Anderson drops Thomas with a beautiful combination! Thomas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Mason Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Thomas covering up! Anderson comes in with a big uppercut and Thomas goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renerye Sale Anderson!
Renerye Sale Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mason Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'Bloody hell mate. bastard's got lucky. see ya at the pub!'. |
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Event:
JAG Pentele vs Stackhouse
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Raga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson lands a body shot.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Raga is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Raga avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Anderson backs off Raga throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raga counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson 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.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Raga's head.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raga.
#T1#
Raga lands with an overhand left.
Raga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raga misses with a looping right.
Renerye Sale Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raga moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raga.
Raga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raga swinging wildly here.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Raga.
#T2#
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Raga sprawling to the canvas! Raga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?!
#ROC#
Raga is rocked!
Anderson moves out of range as Raga throws a body kick.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raga.
Raga is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Raga fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Raga up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Anderson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Raga's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renerye Sale Anderson!
Renerye Sale Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White wants to clinch.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Anderson lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! Anderson stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!#ROC#
White is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Antwan White has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops White to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! White just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renerye Sale Anderson!
An out of breath Renerye Sale Anderson 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: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Mereani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson 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.
Renerye Sale Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a right hand that Mereani ducks under and follows up with a left that Mereani also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Mereani has been cut.#KD2#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mereani sprawling to the canvas! Mereani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mereani shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mereani - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renerye Sale Anderson!
Renerye Sale Anderson 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:
JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Raga's head but Raga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raga with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Raga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Bina Raga has been cut.
Raga darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Raga into the cage.
Anderson throws a right hand that Raga ducks under and follows up with a left that Raga also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Raga to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renerye Sale Anderson!
A victorious Renerye Sale Anderson 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: Oct 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick by Flores misses
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Flores's body. Flores takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flores tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Iago Flores has been cut.
Flores misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Flores.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flores.
Flores with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flores thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Flores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flores misses with a kick to the body
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Iago Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flores misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
Iago Flores's cut is getting worse.
Flores avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renerye Sale Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iago Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flores darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flores misses with a takedown
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Flores misses with a double 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!
Flores misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Flores tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Flores tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flores gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Iago Flores's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flores has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flores thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Iago Flores's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#KD2#
Anderson lands a left and a right that send Flores crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iago Flores's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Renerye Sale Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Renerye Sale Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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