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Event:
DMMA 70: Andrianakis v Johnson
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Apinagewanwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durda.
Apinagewanwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apinagewanwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durda works the jab nicely.
Durda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apinagewanwa. Durda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apinagewanwa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Durda sends Apinagewanwa down but not out. Durda dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Apinagewanwa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Omari Apinagewanwa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I wouldn't like to be where Apinagewanwa is right now.
Oh Apinagewanwa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Apinagewanwa wants to control but Durda postures up.
Durda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Apinagewanwa is trying to buck Durda off.
Apinagewanwa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Durda staying calm.
Apinagewanwa seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apinagewanwa is trying to get back to half guard.
Durda takes a little break here. Apinagewanwa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Let's hope that Durda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Apinagewanwa misses with a straight right.
As Apinagewanwa backs off Durda throws a huge counter combo but Apinagewanwa manages to avoid it all.
Omari Apinagewanwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durda misses with a straight left.
Apinagewanwa cracks Durda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apinagewanwa dodges the punch combination from Durda.
#T4#
Apinagewanwa misses with a hook
and Durda counters with a thumping low kick.
Apinagewanwa ducks under a wild hook from Durda.
Apinagewanwa throws a right hand that Durda ducks under and follows up with a left that Durda also avoids with ease.
Durda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Julian Durda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apinagewanwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apinagewanwa lands the left hand.
Apinagewanwa throws a right and a left that Durda avoids nicely.
Durda lands with an uppercut that bounces Apinagewanwa off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apinagewanwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apinagewanwa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durda counters with an inside leg kick.
Durda connects with a crisp jab.
Durda throws a leg kick but Apinagewanwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durda tries to score with a low kick but Apinagewanwa moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Durda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omari Apinagewanwa's cut.
That's time! Apinagewanwa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Apinagewanwa tries to bum rush Durda with a series of wild strikes but Durda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durda sizes up Apinagewanwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apinagewanwa looks to land a combination but Durda avoids it well.
Apinagewanwa cracks Durda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Apinagewanwa coming out on top.
Durda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apinagewanwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apinagewanwa duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apinagewanwa, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Durda is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apinagewanwa throws an overhand right that lands on Durda's shoulder, as Durda tries to avoid the shot.
Apinagewanwa with a jab.
Durda is still on wobbly legs! Can Apinagewanwa finish him?
Durda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durda seems to have recovered his senses.
Apinagewanwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Apinagewanwa.
Apinagewanwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durda.
Durda ducks right into an uppercut from Apinagewanwa.
Durda throws a low kick but Apinagewanwa avoids it.#T1#
Durda misses with a series of wild punches.
Durda ducks under a wild hook from Apinagewanwa.
Apinagewanwa misses with a hook. Durda ducked under it nicely.
Durda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Apinagewanwa throws a right hand that Durda ducks under and follows up with a left that Durda also avoids with ease.
Apinagewanwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apinagewanwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Durda lands.
Durda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apinagewanwa misses with a double jab.
Durda misses with a right hand #KD#
and Apinagewanwa counters with a crisp one two that drops Durda! Apinagewanwa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Durda to his feet! Durda is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durda feints and then cracks Apinagewanwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apinagewanwa down.
Julian Durda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Durda. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Apinagewanwa misses with an uppercut. Durda saw that one coming.
Durda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apinagewanwa throws a hook to the side of Durda's head but Durda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durda slips a jab and a cross from Apinagewanwa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durda.
Apinagewanwa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durda moves out of range as Apinagewanwa strikes.
Durda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durda dodges the punch combination from Apinagewanwa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durda! But no joy.
A big right from Apinagewanwa misses.
Durda misses with an uppercut.
Durda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Apinagewanwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durda.
Apinagewanwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durda backs up against the cage.
Apinagewanwa misses with a right hand
and Durda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apinagewanwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durda misses with a low kick as Apinagewanwa jumps back.
Apinagewanwa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Durda cracks Apinagewanwa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Apinagewanwa falls backwards against the cage. Durda follows up with more strikes that drop Apinagewanwa to his knees. Durda keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Apinagewanwa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Durda!
Julian Durda 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:
DMMA 62: Tucker vs Panda
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a takedown but Durda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas Iv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucas Iv blocks a head kick by Durda.
Durda throws a head kick but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Lucas Iv has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Julian Durda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durda lands a head shot.
Durda tries a head kick but it misses.
And Lucas Iv tries to counter it with a takedown but Durda pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durda is controlling Lucas Iv's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Durda keeps moving.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Lucas Iv postures up.
#SUB#
Durda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Durda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucas Iv can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Durda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucas Iv defends well.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucas Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Durda working a defensive guard here.
Durda keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucas Iv shoots for a takedown but Durda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Julian Durda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lucas Iv closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durda's guard.
Lucas Iv working some strikes from top position.
Lucas Iv stays in close to Durda's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lucas Iv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucas Iv has managed to get both his arms back between Durda's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Durda keeps moving.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Durda blocks nicely.
Durda looking to control.
#T3#
Lucas Iv connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucas Iv sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durda's guard.
Lucas Iv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucas Iv working Durda over with strikes.
Lucas Iv tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Durda.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Durda is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Durda's head.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Durda is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Durda looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas Iv trying to control from Durda's half guard. Durda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lucas Iv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Durda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well.
Durda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas Iv controls the pace.#T4#
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Durda is looking for a triangle but Lucas Iv pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Durda keeps moving.
Lucas Iv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Durda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Durda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durda throws a head kick but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Durda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durda clobbers Lucas Iv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durda looks to land a left hand but Lucas Iv moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Durda. #TD2#
Durda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas Iv scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv won't allow Durda to sweep him here.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas Iv controls the pace.
Lucas Iv's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Durda is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Durda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Iv is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durda has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.
Durda has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.
Durda trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas Iv is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv looking to sit in guard and control but Durda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lucas Iv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durda is one step ahead there.
Lucas Iv is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Durda looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durda trying to control from the bottom.
Lucas Iv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucas Iv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucas Iv takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucas Iv is pressing down on Durda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durda is holding on for now.
Lucas Iv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lucas Iv sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Durda is looking for a sweep. Lucas Iv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucas Iv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucas Iv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Durda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas Iv pulls his head out easily.
Lucas Iv working Durda over with strikes.
Durda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Durda actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Lucas Iv. #T4#
Lucas Iv content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Durda has hold of Lucas Iv's hands but Lucas Iv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Durda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas Iv pulls his head out easily.
Lucas Iv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lucas Iv.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Durda is trying to maintain the position but Lucas Iv is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv is trying to control. Durda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucas Iv scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Durda lands a head shot.
Durda lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucas Iv's head.
Durda stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucas Iv. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durda scores with a head kick. Lucas Iv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durda throws a big shot that misses.
Durda throws a sloppy head kick and Lucas Iv moves out of range easily.
Lucas Iv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durda pinned against the cage. Durda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Durda misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Lucas Iv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucas Iv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucas Iv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lucas Iv there.
Lucas Iv is nestled in close to Durda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucas Iv wants to take a breather but Durda is having none of it.
Lucas Iv is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lucas Iv lands strikes from half guard.
Durda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucas Iv chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Julian Durda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lucas Iv distracts Durda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Durda is trying to keep Lucas Iv in close.
Lucas Iv showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lucas Iv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucas Iv is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lucas Iv looking to sit in guard and control but Durda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Lucas Iv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas Iv working a defensive guard but Durda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lucas Iv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv tries to roll over but Durda keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank Lucas Iv is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Durda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas Iv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durda.
Lucas Iv keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Durda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas Iv 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv!
After winning the bout, Frank Lucas Iv 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:
DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Durda. Those never looked like landing.
Catartes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catartes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mapinguari Guerreiro in the buildup to the fight.
Durda lands the left hand.
Catartes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Catartes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durda moves out of range as Catartes throws a body kick.
Catartes needs to keep his hands up - Durda had a free shot at his head there.
Durda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catartes.
Durda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Catartes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durda misses with a right hand
and Catartes counters with a nice body kick.
Catartes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Catartes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Durda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catartes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durda throws a lazy right hand but Catartes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Catartes blocks a head kick by Durda.
#T1#
Nice body kick there by Catartes.
Durda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Julian Durda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catartes throws a head kick that Durda semi-blocks.
Durda avoids a kick to the body.
Durda scores with a sloppy right hand. Catartes should have avoided that one.
Durda takes one to the chin there.
Durda throws a head kick that misses.
Catartes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durda in his tracks.
Durda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Catartes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durda throws a sloppy head kick
and Catartes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Catartes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catartes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durda takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by Catartes.#T2#
Durda throws a head kick but Catartes moves out of range.
Durda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durda throws a sloppy head kick
and Catartes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Durda is rocked!
Durda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durda is still on wobbly legs! Can Catartes finish him?
Durda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catartes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Durda seems to have recovered his senses.
Catartes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catartes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catartes is looking for a counter combo.
Durda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catartes cracks a nice hook into Durda's ribs.
Durda looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Catartes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durda doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Durda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catartes.
Catartes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Catartes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durda.
Durda lands with a straight right. Catartes didn't see that one coming.
Durda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durda 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.
Durda misses with the combination.
Catartes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durda.
Durda misses with a hook. Catartes ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Catartes misses.
Catartes slips under a jab from Durda.
Durda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Catartes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Durda misses with a straight right.
Durda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Catartes throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Durda is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carcarah Catartes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carcarah Catartes waved his t-shirt featuring TengelĂĽ Hekite's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga lands with a nice body punch.
Pihopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Munga is just out of range.
Pihopa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munga. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Pihopa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pihopa lands a slapping body shot.
Pihopa misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munga, as that shot connected.
Pihopa misses with a body kick.
Pihopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Munga. That snapped Pihopa's head back.
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pihopa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Munga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Pihopa misses #TD2#
and Munga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pihopa won't be happy with that.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga working the ground and pound but Pihopa is defending the strikes.
Munga working the strikes but Pihopa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Munga thows a huge punch but Pihopa dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munga working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pihopa defending well though.
Pihopa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pihopa tries to get out of the position.
Munga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pihopa's coaches at The Million Dollar Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Munga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munga trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga throwing shots but Pihopa is blocking nicely.
Munga wants to pass to mount but Pihopa is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Munga there.
Pihopa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Munga 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.
#T2#
Munga thows a huge punch but Pihopa dodges it nicely.
Munga 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.
Munga is looking to take a break and control but Pihopa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munga misses with a head shot. Pihopa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Munga won't allow Pihopa to get back to his feet.
Munga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pihopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga stands up over Pihopa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pihopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munga distracts Pihopa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Pihopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Pihopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga postures up in Pihopa's guard and throws a big left but Pihopa blocks it.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pihopa keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aum Munga 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#
Munga jabs Pihopa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Munga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Munga throws a strike aimed at the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa avoids it well.
Munga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pihopa keeps working.
Munga tries to score with some ground and pound. Pihopa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Munga throws a strike aimed at the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa avoids it well.
Pihopa dodges the ground and pound from Munga.
Aum Munga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munga misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga with the ground and pound but Pihopa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pihopa has hold of Munga's hands but Munga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Munga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pihopa is trying to stand up here but Munga is controlling him well.
Pihopa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munga.
Munga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pihopa defending well though.
Pihopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munga.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga trying to pass the guard but Pihopa defending well.
Munga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pihopa's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munga prevents Pihopa from standing back up.
Munga wants to take a breather but Pihopa is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga with the ground and pound but Pihopa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Munga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pihopa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Pihopa's brow.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Pihopa has wrist control.
Munga stays in close to Pihopa's body and controls the position.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely. #T3#
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
Munga is stalling in the full guard.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Pihopa's brow.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pihopa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pihopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pihopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pihopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga chips away with some ground and pound.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pihopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pihopa keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga is in close to Pihopa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aum Munga 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#
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Munga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pihopa leaves Munga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Pihopa throws a wild body kick that Munga sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Pihopa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pihopa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pihopa as Munga shoots in.
Pihopa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Pihopa ducks down to avoid it.
Pihopa is looking to wear down Munga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pihopa. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Munga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pihopa misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Pihopa moves forwards but Munga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pihopa on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pihopa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pihopa takes a swing at Munga's ribcage but misses.
Munga swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pihopa to counter with a crisp jab.
Pihopa slips under a jab.
Pihopa lands with a nice body punch.
Munga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pihopa throws out the jab.
Pihopa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munga.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pihopa.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Pihopa saw that one coming.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pihopa moves away.
Pihopa swings for the body but Munga moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Munga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pihopa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Munga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Munga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munga trying to control but Pihopa is working from the bottom.
Munga's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga looking to sit in guard and control but Pihopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Munga wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Pihopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Munga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munga wants to sweep here but Pihopa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Munga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pihopa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munga trying to keep a closed guard but Pihopa is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
Munga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pihopa at a distance.
Munga scores with a sloppy right hand. Pihopa should have avoided that one.
Aum Munga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Pihopa moved out of range.
Tahiwai Pihopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pihopa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Pihopa finds it's way through Munga's defenses.
Pihopa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pihopa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pihopa misses with a body shot.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga throws a series of punches but Pihopa moves out of range.
Pihopa moves away from the strike by Munga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munga 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Aum Munga thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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DMMA 37: Tucker vs Bol
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Pihopa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Swanson.
Swanson checks a low kick from Pihopa.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws the left hand but Pihopa avoids the punch easily.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Swanson has managed to clinch.
Pihopa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson lands a right hand.
Swanson tries a body shot but Pihopa blocks it.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Pihopa.
Pihopa works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Swanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
Pihopa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swanson digs a right hand underneath Pihopa's ribcage. Pihopa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pihopa.
Pihopa lands a left hand.
Pihopa's coach down at The Million Dollar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pihopa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Pihopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson throws a head punch that misses.
Pihopa misses with the head strike.
Swanson works on Pihopa's body with a couple of short punches.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Pihopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pihopa.
A right hand to the body from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pihopas head.
Pihopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pihopa.
Swanson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pihopa.#T2#
Swanson working aggressively here.
A short right from Swanson.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pihopa takes a shot to the head.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pihopa blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Swanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pihopa backwards.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
Pihopa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Pihopa swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pihopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pihopa's elbow.
Pihopa cracks Swanson with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Pihopa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pihopa lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
Pihopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pihopa.
Pihopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson tries to work over Pihopa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pihopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Pihopa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pihopa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
#T4#
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Pihopa.
Pihopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pihopa backwards.
Pihopa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Pihopa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Swanson.
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!
Swanson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pihopa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pihopa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pihopa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson 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#
Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Pihopa cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Pihopa blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Pihopa misses with a body kick.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pihopa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pihopa throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson throws a push kick but Pihopa slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Pihopa.
Pihopa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pihopa tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Swanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pihopa.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
Pihopa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pihopa tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing Pihopa back against the cage.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Pihopa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pihopa can do to turn this around?
Pihopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Pihopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacques Swanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Swanson.
Swanson tries to work over Pihopa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pihopa tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing Pihopa back against the cage.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Swanson is working Pihopa over against the cage.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pihopa misses with a body punch.
Pihopa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Pihopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Pihopa.
Swanson misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pihopa misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pihopa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Swanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pihopa up against the cage.#T3#
Pihopa tries to stall but Swanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pihopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Pihopa stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Pihopa pushes Swanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pihopa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pihopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Pihopa as the two fighters clinch.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Pihopa.
Swanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
A short right from Swanson.
Swanson is leaning against Pihopa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Swanson lands with a right to the head.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Pihopa cracks Swanson with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Swanson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swanson as Pihopa tries to tie him up.
Pihopa blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Pihopa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pihopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pihopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pihopa being controlled against the cage.
Swanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pihopa backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson scores with a head kick.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Pihopa keeps it at a distance.
Pihopa dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
#CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Pihopa misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Swanson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Pihopa.
Pihopa trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Pihopa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Swanson.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Pihopa. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pihopa.
Pihopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Pihopa looking to slow down the pace here.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pihopa blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Swanson on the inside.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Pihopa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pihopa.
Swanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pihopa backwards.
Pihopa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Swanson lands an uppercut.
Swanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pihopa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pihopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pihopa blocking some punches.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pihopa as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pihopa.
Good body shot from Pihopa.
Swanson presses Pihopa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pihopa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Pihopa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Pihopa blocking some punches.
#T3#
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Pihopa avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pihopa controls his hands.
Pihopa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson is leaning against Pihopa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pihopa just leaning against Swanson, taking a breather.
Pihopa trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pihopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pihopa prevents a body shot from Swanson.
A right hand to the body from Swanson.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Pihopa avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Pihopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pihopa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Pihopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Pihopa.
Pihopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Swanson.
Swanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Swanson.
Pihopa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Pihopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pihopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Pihopa controls the action.
Pihopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Swanson!
A victorious Jacques Swanson 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:
DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Pihopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pihopa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apinagewanwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apinagewanwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Apinagewanwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apinagewanwa wants to get back to striking at distance but Pihopa won't allow it.
Pihopa tries to work over Apinagewanwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Apinagewanwa manages to break the clinch.
Apinagewanwa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apinagewanwa throws a nice looking combination but Pihopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apinagewanwa sets himself, and Pihopa steps forward looking for the clinch! Apinagewanwa avoids it this time.
Apinagewanwa throws out a loose jab but Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apinagewanwa blocks a jab.
Pihopa scores with a jab to the body.
Pihopa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pihopa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pihopa misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Apinagewanwa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Apinagewanwa throws a lazy right hand but Pihopa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pihopa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pihopa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Apinagewanwa throws a hook but Pihopa avoids it easily.
Pihopa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pihopa connects with an inside leg kick.
Apinagewanwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apinagewanwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pihopa lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Apinagewanwa misses.
Apinagewanwa cracks a nice hook into Pihopa's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa looks to land a combination. Pihopa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apinagewanwa throws a hook but Pihopa avoids it easily.
Pihopa throws a leg kick which misses Apinagewanwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Apinagewanwa tries to avoid it.
Pihopa moves away from the strike by Apinagewanwa.
Pihopa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apinagewanwa moves away from the strike by Pihopa.
Pihopa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apinagewanwa under the eye.#T2#
Apinagewanwa misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pihopa.
Pihopa loads up on a big right hand but Apinagewanwa slips the punch.
Apinagewanwa throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pihopa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pihopa ducks under a wild hook from Apinagewanwa.
Nice cross by Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa throws the left hand but Pihopa avoids the punch easily.
Apinagewanwa throws the left hand but Pihopa avoids the punch easily.
Apinagewanwa cracks Pihopa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Apinagewanwa misses.
Pihopa staying out of range there.
Apinagewanwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Pihopa rushes Apinagewanwa and presses him up against the cage.
Pihopa misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Pihopa.
I was talking to Apinagewanwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Apinagewanwa blocks a body shot from Pihopa.
A short uppercut from Pihopa.
Pihopa lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pihopa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Apinagewanwa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pihopa lands with a left to the head.
Pihopa works on Apinagewanwa's body with a couple of short punches.
Apinagewanwa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pihopa tries to work over Apinagewanwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apinagewanwa tries to circle away but Pihopa has him pinned against the cage.
Pihopa misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Apinagewanwa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Apinagewanwa prevents a body shot from Pihopa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pihopa.
Pihopa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Apinagewanwa up against the cage.
Apinagewanwa working hard to break the clinch.
Apinagewanwa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apinagewanwa tries to break free but Pihopa pushes him back against the cage.
Apinagewanwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pihopa misses with a body punch.
Pihopa prevents Apinagewanwa from breaking the clinch.
Pihopa slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Pihopa has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tahiwai Pihopa 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#
Pihopa slips under a jab.
Omari Apinagewanwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Apinagewanwa lands a jab-cross combination.
Apinagewanwa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Apinagewanwa misses the jab.
Apinagewanwa misses the jab.
Apinagewanwa misses with a looping right.
Apinagewanwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Apinagewanwa misses.
Apinagewanwa with a hook.
Apinagewanwa throws a looping overhand right but Pihopa ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Pihopa misses.
It looked like Apinagewanwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pihopa jabs at Apinagewanwa's 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!
Apinagewanwa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pihopa's head backwards.
Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apinagewanwa.
Pihopa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pihopa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apinagewanwa misses with a hook.
Jab from Pihopa.#T1#
Pihopa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apinagewanwa.
Pihopa tries to clinch there but Apinagewanwa circles away.
Pihopa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apinagewanwa looks to land a right hand but Pihopa moved out of range.
Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apinagewanwa.
Apinagewanwa misses with a straight right.
Pihopa wants to counter the offense by Apinagewanwa and move into the clinch position.
Pihopa misses with an uppercut. Apinagewanwa saw that one coming.
Apinagewanwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Pihopa counters with a nice uppercut.
Apinagewanwa throws a jab when Pihopa was well out of range.
A jab from Apinagewanwa misses.
Apinagewanwa throws an overhand right that lands on Pihopa's shoulder, as Pihopa tries to avoid the shot.
Pihopa connects with a body shot that sends Apinagewanwa's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Pihopa misses its intended target.
Pihopa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Apinagewanwa. That snapped Pihopa's head back.
Apinagewanwa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pihopa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pihopa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apinagewanwa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pihopa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Pihopa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Apinagewanwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pihopa with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Pihopa misses.
Pihopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apinagewanwa.
Pihopa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pihopa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Apinagewanwa looks to throw the jab but Pihopa is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pihopa misses.
Apinagewanwa works the jab nicely.
Pihopa cracks Apinagewanwa with an open hand slap.
That kick from Pihopa tenderised Apinagewanwa's leg. Apinagewanwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Apinagewanwa misses its intended target.
Apinagewanwa misses with a looping right.
Pihopa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apinagewanwa.
Omari Apinagewanwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Pihopa lands a nice hook to Apinagewanwa's body. Apinagewanwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apinagewanwa misses with the combination.
Apinagewanwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apinagewanwa misses with an uppercut. Pihopa saw that one coming.
That kick from Pihopa tenderised Apinagewanwa's leg. Apinagewanwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apinagewanwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Pihopa has managed to clinch.
Apinagewanwa can't break the clinch.
Apinagewanwa working hard to break the clinch.
Pihopa prevents Apinagewanwa from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Pihopa to work.
Pihopa lands with a right to the head.
Pihopa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apinagewanwa backwards.
Pihopa stalling the fight.
#T4#
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apinagewanwa is trying to push Pihopa away but Pihopa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apinagewanwa can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pihopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pihopa. #BC#
Apinagewanwa breaks the clinch.
Pihopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apinagewanwa.
Pihopa works Apinagewanwa's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pihopa throws a jab when Apinagewanwa was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihopa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pihopa.
Pihopa throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tahiwai Pihopa 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#
Pihopa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Apinagewanwa.
A punch lands to the side of Apinagewanwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pihopa works the jab nicely.
Apinagewanwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apinagewanwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apinagewanwa misses the jab.
Pihopa loads up on a big right hand but Apinagewanwa slips the punch.
Apinagewanwa throwing a counter right hand but Pihopa manages to avoid it.
Apinagewanwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pihopa. That's going to slow Apinagewanwa down.
Pihopa lands with an uppercut that bounces Apinagewanwa off the cage and back into range.
Pihopa throws a right hand that Apinagewanwa ducks under and follows up with a left that Apinagewanwa also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apinagewanwa throws an overhand right that lands on Pihopa's shoulder, as Pihopa tries to avoid the shot.
Pihopa misses with a hook to the body
and Pihopa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pihopa loads up on a big right hand but Apinagewanwa slips the punch.
Pihopa lands with a good body shot.
Pihopa staying out of range there.
Pihopa dodges the punch combination from Apinagewanwa.
Apinagewanwa avoids the body shot from Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa misses with a right hand
and Pihopa counters with a stiff right hand.
Apinagewanwa misses with a looping left.
A big right from Apinagewanwa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pihopa! But no joy.
Pihopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apinagewanwa throws a series of punches but Pihopa moves out of range.
Apinagewanwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pihopa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pihopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apinagewanwa manages to avoid it.
Pihopa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pihopa connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apinagewanwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Omari Apinagewanwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahiwai Pihopa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Apinagewanwa misses with a hook.
No joy there for Apinagewanwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Apinagewanwa misses its intended target.
Apinagewanwa misses with an uppercut.
Pihopa thumps Apinagewanwa with a low kick.
Apinagewanwa throws a right hand that misses
and Pihopa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Apinagewanwa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pihopa! But no joy.
Apinagewanwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Pihopa misses.
Apinagewanwa throws a series of punches but Pihopa moves out of range.
Apinagewanwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apinagewanwa moves out of range as Pihopa strikes.
Pihopa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apinagewanwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pihopa.#T3#
Pihopa slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Apinagewanwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pihopa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apinagewanwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apinagewanwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apinagewanwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apinagewanwa in his tracks.
Apinagewanwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Pihopa tenderised Apinagewanwa's leg. Apinagewanwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apinagewanwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pihopa can pounce on him.
Pihopa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pihopa looks to land a left hand but Apinagewanwa moved out of range nicely.
Apinagewanwa throws out a loose jab but Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Pihopa finds it's target.
Apinagewanwa throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apinagewanwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apinagewanwa misses with a combination
and Pihopa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Pihopa works Apinagewanwa's body with a nice hook.
Pihopa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apinagewanwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa misses with a hook.
Pihopa scores with a punch to the head.
Apinagewanwa looks to land a left hand but Pihopa moved out of range nicely.
Pihopa scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Apinagewanwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pihopa doesn't seem phased though.
Pihopa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pihopa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pihopa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apinagewanwa on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihopa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pihopa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Pihopa.
Apinagewanwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahiwai Pihopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pihopa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tahiwai Pihopa!
Tahiwai Pihopa very nearly forgot to thank Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
DMMA 19: Alderidge vs Niaz
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pihopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori wants to land a leg kick but Pihopa is out of range.
Pihopa is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Pihopa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otori doesn't seem bothered though.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pihopa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pihopa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Pihopa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori throws a series of punches but Pihopa moves out of range.
Pihopa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori fails to land with a series of punches.
Pihopa looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pihopa blocks a low kick nicely.
Pihopa is looking to score with low kicks.
Pihopa misses with a leg kick.
Otori thinks about countering with a head kick.
Otori clobbers Pihopa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Otori.
#T1#
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Pihopa misses.
Otori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pihopa.
Otori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pihopa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Otori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pihopa throws out a powerful jab.
Pihopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Otori connects with a crisp jab.
Otori throws a right and a left that Pihopa avoids nicely.
Pihopa jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pihopa.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pihopa.
Pihopa throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori takes a swing at Pihopa's ribcage but misses.
Otori defending well as Pihopa loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Otori has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Pihopa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pihopa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otori's sensitive parts.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pihopa was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori throws a jab when Pihopa was well out of range.
A nice side step and Pihopa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pihopa cracks Otori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori cracks Pihopa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pihopa was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
A swing and a miss from Pihopa.
Pihopa just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Pihopa slips the punch.
Otori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pihopa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pihopa throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Pihopa is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Pihopa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pihopa throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Otori misses its target.
Pihopa tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.#T3#
Otori checks a low kick from Pihopa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Otori!
Otori misses with a hook. Pihopa ducked under it nicely.
Otori misses with a low kick as Pihopa jumps back.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pihopa lands with a hook. Otori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Pihopa misses.
Pihopa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Pihopa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pihopa avoids the body shot from Otori.
Pihopa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otori throws a hook to the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pihopa.
Pihopa moves away from the strike by Otori.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Pihopa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Otori takes a swing at Pihopa's ribcage but misses.
Pihopa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Pihopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pihopa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pihopa's head backwards.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Pihopa avoids it.
Pihopa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Otori throws a wild body kick that Pihopa sees coming a mile off.
Pihopa lands a nice looking body kick.
Pihopa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pihopa blocks a jab.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Pihopa looks for the body kick but Otori saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Pihopa.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Pihopa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pihopa staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihopa blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Otori lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Pihopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
That's time! Otori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pihopa.
Pihopa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pihopa slips a straight right by Otori.
It seemed like Pihopa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otori has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pihopa.
Otori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pihopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Pihopa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pihopa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Otori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pihopa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pihopa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Pihopa.
Otori throws a series of punches but Pihopa avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pihopa! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori connects with a body shot that sends Pihopa's belly button to the back.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Pihopa tests Otori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pihopa moves out of range as Otori strikes.
Pihopa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Pihopa looks for the body kick but Otori saw that one coming.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pihopa.
An attempted straight right counter from Otori misses the target.
Pihopa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pihopa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pihopa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Nice uppercut there from Pihopa.
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Pihopa's shoulder, as Pihopa tries to avoid the shot.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori sizes up Pihopa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pihopa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Otori defending well as Pihopa loads up on a big left hand.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pihopa throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Pihopa tenderised Otori's leg. Otori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Otori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pihopa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pihopa moves forwards but Otori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Otori throws a nice looking combination but Pihopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pihopa moves out of range of the body kick.
Pihopa throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pihopa misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Otori misses the target.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pihopa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Otori with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pihopa.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Otori slips a jab from Pihopa.
Otori thuds a left hand into Pihopa's body.
Pihopa throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori misses with a hook. Pihopa ducked under it nicely.
Pihopa throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pihopa swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Otori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pihopa avoids the body shot from Otori.
#T3#
Pihopa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otori's corner calls for a 1-2. Otori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otori misses with a body shot
letting Pihopa counter with a right hand.
Otori drops his hands momentarily and Pihopa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pihopa moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pihopa! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
An inside leg kick lands from Pihopa.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pihopa moves out of range of the body kick.
Otori slips under a jab.
Pihopa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pihopa misses with a looping left.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Pihopa.
Pihopa throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Pihopa as he checks the leg kick.
Pihopa misses with a kick to the body.
Pihopa moves away from the strike by Otori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori slips under a jab.#T4#
Otori 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.
A jab from Otori misses.
Pihopa throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori 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.
Pihopa misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pihopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori throws a head kick but Pihopa moves out of range.
Pihopa misses with a looping left.
Otori throws a head kick that misses.
Pihopa lands a body shot.
Pihopa avoids the body shot from Otori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihopa misses with a looping left.
Pihopa throws a good cross that connects.
Pihopa misses with a low kick.
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pihopa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tahiwai Pihopa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pihopa throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Pihopa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Otori slips a jab from Pihopa.
Pihopa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pihopa.
Otori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pihopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pihopa loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Pihopa misses with a straight left.
Otori swinging wildly here.
Otori backing away here, and Pihopa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pihopa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Pihopa avoids it.
Pihopa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pihopa connects with a jab.#T1#
Otori checks a low kick from Pihopa.
Pihopa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pihopa.
Pihopa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pihopa throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Pihopa lands a right hook to the body.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Pihopa slips the punch.
Pihopa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa lands a jab to Otori's midsection.
Pihopa throws a right and a left that Otori avoids nicely.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pihopa stuns Otori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pihopa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pihopa moves out of range as Otori throws a body kick.
It seemed like Pihopa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Otori misses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Pihopa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Pihopa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Pihopa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pihopa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pihopa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Otori thinking.
Pihopa blocks a jab.
Pihopa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pihopa connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.
Otori throws a push kick but Pihopa slaps the foot to one side.
Pihopa misses with a body kick.
Pihopa misses with a hook.
Otori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
Pihopa loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Good exchange - Pihopa coming out on top.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick and Pihopa moves out of range easily.
Otori walks into a stiff left hand from Pihopa.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pihopa manages to avoid it.
Pihopa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Pihopa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Otori doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Pihopa. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Pihopa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pihopa moves out of range as Otori throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pihopa scores with a nice strike.
Otori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pihopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pihopa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pihopa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pihopa.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Pihopa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pihopa throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Pihopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pihopa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Pihopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pihopa misses with a straight right. #T4#
Pihopa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Otori.
Pihopa moves out of range as Otori strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pihopa on the side of the head.
Pihopa throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Pihopa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pihopa lands with a cross.
Otori is looking to land body kicks.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pihopa.
Pihopa misses with a straight left.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Pihopa.
Pihopa missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pihopa sizes up Otori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Pihopa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pihopa swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Otori is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihopa looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahiwai Pihopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pihopa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahiwai Pihopa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tahiwai Pihopa waved his t-shirt featuring Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pihopa.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Pihopa moved out of range.
Pihopa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petit tests Pihopa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Pihopa.
Pihopa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pihopa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petit in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petit throws a body punch but Pihopa moves out of range.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pihopa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pihopa lands a jab to Petit's midsection.
Pihopa connects with a crisp jab.
Petit misses with a left hand
and Pihopa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pihopa.
Pihopa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Pihopa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pihopa takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Pihopa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pihopa misses the body punch
and Petit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Petit lands a big head kick that sends Pihopa tumbling to the mat! Petit takes a step backwards and waves Pihopa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pihopa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pihopa cracks Petit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Petit drops Pihopa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pihopa looks back up at him and smiles so Petit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Pihopa is rocked!
Pihopa is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Petit doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pihopa crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pihopa's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Luc Petit! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Fulton
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Pihopa clinches.
Hamada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pihopa blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamada tries to circle away but Pihopa has him pinned against the cage.
Hamada working hard to break the clinch.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Pihopa has the dominant position.
Pihopa digs a right hand underneath Hamada's ribcage. Hamada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pihopa lands with a right to the head.
Pihopa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Pihopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Pihopa.
Pihopa works on Hamada's body with a couple of short punches.
Hamada wants to take the fight to the mat but Pihopa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pihopa scores with a shoulder strike.
Pihopa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pihopa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamada wants to stall.
Hamada has Pihopa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pihopa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pihopa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamada backwards. #T1#
Pihopa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pihopa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Hamada is rocked!
Pihopa lands a shoulder strike.
Hamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Pihopa finish him?
Pihopa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hamada to his knees! Pihopa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tahiwai Pihopa!
After the big win, Tahiwai Pihopa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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