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Event:
DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nguema moves forwards but Rajnahn connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Rajnahn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rajnahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguema connects with a right hand. Rajnahn shakes it off.#TD#
Rajnahn gets a double leg takedown into Nguema's guard.
Rajnahn is looking to work some ground and pound but Nguema has wrist control.
Nguema trying to keep a closed guard but Rajnahn is proving a slippery customer.
Rajnahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nguema can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rajnahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rajnahn connects with a couple of short punches.
Rajnahn postures up and lands a big shot to Nguema's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rajnahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rajnahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rajnahn with a nice head shot there.
Rajnahn works over Nguema with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Rajnahn works over Nguema with some ground and pound from guard.
Rajnahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rajnahn landing some decent shots from guard.
Rajnahn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rajnahn works over Nguema with some ground and pound from guard.
Rajnahn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rajnahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rajnahn pushes down on Nguema's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rajnahn is nestled in close to Nguema, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rajnahn slips a nice elbow through Nguema's hands, connecting with Nguema's forehead.
Nguema avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rajnahn.
We've been hearing that Rajnahn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rajnahn lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rajnahn connects with a nice short shot to Nguema's temple.
Nguema wants to improve his position but Rajnahn is controlling well.
Rajnahn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Nguema has hold of Rajnahn's hands but Rajnahn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn working over Nguema with some ground and pound. Nguema looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nguema is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rajnahn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nguema on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rajnahn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nguema to regain full guard.
Rajnahn lands a couple of digs.
Rajnahn postures up and lands a big shot to Nguema's brow. #ROC#Nguema is rocked!
Rajnahn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nguema is still in real trouble! Can Rajnahn finish him?
Rajnahn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nguema's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chandra Rajnahn!
Our winner, Chandra Rajnahn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 91: Hightower vs Hurry
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Rogue dodges the punch combination from Nguema.
Nguema waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogue.
Rogue throws a lazy right hand but Nguema sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antonne Nguema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogue is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nguema misses with an uppercut. Rogue saw that one coming.
Rogue slips under a jab from Nguema.
Rogue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rogue missing with a left hand there. Nguema was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogue shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nguema eats them both and turns towards Rogue to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nguema misses with a hook.
Rogue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nguema misses with a straight left.
Nguema connects with a right hand. Rogue shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogue throws a body punch but Nguema moves out of range.
Rogue misses with a series of wild punches.
Nguema slips a jab and a cross from Rogue.
#T1#
Nguema connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nguema fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nguema takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Nguema.
Rogue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogue throws a big shot that misses.
Rogue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nguema circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Nguema was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rogue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguema.
Nguema misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nguema slips a jab and a cross from Rogue.
Rogue throws an overhand right that lands on Nguema's shoulder, as Nguema tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Nguema. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nguema.
Rogue throws a right and a left that Nguema avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Nguema does no damage.
Rogue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nguema connects with a single shot there.
Rogue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nguema has time to react.
Rogue moves in looking to clinch but Nguema pushes him off.
Nguema throws the left hand but Rogue avoids the punch easily.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguema darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nguema pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguema scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nguema lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nguema throws a hook but Rogue avoids it easily.
Nguema misses with a hook. Rogue ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Rogue misses.
Rogue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguema swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguema looks to throw the jab but Rogue is out of range.
Nguema lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogue circles away quickly and effectively.
As Nguema backs off Rogue throws a huge counter combo but Nguema manages to avoid it all.
Rogue throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nguema stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogue throws a combination. Nguema tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nguema misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogue as he connects with a hook.
Rogue misses with a body shot.
Nguema misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rogue. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Nguema misses with a hook. Rogue ducked under it nicely.
Nguema fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogue staying out of range there.#CL2#
Rogue closes the distance and pushes Nguema back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nguema lands with a left to the head.
Nguema has a couple of punches blocked by Rogue.
Nguema holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Nguema's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogue lands with a right hand.
Rogue missing with a left hand there. Nguema was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguema misses with a wild combination.
Nguema throws a shot from downtown. Rogue moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Rogue misses with a right hand
and Nguema counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nguema stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguema misses with a straight right.
Nguema scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguema ducks under a wild hook from Rogue.
Rogue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguema throws the left hand but Rogue avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Rogue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguema is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rogue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogue lands an overhand right.
Jab from Nguema.
Rogue scores with a nice strike.
Rogue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguema throws out the jab.
Rogue dodges the punch combination from Nguema.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguema throws a looping overhand right but Rogue ducks down to avoid it.
Nguema is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rogue lands a two punch combo.
Nguema misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonne Nguema dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Nguema misses its intended target.
Nguema takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Rogue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nguema misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogue.
Rogue misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Nguema's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguema scores with a hook.
Nguema misses with a right hand
and Rogue counters with a straight right hand.
Rogue ducks under a wild hook from Nguema.
Nguema misses with a left hand
and Rogue counters with a nice uppercut.
Nguema throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogue throws the left hand but Nguema avoids the punch easily.
Rogue lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguema drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rogue connects with a jab.
Nguema throws a big shot that misses.
Nguema will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Nguema dodges the punch combination from Rogue.
Rogue works Nguema's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguema. Rogue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguema waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogue.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogue.#CL2#
Rogue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Nguema.
Nguema lands an uppercut.
Nguema lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogue misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rogue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguema gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguema throws out the jab.
Rogue misses with a straight right.
Antonne Nguema is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nguema scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogue tries to clinch but Nguema moves out of range.
Rogue lands with a nice body punch.
Rogue fails to land with a series of punches.
Antonne Nguema is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguema uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogue.
Nguema looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogue is just out of range.
Rogue looks to land a combination but Nguema avoids it well.
Rogue throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Nguema was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rogue scores with a three punch combo!
Nguema with a nice cross.
Nguema misses with a shot to the body
letting Rogue counter with a right hand.
Nguema slips under a jab.
Rogue connects with a jab.
Nguema tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogue was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguema.
Nguema thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguema moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nguema misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Nguema misses with a two punch combination.
Nguema takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nguema misses with a combination
and Rogue counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogue throws a nice looking combination but Nguema bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rogue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogue throws a series of punches but Nguema moves out of range.
Nguema swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogue blocks a jab.
Nguema throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogue is looking to clinch.
Rogue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogue thuds a left hand into Nguema'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!
The fighters circling - Rogue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Rogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Nguema looks to throw the jab but Rogue is out of range.
Nguema misses with a hook
and Rogue counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogue jabs at Nguema's body.
Nguema walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rogue throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguema.
Nguema throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogue misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogue slips a straight right by Nguema.
Nguema looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nguema lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogue at a distance.
Nguema throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguema tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogue was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguema.
A shot to the liver by Nguema. Beautiful body shot.
Nguema looks to land a right hand but Rogue moved out of range.
Rogue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguema swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rogue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nguema falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogue counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguema misses with a double jab
letting Rogue counter with a right hand.
Rogue throws a body punch but Nguema moves out of range.
Rogue staying out of range there.
Nguema looks to land a left hand but Rogue moved out of range nicely.
Nguema misses with a straight right.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rogue. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice jab there from Nguema.
No joy there for Rogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nguema manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogue throws a right and a left that Nguema avoids nicely.
Rogue lands an overhand right.
Nguema moves out of range as Rogue strikes.
Rogue misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Nguema lands a body shot.
Rogue closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nguema counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Rogue. Those never looked like landing.
Nguema throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogue.
Nguema misses with an uppercut. Rogue saw that one coming.
Nguema throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogue misses with an uppercut.
Nguema swings widly with a right hand
and Rogue counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguema scores with a shot to the body.
Nguema walks into a straight right hand from Rogue.
Nguema ducks under a wild hook from Rogue.
Nguema lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Nguema scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguema moves away.
Nguema throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nguema lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogue's head.
Rogue throws a hook but Nguema blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogue!
Nguema ducks right into an uppercut from Rogue.
Nguema showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogue.
Nguema throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogue counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nguema misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogue! But no joy.
Nguema throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogue cracks a nice hook into Nguema's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nguema misses with a left hand
and Rogue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogue clobbers Nguema with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nguema's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nguema scrambles back to his feet.
Rogue looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguema is just out of range.
Rogue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Rogue has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nguema. #BC2#
Rogue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogue misses with a two punch combination.
Rogue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogue on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Rogue darts in and clinches Nguema up against the cage.
Rogue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguema stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Rogue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nguema walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Nguema throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogue misses with a looping left.
Nguema is looking to counter punch.
Nguema misses with a looping left.
Nguema throws a series of punches but Rogue moves out of range.
Rogue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguema is looking for a counter combo.
Rogue lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguema takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogue throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nguema stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nguema misses the shot to the body.
Rogue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguema takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguema.
Rogue scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogue moves out of range of the strikes.
Nguema misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogue.
Nguema is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogue. #CL2#
Rogue clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Rogue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogue 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Rogue! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nguema avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friedrichsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nguema.
Friedrichsen moves out of range as Nguema strikes.
Nguema misses with a right hand
enabling Friedrichsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Antonne Nguema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nguema off the cage and back into range.
Friedrichsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Nguema cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Nguema tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Friedrichsen slips under a jab.
Friedrichsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Friedrichsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Nguema.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguema uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a series of strikes that have Nguema backpedaling.
Nguema scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nguema scores with a jab to the head.
Nguema misses with a looping right.
Nguema uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
Nguema throws a left and a right that both miss
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Friedrichsen throws a sloppy head kick and Nguema moves out of range easily.
Nguema throws an off balance right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Friedrichsen 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.
Nguema throws a series of punches but Friedrichsen avoids them all with ease.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nguema misses the shot to the body.
Friedrichsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Friedrichsen stuns Nguema with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nguema looks to land a left hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range nicely.
Friedrichsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Friedrichsen cracks Nguema with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Friedrichsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nguema to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Friedrichsen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nguema! He's just covering up as Friedrichsen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
A relieved looking Erik Friedrichsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Nguema throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Trevoso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nguema did well to prevent Trevoso getting side control.
Nguema wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Trevoso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trevoso throwing shots but Nguema is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Trevoso seems to be working for a kimura but Nguema defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trevoso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nguema could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Trevoso has cracked it and Nguema is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Trevoso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pancadao Trevoso! |
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Event:
GC 381 Christie vs Bengtsson
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nguema fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nguema scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.#KD#
Nguema lands a big right hand that sends Stevenson crashing to the mat! Nguema stays standing though and waves Stevenson back to his feet!
Stevenson is aggressively charging in as Nguema backs up avoiding any damage. Nguema tosses out a jab and Stevenson runs right into it face first! Stevenson is out cold! Nguema dropped down on all fours and is barking in Stevenson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonne Nguema! |
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Event:
GC 376 - Bleak vs Barnes
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Cooper avoids the body shot from Nguema.
Nguema sets himself, and Cooper steps forward looking for the clinch! Nguema avoids it this time.
A jab from Nguema does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Joshua Cooper has been cut.
Nguema swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. Nguema saw that one coming.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Nguema feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cooper sprawling to the canvas! Cooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nguema finish him?!
#ROC#Cooper is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cooper feints and as Nguema raises his hands in defense, Cooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooper is still in real trouble! Can Nguema finish him?
Nguema definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cooper passes into half guard.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooper stops Nguema from getting back to his feet.
Cooper slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nguema taking some punishment here, with Cooper in his half guard.
Cooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nguema is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cooper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Cooper there.
Nguema knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooper on the ground.
Cooper drops an elbow to the side of Nguema's head. #SUB2#
Cooper seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nguema is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joshua Cooper!
A victorious Joshua Cooper 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:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nguema steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehari.
Nguema looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kehari misses with a hook. Nguema ducked under it nicely.
Nguema's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kehari under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Esa Kehari has been cut.
Nguema paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kehari just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguema throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kehari on the side of the head.
Kehari ducks under a wild hook from Nguema.
Kehari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kehari takes a swing at Nguema's ribcage but misses.
Kehari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nguema.
Kehari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kehari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Kehari darts in and clinches Nguema up against the cage.
Kehari lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehari gets through Nguema's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kehari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguema is looking to control Kehari's arms but Kehari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguema has his back to the cage.
Kehari gets through Nguema's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nguema takes a shot to the head.
Kehari lands with a right to the head.
Nguema blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kehari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Kehari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nguema looks winded!
Good body shot from Kehari.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kehari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kehari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kehari.
Kehari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kehari.
Kehari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Kehari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kehari clinches.
Kehari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kehari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguema blocks a body shot from Kehari.
Kehari misses with a body punch.
Nguema tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kehari tries to work over Nguema's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kehari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kehari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguema bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kehari clinches. #T2#
Kehari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kehari presses Nguema against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kehari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nguema is looking to control Kehari's arms but Kehari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguema has his back to the cage.
Kehari lands a shoulder strike.
Kehari lands a body punch.
Kehari tries a body shot but Nguema blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kehari.
Nguema is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kehari lands a shot to the body.
Kehari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nguema or not.
Nguema has a couple of punches blocked by Kehari.
Nguema has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kehari misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kehari.
Kehari tries to work over Nguema's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kehari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguema looks to throw the jab but Kehari is out of range. #CL#
Kehari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kehari tries to work over Nguema's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehari scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Kehari scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Kehari manages to break the clinch.
Nguema takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Kehari takes the fight into the clinch.
Kehari tries to work over Nguema's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kehari.
Kehari scores with a shoulder strike.
Kehari lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kehari.
Nguema takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kehari.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kehari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehari struggles to land a body shot inside as Nguema controls his hands.
A short left from Kehari. #BC#
Kehari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguema tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehari was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguema.
Kehari misses with a wild body shot.
Kehari lands a slapping body shot.
Nguema is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Kehari throws a series of punches but Nguema moves out of range.
No joy there for Kehari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nguema showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kehari.
Nguema drops his hands momentarily and Kehari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kehari looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguema is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kehari. Nguema does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguema keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguema pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kehari looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguema is just out of range.
Kehari misses with a body shot.
Nguema takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguema uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kehari.
Kehari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguema closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#Esa Kehari's cut is getting worse.
Nguema uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kehari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Kehari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esa Kehari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kehari throws a jab when Nguema was well out of range.
Kehari looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguema is just out of range.
Kehari has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nguema drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kehari swings for the body but Nguema moves out of range.
Kehari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguema walks into a stiff left hand from Kehari.
Kehari misses with a wild body shot.
Nguema keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kehari.
Kehari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kehari looks to throw the jab but Nguema is out of range.
Kehari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nguema can do to turn this around?
Kehari misses with a hook
and Nguema counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esa Kehari is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nguema takes a swing at Kehari's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kehari moves into range and clinches up with Nguema.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehari tries to work over Nguema's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguema misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kehari can't find room to land a body shot as Nguema controls the action.
#T1#
Nguema wants to get back to striking at distance but Kehari won't allow it.
Nguema prevents a body shot from Kehari.
Kehari scores with a hook to the body.
Nguema is breathing heavily.
Kehari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kehari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Kehari as the two fighters clinch.
Kehari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kehari scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kehari.
Kehari scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kehari.
Kehari has Nguema pressed against the cage, preventing Nguema from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kehari misses with a body punch.
Kehari misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kehari.
A nice left hand lands by Kehari.
A shot in the inside from Kehari.
Kehari struggles to land a body shot inside as Nguema controls his hands.
Kehari lands a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguema throws a head punch that misses.
Kehari misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kehari.
Kehari lands a shoulder strike.
Kehari lands a body shot.
Kehari lands a nice uppercut.
Kehari lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kehari.
Kehari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nguema.
Kehari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kehari pushes Nguema back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kehari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kehari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kehari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nguemas head. #ROC#Nguema is rocked!
Kehari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nguemas head.
Nguema is still on wobbly legs! Can Kehari finish him?
Kehari dips a shoulder and cracks Nguema with a mighty uppercut! Nguema falls back against the cage and Kehari unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nguema is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kehari screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kehari!
A relieved looking Esa Kehari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguema keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nguema throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nguema jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Nguema scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Tander Silva has been cut.
Nguema lands a body shot.
Silva backs away from a small jab... but Nguema lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Silva crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Nguema with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Antonne Nguema! |
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Event:
GC 364 Raledran vs Dean
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguema throws a nice looking combination but Ivankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivankov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivankov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Nguema was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ivankov.#CL2#
Ivankov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nguema has a couple of punches blocked by Ivankov.
#BC2#
Ivankov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguema misses with a left hand
and Ivankov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivankov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nguema tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivankov counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Ivankov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ivankov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nguema throws a nice looking combination but Ivankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguema sets himself, and Ivankov steps forward looking for the clinch! Nguema avoids it this time.
Nguema missing with a left hand there. Ivankov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivankov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivankov cracks Nguema with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nguema gets tackled into the cage by Ivankov. Ivankov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nguema breaks from the clinch.
Nguema misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nguema has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Antonne Nguema has been cut.#T1#
Nguema throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Ivankov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivankov lands a jab to Nguema's midsection.
Nguema takes one to the side of the head.
Ivankov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nguema right on the button. Nguema goes down! Ivankov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ivankov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyutskan Ivankov!
A less than humble Lyutskan Ivankov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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