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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Bol
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kushnevich thuds his right hand into Thum Yum Koong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thum Yum Koong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kushnevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnevich gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Kushnevich stops a takedown attempt from Thum Yum Koong.
#TD2#
Kushnevich lands a takedown into guard.
Kushnevich controlling from the top position.
Thum Yum Koong looking to control.
Kushnevich content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a triangle but Kushnevich pushes his legs off easily.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to hold Kushnevich in close to prevent damage but Kushnevich has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Kushnevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thum Yum Koong wants to improve his position but Kushnevich is controlling well.
Kushnevich slows the pace down in 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. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Thum Yum Koong's temple.
Kushnevich is nestled in close to Thum Yum Koong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kushnevich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thum Yum Koong manages to get to full guard.
Kushnevich postures up and lands a big shot to Thum Yum Koong's brow.
Thum Yum Koong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thum Yum Koong tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Thum Yum Koong looking to control.
Kushnevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kushnevich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kushnevich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kushnevich landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kushnevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thum Yum Koong's head.
Kushnevich trying to control but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Thum Yum Koong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kushnevich has passed into side control.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thum Yum Koong keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to full 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. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Thum Yum Koong's temple.
Thum Yum Koong has hold of Kushnevich's hands but Kushnevich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thum Yum Koong tries to roll over but Kushnevich keeps him under control.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kushnevich winds up and cracks Thum Yum Koong with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich slips a nice elbow through Thum Yum Koong's hands, connecting with Thum Yum Koong's forehead.
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kushnevich lands a nice short elbow.
Kushnevich working over Thum Yum Koong with some ground and pound. Thum Yum Koong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Kushnevich seems content to control.
Kushnevich working Thum Yum Koong over with strikes.
Kushnevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich trying to mount his opponent but Thum Yum Koong defends it.
Thum Yum Koong taking some punishment here, with Kushnevich in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Thum Yum Koong off balance momentarily.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a body shot.
Thum Yum Koong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thum Yum Koong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Thum Yum Koong drives through with a takedown into Kushnevich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thum Yum Koong wants to control from the top but Kushnevich keeps moving.
Kushnevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thum Yum Koong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kushnevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is continuing to stall.#T1#
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thum Yum Koong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kushnevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Thum Yum Koong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnevich keeps working. #SUB#
Thum Yum Koong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the action but Kushnevich is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich regains half guard.
Kushnevich is controlling Thum Yum Koong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thum Yum Koong is pressing down on Kushnevich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnevich is holding on for now.
Kushnevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thum Yum Koong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnevich keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kushnevich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kushnevich managing to control the position.
The adventures of Kushnevich the control monster continue. Boring.
Thum Yum Koong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thum Yum Koong fails with a takedown attempt.
Thum Yum Koong throws a hook but Kushnevich blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kushnevich with the inside leg kick.
Kushnevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Kushnevich as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Kushnevich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kushnevich trying to control but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thum Yum Koong's head.
Kushnevich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kushnevich is working Thum Yum Koong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kushnevich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kushnevich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thum Yum Koong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kushnevich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thum Yum Koong!
Thum Yum Koong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Ilya Kushnevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thum Yum Koong keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kushnevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kushnevich is keen to just control but Thum Yum Koong is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong is looking to control Kushnevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thum Yum Koong avoid being mounted?
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thum Yum Koong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kushnevich trying to control the action but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kushnevich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kushnevich there.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kushnevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thum Yum Koong is refusing to be controlled, as Kushnevich sits in half guard.
Thum Yum Koong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kushnevich is working away from the top position though.
Kushnevich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kushnevich lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Kushnevich landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thum Yum Koong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thum Yum Koong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to escape the mount.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes but Thum Yum Koong is staying in there.
Kushnevich raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Thum Yum Koong is rocked!
Kushnevich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Thum Yum Koong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kushnevich! Thum Yum Koong is hurt baaadly! Kushnevich is firing away with more strikes - Thum Yum Koong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnevich! |
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Event:
Savage MMA 4
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a series of wild punches.
Thum Yum Koong digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thum Yum Koong on the side of the head.
Taylor slips a jab from Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Thum Yum Koong is quick to defend against it.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Thum Yum Koong moves away and avoids it.
John Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Thum Yum Koong has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Thum Yum Koong fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Taylor connects with the punch.
Thum Yum Koong shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Thum Yum Koong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor with a hook.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thum Yum Koong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thum Yum Koong darts in trying to clinch
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyga Thum Yum Koong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Thum Yum Koong's head back.
Thum Yum Koong has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thum Yum Koongs head.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thum Yum Koong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thum Yum Koong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thum Yum Koong tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor lands a right hand. #T4#
Taylor is leaning against Thum Yum Koong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thum Yum Koong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
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!
Thum Yum Koong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Thum Yum Koong ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Thum Yum Koong slips the punch.
Thum Yum Koong fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Thum Yum Koong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thum Yum Koong is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor 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#
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thum Yum Koong throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
A combination from Thum Yum Koong does no damage.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Thum Yum Koong defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Thum Yum Koong. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thum Yum Koong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Thum Yum Koong shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thum Yum Koong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Thum Yum Koong with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong blocks a jab.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thum Yum Koong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thum Yum Koong slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thum Yum Koong can do to turn this around?
Thum Yum Koong swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
#T2#
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Thum Yum Koong should have avoided that one.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Thum Yum Koong throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thum Yum Koong.#TD2#
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thum Yum Koong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor sneaks out the side door and pushes Thum Yum Koong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Thum Yum Koong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thum Yum Koong somewhat.
Thum Yum Koong is breathing heavily.#T3#
Thum Yum Koong walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Thum Yum Koong tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thum Yum Koong sprawls and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thum Yum Koong. #T4#
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thum Yum Koong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Thum Yum Koong dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Thum Yum Koong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thum Yum Koong's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thum Yum Koong wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thum Yum Koong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Thum Yum Koong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor stuns Thum Yum Koong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor slips a jab from Thum Yum Koong.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thum Yum Koong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Thum Yum Koong and move into the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong shoots and misses #CL#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Thum Yum Koong manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Taylor throws a hook but Thum Yum Koong avoids it easily.
Thum Yum Koong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thum Yum Koong doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thum Yum Koong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thum Yum Koong ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong blocks a jab.
And Thum Yum Koong tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thum Yum Koong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thum Yum Koong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Thum Yum Koong persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thum Yum Koong's head backwards.
Thum Yum Koong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor throws a body punch but Thum Yum Koong moves out of range.
Thum Yum Koong goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Thum Yum Koong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor works over Thum Yum Koong's head and body with a nice combination.
Thum Yum Koong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Thum Yum Koong misses.
Thum Yum Koong avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thum Yum Koong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Thum Yum Koong throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Thum Yum Koong manages to avoid it.
Taylor works over Thum Yum Koong's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor jabs Thum Yum Koong right on the nose. Thum Yum Koong blinks but takes it well.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
John Taylor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is what I've been looking for since day 1, Nadadora is a great boxer, he will sure do great things, but for now i'm the king!! Step to me motherfuckers!'. |
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Event:
Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nadadora swats away the attempt to clinch by Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thum Yum Koong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thum Yum Koong looks for a takedown but Nadadora sprawls well.
Thum Yum Koong throws a nice looking combination but Nadadora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Thum Yum Koong both land. Nice combination.
Nadadora looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nadadora connects with a nice looking jab.
Nadadora misses with a wild body shot.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a series of wild punches.
Thum Yum Koong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Thum Yum Koong blocks a jab.
Nadadora works Thum Yum Koong's body with a nice hook.
Thum Yum Koong jabs Nadadora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora throws a lazy right hand but Thum Yum Koong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nadadora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thum Yum Koong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thum Yum Koong moves forwards but Nadadora connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thum Yum Koong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nadadora finds it's way round the side to connect with Thum Yum Koong's head.
Thum Yum Koong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nadadora lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thum Yum Koong. Nadadora pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rapido Nadadora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Savage MMA
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Thum Yum Koong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tikhachev throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Thum Yum Koong counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Thum Yum Koong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tikhachev, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Thum Yum Koong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thum Yum Koong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tikhachev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tikhachev dodges the ground and pound from Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong slows the pace down.
Thum Yum Koong working away.
Thum Yum Koong landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Thum Yum Koong has hold of Tikhachev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tikhachev seems comfortable defending it but Thum Yum Koong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tikhachev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tikhachev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Thum Yum Koong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
Tyga Thum Yum Koong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 06 Downs vs Mansom
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Vo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thum Yum Koong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Thum Yum Koong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thum Yum Koong shoots for a takedown but Vo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thum Yum Koong looks to land a combination but Vo avoids it well.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a takedown but Vo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vo misses the shot to the body.
Thum Yum Koong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Thum Yum Koong looking to score a takedown here. Vo is defending well but Thum Yum Koong drives through and ends up in Vo 's guard.
Thum Yum Koong lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Thum Yum Koong stands up and waves to Vo to follow him.
Thum Yum Koong is looking to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Vo clinches with his opponent.
Thum Yum Koong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thum Yum Koong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vo avoids it.#BC2#
Vo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vo closes the distance and pushes Thum Yum Koong back into the cage.#BC2#
Vo manages to break the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thum Yum Koong blocks a head kick by Vo .
#CL2#
Vo takes the fight into the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thum Yum Koong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Thum Yum Koong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyga Thum Yum Koong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thum Yum Koong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Vo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Thum Yum Koong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thum Yum Koong controlling from side mount.
Vo struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Thum Yum Koong has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thum Yum Koong yanks on the arm and Vo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thum Yum Koong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
A relieved looking Tyga Thum Yum Koong 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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