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Event:
SSSD 44: Frank/McGee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Nwaoge lands a big right hand that sends Fury crashing to the mat! Nwaoge stays standing though and waves Fury back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like James Fury has been cut.
Nwaoge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nwaoge lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nwaoge as he avoids it easily.
Nwaoge scores with a jab.
Fury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nwaoge counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fury off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Nwaoge follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fury was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Medzavi Nwaoge!
After winning the bout, Medzavi Nwaoge 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:
MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Vurris.
Nwaoge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vurris looks to land a left hand but Nwaoge moved out of range nicely.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Vurris.
Nwaoge moves out of range as Vurris strikes.
Nwaoge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Nwaoge misses.
Vurris thumps Nwaoge with a low kick.
Nwaoge looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurris is just out of range.#TD#
Vurris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vurris stands up over Nwaoge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vurris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge pulls Vurris in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Nwaoge wants to control position but Vurris is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Nwaoge here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vern Vurris!
In his post fight interview, Vern Vurris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSSD 34: Nwaoge/Golara
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Golara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Nwaoge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Golara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
Nwaoge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golara misses with the head strike.
Golara's coach down at Simply The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Golara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nwaoge scores with a shot to the side of Golara's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golara.
Nwaoge lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Endrju Golara has been cut.
Nwaoge swings wildly with an uppercut but Golara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Golara pushes Nwaoge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nwaoge takes a shot to the head.
Golara lands a left hand.
Golara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nwaoge blocks an uppercut.
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Golara throws a head punch that misses.
Golara blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golara's elbow.
Golara blocks the elbow strike.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Golara controls the action.
Nwaoge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Golara.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Golara.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nwaoge misses with the head strike.
Nwaoge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Golara holds him up against the cage and eventually Nwaoge drops back down to his feet.
Nwaoge has been working on his balance at Mapinguari Guerreiro, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Golara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golara.
Golara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nwaoge's elbow. #T2#
Nwaoge blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nwaoge misses with a punch on the inside.
Nwaoge tries a body shot but Golara blocks it.
Nwaoge jumps guard but Golara stands there with Nwaoge around his waist. Nwaoge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nwaoge as Golara tries to tie him up.
Golara pushes Nwaoge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golara tries a body shot but Nwaoge blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golara.
Nwaoge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golara prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge jumps guard but Golara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medzavi Nwaoge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nwaoge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golara walks away with a smile on his face. Nwaoge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Golara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Golara counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Golara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Endrju Golara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golara misses with a double jab
and Golara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golara digs a good hook to Nwaoge's body.
Golara misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Nwaoge clinches up with Golara and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Golara.
Golara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golara throws a punch but it's blocked by Nwaoge.
Golara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golara scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
Golara is looking to control Nwaoge's arms but Nwaoge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Golara has his back to the cage.
Golara misses with some punches.
Nwaoge being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Golara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Golara.
Nice elbow from Nwaoge.
Still in the clinch, Nwaoge scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Golara fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Endrju Golara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Endrju Golara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Golara just misses with a punch to the body.
Golara throws a hook but Nwaoge avoids it easily.#CL2#
Golara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nwaoge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nwaoge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nwaoge misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Golara.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nwaoge lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Medzavi Nwaoge has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Nwaoge successfully pulls guard.
Golara wants to control from the top but Nwaoge keeps moving. #SUB#
Nwaoge has an active guard here but Golara has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Nwaoge is trying to get back to full guard.
Nwaoge is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Golara jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nwaoge struggling a bit here.
Golara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nwaoge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nwaoge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nwaoge actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nwaoge looking for submissions off his back.
Golara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nwaoge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nwaoge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nwaoge looking to control.
Nwaoge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golara 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.
Golara trying to control but Nwaoge is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Golara's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Nwaoge looking for a triangle here. Golara is fighting it but it looks tight! Nwaoge pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Golara is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Our winner, Medzavi Nwaoge, 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:
SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Nwaoge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin.
Kirin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nwaoge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Kirin misses.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Nwaoge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nwaoge slips under a jab.#CL2#
Nwaoge clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nwaoge lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Nwaoge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirin smiles and moves away.
Nwaoge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Nwaoge moves away and avoids it.
Nwaoge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Nwaoge.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Kirin looks to land a right hand but Nwaoge moved out of range.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Nwaoge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kirin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin throws a combination. Nwaoge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin misses with the combination.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nwaoge moves out of range of the strikes.
Nwaoge avoids the body shot from Kirin.
#T3#
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Nwaoge's ribs.
Kirin cracks Nwaoge with a good jab.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nwaoge circles away quickly and effectively.
Nwaoge wants to counter the offense by Kirin and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nwaoge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nwaoge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nwaoge tries to clinch up.
Nwaoge wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin throws a body punch but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Kirin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kirin swinging wildly here.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Nwaoge's head but Nwaoge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nwaoge moves away.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin throws a body punch but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nwaoge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nwaoge wants to counter the offense by Kirin and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirin.
Nwaoge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin lands a slapping body shot.
Kirin takes a swing at Nwaoge's ribcage but misses.
Kirin takes a swing at Nwaoge's ribcage but misses.
Nwaoge wants to counter with a clinch but Kirin pushes him away.
Kokkoro Kirin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.#CL2#
Nwaoge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nwaoge can do to turn this around?
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nwaoge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
#T2#
Kirin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nwaoge working aggressively here.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nwaoge can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nwaoge slips under a jab from Kirin.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nwaoge moves away.#CL2#
Nwaoge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nwaoge's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin working hard to break the clinch.
Nwaoge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nwaoge tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Nwaoge back against the cage.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Nwaoge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kirin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nwaoge prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Nwaoge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge jumps guard but Kirin stands there with Nwaoge around his waist. Nwaoge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin avoids a wild elbow strike from Nwaoge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nwaoge is looking to clinch but Kirin is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Nwaoge misses its intended target.
Nwaoge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Nwaoge's head.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Good exchange - Kirin coming out on top.
Nwaoge tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Nwaoge closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Nwaoge cracks Kirin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nwaoge is looking to control Kirin's arms but Kirin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nwaoge has his back to the cage.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nwaoge misses with a punch to the body.
Nwaoge pushes Kirin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nwaoge throws an elbow but misses.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge is trying to pull guard but Kirin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
Nwaoge works on Kirin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nwaoge has Kirin pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge. #BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nwaoge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Nwaoge wants to clinch.#T3#
Nwaoge avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Jab, jab by Kirin - just one landing.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nwaoge.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Nwaoge wants to counter with a clinch but Kirin pushes him away.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge lands a right hook to the body.
Nwaoge dodges the punch combination from Kirin.
#T4#
Kirin throws a hook but Nwaoge blocks it.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Nwaoge.
#BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch.
Nwaoge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nwaoge rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
Nwaoge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kokkoro Kirin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kirin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nwaoge slips a jab and a cross from Kirin.
Nice uppercut there from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nwaoge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nwaoge moves into the clinch.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Kirin blocks an elbow strike from Nwaoge.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin is trying to push Nwaoge away but Nwaoge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nwaoge misses with the head strike.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nwaoge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge. #T2#
Nwaoge is stalling here.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirin sets himself, and Nwaoge steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirin avoids it this time.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Nwaoge's shoulder, as Nwaoge tries to avoid the shot.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nwaoge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nwaoge wants to clinch up but Kirin keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Kirin lands.
Nwaoge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirin lands a nice hook to Nwaoge's body. Nwaoge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirin throws the left hand but Nwaoge avoids the punch easily.
Kirin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nwaoge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nwaoge prevents Kirin from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin is trying to break free.#TD2#
Nwaoge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kirin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nwaoge, up you get!
Nwaoge fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Nwaoge rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin had his way with Medzavi Nwaoge in that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kirin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirin throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Nwaoge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin wants to break free but Nwaoge has control.
#BC#
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Kirin throws a right and a left that Nwaoge avoids nicely.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Nwaoge avoids them all with ease.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin throws a jab when Nwaoge was well out of range.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nwaoge manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin jabs Nwaoge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin digs a good body shot into Nwaoge's ribs.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Nwaoge with the counter takedown but Kirin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nwaoge moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kokkoro Kirin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nwaoge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin avoids a wild elbow strike from Nwaoge.
Kirin tries to break free but Nwaoge pushes him back against the cage.
Nwaoge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Nwaoge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirin gets an underhook and turns Nwaoge into the cage.
Nwaoge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Kirin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Kirin holds him up against the cage and eventually Nwaoge drops back down to his feet.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medzavi Nwaoge.
Nwaoge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Nwaoge is trying to pull guard but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Nwaoge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kirin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Nwaoge back against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nwaoge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nwaoge tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Medzavi Nwaoge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nwaoge scores with a shot to the side of Kirin's head.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nwaoge looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirin lands with a right to the head.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Medzavi Nwaoge.
I think Kirin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
Kokkoro Kirin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSSD 23: Nwaoge vs Kong
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Nwaoge with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Nwaoge gets a clinch.
Nwaoge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. #CUT#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nwaoge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kong's brow.
Nice body punch from Nwaoge.
Kong being controlled against the ropes.
Kong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nwaoge has Kong pushed against the ropes.
Nwaoge wants a takedown.
Kong wants to stall.
Nwaoge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nwaoge trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
Nwaoge has Kong pressed against the ropes, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nwaoge gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nwaoge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nwaoge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Kong takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Nwaoge manages to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nwaoge pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Nwaoge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nwaoge looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kong is defending well. Nwaoge quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nwaoge celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Medzavi Nwaoge!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Medzavi Nwaoge made sure he mentioned Tengelü Hekite, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated David Kong had this to say: 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cholley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Nwaoge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nwaoge.
A short left from Nwaoge.
We've been informed that Nwaoge has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right handed body shot lands from Nwaoge.
Cholley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nwaoge has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Gerard Cholley has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nwaoge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cholley is trying to break the clinch but Nwaoge is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge avoiding damage.
Cholley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nwaoge lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Nwaoge on the inside.
Nwaoge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Nwaoge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Nwaoge to work.
Nwaoge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cholley avoids it.
A short right from Nwaoge on the inside.
Nwaoge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cholley backwards.
Nwaoge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Gerard Cholley's cut is getting worse.
Nwaoge lands with a left to the head.
Nwaoge stalls.
Nwaoge lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Nwaoge drops Cholley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cholley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cholley is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nwaoge is leaning against Cholley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nwaoge throws an elbow but misses.
Cholley tries to pull guard but Nwaoge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nwaoge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cholley backwards.
Nwaoge lands a body shot.
Cholley can't break the clinch.
#KD2#
Nwaoge drops Cholley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cholley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#Gerard Cholley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nwaoge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Cholley is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Gerard Cholley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Cholley tries to circle away from danger but Nwaogecatches him off guard and hits him in the side of the head with a sharp elbow. Cholley looks like he's been hit by a taser charge, he's shivering as he falls to the canvas! I bet he can't even remember his own name right now - he's in bits!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tengelü Hekite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSSD 17: Nwaoge vs Vurris 4
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Nwaoge - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Vurris.
Vurris throws a leg kick but Nwaoge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vurris misses with a body kick.
Vurris throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Nwaoge counters with a nice right hand that sends Vurris toppling to the canvas! Vurris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nwaoge finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.#TD2#
Vurris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Vurris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nwaoge tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vurris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vern Vurris 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:
SSSD 11: Vurris vs Nwaoge 3
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nwaoge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vurris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nwaoge is able to avoid easily.
Nwaoge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vurris throws out the jab.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge slips under a jab from Vurris.
Vurris swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nwaoge to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurris jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Vurris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nwaoge manages to get back to half guard.
Nwaoge is staying active underneath Vurris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Vurris.
Nwaoge moves into full guard.
#T1#
Vurris wants to control from the top but Nwaoge keeps moving.
Nwaoge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris won't allow Nwaoge to sweep him here.
Vurris postures up.
Vurris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Nwaoge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vurris defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vurris is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nwaoge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vurris is looking to defend but Nwaoge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vurris! Nwaoge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vurris taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge is the new super heavyweight champion!
Medzavi Nwaoge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSSD 8: Nwaoge vs Vurris 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nwaoge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nwaoge scores with a jab to the body.
Nwaoge connects with a right hand. Vurris shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Nwaoge fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Vurris.
A punch combination from Nwaoge misses.
Nwaoge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Nwaoge.
Vurris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vurris misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Vurris has closed the distance and engaged Nwaoge in a clinch.
A short right from Nwaoge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vurris has Nwaoge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vurris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nwaoge tumbling to the mat - Vurris dives into Nwaoge's guard.
Nwaoge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vurris. #T1#
Vurris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nwaoge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nwaoge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nwaoge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vurris on the ground.#SUB#
Nwaoge working for a triangle but Vurris defends it easily.
Nwaoge is trying to control the position but Vurris postures up. #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.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vurris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Nwaoge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nwaoge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vurris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwaoge keeps working.
Nwaoge wants to control but Vurris postures up.#T3#
Vurris throws an elbow but Nwaoge slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Vurris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nwaoge, who protects the arm well.
Vurris working the ground and pound.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nwaoge sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nwaoge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vurris off and has taken his back!
Vurris tries to roll but Nwaoge sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Vurris fending off the submission attempt from Nwaoge. #T4##SUB#
Nwaoge is looking for the choke from the back position but Vurris is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Vurris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nwaoge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vurris's body.
#SUB#
Vurris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nwaoge's arms.
Vurris is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medzavi Nwaoge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
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#
Nwaoge throws a right hand that Vurris ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurris also avoids with ease.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nwaoge stuns Vurris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nwaoge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Nwaoge looks to land a combination but Vurris avoids it well.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nwaoge there.
Nwaoge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nwaoge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge thows a leg kick but Vurris checks it #TD2#
and Vurris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nwaoge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vurris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nwaoge is looking to get back to full guard here but Vurris has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Vurris scoring with punches from side control.
Nwaoge prevents Vurris from moving into mount.
Nwaoge dodges the ground and pound from Vurris.
Vurris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nwaoge to see if he's OK.
Vurris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vurris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nwaoge prevents Vurris from improving position. #T2#
Vurris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwaoge keeps working.
Vurris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nwaoge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vurris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nwaoge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vurris works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Vurris wants to pass to mount but Nwaoge is defending the position.
Vurris is trying to control. Nwaoge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nwaoge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vurris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vurris's back!#SUB#
Vurris is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nwaoge gets his way!
Vurris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vern Vurris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Nwaoge seems content to control.
Vurris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nwaoge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nwaoge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nwaoge throwing strikes but missing.
Vurris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vurris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nwaoge defends well.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Nwaoge is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vern Vurris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nwaoge tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nwaoge throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vurris counters with a shoot takedown. Nwaoge fights it but they end up in guard.
Nwaoge can't keep his opponent in guard - Vurris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vurris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nwaoge has his hands clasped together around Vurris's back. He's all about the action.
Nwaoge gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris lands a couple of elbows.
Vurris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Vurris postures up.
Vurris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vurris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Nwaoge keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Vurris.
Nwaoge tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nwaoge is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Nwaoge sneaks back into half guard.
Vurris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vurris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vurris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vurris lands a big shot there that rocks Nwaoge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Vurris with the ground and pound from mount.
Vurris with good strikes from the mount here!
Nwaoge tries to lock up and control but Vurris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nwaoge doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Nwaoge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nwaoge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Vurris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vurris with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Vurris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nwaoge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vurris with the ground and pound from mount.
Vurris looking to control but Nwaoge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Nwaoge that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vurris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge is looking to improve his position but Vurris isn't that keen on the idea.
Vurris breaks from Nwaoge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Vurris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vurris 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vern Vurris decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSSD 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nwaoge stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurris. Vurris gets slowly back to his feet.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Nwaoge there.#TD#
Vurris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vurris lands in his opponent's guard.
Nwaoge trying to keep a closed guard but Vurris is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vurris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nwaoge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vurris has Nwaoge in his guard.#REVB#
Nwaoge preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vurris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nwaoge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nwaoge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vurris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwaoge keeps working.
Nwaoge tries to get to full guard but Vurris has control of the leg.
Nwaoge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nwaoge is staying active underneath Vurris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nwaoge trying to control here.
Vurris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nwaoge tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vurris has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Vurris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nwaoge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nwaoge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vurris is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vurris lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Nwaoge is keeping the position.
Nwaoge wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Vurris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nwaoge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nwaoge is looking for a triangle but Vurris pushes his legs off easily.
Nwaoge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vurris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vurris is looking to work some ground and pound but Nwaoge has wrist control.
Nwaoge working a defensive guard here.
Nwaoge looking to control but Vurris passes into half guard.
Vurris throwing shots but Nwaoge is blocking nicely.
Vurris wants to pass to mount but Nwaoge is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vurris stalling away here and it's allowed Nwaoge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vurris trying to control but Nwaoge is working from the bottom.
Vurris throwing strikes but missing.
Nwaoge keeping full guard, as Vurris tries to pass.
Nwaoge looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nwaoge's head.
Vurris throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Vurris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vurris staying out of range there.
Vurris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#KD2#
Nwaoge lands a left and a right that send Vurris crashing to the mat, dazed. Nwaoge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Nwaoge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vurris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vurris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nwaoge counters with a series of strikes. Vurris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nwaoge throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurris gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vurris tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Nwaoge is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vurris buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vurris!! Vurris is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Nwaoge throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSSD Opener
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Dark Henry has been cut.
Nwaoge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Henry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henry laying and praying for a moment but Nwaoge takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nwaoge is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nwaoge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henry.
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. Henry connects with a nice short shot to Nwaoge's temple.
Nwaoge trying to control from the bottom.
Henry is stalling here. Nwaoge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nwaoge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nwaoge is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry is trying to control Nwaoge's posture but Nwaoge avoids it. #T1#
Henry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nwaoge trying to control the position but Henry is working away. #SUB2#
Nwaoge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Henry is being controlled here.
Henry tries to buck Nwaoge off but Nwaoge is having none of it.
Nwaoge takes a little break here. Henry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henry is looking for a sweep.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henry tries to get out of the position.
Nwaoge working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Nwaoge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Henry tries to buck Nwaoge off but Nwaoge is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nwaoge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been informed that Nwaoge has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henry trying to remain calm as Nwaoge controls from the top position.
Nwaoge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge controlling from side mount.
Henry tries to bench press Nwaoge off him but Nwaoge keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medzavi Nwaoge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Henry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Henry drives through with a takedown into Nwaoge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henry cracks Nwaoge with a solid left hand.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Nwaoge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henry frees his head nicely. Oh but Nwaoge has switched to an armbar! Henry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Lambug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lambug avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lambug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nwaoge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lambug blocks a leg kick.
Nwaoge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Lambug tries to counter it with a takedown but Nwaoge pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lambug clinches up against the cage.
Nwaoge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambug gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Lambug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambug slips a jab and a cross from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nwaoge swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambug.#T1#
A shot to the body from Lambug misses
and Nwaoge counters with a two punch combo.
Nwaoge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge throws a nice looking combination but Lambug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lambug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nwaoge throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Lambug clinches with his opponent.
Lambug stalling the fight.
Nwaoge wants to get back to striking at distance but Lambug won't allow it.
Nwaoge working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Nwaoge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Lambug.
Lambug is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nwaoge with a body shot.#CL2#
Lambug has Nwaoge up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lambug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Nwaoge avoids the head kick by Lambug.
Nwaoge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lambug looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lambug tries to pass to full mount but Nwaoge defends it. #SUB2#
Lambug looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nwaoge wants to control but Lambug is keeping busy.
#T3#
Lambug thows a huge punch but Nwaoge dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nwaoge controlling the position for now.
Lambug is trying to control. Nwaoge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nwaoge is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Lambug blocks the leg kick.
Nwaoge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lambug. Lambug circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Lambug darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nwaoge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nwaoge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lambug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nwaoge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nwaoge gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pelka Lambug will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Lambug feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lambug preventing the sweep.
Lambug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lambug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nwaoge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lambug has managed to get both his arms back between Nwaoge's legs - danger averted.
Lambug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nwaoge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nwaoge working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Nwaoge is really struggling to control Lambug but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lambug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nwaoge looking for a sweep. Not yet Nwaoge, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nwaoge holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lambug fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nwaoge avoids it really well and circles away.
Nwaoge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Nwaoge. No joy for Lambug on that attempt. #CL2#
Lambug closes the distance and clinches.
Nwaoge scores with a shoulder strike.
Nwaoge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lambug after a bit of a struggle.
Lambug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nwaoge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medzavi Nwaoge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelka Lambug.
Lambug is breathing heavily.
Nwaoge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nwaoge.
Lambug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nwaoge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lambug somewhat.#T3#
Nwaoge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nwaoge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nwaoge misses with a low kick.
Nwaoge lands with a shot to the body.
Medzavi Nwaoge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambug fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nwaoge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nwaoge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nwaoge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lambug's hands.
Nwaoge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Nwaoge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nwaoge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lambug has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lambug there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lambug walks into a straight right hand from Nwaoge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge throws a low kick but Lambug moves out of range easily.
Lambug is looking for the big counter here.
Nwaoge lands a jab to the head.
Nwaoge scores with a jab. Lambug acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nwaoge.
Lambug fails with the takedown
and Nwaoge counters with a thumping low kick.
Lambug moves out of range of the leg kick from Nwaoge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medzavi Nwaoge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lambug checks the leg kick.
Nwaoge defending well as Lambug loads up on a big left hand.
Nwaoge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lambug has time to react.#TD2#
Lambug gets the takedown into side control.
Lambug tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nwaoge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lambug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lambug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge keeping his opponent close.
Nwaoge wants to control but Lambug postures up.#T1##SU2#
Lambug has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nwaoge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nwaoge duly obliges.
Nice shot by Nwaoge.
Lambug wants to clinch.#T2#
Nwaoge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nwaoge jabs Lambug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nwaoge.
Lambug tries to clinch but Nwaoge is having none of it.
Lambug shoots for a double leg takedown but Nwaoge sprawls well. He's pushed Lambug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nwaoge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nwaoge lands a head shot.
Medzavi Nwaoge is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lambug is defended easily by Nwaoge.#T3#
Nwaoge jabs at Lambug's body.
Lambug tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nwaoge counters with a straight right hand.
Nwaoge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nwaoge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nwaoge 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.
Nwaoge connects with a nice looking jab.
Lambug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nwaoge scores with a hook to the body. Lambug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nwaoge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lambug is out of range. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Nwaoge there.
Nwaoge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nwaoge cracks Lambug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lambug checks a leg kick nicely.
Lambug is looking for the big counter here.
Lambug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nwaoge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lambug moves to clinch but Nwaoge breaks away
and Nwaoge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambug.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medzavi Nwaoge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nwaoge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medzavi Nwaoge! |
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