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Event:
Playoffs R1
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Sneakers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost moves away from the strike by Sneakers.
Sneakers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sneakers takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sneakers on the side of the head.
Sneakers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sneakers looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Sneakers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sneakers misses with a punch on the inside.
Sneakers misses with a body punch.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sneakers.
Sneakers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost. #T1#
Sneakers misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sneakers.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sneakers working aggressively here.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost blocks a body shot from Sneakers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sneakers's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sneakers.
Sneakers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sneakers blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost tries a body shot but Sneakers blocks it.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sneakers swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sneakers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Sneakers controls the action.
Sneakers takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Sneakers.
Frost gets through Sneakers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost tries to work over Sneakers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sneakers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sneakers's defenses.
Sneakers scores with a shoulder strike.
Sneakers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sneakers manages to break the clinch.
Frost lunges at Sneakers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sneakers's hand.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Sneakers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frost fakes the leg kick and cracks Sneakers in the body.
Frost throws a hook but Sneakers avoids it easily.
Sneakers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sneakers avoids the head kick by Frost.
#T3#
Sneakers fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost misses with a double jab.
Sneakers throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneakers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.#CL2#
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Sneakers in a clinch.
Frost has Sneakers pressed against the cage, preventing Sneakers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Sneakers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Sneakers controls the action.
Sneakers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Sneakers taking a breather.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sneakers tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Sneakers back against the cage. #BC#
Sneakers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sneakers moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Sneakers pushes him off.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Sneakers throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost scores with a body shot.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sneakers.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sneakers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Sneakers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Sneakers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Sneakers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Sneakers shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Squeaky Sneakers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Frost misses with a hook. Sneakers ducked under it nicely.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sneakers.
A combination from Sneakers does no damage.
Sneakers takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Sneakers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sneakers misses with a looping right.
Frost wants to clinch up but Sneakers keeps it at a distance.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sneakers misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Frost.
Sneakers dodges the punch combination from Frost.
#T1#
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sneakers.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sneakers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Sneakers.
Frost misses with a hook.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Sneakers does it's job there.#CL2#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Frost.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Sneakers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sneakers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Frost.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sneakers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sneakers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Squeaky Sneakers's cut is getting worse.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Sneakers is rocked!
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sneakers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sneakers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Sneakers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost lands an elbow just above Sneakers 's eye.
Sneakers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sneakers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Sneakers won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneakers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sneakers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Sneakers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Sneakers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Sneakers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sneakers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Sneakers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Sneakers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost lands a nice hook to Sneakers's body. Sneakers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneakers was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
It looked like Sneakers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sneakers misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sneakers takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Sneakers shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Squeaky Sneakers's cut.
That's time! Sneakers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sneakers throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sneakers.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Sneakers avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Sneakers up against the cage.
Sneakers lands a shot to the body.
Frost blocks a body shot from Sneakers.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sneakerss head.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Sneakers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Frost.
Sneakers blocks a body shot from Frost. #T1#
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sneakers's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frost jerks Sneakers's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sneakers drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Frost goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Frost because Sneakers was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Frost!
A very excited looking Robert Frost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
W6 E2
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Crumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sneakers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crumper somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Sneakers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crumper tries to move into range but Sneakers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crumper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crumper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy right hand. Crumper should have avoided that one.
Sneakers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sneakers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crumper closes the distance and clinches up with Sneakers, looking for a takedown. Crumper pushes Sneakers against the cage but Sneakers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper shoots and misses
and Sneakers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneakers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sneakers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crumper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sneakers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crumper has time to react.#ROC#Crumper is rocked!
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sneakers counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Squeaky Sneakers!
A very excited looking Squeaky Sneakers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneakers.
Sneakers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sneakers circles away.
Masters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Sneakers does it's job there.
Sneakers takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Sneakers throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Sneakers throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sneakers looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sneakers looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters wants to clinch
and Sneakers counters with a right hand to the body.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Masters is looking to clinch but Sneakers is avoiding it.
Sneakers looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Masters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Masters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers wants to improve his position but instead Masters has moved into half guard.
Sneakers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sneakers.
Masters looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sneakers 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.
Masters stands and throws Sneakers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masters in the domination position with Sneakers hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Sneakers's face as Masters controls the position.
Sneakers regains half guard there - taking advantage of Masters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Masters misses with a head shot. Sneakers uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sneakers is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Sneakers pulls Masters in close to prevent any damage.
Masters trying to control but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
Masters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sneakers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Masters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sneakers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masters has Sneakers in his guard.#REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sneakers throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Masters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sneakers defends well.
Masters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sneakers postures up in Masters's guard and throws a big left but Masters blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sneakers landing with the ground and pound.
Sneakers landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Sneakers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sneakers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masters back to the cage. Sneakers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sneakers throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Masters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sneakers is trying to defend but Masters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sneakers keeps working.
Masters missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sneakers wants to improve his position but Masters is controlling well.
Masters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sneakers is refusing to be controlled, as Masters sits in half guard.
Masters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sneakers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Masters seems to be working for a kimura but Sneakers defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Masters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Masters eventually gives up the hold.
Masters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sneakers! #T2#
Masters wants to control the pace but Sneakers is squirming around nicely.
Sneakers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Masters is looking for a kimura but Sneakers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masters to get the leverage.
Sneakers wants to get back to full guard.
Masters works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sneakers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sneakers stops Masters from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Masters tries for a kimura but Sneakers is defending well.
Sneakers wants to control but Masters postures up.#SUB#
Masters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masters wants to take a breather but Sneakers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Masters.
Sneakers keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masters passes Sneakers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masters is pressing down on Sneakers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sneakers is holding on for now. #SUB#
Masters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sneakers defends it well. #SUB#
Sneakers makes his way to full guard, as Masters worked for a kimura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sneakers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sneakers's corner calls for a 1-2. Sneakers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Masters gets a double leg takedown into Sneakers's guard.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Sneakers is retaining full guard.
Sneakers controlling the position.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Sneakers is retaining full guard.
Sneakers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masters's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to hit a sweep here but Sneakers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masters there!
Sneakers cracks Masters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T1#
Masters regains half guard.
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sneakers trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sneakers works over Masters with some ground and pound from guard.
Sneakers throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Masters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sneakers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sneakers scoring with some ground and pound.
Sneakers stands up over Masters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Sneakers trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sneakers scoring with some ground and pound.
Masters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masters tries to get out of the position.
Sneakers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Masters looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sneakers has picked Masters up and slammed him! Masters can't keep hold of the triangle and Sneakers manages to pass to side control!
Sneakers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sneakers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sneakers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working. #T3#
Masters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sneakers working the ground and pound but Masters is defending the strikes.
Masters is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sneakers lands a few punches from side control.
Sneakers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sneakers working the head and body with strikes.
Sneakers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Sneakers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working. #SUB#
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Sneakers is stalling here. Masters is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sneakers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Masters has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sneakers trying to control but Masters flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Masters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Masters looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sneakers taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sobhraj tries to clinch up but Sneakers circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneakers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sneakers connects with a single shot there.
Sobhraj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobhraj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobhraj throws a hook but Sneakers avoids it easily.
Sobhraj avoids the body shot from Sneakers.
Sneakers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sneakers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobhraj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobhraj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sneakers.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sobhraj misses with a hook.
Sneakers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sobhraj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers is controlling Sobhraj's posture.
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sneakers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Sobhraj throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobhraj preventing the sweep.
Sobhraj scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sneakers keeping moving, preventing Sobhraj from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sneakers holds on and takes a little breather.
Sneakers is trying to control the position but Sobhraj postures up.
Sobhraj trying to control but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
Sobhraj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sneakers is trying to keep Sobhraj in close.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobhraj throwing strikes but missing.
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobhraj being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sneakers lands a nice hook to Sobhraj's body. Sobhraj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sobhraj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sneakers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobhraj rather than just go for the knockout.
Sneakers keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobhraj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobhraj doesn't manage to clinch there - Sneakers circles away.
Sobhraj throws a right hand that misses
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sneakers misses with a straight left. #T3#
Sneakers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobhraj needs to keep his hands up - Sneakers had a free shot at his head there.
Sobhraj shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneakers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobhraj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sneakers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobhraj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobhraj slips a straight right by Sneakers.
Sneakers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sneakers.
Sobhraj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sobhraj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sobhraj pushes Sneakers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobhraj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sneakers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobhraj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sneakers throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobhraj.
Sobhraj stalling in the clinch but Sneakers improves position. #T4#
Sneakers lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobhraj backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Sneakers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobhraj is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sneakers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sobhraj prevents a body shot from Sneakers.
Sneakers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sneakers misses with a body punch.
Sobhraj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobhraj tries a body shot but Sneakers blocks it.
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sneakers stalling the fight.
Sneakers misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sneakers scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sneakers checks the leg kick.
Sneakers unleashes a big counter combination but Sobhraj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sneakers takes a swing at Sobhraj's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sneakers.
A big left from Sobhraj misses.
Sneakers lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobhraj. Sneakers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobhraj misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Sneakers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sneakers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobhraj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobhraj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sobhraj throws out a loose jab but Sneakers uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobhraj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Sobhraj's ribs.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobhraj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Sobhraj is rocked!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sobhraj.
Sneakers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Sobhraj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers tests Sobhraj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sneakers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sneakers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobhraj under the eye.
Sobhraj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobhraj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobhraj throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj seems to have got his legs back now.
Sneakers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sneakers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobhraj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobhraj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sneakers.
Sobhraj looks to throw the jab but Sneakers is out of range.
Sneakers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobhraj's head.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick that misses.
Sobhraj looks to score with a jab to the body but Sneakers is just out of range.
Sneakers takes a swing at Sobhraj's ribcage but misses.
Sobhraj slips under a jab.
Sneakers throws a body punch but Sobhraj moves out of range.
Sobhraj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sneakers is out of range.
Sobhraj takes a swing at Sneakers's ribcage but misses.
Sneakers connects with a body shot that sends Sobhraj's belly button to the back.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sneakers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sneakers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobhraj on the side of the head.
Sneakers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Sobhraj dodges the punch combination from Sneakers.
Sneakers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneakers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sobhraj throws a lazy uppercut
and Sneakers counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobhraj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sobhraj misses the jab.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sneakers takes one to the chin there.
Sneakers scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Sneakers there.
Sneakers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobhraj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobhraj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sneakers checks it well.
Sobhraj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobhraj looks to throw the jab but Sneakers is out of range.
Sobhraj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobhraj doesn't manage to clinch there - Sneakers circles away.
Sneakers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
#T4#
Sobhraj misses the jab.
Sneakers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobhraj on the side of the head.
Sobhraj misses with a jab to the body
and Sneakers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Sobhraj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobhraj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sneakers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobhraj.
Nice defenses there by Sneakers.
Sobhraj misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Sobhraj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sobhraj moves forwards but Sneakers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Sobhraj's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobhraj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneakers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobhraj throws out the jab.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobhraj tried to score with a low kick but Sneakers checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sobhraj misses with a lunging right hand
and Sneakers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobhraj throws the left hand but Sneakers avoids the punch easily.
Sneakers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sneakers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sobhraj backs up against the cage.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sneakers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobhraj is looking to chop away at Sneakers's legs.
Sneakers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobhraj missing with a left hand there. Sneakers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobhraj misses with an uppercut.
Sneakers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobhraj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobhraj shoots in but Sneakers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj moves forwards but Sneakers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sobhraj throws a right hand that misses
and Sneakers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sneakers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.#T1#
Sobhraj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneakers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sneakers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobhraj just misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Sneakers misses.
Sneakers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick that misses.
Sobhraj just misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers lands a hook that stumbles Sobhraj back into the cage. Sneakers follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sobhraj to the canvas! Sneakers pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sobhraj has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
A victorious Squeaky Sneakers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers scores with a hook.
Sneakers swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A big right from Sneakers misses.
Sneakers misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sneakers slips a jab from Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sneakers throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sneakers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneakers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sneakers 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.
Sneakers throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sneakers! Luciano lets Sneakers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice uppercut lands for Sneakers. That snapped Luciano's head back.
#KD2#
Luciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sneakers sprawling to the canvas! Sneakers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luciano finish him?!
#ROC2#Sneakers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneakers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Oh Sneakers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneakers.
Luciano lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new featherweight champion!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Yuudai has his takedown stuffed
and Sneakers counters with a stiff right hand.
Sneakers swinging wildly here.
Yuudai has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Yuudai closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sneakers to the mat! Sneakers manages to get full guard.
Yuudai trying to control but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
Sneakers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Sneakers is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.#T1#
Sneakers content to stall in guard here.
Sneakers wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving. #SUB#
Yuudai is looking for a triangle but Sneakers pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sneakers throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Sneakers pulls Yuudai in close to prevent any damage.
Yuudai passes Sneakers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yuudai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Sneakers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Yuudai seems content to control.
Yuudai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sneakers defending well though.
Yuudai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sneakers trying to control here.
Yuudai wants to free his trapped foot but Sneakers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Sneakers controlling the position for now.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Sneakers is having none of it.
Sneakers wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yuudai tries to clinch up.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
Sneakers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Yuudai wants to clinch up but Sneakers keeps it at a distance.
Sneakers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yuudai with a body shot.
Sneakers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy right hand. Yuudai should have avoided that one.
Sneakers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sneakers as he avoids it easily.
Sneakers lands with an overhand left.
Yuudai has his takedown stuffed
and Sneakers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sneakers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sneakers counters with a straight right hand.
Sneakers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Sneakers circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneakers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sneakers takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai tries to clinch up.
Sneakers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sneakers throws a big shot that misses.
Sneakers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yuudai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Sneakers.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sneakers but Sneakers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sneakers looks to land a combination but Yuudai avoids it well.
Yuudai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sneakers lands a nice shot that snaps Yuudai's head back.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yuudai moves into range and clinches up with Sneakers.
Yuudai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sneakers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai fails to pull guard.
Yuudai is working for takedown but Sneakers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sneakers blocks an uppercut.
Sneakers can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Yuudai wants the takedown. Sneakers is fighting it off but Yuudai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sneakers's guard against the cage.
Sneakers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sneakers postures up.
Sneakers is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sneakers lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sneakers is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sneakers trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sneakers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Yuudai looking for a guillotine here but Sneakers defends easily.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Sneakers is proving a slippery customer.
Sneakers stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sneakers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sneakers trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sneakers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sneakers cracks Yuudai with a solid left hand.
Yuudai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Sneakers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sneakers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuudai has momentary wrist control but Sneakers slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Yuudai trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sneakers lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sneakers, pushing him back against the cage.
Sneakers blocking some punches.
Sneakers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers has a couple of punches blocked by Yuudai.
Sneakers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sneakers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuudai misses with some punches.
Sneakers is working Yuudai over against the cage.
Yuudai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yuudai blocks an uppercut.
Yuudai wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Sneakers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Yuudai rushes Sneakers and presses him up against the cage.
Yuudai jumps guard but Sneakers stands there with Yuudai around his waist. Yuudai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuudai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yuudai trying to stall but Sneakers improves his position.
Yuudai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sneakers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Sneakers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sneakers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuudai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sneakers.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sneakers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuudai.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Yuudai scores with a takedown into Sneakers's guard.
Yuudai content to stall in guard here.
Sneakers keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Sneakers keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Sneakers. That snapped Yuudai's head back.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuudai walks into a left hand.
Yuudai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Sneakers circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneakers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Sneakers.
Sneakers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sneakers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sneakers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Sneakers.#ROC2#Yuudai is rocked!
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Oh Yuudai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers scores with a hook.
Yuudai tries to clinch up.
Yuudai drops his hands momentarily and Sneakers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yuudai misses with a takedown
and Sneakers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuudai seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yuudai tries to clinch but Sneakers is having none of it.
Sneakers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuudai.
A little jabbing left from Sneakers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Yuudai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yuudai showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers is doing well to control the position and prevent Yuudai from advancing to side control.
Sneakers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yuudai trying to control but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
Sneakers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yuudai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Yuudai 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.
Yuudai is looking to pass into half guard but Sneakers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sneakers is in guard.#REVB#
Sneakers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Sneakers from controlling successfully.
Sneakers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuudai's head.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sneakers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Yuudai looking for a guillotine here but Sneakers defends easily.
Sneakers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yuudai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sneakers postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Sneakers stays in close to Yuudai's body and controls the position.
Sneakers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sneakers controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuudai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Yuudai fails with the takedown.
Sneakers throws out a counter right but Yuudai avoids it with no problem.
Yuudai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sneakers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneakers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuudai misses with a takedown attempt - Sneakers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yuudai shoots in but Sneakers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuudai dives in and grabs Sneakers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sneakers pushes down on Yuudai's head and hops out.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuudai walks into a straight right hand from Sneakers.
Yuudai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sneakers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sneakers scores with a punch to the head.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Sneakers finds it's way through Yuudai's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sneakers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yuudai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Yuudai persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Sneakers finds it's way through Yuudai's defenses.
Sneakers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yuudai.
Sneakers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yuudai prevents Sneakers from improving his position.
Yuudai wants to free his trapped foot but Sneakers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yuudai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Sneakers is having none of it. #SUB#
Yuudai wants to work for an arm triangle but Sneakers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg.
Yuudai is trying to control the action in half guard but Sneakers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sneakers wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sneakers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sneakers misses with a straight right. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yuudai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sneakers's waist but Sneakers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuudai off to one side.
Sneakers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sneakers takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Sneakers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sneakers punishes Yuudai's body with a nice straight punch.
Yuudai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuudai moves in looking to clinch but Sneakers pushes him off.
Sneakers keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Sneakers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sneakers connects with a single shot there.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yuudai has his takedown stuffed
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Yuudai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yuudai prevents a body shot from Sneakers.
Sneakers lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards. #T3#
Sneakers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sneakers.
Yuudai misses with some punches.
Sneakers tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Sneakers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sneakers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuudai is looking to control Sneakers's arms but Sneakers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yuudai has his back to the cage.
Sneakers stops a takedown attempt from Yuudai.
#BC2#
Sneakers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuudai darts in looking for a takedown but Sneakers gets double underhooks and turns Yuudai into the cage.
Sneakers presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Yuudai has hold of one of Sneakers's legs. Sneakers is fighting the takedown attempt but Yuudai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Sneakers.#T4#
Sneakers has control of Yuudai's left arm, preventing Yuudai from doing any damage.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sneakers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yuudai trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Yuudai looks to clinch
and Sneakers counters with a stiff right hand.
Sneakers scores with a body shot.
Sneakers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yuudai misses with a takedown
and Sneakers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Sneakers.
Sneakers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yuudai on the side of the head.
Sneakers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sneakers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sneakers as Yuudai shoots in.
Sneakers lands with an uppercut that bounces Yuudai off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sneakers just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai attempts a counter takedown but Sneakers avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sneakers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Sneakers circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneakers scores with a body shot.
Yuudai walks into a jab.#T1#
Sneakers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sneakers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sneakers scores with a hook.
Yuudai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sneakers circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sneakers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Sneakers does it's job there.
Yuudai moves in looking to clinch but Sneakers pushes him off.
Sneakers swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.
Sneakers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Sneakers.
Sneakers swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.
Sneakers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yuudai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sneakers defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sneakers.
Sneakers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuudai's head backwards.
Sneakers cracks a nice hook into Yuudai's ribs.
Sneakers lands with a cross.
Yuudai fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuudai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sneakers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Sneakers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sneakers.#TD#
Yuudai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sneakers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yuudai is in Sneakers's guard.
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.
Sneakers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yuudai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yuudai is looking to stall here but Sneakers recovers full guard.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Sneakers keeps moving. #T3#
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sneakers 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.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai stays in close to Sneakers's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yuudai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Yuudai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sneakers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yuudai but great work by Sneakers.
Sneakers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sneakers happy to just control the position for now.
Yuudai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sneakers's best efforts.#SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squeaky Sneakers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sneakers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Squeaky Sneakers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Luciano slips a jab from Sneakers.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sneakers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sneakers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sneakers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Sneakers tries to pass to full mount but Luciano defends it.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sneakers.
Sneakers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sneakers controlling the action here.
Sneakers is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sneakers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luciano's head.
Luciano trying to get back to full guard but Sneakers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sneakers working Luciano over with strikes here.
Sneakers 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.
Sneakers controlling the position easily from mount.
Luciano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sneakers controlling his opponent. #T3#
Sneakers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luciano looks a forlorn figure.
Sneakers is landing with some decent strikes but Luciano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've been hearing good reports from Sneakers'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.
Sneakers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sneakers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luciano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sneakers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Luciano's face.
Sneakers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luciano?
Sneakers controlling the pace for now.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Sneakers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sneakers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sneakers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Luciano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Luciano regains half guard.
Sneakers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Sneakers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sneakers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sneakers throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throws a right hand that Sneakers ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneakers also avoids with ease.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneakers was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Sneakers dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Sneakers's head and hops out.
Sneakers lands a jab to the head.
Sneakers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sneakers sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sneakers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sneakers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Sneakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneakers throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sneakers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sneakers misses.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Sneakers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Sneakers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Sneakers is putting a hurting on Luciano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luciano some visible discomfort.
Squeaky Sneakers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano is trying to escape the position but Sneakers is controlling the position.
Sneakers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
Sneakers trying to control the position but Luciano is working away.
Sneakers landing a few strikes.
Sneakers trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sneakers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano is trying to control Sneakers's posture but Sneakers avoids it.
Sneakers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sneakers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sneakers controls the position from side control.
Sneakers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that second 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.#R3#
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Sneakers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneakers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sneakers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Sneakers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luciano wants to sweep but Sneakers has passed to side control!
Sneakers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Luciano is trying to escape the position but Sneakers is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano stops Sneakers from passing to mount.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Sneakers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luciano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sneakers lands some shots froms side control.
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Sneakers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luciano down.
Sneakers taking a breather here.
Luciano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sneakers connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Sneakers working the ground and pound from side control.
Luciano seems a little lost for a moment, as Sneakers dominates the positioning.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.
Luciano trying to remain calm as Sneakers controls from the top position.
Luciano struggling a bit here.
Sneakers is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sneakers lands an elbow.
Luciano is being controlled here.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luciano down.
Sneakers working the body and head with strikes.
Sneakers is working Luciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sneakers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Luciano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sneakers asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Sneakers happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Sneakers clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sneakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sneakers moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sneakers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Sneakers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneakers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sneakers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Sneakers just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Sneakers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sneakers backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneakers fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Sneakers drives through with a takedown into Luciano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sneakers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Sneakers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luciano wants to hit a sweep here but Sneakers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Luciano there!
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!
Luciano is in a horrible position here. Sneakers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sneakers with shots to the head and body - Luciano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sneakers with the ground and pound from mount.
Luciano is still in real trouble! Can Sneakers finish him?
Luciano tries to hold on but Sneakers pushes him away. #T3#
Sneakers landing punches.
Sneakers postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Luciano in real trouble here! The ref calls for Luciano to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers retains his featherweight title!
Squeaky Sneakers 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:
IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Sneakers.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Sneakers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sneakers lands a jab to Targaryen's midsection.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Targaryen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen is looking to clinch but Sneakers is avoiding it.
Targaryen wants to clinch up but Sneakers keeps it at a distance.
Sneakers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneakers misses the target.
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a right hand to the body.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Targaryen takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sneakers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Targaryen shoots in but Sneakers avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Targaryen looking to score a takedown here. Sneakers is defending well but Targaryen drives through and ends up in Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is pulling down on Targaryen's head to control his posture.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Targaryen controlling him for the moment.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sneakers is retaining full guard. #T2#
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sneakers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Targaryen throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sneakers. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers shows good takedown defense.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.#T3#
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
Targaryen tries to move into range but Sneakers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Sneakers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sneakers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Sneakers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneakers lands the left hand.
Sneakers lands with a good body shot.
Sneakers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
Sneakers scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Sneakers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Targaryen.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen walks into a left hand.
Sneakers lands a body shot.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sneakers.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Sneakers does it's job there.
Sneakers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Targaryen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sneakers defends it well.
Sneakers misses with a wild combination.
Sneakers throws an overhand right that lands on Targaryen's shoulder, as Targaryen tries to avoid the shot.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sneakers is looking for a counter combo.
Sneakers lands a nice looking body shot.
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Sneakers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sneakers throws a shot to the body.
Targaryen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sneakers throws a good cross that connects.
Sneakers lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Sneakers.
Targaryen feints a counter leg kick.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Sneakers.
#ROC#Targaryen is rocked!
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a huge right that knocks Targaryen out cold! Sneakers is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers is the new featherweight champion!
Squeaky Sneakers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sneakers's guard.
Takashi postures up.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sneakers has Takashi pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sneakers keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takashi manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Sneakers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takashi trying to control the position.
Sneakers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takashi's head.
Sneakers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sneakers stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
Sneakers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sneakers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Sneakers content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takashi has locked up a guillotine! Takashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sneakers is holding on here and Takashi must be using up a lot of energy. Sneakers has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sneakers's half guard.
Sneakers is refusing to be controlled, as Shoenfeld sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Sneakers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Sneakers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shoenfeld on the ground.
Sneakers wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a kimura but Sneakers is defending well.
Sneakers moves into full guard.
Sneakers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shoenfeld is pushing down on Sneakers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sneakers is fighting to maintain full guard but Shoenfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sneakers is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Shoenfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sneakers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sneakers wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld 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.
Sneakers wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
#T3#
Shoenfeld wants to advance to full mount but Sneakers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sneakers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Sneakers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Sneakers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sneakers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sneakers tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sneakers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shoenfeld. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sneakers keeping hold of Shoenfeld's head, controlling as best he can.
Sneakers is refusing to be controlled, as Shoenfeld sits in half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Sneakers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sneakers defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Sneakers as Shoenfeld shoots in.
Sneakers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shoenfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sneakers tries to avoid it but Shoenfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sneakers to the ground. Sneakers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Shoenfeld.
Sneakers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoenfeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shoenfeld gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sneakers counters with a left to the body.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Sneakers lands the left hand.
Shoenfeld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneakers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shoenfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sneakers scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sneakers lands with a nice body punch.
Sneakers cracks Shoenfeld with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sneakers looks to land a combination. Shoenfeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sneakers lands with a right hand.
Sneakers looks to land a right hand but Shoenfeld moved out of range.#T1#
Sneakers fails to land with a series of punches.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sneakers throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Sneakers gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sneakers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sneakers pulls Shoenfeld in close to his closed guard and prevents Shoenfeld from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld advances to half guard.
Shoenfeld has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Shoenfeld has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sneakers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Shoenfeld moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sneakers has worked his arm free - good work by Sneakers!
Shoenfeld advances to mount.
Shoenfeld looking to control but Sneakers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Sneakers is having none of it. #T3#
Sneakers is looking to improve his position but Shoenfeld isn't that keen on the idea.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Sneakers is having none of it. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Sneakers is having none of it.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sneakers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB2#
Shoenfeld moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sneakers has worked his arm free - good work by Sneakers!
Sneakers tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Sneakers is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Sneakers is defending well. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Sneakers is defending well.
Sneakers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sneakers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoenfeld in his tracks.
Sneakers connects with the punch.
Shoenfeld fails with the takedown.
Shoenfeld shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneakers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shoenfeld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shoenfeld throws a leg kick but Sneakers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.
Sneakers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sneakers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers avoids it really well and circles away.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneakers swings for the body but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Shoenfeld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sneakers defends it nicely.
Sneakers works over Shoenfeld's head and body with a nice combination.
Sneakers lands a two punch combo.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shoenfeld throws a wild hook but Sneakers just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Shoenfeld gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Sneakers raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Squeaky Sneakers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sneakers.
Sneakers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Sneakers punishes Smalls's body with a nice straight punch.
Sneakers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Sneakers misses.
Smalls is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sneakers misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smalls staying out of range there.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Sneakers sizes up Smalls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Sneakers finds it's way through Smalls's defenses. #CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Sneakers.
Good body shot from Smalls.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls jumps guard but Sneakers stands there with Smalls around his waist. Smalls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Sneakers is trying to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling him.
Sneakers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sneakers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sneakers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sneakers or not.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sneakers lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Sneakers finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sneakers blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Smalls seems to have recovered his senses.
Smalls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sneakers wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Sneakers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Sneakers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
#T2##BC#
Sneakers breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sneakers.
Smalls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smalls sizes up Sneakers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sneakers.
An attempted straight right counter from Sneakers misses the target.
Smalls lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers misses with a few strikes there.
Smalls misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Smalls rushes Sneakers and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Sneakers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sneakers tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut. Smalls saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneakers misses the target.
Smalls with the counter takedown but Sneakers avoids it easily.#T3#
Sneakers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sneakers throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Smalls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smalls wants to pass the guard but Sneakers is keeping the position.
Smalls won't allow Sneakers to sweep him here.
Sneakers has control of Smalls's left arm, preventing Smalls from doing any damage.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Smalls controlling him for the moment.
Smalls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sneakers is keeping the position for now.
Smalls postures up.
Sneakers has control of Smalls's left arm, preventing Smalls from doing any damage.
Smalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sneakers controlling Smalls's posture. #SUB2#
Smalls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sneakers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smalls, into his guard. #REVR#
Sneakers cracks Smalls with a solid left hand.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sneakers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Smalls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sneakers wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sneakers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smalls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sneakers has managed to get both his arms back between Smalls's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers 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#
Sneakers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Sneakers connects with a jab.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut.
Smalls slips under a jab from Sneakers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.#CL2#
Smalls pushes Sneakers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sneakers tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.
Sneakers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sneakers tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the body.
Leon Smalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sneakers lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sneakers as Smalls tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls. #T1#
Smalls takes a shot to the head.
Sneakers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sneakers unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smalls! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sneakers is unloading with more strikes now! Smalls drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers is the new featherweight champion!
Squeaky Sneakers 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:
IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sneakers tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sneakers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sneakers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sneakers thuds his right hand into Sanderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sneakers digs a good hook to Sanderson's body.
Sneakers lands a nice shot that snaps Sanderson's head back.
Sanderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sneakers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson.
Sanderson has his takedown stuffed
and Sneakers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Sanderson is rocked!
Sanderson glances at the clock... BAM! Sneakers nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sanderson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sanderson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Squeaky Sneakers!
After winning the bout, Squeaky Sneakers 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:
IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Sneakers. Beautiful body shot.
Orange takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Orange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sneakers!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Orange controlling the position.
Sneakers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Orange has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Orange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Orange eventually gives up the hold.
Sneakers is controlling Orange's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB2#
Orange 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.
Orange is looking to take a break and control but Sneakers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sneakers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sneakers wants to improve his position but Orange is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sneakers trying to control from the bottom.
Sneakers is not content to let Orange control the position.
Orange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Orange wants to work for an arm triangle but Sneakers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sneakers tries to roll over but Orange keeps him under control.
Sneakers is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orange wants to control but Sneakers is keeping him busy.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Orange has control of the leg.
Sneakers wants to control but Orange is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Orange is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sneakers sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Sneakers is looking to escape.
Sneakers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orange on the ground.#SUB2#
Sneakers is defending against the submission attempts here by Orange.
#SUB2#
Orange is looking for a kimura here.
Sneakers is looking to improve his position.
Sneakers is concentrating on defense, preventing Orange from advancing position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orange is trying to control. Sneakers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Orange is trying to work for a kimura but Sneakers is defending well.
Sneakers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orange tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sneakers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orange prevents Sneakers from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Orange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sneakers defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agent Orange dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orange takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orange fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Sneakers finds it's target.
Sneakers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sneakers defends well and Orange ends up having to push Sneakers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agent Orange.
Sneakers lands a lovely overhand right.
Orange tries for a takedown but Sneakers circles away easily
and Orange takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sneakers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orange takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orange moves away.
Orange has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Sneakers tests Orange's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Orange with that takedown attempt.
Sneakers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orange.
Sneakers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orange under the eye.
Orange takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orange on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orange goes for a double leg but Sneakers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sneakers continues to drive forward.
Orange takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Orange is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sneakers lands with a big left! Orange is wobbled badly! Sneakers comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Orange to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Squeaky Sneakers!
During a confident post fight interview, Squeaky Sneakers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
IXF XIX
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers looks to land a left hand but Otunga moved out of range nicely.
Otunga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sneakers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Otunga on the side of the head.
Otunga ducks right into an uppercut from Sneakers.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otunga slips a jab and a cross from Sneakers.
Otunga wants to counter with a clinch but Sneakers pushes him away.
Otunga tries to close the distance and clinch but Sneakers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Sneakers.
Sneakers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sneakers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Otunga at a distance.
Sneakers avoids the body shot from Otunga.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Otunga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sneakers.
Horrible takedown attempt by Otunga or perhaps it was just good defense by Sneakers, which made it look bad.
Sneakers jabs Otunga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otunga takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Sneakers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sneakers scores with a nice head shot.
Sneakers lands an overhand right.
Otunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Otunga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sneakers but Sneakers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Otunga.
Otunga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Otunga misses with a takedown
and Sneakers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otunga drops his hands momentarily and Sneakers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sneakers lands a body shot.
Sneakers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Otunga looks winded!
Sneakers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sneakers throws a body shot but no joy.
Sneakers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Sneakers avoids the body shot from Otunga.
Otunga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sneakers with a nice cross.
Otunga throws a sloppy head kick and Sneakers moves out of range easily.
Sneakers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sneakers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sneakers lands a jab-cross combination.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy right hand. Otunga should have avoided that one. #ROC#Otunga is rocked!
Sneakers connects with a single shot there.
Otunga is still on wobbly legs! Can Sneakers finish him?
Sneakers punishes Otunga's body with a nice straight punch.
Otunga seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Sneakers.
Otunga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sneakers.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sneakers lands a nice shot that snaps Otunga's head back.
Otunga throws a series of punches but Sneakers avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Otunga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otunga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sneakers throws a right and a left that Otunga avoids nicely.
Sneakers lands a really nice looking cross but Otunga seems unphased.
Sneakers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otunga's head.
Sneakers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otunga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sneakers defends it nicely.
Sneakers lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Sneakers works Otunga's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Sneakers finds it's way through Otunga's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sneakers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Sneakers coming out on top.
Sneakers lands a body shot.
Sneakers slaps away a takedown attempt from Otunga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sneakers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sneakers throws a shot to the body.
Otunga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sneakers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sneakers scores with a shot to the body.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sneakers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Otunga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a left to the body.
Sneakers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otunga was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneakers.
Otunga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sneakers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otunga tries to clinch up
and Sneakers counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Otunga might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sneakers has got the better of the exchanges.
Sneakers takes a swing at Otunga's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sneakers finds it's way through Otunga's defenses.
Otunga is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sneakers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Otunga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers connects with a body shot that sends Otunga's belly button to the back.
Otunga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sneakers lands with a right hand.
Otunga is breathing heavily.
Otunga shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneakers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Otunga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sneakers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otunga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Sneakers scores with a hook.
Sneakers works the jab nicely.
Sneakers's corner calls for a 1-2. Sneakers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otunga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otunga ducks right into an uppercut from Sneakers.
Sneakers lands with a hook. Otunga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sneakers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Otunga at a distance.
Sneakers jabs at Otunga's body.
David Otunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otunga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sneakers lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sneakers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sneakers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otunga.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Sneakers scores with a shot to the body.
Sneakers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sneakers is looking to wear down Otunga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Sneakers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Otunga's ribs.
Sneakers lands with a shot to the body.
Sneakers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sneakers lands with a nice body punch.
Otunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otunga takes one to the side of the head.
Sneakers cracks Otunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sneakers scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sneakers there.
Sneakers steps in with a hook that catches Otunga right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sneakers follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Otunga looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers 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:
IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Yuudai's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sneakers, as that shot connected.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuudai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuudai throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sneakers circles away.
#TD#
Yuudai shoots in and gets a takedown into Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yuudai is controlling him.
Yuudai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Sneakers keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sneakers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
Sneakers has Yuudai pulled in close to control his posture.
Sneakers wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sneakers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sneakers is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sneakers throws a big shot that misses.
Sneakers dips to his left and cracks Yuudai with an uppercut!
Sneakers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Sneakers as he connects with a hook.
Sneakers scores with a nice right hand.
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai defending well as Sneakers loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sneakers checks a leg kick nicely.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Sneakers circles away.
#T2#
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Sneakers circles away.
Sneakers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yuudai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneakers's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sneakers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yuudai darts in and clinches Sneakers up against the cage.
Sneakers throws a head punch that misses.
Sneakers is pressed up against the cage. Yuudai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sneakers down to the mat. Sneakers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sneakers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuudai doesn't seem bothered though.
Sneakers misses with a looping left.
Sneakers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Sneakers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Yuudai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sneakers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Sneakers.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Yuudai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yuudai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sneakers controlling Yuudai's posture. #SUB#
Yuudai drops back looking for a leg! Sneakers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sneakers manages to kick Yuudai off! Yuudai jumps back into Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
Sneakers being controlled here, momentarily.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sneakers controlling Yuudai's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sneakers throws a big shot that misses.
Sneakers scores with a three punch combo!
Yuudai misses with a leg kick.
Sneakers lands with a good body shot.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy right hand. Yuudai should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Sneakers. No joy for Yuudai on that attempt.
Sneakers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sneakers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yuudai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sneakers takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yuudai misses with a takedown
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Yuudai's ribs.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sneakers defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Sneakers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yuudai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sneakers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sneakers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sneakers lands with a straight right. Yuudai didn't see that one coming.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sneakers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Yuudai drives through with a takedown into Sneakers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Yuudai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuudai is fighting to break Sneakers's control of his arms but Sneakers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Yuudai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sneakers dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sneakers works over Yuudai with some ground and pound from guard.
Sneakers looking to pass the guard.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sneakers.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Sneakers from controlling successfully.
Sneakers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sneakers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Yuudai has his feet on Sneakers's thighs here. He's pushed Sneakers off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sneakers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeshi Yuudai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IXF XI
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killoshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneakers.
Sneakers lands a body shot.
Killoshaw wants to clinch up but Sneakers keeps it at a distance.
Sneakers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sneakers throws a hook to the side of Killoshaw's head but Killoshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killoshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killoshaw misses with a head kick.
Killoshaw lands a head kick. Sneakers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sneakers tests Killoshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killoshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Killoshaw is rocked!
Sneakers flashes Killoshaw a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Killoshaw's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Killoshaw crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sneakers punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
BJ Killoshaw was interviewed post fight and said 'What the fuck bro! I didn't lose. I wan't my rematch! They took everything away from me, I'm about to cry.'. |
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Event:
IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Shoenfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sneakers tries to avoid it but Shoenfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sneakers to the ground. Sneakers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sneakers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sneakers punishes Shoenfeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Sneakers lands with a straight right. Shoenfeld didn't see that one coming.
Sneakers works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Sneakers. No joy for Shoenfeld on that attempt.
Sneakers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shoenfeld darts in looking for a takedown but Sneakers gets double underhooks and turns Shoenfeld into the cage.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sneakers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoenfeld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shoenfeld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sneakers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoenfeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Sneakers as Shoenfeld shoots in.
Sneakers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sneakers sprawls well. Sneakers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet.
Sneakers scores with the left hand. Shoenfeld knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Sneakers as Shoenfeld shoots in.
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Sneakers catches Shoenfeld right on the button with a cross.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneakers lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Sneakers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Shoenfeld is rocked!
Sneakers connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Shoenfeld covering up! Sneakers comes in with a big uppercut and Shoenfeld goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
A victorious Squeaky Sneakers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
IXF VI
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers moves out of range of the leg kick from Yuudai.
Yuudai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Sneakers lands.
Sneakers connects with a looping right hand.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Sneakers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneakers lands with a good body shot.
Sneakers cracks Yuudai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sneakers connects with a nice looking jab.
Yuudai slips a jab and a cross from Sneakers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sneakers.
Good exchange - Sneakers coming out on top.
Sneakers throws a right and a left that Yuudai avoids nicely. #TD2#
Yuudai gets a double leg takedown into Sneakers's guard.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Sneakers is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sneakers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuudai on the ground.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Sneakers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuudai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Sneakers.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sneakers being controlled here, momentarily.
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sneakers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Yuudai moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sneakers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yuudai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sneakers catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sneakers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sneakers jabs at Yuudai's body.
Yuudai throws a chopping leg kick but Sneakers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg.
Yuudai is stalling here. Sneakers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yuudai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sneakers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sneakers tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuudai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sneakers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yuudai struggling a bit here.
Yuudai is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sneakers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sneakers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sneakers.
Sneakers working over Yuudai with some ground and pound. Yuudai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yuudai trying to control here.
#T4#
Sneakers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sneakers scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yuudai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sneakers pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yuudai actively working from the bottom here.
Sneakers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
Yuudai is trying to control but can't.
Sneakers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sneakers drops an elbow to the side of Yuudai's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Sneakers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sneakers scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Yuudai misses.
Sneakers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sneakers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuudai can do to turn this around?
Sneakers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuudai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Sneakers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sneakers lands a jab to the nose.
Yuudai looks for a takedown but Sneakers sprawls well.
Sneakers checks the leg kick.
Yuudai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sneakers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuudai scrambles back to his feet.
Sneakers lands with an uppercut that bounces Yuudai off the cage and back into range.
Yuudai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sneakers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sneakers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yuudai walks into a straight right hand from Sneakers.
Sneakers lands a lovely overhand right.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Sneakers fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sneakers checks a leg kick.
Yuudai throws a jab when Sneakers was well out of range.
Sneakers lands a jab to Yuudai's midsection.
Sneakers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sneakers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sneakers.#TD2#
Yuudai gets a takedown into half guard.
Sneakers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yuudai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sneakers sees it coming and defends easily.
Sneakers wants to improve his position but Yuudai is controlling well.
Yuudai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sneakers keeps working.
Sneakers tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yuudai is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Yuudai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sneakers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yuudai wants to control but Sneakers is keeping him busy.
Takeshi Yuudai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yuudai prevents Sneakers from improving his position.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Sneakers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sneakers trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Sneakers is pressing down on Yuudai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yuudai drops back looking for a leg! Sneakers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sneakers manages to kick Yuudai off! Yuudai jumps back into Sneakers's guard.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sneakers is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
Yuudai feints the counter takedown.
Sneakers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a low kick as Sneakers jumps back.
It looked like Sneakers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuudai.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sneakers but Sneakers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Sneakers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yuudai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sneakers.
Yuudai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuudai.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Sneakers throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sneakers. No joy for Yuudai on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yuudai.
No luck for Yuudai with that takedown attempt.
Sneakers is looking for a counter combo.
Sneakers lands a slapping body shot.
Sneakers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneakers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yuudai backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneakers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Yuudai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
Sneakers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yuudai is stalling here. Sneakers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yuudai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sneakers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sneakers lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers landing a few strikes.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers is working Yuudai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yuudai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sneakers off and has taken 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!#SUB2#
Yuudai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Yuudai looking to break Sneakers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sneakers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yuudai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Yuudai has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Sneakers! Can he survive? No! He's out! Yuudai gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai 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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