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Event:
Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Test .#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Usman Jr has been cut.
Test will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Test is quick to defend against it.
Usman Jr slips under a jab.
Test lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Test . Usman Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usman Jr ducks under a wild hook from Test .
Usman Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Test is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Usman Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rooster Test seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Test cracks Usman Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Test has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Usman Jr to stand back up!#ROC2#Usman Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test fakes the body blow, causing Usman Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Usman Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rooster Test !
A less than humble Rooster Test misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kanud vs Rock
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Usman Jr staying out of range there.
Summers misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman Jr fails to land the takedown.
Usman Jr takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers cracks Usman Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Summers 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.
Usman Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Usman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Summers! But no joy.
Summers misses with a hook.
Usman Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Usman Jr with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Summers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Usman Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Summers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Summers throws a series of punches but Usman Jr moves out of range.
Usman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Summers lands with a nice body punch.
Summers missing with a left hand there. Usman Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman Jr.
Usman Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Summers finds it's way round the side to connect with Usman Jr's head.
Usman Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Summers throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Usman Jr colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Summers as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Usman Jr is left battered and dazed whilst Summers and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Summers!
Our winner, Samuel Summers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Wellstone vs Smiff
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
#CL#
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usman Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Usman Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Usman Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Usman Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masvidal kicks Usman Jr off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Usman Jr.#T1#
Usman Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usman Jr throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Usman Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Usman Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Masvidal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Masvidal wants to clinch.
Usman Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.#T2##TD2#
Usman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Usman Jr.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Usman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Usman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman Jr pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Masvidal gets back to full guard.
Usman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Usman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Masvidal is working an open guard so Usman Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Usman Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masvidal to the mat! Masvidal manages to get full guard.
Usman Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Usman Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Usman Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Usman Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Usman Jr working the ground and pound.
Usman Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Usman Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masvidal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Usman Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamaru Usman Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Usman Jr misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Usman Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard.
Masvidal can't keep his opponent in guard - Usman Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Usman Jr lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Masvidal! More strikes land and this one is all over! Usman Jr jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman Jr!
Kamaru Usman Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman Jr slips a jab from Smith.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Usman Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Usman Jr tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Usman Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman Jr also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Usman Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to escape but Usman Jr is in control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman Jr on the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Usman Jr is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Usman Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Usman Jr lands punches and elbows.
Usman Jr is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Usman Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Usman Jr to control.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Usman Jr is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Usman Jr has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Usman Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman Jr!
Kamaru Usman Jr got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
NYCL 25
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Li Quit throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Usman Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li Quit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li Quit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li Quit 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.
Li Quit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Usman Jr pushing down on Li Quit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Li Quit wants to improve his position but Usman Jr is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman Jr is nestled in close to Li Quit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Usman Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Li Quit is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Usman Jr lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Usman Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman Jr with shots to the head and body - Li Quit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Usman Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Li Quit is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Usman Jr! Li Quit is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman Jr!
De Rit Li Quit was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatevery, I still got the money.'. |
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Event:
NYCL 20 - Johnson vs Mironi
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Musa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Usman Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Musa!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Usman Jr has hold of Musa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Musa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Usman Jr cranks the arm and Musa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Musa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamaru Usman Jr! |
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