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Event:
RISE 63:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Kang cracks Cutting with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cutting to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Corner Cutting has been cut.
Cutting throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kang counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cutting badly! Kang follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cutting out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Kang finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xian Kang!
After winning the bout, Xian Kang 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:
RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Sossy connects with a solid leg kick.
Sossy moves to clinch but Cutting breaks away #TD#
and Cutting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cutting content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sossy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Cutting is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cutting thows a huge punch but Sossy dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sossy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutting. #T1#
Sossy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutting.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cutting connects with a nice short shot to Sossy's temple.
Cutting scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cutting 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.
Cutting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cutting thows a huge punch but Sossy dodges it nicely.
Cutting thows a huge punch but Sossy dodges it nicely.
Cutting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cutting seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sossy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cutting landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Cutting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Cutting sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sossy is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sossy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sossy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sossy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sossy scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sossy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sossy. That's going to slow Cutting down. #TD#
Cutting bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cutting tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sossy tries to improve position but can't.
Cutting takes a little break here. Sossy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Cutting trying to control the action but Sossy is working from the bottom.
Cutting cracks Sossy with a big right hand but Sossy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutting misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutting working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corner Cutting dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Sossy.
Sossy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutting.
Cutting swats away the attempt to clinch by Sossy.
A little feinted left hand from Cutting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sossy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sossy tries to clinch but Cutting moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sossy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cutting's head.
Cutting shoots in looking for a takedown but Sossy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cutting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sossy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cutting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cutting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sossy can do to turn this around?
Sossy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cutting is looking to counter the offense by Sossy and move into the clinch.#T1#
Cutting shoots in for a double leg but Sossy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cutting moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSossy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corner Cutting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cutting.
Sossy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cutting shoots in looking for a takedown. Sossy tries to sprawl out of it but Cutting keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sossy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sossy throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Cutting takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cutting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sossy scores with a spinning back kick!
Sossy tries to clinch up.
Cutting wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Cutting misses.
Sossy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cutting circles away.
As Sossy tries to get set, Cutting tries to push him back and clinch up but Sossy manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Cutting drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutting throwing strikes from guard but Sossy blocks nicely. #T3#
Cutting controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cutting trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cutting is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corner Cutting overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutting throws a strike but Sossy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cutting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cutting 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.#SUB#
Cutting looking for a guillotine here but Sossy defends easily.
Sossy being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Cutting has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sossy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cutting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Cutting's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Sossy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sossy tries to clinch but Cutting moves out of range.
Cutting tries to counter with a takedown but Sossy is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Cutting closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sossy did well to prevent Cutting getting side control.#SUB#
Cutting is trying to work for a kimura but Sossy is defending well.
Cutting throwing shots but Sossy is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting is keen to just control but Sossy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cutting is looking for a kimura but Sossy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cutting to get the leverage.
Cutting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sossy defending well though. #T1#
Nice strikes from Cutting there.
Cutting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sossy's head.
Sossy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cutting wants to control but Sossy is keeping him busy.
Cutting is nestled in close to Sossy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cutting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cutting lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Cutting sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cutting lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sossy is looking to control Cutting's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sossy avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sossy tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Cutting fails with a takedown attempt.
Cutting fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sossy avoids it really well and circles away.
Sossy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cutting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cutting is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sossy.#CL2#
Sossy moves into the clinch successfully.
Sossy working Cutting over with knees to the body.
Sossy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sossy working Cutting over with knees to the body.
Sossy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Sossy crunches a lovely knee into Cutting's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sossy.
Sossy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sossy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sossy tries to break the clinch but Cutting is controlling the position. #BC2#
Sossy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sossy.
Sossy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cutting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sossy moves in looking to clinch but Cutting pushes him off.
Jay Sossy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sossy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Sossy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sossy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Sossy!
Jay Sossy 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:
RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Cutting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cutting throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cutting but Cutting pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cutting leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Cutting gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Corner Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cutting enables Chandler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cutting manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cutting uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Cutting closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Chandler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cutting stacks Chandler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cutting!
Chandler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cutting advances nicely into full mount.
Cutting lands a big shot there that rocks Chandler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chandler is desperately trying to improve his position but Cutting has a good base and remains in mount.
Chandler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BOOM! Cutting connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chandler is in a horrible position here. Cutting smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Cutting.
Cutting controlling the position easily from mount.
Cutting seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chandler for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cutting 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.
Ground and pound from Cutting.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Cutting is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cutting looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Cutting slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler looks winded!
Cutting working the head and body with strikes.
Cutting working Chandler over with strikes.
Cutting 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. #SUB2#
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cutting pulls his head out easily.
Cutting performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cutting working the head and body with strikes.
Cutting lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Cutting is taking a breather. Chandler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Cutting is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chandler as he works his way to full guard.
Cutting 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.
Cutting keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cutting's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cutting landing with the ground and pound.
Cutting lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corner Cutting 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##TD#
Cutting closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cutting lands in his opponent's guard.
Cutting working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cutting passes into side control.
Cutting cracks Chandler with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting working the ground and pound.
Chandler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cutting connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Chandler looks to move to half guard but instead Cutting has passed into mount! Damn!
Cutting raining down shots from the mount!
Cutting is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cutting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#Chandler is rocked!
Cutting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Cutting finish him?
A big strike lands for Cutting! That's really hurt Chandler and he's turned his back - Cutting keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cutting jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corner Cutting!
After the fight, Corner Cutting was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Cutting fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cutting is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sonnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sonnen wants to control but Cutting is keeping him busy.
Cutting on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cutting looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cutting is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is nestled in close to Cutting, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cutting actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cutting looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cutting is breathing heavily.
Sonnen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cutting is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Sonnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Cutting is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cutting is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cutting with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Sonnen working over Cutting with some ground and pound. Cutting looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Cutting says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cutting is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Sonnen works his way into full mount!
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Cutting taking shots to the head.
Sonnen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cutting looks a forlorn figure.
Sonnen lands a couple of good shots and Cutting has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sonnen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cutting to escape the position.
Cutting is trying to remain composed but Sonnen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sonnen scores with strikes from the back.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cutting from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cutting looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Sonnen is punishing Cutting with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cutting trying to control the position but Sonnen manages to sink in the hooks.
Sonnen scores with punches to the body.
Sonnen connects with a big shot to the side of Cutting's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen is punishing Cutting with some ground and pound.
Sonnen is punishing Cutting with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sonnen lands a shot to the head.
Sonnen scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sonnen.
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cutting. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cutting covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sonnen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sonnen 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Cutting working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Cutting blocks nicely.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cutting is keeping the position for now.
Cutting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Cutting is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a solid left hand.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cutting's head.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cutting keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a solid left hand.#T2#
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cutting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cutting's head.
Sonnen distracts Cutting with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen is working Cutting over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cutting is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cutting on his heels. He'll look to pass Cutting's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Cutting is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen is in close to Cutting's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Cutting is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sonnen defends well.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cutting keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cutting enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cutting manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cutting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cutting wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen stands up over Cutting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cutting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Cutting blocks nicely.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Cutting's brow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Sonnen stands up over Cutting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen is in close to Cutting's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen stands up over Cutting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cutting has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cutting's head.#SUB#
Cutting throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sonnen escapes and throws Cutting's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cutting is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Sonnen landing a few strikes.
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cutting to see if he's OK.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Cutting is working away.
Cutting taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cutting takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Cutting taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutting keeps working.
Cutting is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sonnen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cutting is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a big elbow.
Sonnen wants to control but Cutting is keeping him busy.
Sonnen has control of an arm but Cutting manages to advance to Sonnen's back!
Sonnen wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corner Cutting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sonnen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cutting's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Sonnen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Schwetty lands with a good body shot.
Cutting walks into a straight right hand from Schwetty.
Cutting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schwetty finds it's way round the side to connect with Cutting's head.
Schwetty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cutting has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cutting there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Cutting scores with a takedown into Schwetty's guard.
Schwetty pulls Cutting in to control the position.
Cutting missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Cutting decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schwetty, up you get!
Schwetty's corner calls for a 1-2. Schwetty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schwetty stuns Cutting with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Schwetty cracks Cutting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Cutting 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pete Schwetty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwetty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cutting is defended easily by Schwetty.
Cutting fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwetty avoids it really well and circles away.
Schwetty tests Cutting's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Schwetty clobbers Cutting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schwetty jabs Cutting to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cutting tries for a takedown but Schwetty circles away easily
and Schwetty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete Schwetty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corner Cutting.
Schwetty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cutting on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwetty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutting tries for a takedown but Schwetty circles away easily
and Schwetty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schwetty scores with a body shot.
Cutting looks winded!
Schwetty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwetty lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Schwetty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schwetty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwetty lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Schwetty sends Cutting crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schwetty is motioning to the referee to let Cutting up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#KD#
Schwetty cracks Cutting with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cutting looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schwetty finish him?
#ROC#Cutting is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Schwetty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cutting sprawling to the canvas! Cutting rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schwetty finish him?!
Cutting is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwetty finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Schwetty engages and cracks Cutting with a massive lead left hook - Cutting tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Schwetty is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Schwetty! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Duncan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Duncan forces Cutting back against the cage and clinches.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cutting is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Duncan breaks from the clinch.
Duncan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cutting avoids it really well and circles away.
Duncan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting swats away the attempt to clinch by Duncan.
Duncan slaps away a takedown attempt from Cutting, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Duncan moves into the clinch.
Cutting tries to break free but Duncan pushes him back against the cage.
Cutting prevents the takedown attempt.
Corner Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Duncan.
Cutting tries to score a body lock takedown but Duncan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Duncan has clasped his hands together around Cutting's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutting is looking for a sweep.
Cutting is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Cutting's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Cutting tries to bench press Duncan off him but Duncan keeps the position.
Duncan lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Duncan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duncan is looking to take a break and control but Cutting is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duncan throws an elbow but Cutting slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cutting wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan just content to control the position.
Cutting tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duncan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Duncan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cutting is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duncan working the ground and pound.
Cutting throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Cutting is trying to buck Duncan off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutting manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cutting trying to control from half guard but Duncan is working away.
Cutting prevents Duncan from improving his position.
Duncan is trying to stand back up but Cutting is controlling him
#T4#
Cutting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duncan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cutting scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duncan has his hands clasped together around Cutting's back. He's all about the action.
Cutting content to control rather than advance.
Duncan looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Duncan 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#
Cutting dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Duncan is trying to trip Cutting. He has hold of a leg but Cutting is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Duncan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Duncan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cutting working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cutting looking for a guillotine here but Duncan defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cutting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duncan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duncan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cutting is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duncan is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Cutting looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Duncan is defending well. Cutting quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Duncan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cutting celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corner Cutting!
After the fight, Corner Cutting was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Matens tries to clinch up.
Cutting on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Cutting changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matens is looking to get back to his feet here but Cutting is keeping cool and he's managed to take Matens's back.
Matens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matens's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cutting.
Matens tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #ES#
Matens somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutting on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##TD2#
Cutting closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matens did well to prevent Cutting getting side control.
Matens pushes Cutting off looking to stand but Cutting dives back in and keeps control.
Cutting is trying to control. Matens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cutting working over Matens with some ground and pound. Matens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Matens actively working from the bottom here.
Matens has hold of Cutting's hands but Cutting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Matens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cutting content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Matens is not content to let Cutting control the position.
Cutting drops an elbow to the side of Matens's head.
Matens wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cutting 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.
Cutting slips a nice elbow through Matens's hands, connecting with Matens's forehead.#T3#
Cutting working Matens over with strikes.
Cutting scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Matens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cutting pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matens is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cutting connects with a nice short shot to Matens's temple.
Cutting looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cutting winds up and cracks Matens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cutting drops an elbow to the side of Matens's head. #ROC2#Matens is rocked!
Matens has hold of Cutting's hands but Cutting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Matens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cutting lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Matens quite badly. Matens pulls Cutting in close trying to recover. Cutting postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Matens on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Matens doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corner Cutting!
Corner Cutting was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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