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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Proh misses with a takedown
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.#TD#
Proh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Proh thows a huge punch but Robson dodges it nicely.
Proh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Robson is trying to maintain the position but Proh is very close to passing his half guard.
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Robson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robson's head.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Proh there. #T2#
Proh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Proh lands strikes from half guard.
Proh is taking a breather. Robson 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.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robson trying to control here.
Proh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Proh.
Proh is taking a breather. Robson 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.
Proh 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.
Proh working Robson over with strikes. #T3#
Robson is holding on to half guard well.
Proh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proh connects with a nice short shot to Robson's temple.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Proh.
Proh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Proh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Proh landing strikes from the mount and Robson is in trouble!
Proh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robson hang on?
Robson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robson tries to hold on but Proh pushes him away.
Proh lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proh punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Robson is rocked!
Proh loads up with a big shot that hurts Robson! He's pulled Proh in close but Proh has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Robson survive? More strikes from Proh and Robson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riel Proh! |
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Event:
SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proh.
Proh shoots and misses
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proh has a takedown stuffed.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Graves throws a body punch but Proh moves out of range.
Proh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Proh moved out of range nicely.
Proh shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Proh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riel Proh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Proh drives through with a takedown into Graves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proh throws an elbow that misses. Graves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proh's guard. Nice move by Graves!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves won't allow Proh to sweep him here.
Graves wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Proh has control of Graves's left arm, preventing Graves from doing any damage.
Proh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Proh is retaining full guard.
Proh wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proh is controlling Graves's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Proh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Proh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Proh wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Proh landing with the ground and pound.
Proh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves is looking to sweep but instead, Proh has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Proh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves wants to improve his position but Proh is controlling well.
Proh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Proh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Proh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves tries to lock up and control but Proh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Proh scoring with strikes but Graves is staying in there.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Proh working Graves over with strikes here.
Proh landing punches.
Proh landing strikes from the mount.
Proh breaks from Graves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Proh with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Proh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Proh on the ground.
Graves taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Devon Graves has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Proh looking to finish Graves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graves!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Proh has a takedown stuffed.
Graves scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Graves rushes Proh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Proh has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proh goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Proh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graves tries to avoid it but Proh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graves to the ground. Graves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graves scores with a one two! Proh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Graves gets caught napping as Proh dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
Graves has his feet on Proh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves with a nice cross.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Proh backs away, Graves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Proh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.
Devon Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves with a nice cross.#T1#
Proh shoots for a takedown but Graves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Proh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a kick to the ribs.
Proh shoots in looking for a takedown but Graves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Proh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Proh shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Proh is breathing heavily.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Proh postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves has control of Proh's left arm, preventing Proh from doing any damage. #T2#
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Proh moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Proh or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Proh's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Proh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves looking to control.
Proh postures up and lands a big shot to Graves's brow.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Proh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Proh connects with a couple of short punches.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proh is one step ahead there.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proh off to one side.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Proh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
Proh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Proh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graves swivels and escapes.
Proh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proh. #TD2#
Proh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves tries to kick Proh off in order to stand up. Proh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Graves dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Proh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graves's half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Proh has control of the leg.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Proh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proh can do to turn this around?
Proh drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head.
Proh uses his free foot to push down on Graves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graves.
Proh lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Proh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Proh lands a big elbow.
Graves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Proh keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Proh is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.#SU#
Graves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Proh, up you get! #T2#
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Proh backs away, Graves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Devon Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proh has a takedown stuffed.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Proh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Proh persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Proh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Proh's head.
Proh fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Proh on that attempt.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Proh is trying to trip Graves. He has hold of a leg but Graves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Proh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Graves controls Proh momentarily but Proh frees himself.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Graves wants to hit a sweep here but Proh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graves there!
Proh breaks from Graves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Proh breaks from Graves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Proh lands with some strikes.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Proh with a couple of short strikes.
Proh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graves's face.
#T4#
Proh with a couple of short strikes.
Proh with a couple of short strikes.
Proh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Proh.
The referee warns Graves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Proh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Graves is rocked!#CUT2#Devon Graves's cut is getting worse.
Proh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Graves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riel Proh.
I think Proh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Riel Proh! |
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Event:
SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Proh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dun is looking for a sweep. Proh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proh wants to control but Dun is keeping him busy.
Proh working Dun over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dun looking for submissions off his back.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh is nestled in close to Dun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Dun is defending well.
Proh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Dun is rocked!
Proh is nestled in close to Dun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dun is still in real trouble! Can Proh finish him?
Proh scores with a big shot! Dun's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dun! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh! |
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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Proh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Proh working the head with strikes.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Proh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Proh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as Proh stalls from top position.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Proh cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Proh working the ground and pound from side control.
Proh avoids the strikes from the bottom by Knight.
Check out the look on Proh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Proh scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Proh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes. #T2#
Knight is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Proh is working Knight over with some ground and pound from side control.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Knight wants to control but Proh postures up.
Knight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Proh taking a breather here.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh controls the position.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proh slows the pace down.
Proh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knight some visible discomfort.
Knight is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
Proh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Proh cracks Knight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Proh immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Knight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Proh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh! |
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