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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Ikoa down.
Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ikoa defending well as Some loads up on a big left hand.
Ikoa shoots and misses #CL#
and Some counters by clinching up.
Some will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ikoa up against the cage.
I was talking to Some's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ikoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some has Ikoa pressed against the cage.
Ikoa is trying to pull guard but Some has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikoa is trying to pull guard but Some has him pressed against the cage.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Some throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ikoa looking for a takedown.
Ikoa wants to break free but Some has control.
Ikoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Some stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Some for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Some throws a leg kick which misses Ikoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ikoa tries to avoid it.
Ikoa tries to clinch up but Some circles away and keeps his distance.
Some with a nice calf kick.
Ikoa goes for a double leg but Some avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Some continues to drive forward.
Ikoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Some paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some scores with a shot to the body.
Ikoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Some finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ikoa looks winded!
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikoa manages to avoid it.
Ikoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some throws a head kick that Ikoa semi-blocks.
Some lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some thows a body kick. Ikoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some throws a head kick but Ikoa moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Some.
Some throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some leaves Ikoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Some.
Some throws a hook but Ikoa blocks it.
Ikoa feints the counter takedown.
Ikoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Ikoa gets tackled into the cage by Some. Some maintains the clinch.
Some is stalling here.
Some pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Some's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalls.
Ikoa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bit of stalling here from Some.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Ikoa off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Ikoa darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Some is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Some.
#T4#
Some just leaning against Ikoa, taking a breather.
Some taking a breather.
Some leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some scores with a jab.
Some bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Some instigates a clinch.
Ikoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Some walks away with a smile on his face. Ikoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Some - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ikoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Ikoa off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some scores with a nice body kick.
Ikoa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ikoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some is looking to slow Ikoa down with leg kicks.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikoa manages to avoid it.
Ikoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ikoa has his takedown stuffed
and Some counters with a leg kick.
Some lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some fakes the leg kick and cracks Ikoa in the body.
Some thuds his shin into the meat of Ikoa's side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Some.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Some throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Some connects with a leg kick.
Ikoa is breathing heavily.
Some throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Some.
Ikoa ducks under a wild hook from Some.
Some takes a swing at Ikoa's ribcage but misses.
Ikoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
Some throws a good cross that connects.
Ikoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trouble Some is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Some lands but Ikoa takes it in his stride.
Some moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Ikoa is rocked!
Good leg kick by Some.
Ikoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Some finish him?#T2#
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
Ikoa seems to have recovered his senses.
Some throws a hook to the side of Ikoa's head but Ikoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ikoa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Some.
Ikoa goes for a double leg but Some avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Some continues to drive forward.
Some throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ikoa avoids it.
Some throws a leg kick which misses Ikoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ikoa tries to avoid it.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikoa moves away.
Some throws a front kick that sends Ikoa stumbling back into the cage.
Some lands with a slapping head kick.
Some pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Some rushes Ikoa and presses him up against the cage.
Some content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some slows down the pace here.
Some stalls.
Some is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ikoa can do to turn this around?#T3#
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
Some has Ikoa pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ikoa looks to clinch
and Some counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Some has closed the distance and engaged Ikoa in a clinch.
Some has Ikoa pushed against the cage.
Trouble Some has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalls.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but Some forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Stalling in the clinch from Some.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Some.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but Some forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.#CL#
Some instigates a clinch.
Ikoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Some avoids it.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
Some avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
Come on Some - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that second 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. 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#
Some scores with a head kick. Ikoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ikoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Some counters with a low kick, right behind Ikoa 's knee.
Ikoa tries to clinch but Some moves away
and Some counters with a nice leg kick.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ikoa.
Ikoa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Some but Some pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ikoa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Some is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ikoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ikoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ikoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Some manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ikoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ikoa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Some avoids it really well and circles away.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.#T1#
A head kick from Some lands but Ikoa takes it in his stride.
Aoki Ikoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Some rushes Ikoa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some has Ikoa pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Ikoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Some clinches. #T2#
Some stalls.
Some stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ikoa is trying to break free.
Ikoa can't break the clinch.
Come on Some - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling against the cage.
Aoki Ikoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Some.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa tries to bum rush Some with a series of wild strikes but Some uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ikoa shoots for a takedown but Some saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ikoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Some explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Some gets a clinch.
Some has Ikoa pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Some takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ikoa letting Some take a breather here.
Some throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
A nice leg kick from Some, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Some with the inside leg kick.
Ikoa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ikoa.
Ikoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Some counters with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Ikoa with that takedown attempt.
Some scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikoa moves away.
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ikoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ikoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Some can pounce on him.
A combination from Ikoa does no damage.
Some misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Some has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ikoa is defended easily by Cong.
Ikoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cong as he jumps to the side.
Cong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ikoa tries to clinch up.
Cong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Cong clinches.
Cong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ikoa.
Cong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cong.
Ikoa looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Cong fails to land.
Good body shot from Cong.
Ikoa blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ikoa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cong fails to land.
Cong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cong lands with a left to the head.
Cong avoiding damage as Ikoa throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cong.
Cong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ikoa's elbow.
Cong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ikoas head.
Ikoa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King Cong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Cong lands with a light punch inside.
Ikoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ikoa tries to throw a body punch but Cong avoids it by throwing Ikoa back against the cage.
Ikoa is trying to break free.
Cong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ikoa backwards.
Ikoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cong walks away with a smile on his face. Ikoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL#
Cong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cong tries a body shot but Ikoa blocks it.
Ikoa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ikoa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ikoa looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Cong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Cong.
Cong lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cong lands with a light punch inside.
Cong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cong lands a body shot.
Cong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ikoa.
A nice left hand lands by Cong.
#T3#
Cong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cong lands with a right to the head.
Cong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ikoa backwards.
Cong lands a shot to the body.
Cong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ikoa backwards.
Cong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cong lands a shot to the body.
Cong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ikoa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cong scores with a hook to the body.
Cong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cong. #T4#
Cong lands a nice uppercut.
Cong is working Ikoa over against the cage.
Cong scores with a hook to the body.
Cong pushes Ikoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cong.
A short right from Cong.
Cong cracks Ikoa with a nice body shot.
Cong lands with a left to the head.
Cong lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Cong.
Cong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Cong.
Ikoa being controlled against the cage.
Cong lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cong dips to his left and cracks Ikoa with an uppercut!
Whack! Cong lands a heavy head kick that drops Ikoa. The ref tackles Cong to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ikoa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). King Cong! |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant misses with a straight right.
Ikoa wants to counter with a clinch but Grant pushes him away.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ikoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ikoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ikoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ikoa dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Ikoa's head and hops out.
Grant misses with a hook. Ikoa ducked under it nicely.
Ikoa wants to counter with a clinch but Grant pushes him away.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ikoa throws out the jab.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ikoa.
Grant tries to bum rush Ikoa with a series of wild strikes but Ikoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant throws a combination. Ikoa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ikoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ikoa has Grant pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Ikoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Ikoa misses its intended target.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Ikoa's defenses.
Ikoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Ikoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ikoa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ikoa there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Ikoa is rocked!
Nice body punch from Grant.
Ikoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Ikoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Grant lands a big right hand that sends Ikoa crashing to the mat! Grant stays standing though and waves Ikoa back to his feet!
Ikoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ikoa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ikoa limp body while Grant jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Grant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ikoa instigates a clinch.
Mkhmeljian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ikoa is defending well.#BC#
Ikoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Ikoa lands a left and a right that send Mkhmeljian crashing to the mat, dazed. Ikoa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Srabion Mkhmeljian has been cut.
Ikoa cracks a nice hook into Mkhmeljian's ribs.
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!
Ikoa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ikoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Mkhmeljian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ikoa misses with a body kick.
Ikoa scores with a body shot.
Mkhmeljian throws a jab but it's blocked by Ikoa.
Ikoa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ikoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mkhmeljian.
Ikoa tests Mkhmeljian's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Mkhmeljian is rocked!
Mkhmeljian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mkhmeljian is still on wobbly legs! Can Ikoa finish him?
Ikoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mkhmeljian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mkhmeljian looks winded!
Mkhmeljian is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ikoa just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mkhmeljian has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aoki Ikoa! |
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