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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Ibarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Ibarra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Ibarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibarra throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibarra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibarra scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibarra throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Ibarra manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibarra.
Ibarra lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ibarra looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibarra.
Uriel Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibarra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Ibarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Ibarra - just one landing.
Jackson slips under a jab from Ibarra.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Ibarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ibarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Ibarra. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Jackson moves out of range as Ibarra strikes.
Ibarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Ibarra swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Ibarra throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ibarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibarra also avoids with ease.
Ibarra looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Ibarra misses with a looping left.
Ibarra digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibarra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Ibarra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Ibarra connects with a looping right hand.
Ibarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ibarra.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Ibarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibarra stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ibarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Ibarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Ibarra manages to avoid it.
Ibarra misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Ibarra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibarra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Ibarra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ibarra misses with a hook.
Ibarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibarra throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ibarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Ibarra.
Ibarra misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibarra misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibarra jabs at Jackson's body.
Ibarra scores with a shot to the body.
Ibarra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Ibarra throws out a powerful jab.
Ibarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Ibarra misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Ibarra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Ibarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibarra.
Ibarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ibarra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibarra.
Ibarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibarra.
Ibarra throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Ibarra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Ibarra cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson throws a jab when Ibarra was well out of range.
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!
Ibarra throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Jackson misses with a hook. Ibarra ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Ibarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibarra throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Ibarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ibarra moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Ibarra misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibarra.#T4#
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibarra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibarra.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Ibarra manages to avoid it.
Ibarra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ibarra.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibarra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibarra. Ibarra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ibarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Ibarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ibarra.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibarra! But no joy.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibarra.
Jackson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ibarra moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Ibarra!
Uriel Ibarra gave a mention to WW clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Giljegiljaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Well, if Giljegiljaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hageman wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping busy.
Giljegiljaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Let's hope that Giljegiljaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Giljegiljaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Giljegiljaw wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Giljegiljaw controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hageman tries to hold on but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giljegiljaw controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Hageman is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (8) Giljegiljaw
Hageman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
It looks like Giljegiljaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9##SUB2#
Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Giljegiljaw. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Giljegiljaw.#T11#
Hageman just trying to survive but Giljegiljaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hageman tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is cranking Hageman's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hageman! He's tightened the choke and Hageman is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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Event:
RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
McCewen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCewen looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Laurez avoids nicely.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez staying out of range there.
It looked like Laurez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCewen.
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Laurez with an uppercut!
Laurez slips under a jab from McCewen.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurez . That did some damage!
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
McCewen lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
Laurez on the wrong end of a vicious 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!
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen jabs Laurez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McCewen moves out of range as Laurez throws a body kick.
McCewen scores with a jab.
Laurez throws a hook to the side of McCewen's head but McCewen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurez scrambles back to his feet.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCewen throws a low kick but Laurez avoids it.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by McCewen there.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
McCewen is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McCewen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
Laurez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCewens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen misses with a straight left.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez staying out of range there.
McCewen misses with a jab to the body
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen feints and then cracks Laurez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurez down.
Laurez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen throws a push kick but Laurez slaps the foot to one side.
Laurez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
McCewen throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
McCewen scores with a one two! Laurez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurez throws a leg kick but McCewen checks it.
McCewen throws a leg kick but Laurez moved away.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez lands a nice shot that snaps McCewen's head back.
#T4#
McCewen misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Laurez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Laurez saw it coming and moves away.
McCewen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
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#
McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laurez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurez misses its target.
Laurez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
Laurez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a hook to the body. Laurez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McCewen swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a hook
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laurez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Laurez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCewen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Courageux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mbassa misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Courageux misses
and Mbassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Courageux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mbassa.
Mbassa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courageux looks to score with a jab to the body but Mbassa is just out of range.
Mbassa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Courageux manages to circle out of the way.
Courageux throws a head kick but Mbassa moves out of range.
Courageux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mbassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mbassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mbassa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Courageux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courageux misses with a series of wild punches.
Mbassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mbassa walks into a straight right hand from Courageux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Mbassa - just one landing. #T1#
Mbassa throws an overhand right that lands on Courageux's shoulder, as Courageux tries to avoid the shot.
Mbassa digs a good hook to Courageux's body.
A jab lands there for Courageux.
Courageux connects with a body shot.
Courageux throws a head kick that misses.
Courageux fails to land with a series of punches.
Courageux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mbassa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick from Courageux lands but Mbassa takes it in his stride.
Courageux misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courageux. Mbassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mbassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mbassa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courageux doesn't seem phased though.
Courageux throws a push kick but Mbassa slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Mbassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mbassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mbassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mbassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courageux throws a series of punches but Mbassa moves out of range.
Courageux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Mbassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mbassa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Courageux on the side of the head. #ROC#Courageux is rocked!
Courageux drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mbassa to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Courageux! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mbassa takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kumasi Mbassa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Materla, which made it look bad.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Materla.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
#TD2#
Materla pulls guard successfully.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materla is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Materla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Materla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Materla gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Jackson gets control of Materla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Materla advances position into side control!
Jackson wants to control but Materla postures up.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Materla.
Jackson wants to control but Materla postures up.#T2#
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Materla has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Materla throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Materla is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Materla postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Materla wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Jackson tries to bench press Materla off him but Materla keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materla trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materla is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Materla is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.
Materla is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off. #SUB2#
Materla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materla controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Materla avoids it well.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Materla against the cage.
Materla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Materla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Materla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akilli Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Materla back into the cage.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Materla shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Materla swivels and escapes.#T1#
Materla has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Materla takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Materla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Materla sprawls well.
Materla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Materla stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Materla gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson. #T2#
Jackson is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Materla in close.
Materla stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Materla is proving a slippery customer.
Materla wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Materla is now in half guard. #T3#
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Materla has control of the leg.
Materla is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Materla has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jackson tries to hold on but Materla postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Materla looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson wants to hold on but Materla pushes him away.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Materla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akilli Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Materla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Materla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Materla fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Akilli Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Materla or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Materla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Materla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL#
Materla tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Materla's ribcage. Materla let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Materla is retaining full guard.
Materla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Materla is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving. #T2#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Materla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Materla manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Materla's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materla, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to drag Materla to the mat but Materla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Jackson pulls guard. #T4#
Jackson trying to control the position.
Materla lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Materla controlling him for the moment.
Materla is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Materla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Materla seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akilli Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akilli Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcknight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcknight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Mcknight.
Mcknight misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Mcknight moves away and avoids it.
Mcknight throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Johnston works Mcknight's body with a nice hook.
Mcknight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnston checks it well.
Mcknight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnston checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston moves out of range as Mcknight strikes.
Johnston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcknight throws a low kick but Johnston moves out of range easily. #T1#
A shot to the body from Mcknight misses
and Johnston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mcknight really felt that one!
Johnston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcknight misses with a body shot.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcknight misses with a body shot
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcknight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Mcknight misses with a jab to the body
and Mcknight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcknight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcknight misses the body punch
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcknight lands a right hook to the body.
Mcknight swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcknight.#T2#
Mcknight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcknight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcknight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Mcknight tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrew Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcknight throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Justice Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcknight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcknight throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Mcknight misses with a jab to the body
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Mcknight misses
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcknight misses with a jab to the body
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mcknight throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcknight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcknight looks to throw the jab but Johnston is out of range.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcknight tries to work over Johnston's front leg with a kick but Johnston checks it.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcknight.
Mcknight takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Mcknight moves away from the strike by Johnston.
Mcknight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcknight.
Johnston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mcknight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Mcknight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcknight.
Mcknight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnston rather than just go for the knockout.
Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Mcknight thows a leg kick but Johnston checks it
and Johnston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcknight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcknight lands a jab to Johnston's midsection.
Mcknight throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Mcknight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcknight digs a good body shot into Johnston's ribs.
Mcknight just misses with a punch to the body.
And Johnston counters with a quick kick to the body but Mcknight blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcknight throws the left hand but Johnston avoids the punch easily.
Johnston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Johnston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcknight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnston, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcknight. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcknight misses with a body shot.
Mcknight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcknight.
Mcknight jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcknight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mcknight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnston doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcknight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Mcknight throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcknight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Mcknight scores with a jab to the body.
Mcknight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcknight throws a leg kick but Johnston checks it.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcknight throws a solid leg kick but Johnston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcknight.
A swing and a miss from Mcknight.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcknight.
Mcknight doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Mcknight manages to avoid it.
Mcknight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrew Mcknight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcknight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcknight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.#T2#
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcknight.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcknight misses with a looping left.
Johnston throws a quick counter head kick but Mcknight was just out of range.
Mcknight swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
Mcknight fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcknight takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Mcknight throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcknight. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcknight just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcknight tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Mcknight misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcknight misses with a body punch
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcknight takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Mcknight wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Mcknight just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnston.
Mcknight throws a low kick but Johnston moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Mcknight misses
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mcknight misses with a hook to the body
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
Johnston is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mcknight just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcknight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcknight.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcknight.
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!
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcknight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcknight. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcknight misses with a body punch
and Mcknight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Mcknight is rocked!
Johnston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Mcknight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Mcknight throws a leg kick
and Mcknight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcknight lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcknight. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcknight swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Mcknight lands a slapping body shot.
Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcknight.
Mcknight thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcknight.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcknight wants to land a leg kick but Johnston is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Mcknight misses with a hook to the body
and Johnston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mcknight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Mcknight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
Johnston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcknight.
#KD#
Johnston drops Mcknight with a beautiful combination! Mcknight stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnston is looking for the KO!
Mcknight is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?#CUT#It looks like Andrew Mcknight has been cut.
Mcknight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcknight.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcknight seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcknight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston scores with a counter punch that sends Mcknight to the canvas! Johnston smells blood - he's punishing Mcknight with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mcknight has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Johnston!
Justice Johnston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Lab Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Giljegiljaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grov enables Giljegiljaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Giljegiljaw passes into half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw pulls his head out easily.
Giljegiljaw stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov trying to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giljegiljaw defends well.#SUB#
Grov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Giljegiljaw is defending well. Grov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Giljegiljaw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Grave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Grave has been cut.
Grave misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Murskaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grave misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Murskaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murskaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grave connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murskaa scrambles back to his feet.
Grave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grave scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Murskaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.
Grave misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murskaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grave swings for the body but Murskaa moves out of range.
Grave fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murskaa on the side of the head.
Grave connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Grave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grave misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Grave's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murskaa connects with the punch.#T1##CL2#
Murskaa clinches up with Grave and pushes him back against the cage.
Murskaa slows down the pace here.
Murskaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murskaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Murskaa.
Grave's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murskaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grave's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Grave's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murskaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grave has had enough of the clinch but Murskaa keeps him there for the moment.
Murskaa lands a body punch.
Murskaa leaning against his opponent.
Murskaa is leaning against Grave and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Murskaa scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Grave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Grave takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grave throws a right hand that misses
and Murskaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grave throws a jab but it's blocked by Murskaa.
Jack Grave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murskaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murskaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grave takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grave misses with a double jab.
Murskaa throws an off balance right hand
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Murskaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grave throws a big shot that misses.
Grave throws a big shot that misses.
Grave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.#T3#
Grave swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murskaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Grave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murskaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murskaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murskaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grave throws a good cross that connects.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grave.
Grave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murskaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murskaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grave. That did some damage!
Grave misses the shot to the body.
Murskaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murskaa misses with a straight right.
A big left from Grave misses.
Grave misses the shot to the body.
Grave jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grave falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Murskaa counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murskaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murskaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grave throws a lazy right hand but Murskaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Murskaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murskaa.
Murskaa misses with a knee to the head.
Murskaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murskaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murskaa crunches a lovely knee into Grave's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Murskaa.
Murskaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grave backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murskaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murskaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Murskaa.
Murskaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Murskaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Grave's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murskaa clinches up with Grave and pushes him back against the cage.
Murskaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murskaa working aggressively here.
Murskaa with a knee to the head.
Murskaa cracks Grave with a nice body shot.
Grave is trying to break the clinch but Murskaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murskaa is leaning against Grave and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murskaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grave is looking to break free of the clinch but Murskaa has double underhooks. #TD2#
Murskaa decides to pull guard.
Murskaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murskaa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Murskaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Murskaa has gone for a leg lock! Grave slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murskaa's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Murskaa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grave is defending well. Murskaa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grave has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murskaa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malig Murskaa!
A relieved looking Malig Murskaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jordy Juggernaut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Giljegiljaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juggernaut did well to prevent Giljegiljaw getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juggernaut (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Juggernaut is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juggernaut avoid being mounted?
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juggernaut wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Giljegiljaw slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Juggernaut is looking to improve his position.
Juggernaut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juggernaut.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Juggernaut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Giljegiljaw passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (0) vs (5) Giljegiljaw
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face as Giljegiljaw controls the position.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Giljegiljaw controls the position from side control.
It looks like Giljegiljaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juggernaut is being controlled here.
Juggernaut is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Giljegiljaw is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
More stalling from Giljegiljaw.
Juggernaut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to half guard.
Giljegiljaw wants to control but Juggernaut is keeping him busy. #T5#
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't.
Giljegiljaw is staying tight to Juggernaut's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw working away.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.
Juggernaut wants to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Juggernaut is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Giljegiljaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working.
Juggernaut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
Giljegiljaw taking a breather here.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.
Juggernaut seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position but Juggernaut is working away.
Giljegiljaw controls the position from side control.
Juggernaut is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Giljegiljaw stalls from top position.
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't.
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.
Juggernaut being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Juggernaut is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Juggernaut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Juggernaut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juggernaut is concentrating on defense, preventing Giljegiljaw from advancing position.
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg.
Giljegiljaw content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Juggernaut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juggernaut.#SUB#
Juggernaut isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Giljegiljaw stacks Juggernaut 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 Giljegiljaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (0) vs (8) Giljegiljaw
The referee asks Giljegiljaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Giljegiljaw prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juggernaut has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juggernaut is being controlled here. #T12#
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
Juggernaut is working hard here to advance position.
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.
Juggernaut seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Juggernaut wants to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giljegiljaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Giljegiljaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Giljegiljaw with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Juggernaut is looking to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the pace.
Giljegiljaw is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Atherton blocks a head kick by Jackson.
#CL#
Atherton has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Atherton wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Atherton postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Atherton from controlling successfully.
Atherton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atherton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a big elbow that misses.
Atherton stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Atherton connects with a couple of short punches.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Atherton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atherton stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Atherton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Atherton trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Atherton distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atherton with a nice head shot there.
Atherton landing with the ground and pound.
Atherton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atherton with a nice head shot there.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atherton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Atherton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atherton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atherton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atherton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Atherton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Atherton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Atherton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Atherton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Atherton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Atherton landing some decent shots from guard.
Atherton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atherton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson wants to stand but Atherton is controlling the position.
Atherton connects with a couple of short punches.
Atherton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atherton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Atherton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atherton has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atherton connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Atherton from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Atherton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atherton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Atherton up against the cage in a clinch.
Atherton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atherton tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson has Atherton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atherton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Atherton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Atherton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Atherton counters by moving into the clinch.
Atherton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atherton leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Atherton clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Atherton holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Atherton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atherton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atherton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atherton tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atherton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Atherton has him pressed against the cage.
Atherton wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Atherton has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atherton after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Atherton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atherton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atherton prevents the takedown attempt.
Akilli Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atherton prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atherton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown. #T4#
Atherton stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atherton tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Atherton looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Atherton. Atherton looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Atherton. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Akilli Jackson! |
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Event:
RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Kai Gold has been cut.
Gold scores with a decent looking hook.
Gold moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice cross by Gold.
Gold throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rauta counters with a body kick.#T1#
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rauta to the mat! Rauta manages to get full guard.
Rauta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Rauta slips a jab from Gold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Rauta counters with a body kick.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Rauta staying out of range there.#T3#
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Rauta counters with a nice body shot.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold tries to bum rush Rauta with a series of wild strikes but Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gold misses the jab.
Rauta throws out a counter right but Gold avoids it with no problem.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Gold goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.#T4##BC2#
Rauta breaks the clinch.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gold takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Gold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Gold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gold blocks it well.
Rauta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauta. #T1#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Gold misses.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Rauta thinks about the counter body kick.
Gold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Rauta counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rauta's head.
Gold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Rauta throws a counter combo.#T3#
Rauta slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Rauta staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Gold with a poor takedown
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Gold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rauta can do to turn this around?
Gold swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Rauta counters with a nice right hand that sends Gold toppling to the canvas! Gold scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rauta finish him?!#ROC2#Gold is rocked!#CUT2#Kai Gold's cut is getting worse.#T4#
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!
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rauta counters with a huge left! Gold is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rauta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gold from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rauta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!
Kulma Rauta 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:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hendricks misses.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
and Hendricks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bjornsson! He's just covering up as Hendricks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks 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:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Robinson Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hadrovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hadrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
Hadrovic looks to land a combination but Robinson Jr avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Robinson Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson Jr.
Amir Hadrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson Jr misses the shot to the body.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson Jr misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Hadrovic has Robinson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadrovic is looking to control Robinson Jr's arms but Robinson Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadrovic has his back to the cage.
Robinson Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Robinson Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hadrovic at a distance.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hadrovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Robinson Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Robinson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hadrovic rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Hadrovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Hadrovic pushes him away.
Hadrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hadrovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson Jr. Hadrovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hadrovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab from Hadrovic.
Robinson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hadrovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Hadrovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hadrovic moves in looking to clinch but Robinson Jr pushes him off.
Hadrovic misses with a wild combination.
Robinson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hadrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hadrovic lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson Jr digs a good body shot into Hadrovic's ribs.
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadrovic.
#T2#
Robinson Jr takes a swing at Hadrovic's ribcage but misses.
Robinson Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hadrovic's hands.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson Jr circles away.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Hadrovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson Jr moves out of range as Hadrovic throws a body kick.
Hadrovic looks to land a combination but Robinson Jr avoids it well.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice strike.
Hadrovic throws a push kick but Robinson Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Robinson Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Robinson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr misses with the combination.
Robinson Jr blocks a head kick by Hadrovic.
Robinson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hadrovic throws a low kick, looking for Robinson Jr's leg but Robinson Jr calmly moves out of range.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up.
Hadrovic needs to keep his hands up - Robinson Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Hadrovic swinging wildly here.
Robinson Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson Jr looks to land a combination but Hadrovic avoids it well.
Robinson Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hadrovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robinson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hadrovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robinson Jr back to the cage. Hadrovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr wants to counter the offense by Hadrovic and move into the clinch position.
Robinson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hadrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Hadrovic throws a big shot that misses.
Hadrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hadrovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hadrovic throws a combination that misses
and Hadrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hadrovic!
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson Jr feints the counter takedown.
Robinson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadrovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hadrovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robinson Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Robinson Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
Robinson Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hadrovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hadrovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadrovic scores with a nice right hand.
Robinson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hadrovic moves away.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Robinson Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flash Robinson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hadrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
#T1#
Robinson Jr sizes up Hadrovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hadrovic looks to land a combination but Robinson Jr avoids it well.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic scores with a shot to the body.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Robinson Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Hadrovic's ribs.
Robinson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hadrovic. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson Jr connects with a body shot.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr avoids the body shot from Hadrovic.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Robinson Jr punishes Hadrovic's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot.
As Robinson Jr looks to move away, Hadrovic throws a big counter combo but Robinson Jr just gets out of the way.
Robinson Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hadrovic's belly button to the back.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadrovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Robinson Jr.
Hadrovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hadrovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hadrovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Hadrovic backing away here, and Robinson Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hadrovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but Robinson Jr moves away
and Robinson Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson Jr dips to his left and cracks Hadrovic with an uppercut!#T3#
Hadrovic tries to clinch there but Robinson Jr circles away.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch.
Hadrovic moves in looking to clinch but Robinson Jr pushes him off.
Robinson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild combination.
Hadrovic is looking for a counter combo.
Robinson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hadrovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson Jr lands a nice hook to Hadrovic's body. Hadrovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amir Hadrovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Hadrovic misses.
Robinson Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hadrovic with a body shot.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Robinson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
Hadrovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hadrovic.
Good exchange - Robinson Jr coming out on top.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson Jr jabs Hadrovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hadrovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson Jr swinging wildly here.
Hadrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadrovic looks to land a left hand but Robinson Jr moved out of range nicely.
Robinson Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr avoids the head kick by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Robinson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hadrovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Robinson Jr misses with a body kick.
Robinson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hadrovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hadrovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson Jr swings for the body but Hadrovic moves out of range.
Hadrovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Robinson Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Hadrovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hadrovic's head back.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hadrovic's hands.
Hadrovic misses with the combination.
#T1#
Hadrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr with the counter takedown but Hadrovic avoids it easily.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hadrovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hadrovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hadrovic duly obliges.
Hadrovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but Robinson Jr is having none of it.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
Hadrovic wants to clinch.
Hadrovic takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadrovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson Jr scores with a body shot.
Robinson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson Jr digs a good hook to Hadrovic's body.
Robinson Jr swinging wildly here.
Flash Robinson Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up.#T3#
Hadrovic throws a body punch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson Jr looks to land a combination but Hadrovic avoids it well.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Robinson Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson Jr works Hadrovic's body with a nice hook.
Robinson Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadrovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Robinson Jr misses.
Hadrovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robinson Jr lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
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!
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Hadrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hadrovic moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson Jr.#BC2#
Robinson Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadrovic dodges the punch combination from Robinson Jr.
Hadrovic tries to clinch
and Robinson Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson Jr throws a wild body kick that Hadrovic sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robinson Jr throws a body punch but Hadrovic moves out of range.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Amir Hadrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Hadrovic.
And Robinson Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadrovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Robinson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson Jr 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Robinson Jr! |
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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Demler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclion Demler has been cut.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses.
McCewen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demler in his tracks.
Demler lands with a nice combination. McCewen backs away looking to recover.
Demler lands a nice looking body kick.
Demler takes one on the button.#ROC2#Demler is rocked!#CL#
Demler closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demler tries to throw a body punch but McCewen avoids it by throwing Demler back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demler throws an elbow but misses.
Demler blocks an uppercut.
Demler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demler letting McCewen take a breather here.
McCewen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Demler tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
#BC#
Demler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
Demler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCewen is keeping busy.
Demler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McCewen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demler is defending well for now.#BC#
Demler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Demler forces McCewen back against the cage and clinches.
Demler lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Demler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCewen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demler backwards.
McCewen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Demler.
#BC#
Demler breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Demler clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demler tries to land a knee to the head but McCewen blocks with his arms.
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!
Demler throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Demler.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Demler has McCewen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCewen looks to land a right hand but Demler moved out of range.
Demler misses with a head kick.
McCewen moves out of range of the body kick.
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Demler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen lands with a cross. #CL#
Demler closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demler working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Demler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demlers head.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Demler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Demler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demler lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to work over Demler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Demler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCewen's defenses.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCewen lands a body shot.
Demler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Heraclion Demler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Demler.
Demler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCewen.
#T4#
Demler lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCewen's sensitive parts.
McCewen stuns Demler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCewen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demler has time to react.
Demler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demler is breathing heavily.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Demler ducks down to avoid it.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Demler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demler wants to break free but McCewen has control.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demler.
Demler trying to stall but McCewen improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demler checks it well.
Demler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demler blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Demler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Demler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCewen with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Demler takes the fight into the clinch.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Demler breaks the clinch.
Demler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Demler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McCewen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCewen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demler throws a body shot but no joy.
McCewen throws out a counter right but Demler avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Demler's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
McCewen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen gets through Demler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to land knees in the clinch but Demler avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
McCewen working Demler over with knees to the body.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Demler slips the punch.#CL#
Demler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCewen, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCewen is trying to stall.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demler walks into a straight right hand from McCewen.#CUT2#Heraclion Demler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McCewen misses with a double jab.
Demler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCewen misses with a looping right.
As McCewen backs away, Demler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCewen throws a sloppy head kick and Demler moves out of range easily.
Demler throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCewen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Demler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCewen throws a low kick but Demler avoids it.
Demler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCewen.
Demler seems to have got his legs back now.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCewen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demler momentarily.
McCewen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Demler falls backwards - clearly groggy! McCewen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen 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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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Giljegiljaw shoots in and bounces Wellington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Wellington wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giljegiljaw is now in half guard.
Wellington trying to hold on to Giljegiljaw's head to control him but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
Wellington is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw prevents Wellington from improving his position.#T1#
Wellington won't allow Giljegiljaw to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington is trying to control but can't.
Giljegiljaw is pressing down on Wellington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wellington is holding on for now. #SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wellington tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Giljegiljaw stalling.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Giljegiljaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Giljegiljaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wellington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Giljegiljaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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Event:
BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Skog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Skog there.
Skog misses with the combination.
#TD#
DeCoteau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skog is looking to stand back up but DeCoteau counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Skog. #REVB#
DeCoteau stops Skog from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
DeCoteau is working for a kimura but Skog is defending it quite comfortably.
Skog is looking to escape.#T1##SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skog has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeCoteau throwing shots but Skog is blocking nicely.
DeCoteau trying to control the action but Skog is working from the bottom. #SUB#
DeCoteau is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeCoteau trying to control from half guard but Skog is working away.
Skog won't allow DeCoteau to pass to mount.
Skog pushes DeCoteau off looking to stand but DeCoteau dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skog defends it well.
Skog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
DeCoteau seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skog is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb DeCoteau!
Caleb DeCoteau is the new light heavyweight champion!
Caleb DeCoteau decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Giljegiljaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orozco was covering up waiting for the punch and Giljegiljaw finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is pulling down on Giljegiljaw's head to control his posture.
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.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Giljegiljaw is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Giljegiljaw stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position. #T2#
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Orozco seems keen to control Giljegiljaw's posture.
Orozco 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.#T5#
Giljegiljaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giljegiljaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orozco pulls Giljegiljaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Giljegiljaw from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Giljegiljaw content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to control the position here. #T7#
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself. #T8#
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Giljegiljaw tries to pass.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giljegiljaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Giljegiljaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giljegiljaw trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco 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.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Giljegiljaw passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Giljegiljaw sits in half guard.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Orozco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orozco. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Giljegiljaw tries to control but Orozco wriggling away.
Giljegiljaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orozco is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?#T14#
Orozco keeping control of the position.
Orozco tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Giljegiljaw advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into It Out's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It Out is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It Out wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #SUB#
Jackson is posturing up here but It Out has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by It Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trying It Out! |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Ohma misses with a left hand
and Mbassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ohma misses
and Mbassa counters with a straight right hand.
Mbassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohma moves away.
Nice shot by Mbassa.
Mbassa tries to bum rush Ohma with a series of wild strikes but Ohma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ohma moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohma connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kumasi Mbassa has been cut.
Ohma misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Mbassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohma misses with a wild combination.
Mbassa is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ohma moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbassa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mbassa tries to break free but Ohma pushes him back against the ropes.
Mbassa blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Ohma lands an uppercut.
Ohma lands a damaging elbow.
Mbassa tries to circle away but Ohma has him pinned against the ropes.
Ohma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mbassa working hard to break the clinch.
Ohma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mbassa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohma with a knee to the head.
Ohma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ohma lands with a right to the head.
Ohma misses with a body punch.
Ohma tries to stall but Mbassa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mbassa wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ohma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mbassa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mbassa up against the ropes.
Ohma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohma prevents Mbassa from breaking the clinch.
Mbassa can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Mbassa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohma has double underhooks.
Mbassa tries to break the clinch but Ohma is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ohma fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Ohma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mbassa is trying to force a seperation but Ohma has the dominant position.
Ohma lands an elbow inside that Mbassa shrugs off.
Mbassa tries to break the clinch but Ohma is controlling the position.
Ohma misses with some punches.
Ohma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbassa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mbassa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohma misses with some punches.
Mbassa tries to circle away but Ohma has him pinned against the ropes.
Ohma lands an elbow just above Mbassa 's eye.
Ohma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mbassa tries to break free but Ohma pushes him back against the ropes.
Mbassa tries to circle away but Ohma has him pinned against the ropes.
Mbassa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Ohma.
Ohma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tokita Ohma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kumasi Mbassa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ohma throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mbassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mbassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohma throws a head kick that Mbassa semi-blocks.
Ohma throws a sloppy head kick
and Mbassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Mbassa coming out on top.
Ohma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mbassa throws a chopping leg kick but Ohma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Ohma gets a clinch.
Mbassa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohma has double underhooks.
Ohma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohma looking to throw knees to the head but Mbassa is blocking nicely.
Mbassa working hard to break the clinch.
Mbassa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohma has double underhooks.
Ohma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohma misses with some punches.
Mbassa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ohma as Mbassa tries to tie him up.
Mbassa blocks an uppercut.
Mbassa avoids the elbow strike from Ohma, against the ropes.
Ohma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohma lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Ohma.
Ohma lands a nice elbow.
Ohma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ohma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mbassa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohma has double underhooks.
Ohma keeps control of Mbassa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohma misses with the head strike.
Ohma has Mbassa pressed against the ropes, preventing Mbassa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mbassa dodges an elbow strike from Ohma.
Ohma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mbassa's defenses.
Kumasi Mbassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mbassa wants to break free but Ohma has control.
Mbassa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ohma lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Ohma lands an elbow inside that Mbassa shrugs off.
Ohma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohma lands a shot to the body.
Ohma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mbassa backwards.
Ohma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mbassa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohma has double underhooks.
Ohma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ohma is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Ohma.
Ohma throws an elbow but it misses.
Ohma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mbassa's efforts to push away.
Ohma tries a body shot but Mbassa blocks it.
Ohma throws a head punch that misses.
Mbassa blocks an elbow strike.
Mbassa is trying to break the clinch but Ohma is controlling him.
Ohma has a couple of punches blocked by Mbassa.
Mbassa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Ohma.
Ohma with a knee to the head.
Mbassa wants to break free but Ohma has control.
Ohma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tokita Ohma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kumasi Mbassa's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mbassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ohma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ohma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mbassa jabs at Ohma's body.
Ohma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kumasi Mbassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Mbassa connects with a crisp jab.
Ohma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Ohma is rocked!
Tokita Ohma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohma is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohma is still on wobbly legs! Can Mbassa finish him?
Mbassa closes the distance and catches Ohma with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Ohma is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Ohma is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Ohma is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Mbassa takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kumasi Mbassa! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 189
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones has Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcknight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Mcknight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcknight can't get the takedown.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcknight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcknight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones dives in and grabs Mcknight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcknight pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Mcknight throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Jones throws a series of punches but Mcknight avoids them all with ease.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Mcknight saw it coming and moves away.
Mcknight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mcknight checks it.
Mcknight misses with a right hand
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mcknight really felt that one!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcknight.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcknight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcknight is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving.
Mcknight wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Mcknight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Mcknight!#REVR#
Jones is trying to control the position but Mcknight postures up.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcknight is stalling in the full guard.
Mcknight with a nice head shot there.
Mcknight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Mcknight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones pulls Mcknight in to control the position.
Mcknight is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcknight's guard. #REVB#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcknight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcknight tries to get out of the position.
Jones is working Mcknight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is pushing down on Mcknight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcknight is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcknight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Mcknight to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Jones trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Mcknight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Mcknight!#REVR#
Mcknight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Picograms Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mcknight throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mcknight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Mcknight ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Mcknight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Mcknight looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcknight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Mcknight - just one landing.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
It looked like Mcknight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Mcknight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Andrew Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Picograms Jones.
Jones shoots in but Mcknight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcknight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcknight as he avoids it easily.
Mcknight throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Mcknight misses its intended target.
Lil Picograms Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in but Mcknight avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a left hand
enabling Mcknight to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcknight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrew Mcknight is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mcknight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mcknight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Mcknight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Mcknight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcknight misses the target. #T3#
Mcknight misses with a looping left.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Mcknight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mcknight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcknight as he jumps to the side.
Mcknight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcknight defends well and Jones ends up having to push Mcknight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Mcknight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Mcknight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Mcknight looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Jones forces Mcknight back against the cage and clinches.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcknight working hard to break the clinch.
Mcknight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A frustrated look appears on Mcknight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones prevents Mcknight from breaking the clinch.
Mcknight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcknight is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcknight blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcknight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones is trying to drag Mcknight to the mat but Mcknight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Mcknight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mcknight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcknight's waist but Mcknight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcknight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcknight tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Picograms Jones.
Mcknight keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Mcknight.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Mcknight pushes him away.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones moves away from the strike by Mcknight.
Mcknight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcknight throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range as Mcknight strikes.#T1#
Mcknight loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mcknight keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcknight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight is looking to counter punch.
Mcknight throws a big shot that misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Mcknight avoids it.
Mcknight throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Mcknight.
Mcknight just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcknight, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcknight is defending well.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcknight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mcknight avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Mcknight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones has Mcknight pressed against the cage, preventing Mcknight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcknight blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Mcknight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcknight walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcknight checks a low kick from Jones.
Mcknight swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch but Mcknight is avoiding it.
#T3#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcknight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcknight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a low kick but Mcknight moves out of range easily.
Mcknight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones shoots in but Mcknight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcknight avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcknight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcknight misses with a looping right.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcknight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcknight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mcknight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Mcknight swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcknight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moves away from the strike by Mcknight.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcknight.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcknight was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcknight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Mcknight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcknight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Mcknight! |
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Event:
RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Grave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Grave. That snapped Kaepernick's head back.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grave's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaepernick under the eye.
Kaepernick shoots in for a double leg but Grave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grave scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Grave misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick dives in for a single leg takedown but Grave sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grave stops a takedown attempt from Kaepernick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grave breaks from the clinch.
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grave as he jumps to the side.
Grave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kaepernick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grave's waist but Grave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaepernick off to one side. #TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grave bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kaepernick tries for a takedown but Grave circles away easily
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Grave stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Kaepernick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown.#T2#
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaepernick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grave throws a shot from downtown. Kaepernick moves away and avoids it.
Grave stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grave throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
Grave lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaepernick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grave! But no joy.#T3#
Grave throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Grave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut.
Grave lands with a cross.
Kaepernick needs to keep his hands up - Grave had a free shot at his head there.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
letting Grave counter with a right hand.
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grave sprawls well. Grave wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaepernick gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Grave scores with a hook to the body. Kaepernick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaepernick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grave sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaepernick lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Grave dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grave throws a good cross that connects.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grave throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaepernick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grave lands with a cross.
Grave scores with a jab to the body.
Grave lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Grave moves out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grave slips under a jab.
Grave lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaepernick off the cage and back into range.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Grave coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaepernick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grave.#ROC2#Kaepernick is rocked!
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Kaepernick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kaepernick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grave counters with a big right hand! Oh Kaepernick is in trouble here! Grave follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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