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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Chai.
#BC#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
Ghost Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Chai counters by clinching up.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne is breathing heavily.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards. #CUT2#Anthony Wayne's cut is getting worse.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Chai misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. #CUT2#Anthony Wayne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Wayne fails to pull guard.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai is working Wayne over against the cage.
Chai digs a right hand into Wayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wayne's gas tank. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
Chai with a knee to the head.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Chai pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Anthony Wayne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wayne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai lands a body punch.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wayne.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
#KD2#
Chai drops Wayne with a big knee straight up the middle! Wayne is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Wayne is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Anthony Wayne was interviewed post fight and said 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'. |
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Event:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Congo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Congo drives through and clinches with Axelsen against the ropes.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Congo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Congo obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
#T1#
Congo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Axelsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Congo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Congo 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.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Congo avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Congo.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.#T2#
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Congo to work.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Congo obliges.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Congo back against the ropes.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Congo.
Congo throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo cracks Axelsen with a nice body shot.
Congo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Congo.
Congo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Congo.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Axelsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Congo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo scores with a jab to the head.
Congo throws a leg kick
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Congo. That's going to slow Axelsen down.
A low kick from Congo is predictable there
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Congo slams his shin into Axelsen's torso.#CL2#
Congo has managed to clinch.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Axelsen up against the ropes.
Congo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Congo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo is leaning against Axelsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo lands a body shot.
Congo tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Congo looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Congo avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Congo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Congo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
A short uppercut from Congo.
Axelsen working Congo over with knees to the body.
Congo looking to slow down the pace here.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Congo avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Congo.
Congo has Axelsen pushed against the ropes.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Congo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Congo tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Congo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Congo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Congo. That's going to slow Axelsen down.
Congo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Congo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Congo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Congo forces Axelsen back against the ropes and clinches.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen working Congo over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Congo is defending well for now.
Congo lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow. #T2#
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo lands a knee to the body.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo is pushing Axelsen up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Congo as the two fighters clinch.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo presses Axelsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Axelsen.
Congo lands a knee to the body.
Congo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Congo.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Congo avoids the damage to the body.
Congo wants to stall.
Congo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roberto Congo just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL2#
Congo clinches with his opponent.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Congo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Congo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsen as Congo tries to tie him up.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Congo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Congo effectively controlling the action here.
Congo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Congo tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Congo.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Axelsen won't want to take too many of those.
Congo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Axelsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Congo obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Congo avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Congo lands with a light punch inside.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Congo is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Congo has his back to the ropes.
Knees to the body from Axelsen.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
Congo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Congo misses with a looping left.
Congo misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo scores with a leg kick.
Congo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Congo.
Congo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo throws a combination that misses
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Congo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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!
Congo lands a body punch. #T1#
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Congo is trying to maintain a safe position but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns Congo into the ropes.
Congo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto Congo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Congo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Congo scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Congo is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Congo as the two fighters clinch.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Roberto Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Congo slowing the pace effectively.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen working Congo over with knees to the body.
Toke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Congo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Congo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo is the new middleweight champion!
Roberto Congo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor with a hook.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marciano catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marciano throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Marciano backing up. Marciano nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Marciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Marciano checks a low kick from McGregor.
Marciano throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Marciano throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano walks into a left hand.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Marciano to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
McGregor instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
Marciano misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Marciano can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor scores with a jab.#T2#
Marciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Marciano checks it
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Marciano misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Marciano and move into the clinch.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
McGregor throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
McGregor walks into a jab.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
Stony Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1##CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Marciano up against the ropes.
Marciano tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Marciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marciano working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor misses with the body kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As McGregor backs off Marciano throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Marciano throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano really 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. This is the final round!#R4#
Marciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Marciano pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stony Marciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Marciano throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron McGregor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 37:39
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 38:38
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Saunders throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
We've been informed that Saunders 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.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Saunders and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saunders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adesanya is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saunders misses with a low kick as Adesanya jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to slow Saunders down with leg kicks.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Saunders scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.#T1#
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from Saunders.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and Saunders counters with a two punch combo.
Saunders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick.
Saunders scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya tries to circle away but Saunders has him pinned against the ropes.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saunders scores with a jab. Adesanya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Saunders misses #CL#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks. #CUT2#Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Saunders.#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Saunders misses.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders misses with a body shot
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Saunders.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Adesanya 's eye.
Saunders keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Adesanya dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Saunders pushes Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Saunders attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya thows a body kick. Saunders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya checks the leg kick.
Adesanya checks a low kick from Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eron Saunders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saunders has Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders. #T1##BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Saunders scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Saunders.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya looks to land a body kick but Saunders moved away.
Saunders steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Saunders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
As Saunders tries to get set, Adesanya tries to push him back and clinch up but Saunders manages to avoid the attempt.
Saunders throws a right hand that misses
and Adesanya counters with a two punch combo.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Saunders throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Saunders lands a jab-cross combination.
Adesanya jabs at Saunders's body.
Saunders wants to land a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saunders misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Saunders.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Adesanya closes the distance but Saunders moves to the side
and Saunders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Saunders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Saunders has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adesanya looks to land a combination. Saunders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Saunders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.#CL#
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Saunders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
As Saunders looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Saunders just gets out of the way.
Adesanya thuds a left hand into Saunders's body.
Saunders with a jab.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well.
Saunders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Israel Adesanya.
Well Saunders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 37:39
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 37:40
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
A less than humble Eron Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Israel Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Adesanya darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Adesanya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch. #TD2#
King pulls Adesanya into guard.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adesanya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adesanya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya postures up.
King has Adesanya pulled in close to control his posture.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Adesanya passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adesanya is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adesanya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King! Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (3) vs (0) King
King is trying to escape the mount.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Adesanya controlling from mount. #T4#
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
King tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adesanya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB2#
King is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adesanya has his hands clasped together but King extends and breaks Adesanya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King!
African King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 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 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Pardi up against the cage.
Pardi is looking for a takedown.
Pardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pardi prevents the takedown attempt.
Adesanya looking for a takedown.
Adesanya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pardi walks away with a smile on his face. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kristof Pardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Adesanya.#CL#
Pardi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pardi has hold of one of Adesanya's legs. Adesanya is fighting the takedown attempt but Pardi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Adesanya
Pardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adesanya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (2) Adesanya
Adesanya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pardi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Pardi being controlled here, momentarily.
Pardi is pulling down on Adesanya's head to control his posture. #T3#
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pardi holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Adesanya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (2) vs (5) Adesanya
Adesanya controls the position.
Pardi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (5) Adesanya#T5#
Adesanya wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adesanya gets back to full guard.
Pardi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Pardi wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T6#
Pardi passes Adesanya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pardi not doing much here.
Pardi'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.#T7#
Pardi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adesanya for as long as he can get away with.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adesanya is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Pardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adesanya won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard.
Adesanya is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Well, if Pardi 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.
Further stalling from Pardi.
Adesanya won't allow Pardi to pass to mount. #T10#
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Adesanya defends it.
Adesanya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pardi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (7) vs (5) Adesanya#T11#
Adesanya seems a little lost for a moment, as Pardi dominates the positioning.
Pardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Pardi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Adesanya stops Pardi from passing to mount. #T13#
Adesanya tries to bench press Pardi off him but Pardi keeps the position.
Adesanya is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it.
Pardi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adesanya! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (9) vs (5) Adesanya
Pardi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Pardi wants to take his opponent's back but Adesanya doesn't allow it.
Adesanya is trying desperately to improve position.
Pardi controlling the position easily from mount.
Adesanya has given up his back. Will we see Pardi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (12) vs (5) Adesanya
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Kristof Pardi retains his super heavyweight title!
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws out a powerful jab.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Archer misses the body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is trying to stall.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Archer. #T3#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen working Archer over with knees to the body.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Archer misses with some punches.
#T4#
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Axelsen obliges.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses the body punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer. #T1#
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Jonathan Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
#T2#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Archer to work.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head. #T3#
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axelsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axelsen can turn it around.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with some punches.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Archer.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toke Axelsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Axelsen's head back.
Archer is looking to wear down Axelsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to maintain a safe position but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns Archer into the ropes.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
#T1#
Archer digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer taking a breather.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen lands a knee to the body.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer is working Axelsen over against the ropes.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
#T2#
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer. #T3#
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer presses Axelsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
#T4#
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jonathan Archer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button 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!
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Axelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses the body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Archer misses with a body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer cracks Axelsen with an open hand slap.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer jabs Axelsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
Toke Axelsen is the new middleweight champion!
Toke Axelsen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Marciano throws a hook but Demuss blocks it.
Marciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demuss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Demuss slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Demuss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Demuss counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss staying out of range there.
Marciano backing away here, and Demuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Demuss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
Demuss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demuss throws a front kick that sends Marciano stumbling back into the ropes.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Demuss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marciano throws a jab when Demuss was well out of range.
Demuss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Demuss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Marciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Demuss circles away.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demuss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demuss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Demuss's ribs.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Demuss checks it
and Demuss counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stony Marciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demuss blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Demuss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Demuss didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano is looking to slow Demuss down with leg kicks.
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
and Demuss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Demuss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Demuss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demuss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Demuss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Demuss. #T1#
Demuss slows down the pace here.
Demuss lands a shoulder strike.
Demuss working aggressively here.
Demuss gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Demuss prevents Marciano from breaking the clinch.
Demuss leaning against his opponent.
Marciano letting Demuss take a breather here.
Demuss scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Demuss gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Demuss.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Demuss lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Demuss on the inside. #ROC2#Marciano is rocked!
Demuss creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Marciano crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Marciano face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Demuss takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jake Demuss!
A relieved looking Jake Demuss 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:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya delivers a nice body kick.
Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.#CL#
Adesanya forces Okafor back against the ropes and clinches.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Okafor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a combination. Okafor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Adesanya misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adesanya throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick. #T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Okafor moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 40:35
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 40:35
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 40:35
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Maykit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maykit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wong (0) vs (4) Maykit
Maykit is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wong is looking for a sweep.
Maykit is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maykit working away.
Wong tries to improve position but can't.
Wong manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Wong is looking to improve his position.
Maykit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Maykit 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.#T1##SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Maykit 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.
Maykit is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Maykit prevents Wong from improving his position.
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maykit.#T3#
Wong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maykit is working away from the top position though.
Maykit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (7) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit looking to secure an arm triangle but Wong defends it well.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wong can't escape the position.
#T4#
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Wong tries to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Maykit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wong is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (10) Maykit
What can Wong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maykit's guard. Nice work there by Wong.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (10) Maykit
Maykit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wong pushes down on Maykit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Maykit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Wong wants to work for an arm triangle but Maykit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wong wants to pass to mount but Maykit is defending the position.
Wong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maykit is controlling Wong's trapped leg to prevent Wong from advancing to side control.
Wong trying to advance position but Maykit counters by regaining guard. #T6#
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is pulling down on Wong's head. It's preventing any offense from Wong, at least for the moment.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Wong trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom. #T7#
Wong passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (10) Maykit
Wong wants to control but Maykit is keeping him busy.
What's Maykit going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wong trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #SUB#
Wong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wong's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (5) vs (12) Maykit
Maykit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8##SUB#
Wong working for submissions but it's allowed Maykit to get to half guard.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg.
Maykit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wong controlling the position for now.#T9#
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Maykit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (15) Maykit
Wong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Wong working to try and regain half guard.
Maykit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Wong wants to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Wong gets back to half guard.
Wong won't allow Maykit to pass to mount.
Maykit trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Wong is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Maykit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wong wants to get back to full guard but Maykit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (18) Maykit
Wong being controlled for a moment.
Wong looking for a sweep but Maykit has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (5) vs (20) Maykit
Maykit controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (7) vs (20) Maykit
Maykit controlling Wong's posture.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit seems keen to control Wong's posture.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T13#
Maykit pulls Wong in to control the position.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Maykit is pulling down on Wong's head to control his posture.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit trying to control the position here. #T14#
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit has control of Wong's left arm, preventing Wong from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 20 to 7.
Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Adesanya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Adesanya pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Lalla drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Lalla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adesanya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (3) Adesanya
Lalla is trying to control Adesanya's posture but Adesanya avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face as Adesanya controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Adesanya taking a breather here.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Adesanya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Adesanya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Adesanya tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
Adesanya is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lalla's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla stops Adesanya from passing to mount.
Adesanya gets to mount! Lalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (5) Adesanya
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Lalla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adesanya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla tries to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Lalla regains half guard.
Adesanya prevents Lalla from improving his position.
Adesanya is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.
Adesanya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Adesanya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adesanya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lalla is pressing down on Adesanya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Adesanya is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Adesanya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (8) Adesanya
A lull in the action here as Adesanya stalls from top position.#T6#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla is trying to escape the position but Adesanya is controlling the position.
Lalla is trying to control Adesanya's posture but Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya tries to move to mount but Lalla blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Adesanya controls the position from side control.
Lalla has one of Adesanya's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla wants to control but Adesanya postures up.
Lalla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adesanya presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (10) Adesanya#T8#
Adesanya controlling his opponent.
Adesanya is continuing to stall.
Adesanya avoids the attempt from Lalla to control.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla is looking to control Adesanya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lalla avoid being mounted?#T9#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The adventures of Adesanya the control monster continue. Boring.
Adesanya tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Adesanya is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla trying to control but Adesanya postures up.
Lalla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (13) Adesanya
Adesanya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla tries to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Adesanya controlling the pace for now.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Lalla wants to get back to full guard but Adesanya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (16) Adesanya
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
Adesanya has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (18) Adesanya
Lalla tries to reverse the position but Adesanya maintains control.
Adesanya controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Let's hope that Adesanya 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.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Adesanya controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Adesanya.
Adesanya prevents Lalla from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adesanya wins on points by 18 to 0.
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wong tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Wong shoots in looking for a takedown but Lalla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Wong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is controlling Lalla's posture.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving. #T1#
Lalla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wong has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalla is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalla defends well.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lalla passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Lalla
Wong can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wong has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Wong isn't going anywhere.
Wong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (7) Lalla
Lalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wong is looking to escape.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla is looking to take Wong's back but instead Wong gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Wong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wong (4) vs (7) Lalla#SUB#
Lalla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wong's arms. #SUB#
Lalla is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wong has the hooks in. Lalla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Wong not allowing Lalla to control his hands.
Lalla can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Wong has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lalla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wong avoiding Lalla 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Wong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lalla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7##SUB#
Wong working for a choke but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Wong breaks the grip.
Wong doesn't have the hooks in and Lalla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (4) vs (9) Lalla
Wong controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wong looking to control.
#T8#
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Wong is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wong has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #T9#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving. #T10#
Lalla preventing the sweep.
Lalla trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (4) vs (12) Lalla#T11#
Wong is letting Lalla control him for a moment.
Wong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Lalla has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wong is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Wong tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lalla prevents Wong from improving his position.
Wong is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Wong in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (6) vs (12) Lalla
Wong wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.#T14##SUB2#
Wong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wong controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla wins on points by 12 to 6.
Jaro Lalla spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
Okafor has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adesanya forces his way into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Well, if Adesanya 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.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adesanya is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T2#
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adesanya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor 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.
Adesanya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Adesanya controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself.
Okafor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Adesanya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya seems keen to control Okafor's posture.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adesanya is trying to keep Okafor in close.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard.
Adesanya looking for a sweep. Not yet Adesanya, not yet.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position. #T9#
Okafor preventing the sweep.
Adesanya being controlled here, momentarily.
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T10#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #T11#
Okafor is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (2) Okafor#T12#
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor wants to improve his position but instead Adesanya has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor trying to hold on to Adesanya's head to control him but Adesanya postures up.
Adesanya wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okafor tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Adesanya is heads and Okafor is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Israel Adesanya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano takes a swing at Hudak's ribcage but misses.
Hudak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudak.
#CL2#
Hudak closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
Hudak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marciano smiles and moves away.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Hudak clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hudak breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hudak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Marciano struggling a bit here.
Hudak taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hudak but great work by Marciano.#T1#
Marciano taking a breather here.
Marciano trying to control the position but Hudak is working away.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudak on the ground.
Hudak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hudak manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marciano has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for subs off his back but Marciano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though.
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marciano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak gets back to full guard.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marciano passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stony Marciano will probably get the nod.
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#
Hudak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hudak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Hudak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudak tries to counter with a clinch but Marciano shakes him off and moves away.
Hudak takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hudak forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
Hudak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano sets himself, and Hudak steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano avoids it this time.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Hudak.
Marciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Hudak has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hudak tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stony Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.#TD2#
Hudak has clasped his hands together around Marciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudak wants to control but Marciano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Hudak taking a breather here.
Marciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Hudak is looking to control Marciano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hudak avoid being mounted?
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Marciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hudak has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marciano. Oh but Hudak has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marciano goes limp - he's gone! Hudak jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamal Hudak!
After the fight, Jamal Hudak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wong is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
No luck for Wong with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries for a takedown but Okafor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okafor pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Wong darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat.
#SUB#
Wong has gone for a leg lock! Okafor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Okafor#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okafor passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Okafor has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okafor in particular looking to stall.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but Wong defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Okafor
Wong wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong gets back to half guard.#T3#
Wong gets back to full guard.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okafor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (8) Okafor
Wong stops Okafor from passing to mount.
Okafor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Okafor keeps moving and retains side control.
Okafor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Wong prevents Okafor from improving position.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Wong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (10) Okafor#T6#
Okafor mounts Wong! Really nice guard pass there!
Okafor fails to take his opponent's back.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong can't escape the position.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okafor controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Okafor wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wong manages to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Wong wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.
Okafor 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. #T10##SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Okafor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okafor is continuing to stall.#T11#
Okafor pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor controlling the action here. #T12#
Wong wants to control but Okafor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (13) Okafor
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wong trying his best to control but Okafor has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (15) Okafor
Wong is desperately trying to improve his position but Okafor has a good base and remains in mount.
Okafor moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (18) Okafor
Wong can't escape the position.
#T13#
Good control from Okafor.
Okafor controlling well, preventing Wong from escaping the position.
Wong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okafor.
#T14#
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries to escape but Okafor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 18 to 0.
Our winner, Moses Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Durand Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Durand Jr misses
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Durand Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Axelsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsen manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL2#
Durand Jr clinches.
Durand Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand Jr digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axelsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand Jr thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a shot to the body.
Durand Jr tries to clinch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a combination
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Axelsen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Durand Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr wants to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axelsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Durand Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Durand Jr avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Durand Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand Jr misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Durand Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand Jr can turn it around.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A low kick from Durand Jr misses
and Durand Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr misses the body punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Axelsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand Jr - the referee stops the clock and Axelsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand Jr. Axelsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Axelsen's head.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr pushes Axelsen away with a front kick.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a leg kick
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand Jr can do to turn this around?
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Durand Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr lands with a good body shot.
Durand Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Durand Jr feints a jab promting Axelsen to slip. Durand Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Axelsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Durand Jr misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr misses with a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Durand Jr misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Axelsen will feel that in the morning.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacques Durand Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Durand Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Axelsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsen tries to avoid it.
Durand Jr thumps Axelsen with a low kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a combination that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Durand Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsen 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 40:36
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:37
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
Toke Axelsen 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:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Danilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Danilov 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.
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Danilov throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Danilov.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Danilov misses.
As Danilov looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Danilov just gets out of the way.#T1#
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.#CL2#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov taking a breather.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Adesanya tries to circle away but Danilov has him pinned against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Danilov tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Adesanya.
Danilov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adesanya.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Danilov lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya thuds his shin into the meat of Danilov's side.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danilov's head.
Danilov wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling the position.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Danilov misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adesanya. Adesanya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that Danilov avoids nicely.
Danilov looks for the body kick but Adesanya saw that one coming.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adesanya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adesanya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a series of strikes that have Adesanya backpedaling.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Adesanya cracks Danilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danilov tries to clinch up.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Adesanya scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Adesanya thuds his right hand into Danilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Adesanya is wise to it.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Danilov tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Danilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to clinch.
Danilov throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
#T1#
Danilov misses the body punch
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Adesanya had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov tries to clinch #KD#
and before Danilov can reset, Adesanya rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Danilov is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danilov's sensitive parts.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Danilov eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a really nice looking cross but Danilov seems unphased.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Adesanya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danilov throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.#T2#
Adesanya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Adesanya counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Danilov on his ass! Danilov wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Danilov goes down! Will Danilov beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wong clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Chriss wants the takedown. Wong is fighting it off but Chriss persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wong's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Wong
Chriss sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chriss trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chriss is sitting in close to Wong's body. Wong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chriss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chriss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ty Wong!
A relieved looking Ty Wong 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:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adesanya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emil Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafsson.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Adesanya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gustafsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adesanya (0) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control but Adesanya is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adesanya's coaches at 4 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adesanya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (4) Gustafsson
Adesanya being controlled here momentarily.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Adesanya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.
Adesanya controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Adesanya is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson is continuing to stall.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Adesanya trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adesanya defends well.#T6#
Adesanya content to stall in guard here.
Gustafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adesanya has passed into half guard!
Adesanya is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Adesanya is taking a breather. Gustafsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Adesanya from advancing to side control.
Adesanya controlling the action here.
Gustafsson has his hands clasped together around Adesanya's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Adesanya trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Adesanya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adesanya has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Adesanya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Gustafsson is not content to let Adesanya control the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Adesanya controlling the pace.
Adesanya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (5) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adesanya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adesanya avoids the attempt from Gustafsson to control.#T13#
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Adesanya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adesanya prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Adesanya controlling the action here.
Adesanya is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Post fight, Israel Adesanya took to the microphone: 'Nos encanta una buena salida. Nos encanta una buena pelea. Esto es parte de la cultura. Directamente hacia arriba. Somos un país de raza guerrera, los maoríes. Esto es parte de nuestra cultura. Si estallara una pelea en este momento, ¿qué harían todos ustedes? Me ignorarías y verías la pelea.'. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Maica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Maica is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Maica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Marciano forces Maica back against the ropes and clinches.
Marciano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Maica.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maica throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maica.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Maica moves out of range easily.
Maica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maica blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Maica is looking for the big counter here.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maica avoids the body shot from Marciano.
#CL#
Marciano instigates a clinch. #T2##BC#
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maica misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Maica looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Maica.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maica.
Marciano lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maica takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maica lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the ropes and back into range.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Maica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Maica's knee but Maica avoids it well.
Maica is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maica's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Maica misses. #T1#
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Maica.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Stony Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Maica tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maica checks it well.
Maica tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Maica throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Stony Marciano has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Maica scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Maica misses.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Maica.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maica - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maica. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maica lands a high kick!
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica misses with a looping left.
Maica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stony Marciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Maica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maica swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano connects with a high kick.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Maica ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Maica's head back.
Marciano tries to bum rush Maica with a series of wild strikes but Maica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Marciano with a jab.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Maica's defenses.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica unleashes a big counter combination but Marciano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maica staying out of range there.
As Marciano backs off Maica throws a huge counter combo but Marciano manages to avoid it all.
Maica misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Marciano.
#CUT#It looks like Ja Maica has been cut.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maica.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Maica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Maica moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2##CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Maica swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maica darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maica. Beautiful body shot.
Maica throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R4#
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Maica misses the body punch
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maica works Marciano's body with a nice hook.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Maica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Maica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Maica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Maica didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Maica tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses with a combination
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Maica tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maica.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Marciano slips a straight right by Maica.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Maica sees coming a mile off.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Marciano misses the jab.
Maica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stony Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big left from Maica misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maica.
Marciano connects with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano checks a low kick from Maica.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
Maica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Maica's defenses.
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!
Maica throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maica throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano is looking to clinch but Maica is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stony Marciano.
Well Marciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 39:38
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 39:37
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stony Marciano!
Stony Marciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Axelsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danilov seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Axelsen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Danilov misses with a combination
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Danilov misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov throws a combination that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Danilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axelsen scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen needs to keep his hands up - Danilov had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsen blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danilov throws a one two combo.
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!
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danilov wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov connects with the punch.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Axelsen takes it in his stride.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Danilov tries to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with an uppercut
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danilov moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov tries to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Danilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov wants to clinch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Danilov tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov scores with a nice strike.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
Danilov throws a series of strikes that have Axelsen backpedaling.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Danilov tries to clinch up
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov wants to clinch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #CL#
Danilov rushes Axelsen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land. #T2#
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Danilov is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the ropes.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov looking to stall.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toke Axelsen.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 36:39
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 36:39
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 36:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
In his post fight interview, Toke Axelsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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