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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pedro Bonzela Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonzela Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Bonzela Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Bonzela Franco gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Bonzela Franco prevents Frost from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Frost manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Bonzela Franco breaks the clinch.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Frost circles away easily
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.#T1##BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonzela Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Bonzela Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.#T2##BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonzela Franco misses its target.#TD#
Bonzela Franco looking to score a takedown here. Frost is defending well but Bonzela Franco drives through and ends up in Frost's guard.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bonzela Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Bonzela Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost has Bonzela Franco pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonzela Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Bonzela Franco on that attempt.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frost looks to land a combination. Bonzela Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonzela Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
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!#TD#
Bonzela Franco feints and as Frost raises his hands in defense, Bonzela Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonzela Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frost throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Frost.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonzela Franco.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Frost.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Frost looks to land a left hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range nicely.
Bonzela Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost tries to bum rush Bonzela Franco with a series of wild strikes but Bonzela Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonzela Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.#T2#
Frost throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco with a poor takedown
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Bonzela Franco shoots in.
Bonzela Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch 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!
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Frost throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.#CL#
Bonzela Franco forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Frost stands there with Bonzela Franco around his waist. Bonzela Franco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Bonzela Franco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonzela Franco, up you get!
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bonzela Franco keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonzela Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.#TD#
Bonzela Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonzela Franco is in Frost's guard.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Bonzela Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonzela Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frost misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frost to the mat! Frost manages to get full guard.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Bonzela Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonzela Franco stops Frost from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bonzela Franco stands and steps away. Frost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bonzela Franco needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frost kicks Bonzela Franco off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Frost catches Bonzela Franco right on the button with a cross.
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost cracks Bonzela Franco with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
As Frost tries to get set, Bonzela Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but Frost manages to avoid the attempt.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2##TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonzela Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.
We've been hearing that Bonzela Franco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bonzela Franco is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##ES2#
Frost manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.
Bonzela Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonzela Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pedro Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Frost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Bonzela Franco kicks off Frost and gets to his feet.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonzela Franco tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonzela Franco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Chi throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Chi throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chi wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chi wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SU#
Chi stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Chi back into the cage.
Chi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Shang Chi has been cut.#TD2#
Silva is trying to trip Chi. He has hold of a leg but Chi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Chi blocks nicely.
Chi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chi's head.
Chi is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanchez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Silva wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Silva wants to clinch
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez lands a body shot. #T1#
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #TD2#
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Silva striking off his back.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
#TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Silva shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Silva tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. #T2#
Silva 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.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
Sanchez cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
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!
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is looking to stand back up but Sanchez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silva. #T3#
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from Silva.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez working Silva over with strikes. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
Silva tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva gets full guard.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
More stalling from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Sanchez stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
Silva misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco slips a jab and a cross from Seagal.
Seagal misses with a two punch combination.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bonzela Franco gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seagal is just riding it out for now. Bonzela Franco eventually gives up the hold.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Bonzela Franco is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco winds up and cracks Seagal with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bonzela Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Bonzela Franco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Seagal throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Bonzela Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seagal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Seagal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonzela Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns Bonzela Franco into the cage.
Bonzela Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonzela Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Bonzela Franco gets control of Seagal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonzela Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bonzela Franco is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##ES#
Bonzela Franco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Seagal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bonzela Franco tightens his grip and picks Seagal up, before dumping him to the ground. Seagal manages to land in guard.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonzela Franco manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Bonzela Franco is keen to just control but Seagal is a slippery customer.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonzela Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for a kimura but Seagal is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Bonzela Franco. #T3#
Seagal is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
Bonzela Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Bonzela Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bonzela Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seagal is trying to stand.
Bonzela Franco is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Seagal is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Seagal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Seagal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bonzela Franco connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bonzela Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Seagal's cut.
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#
Bonzela Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Seagal sprawls well. He's pushed Bonzela Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonzela Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Seagal fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Seagal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bonzela Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonzela Franco is in Seagal's guard.
Bonzela Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seagal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonzela Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seagal can do to turn this around?
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Seagal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bonzela Franco lands a nice forearm strike.
Bonzela Franco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bonzela Franco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
Bonzela Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonzela Franco prevents Seagal from escaping the position.
Seagal bucks up and tries to throw Bonzela Franco off but instead Bonzela Franco has got his back!#SUB#
Bonzela Franco sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Seagal taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'. |
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Event:
DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva moves to clinch but Cozad breaks away
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Silva's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Cozad dives in looking to finish as Silva flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Cozad's strikes! Cozad is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Silva's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Silva was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad! |
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Event:
DC 87: Dye v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Real thuds his right hand into Bonzela Franco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Real uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Real lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonzela Franco off the cage and back into range.
Real throws a body shot but no joy.
Real scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DA Real seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Real dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Real is quick to defend against it.
Real digs a good hook to Bonzela Franco's body.
Real darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Real swings for the body but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Real throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Real lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Real's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonzela Franco under the eye.#CUT2#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is getting worse.
Real jabs Bonzela Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Real throws a shot from downtown. Bonzela Franco moves away and avoids it.
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Real has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Real just misses with a punch to the body.
Real swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Real throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Real cracks Bonzela Franco with a good jab.#CUT2#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Real misses with a hook.#KD2#
Real lands a big right hand that sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat! Real stays standing though and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!#ROC2#Bonzela Franco is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Real drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bonzela Franco's head, knocking him out cold! Real is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DA Real!
DA Real was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Nutz circles away easily#CL#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonzela Franco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Whole Nutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is trying to drag Nutz to the mat but Nutz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz can't get the takedown.
Nutz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonzela Franco smiles and moves away.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Nutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nutz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Nutz is looking to counter the offense by Bonzela Franco and move into the clinch.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Bonzela Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonzela Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonzela Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nutz tries to pull guard but Bonzela Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutz drops back down to his feet.
Nutz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Nutz jumps guard and drags Bonzela Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nutz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonzela Franco escapes and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (3) Bonzela Franco
Nutz tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonzela Franco slows the pace down.
Bonzela Franco advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (5) Bonzela Franco
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Bonzela Franco's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz tries to improve his position but Bonzela Franco has taken his back! Bonzela Franco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nutz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bonzela Franco pushes Nutz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
DC 79 Frank vs Young
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Motino to the mat! Motino manages to get full guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Motino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bonzela Franco has control of Motino's left arm, preventing Motino from doing any damage.
Motino is looking to stand up but Bonzela Franco won't let him.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Motino stands up from Bonzela Franco's guard - Motino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Motino throws out a loose jab but Bonzela Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco blocks a head kick by Motino.
Bonzela Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Motino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Motino's head coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bonzela Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonzela Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Motino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Motino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Motino throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Motino throws a head kick but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Motino lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Motino pushes Bonzela Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Motino.
Bonzela Franco managing to block the knees to the body from Motino.
#BC#
Motino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonzela Franco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Motino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco with the counter takedown but Motino avoids it easily.
Motino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Motino looks to land a left hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range nicely.
Motino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonzela Franco's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Motino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Motino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonzela Franco throws a counter combo.#T2##CL2#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motino lands a right hand.
Motino stalling in the clinch.
Bonzela Franco tries to pull guard but Motino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bonzela Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Bonzela Franco.
Motino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greg Motino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Motino.
Motino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Motino prevents Bonzela Franco from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Motino breaks the clinch.
Bonzela Franco drops his hands momentarily and Motino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Motino scores with a nice right hand.
Motino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Motino scores with a punch to the head.
Bonzela Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Motino pinned against the cage. Motino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Motino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Motino throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Motino is wriggling around but Bonzela Franco manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Motino keeping control of the position.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but Motino is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bonzela Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Motino defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonzela Franco controlling the action here.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonzela Franco working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Motino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motino.
Motino misses with a straight left.
Motino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bonzela Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonzela Franco blocking some punches.
Bonzela Franco is trying to pull guard but Motino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Motino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greg Motino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Motino misses with a knee to the head.
Bonzela Franco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Motino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Motino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonzela Franco can do to turn this around?
Motino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motino throws a leg kick but Bonzela Franco checks it.
Bonzela Franco with the counter takedown but Motino avoids it easily.
Motino works Bonzela Franco's body with a nice hook.
Motino throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Motino throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Motino misses.
Bonzela Franco looks for a takedown but Motino sprawls well.
Greg Motino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Bonzela Franco.
Motino misses with a looping right.
Bonzela Franco walks into a left hand.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Motino defends it nicely.
Motino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonzela Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motino cracks Bonzela Franco with an open hand slap.
Jab from Motino.
Bonzela Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Motino.
Greg Motino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Motino throws a nice looking combination but Bonzela Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Motino enables Bonzela Franco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Motino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Motino is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bonzela Franco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Motino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Motino lands a shoulder strike.
Bonzela Franco blocking some punches.
Motino lands with a left to the head.
Bonzela Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Motino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Motino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonzela Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Motino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motino misses with the head strike.
Motino landing knees to the body.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Motino misses with a knee to the head.
Motino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonzela Franco.
#TD2#
Bonzela Franco pulls guard. #SU#
Motino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonzela Franco, up you get!
Motino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonzela Franco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motino.
Motino scores with a punch to the head.
Bonzela Franco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonzela Franco defending well as Motino loads up on a big left hand.
Motino looks to land a right hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range.
Motino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ezio Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Bonzela Franco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greg Motino is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into range but Motino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Motino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Motino with a nice cross.
Bonzela Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Motino.
Motino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Motino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greg Motino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Motino with a nice cross.
Motino connects with the punch.
Motino tests Bonzela Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Motino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonzela Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Motino defends it well.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Motino.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Motino defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Motino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Motino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Motino looks to land a right hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range.
Motino misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Bonzela Franco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Motino's guard.
Motino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Motino landing knees to the body.
Motino avoiding damage.
Motino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Bonzela Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonzela Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motino lands a shoulder strike.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonzela Franco.
Motino trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bonzela Franco successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Motino stands up and waves to Bonzela Franco to follow him.
Motino lands with a cross.
A cross from Motino lands.
Motino lands the left hand.
Motino jabs Bonzela Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Motino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonzela Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Motino lands.
Motino throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Motino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Motino swivels and escapes.
A big left from Motino misses.
Good exchange - Motino coming out on top.
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!
Motino lands a jab to the nose.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motino.
A head kick misses from Motino.
Bonzela Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Motino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Motino moves into the clinch.
Motino throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Motino smiles and moves away.
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Motino.
Bonzela Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Motino looks to land a left hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Motino misses with a hook
and Bonzela Franco counters with a low kick, right behind Motino 's knee.
The fighters circling - Motino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonzela Franco moves forwards but Motino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Motino. That snapped Bonzela Franco's head back.
Bonzela Franco blocks a head kick by Motino.
Motino lands a nice shot that snaps Bonzela Franco's head back.
Motino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Motino.
Motino throws out a loose jab but Bonzela Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Motino does no damage.
Motino lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonzela Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Bonzela Franco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motino.#CL#
Motino clinches.
Still in the clinch, Motino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position but instead, Motino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonzela Franco into the cage.
Bonzela Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greg Motino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Bonzela Franco.
Motino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Motino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Motino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Motino! |
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Event:
DC 77 Mfer vs Maeda
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bobandy just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bobandy looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo but Bobandy just gets out of the way.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Bobandy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Bobandy from controlling successfully.
Bobandy won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Bobandy tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobandy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Silva has Bobandy up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Bobandy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bobandy manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobandy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Bobandy just content to control the position.
It looks like Bobandy 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.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobandy trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Bobandy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bobandy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Bobandy is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobandy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is being controlled here.
Silva tries to escape but Bobandy is in control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bobandy lands an elbow.
Bobandy scoring with punches from side control.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bobandy wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Bobandy crashes against the mat.
Bobandy is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobandy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bobandy wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Bobandy drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobandy working the head with strikes. #T3#
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bobandy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva parries the strikes from Bobandy easily there. Bobandy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Bobandy just content to control the position.
Silva is pushing Bobandy's head away, looking to escape. Bobandy manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva tries to clinch but Bobandy moves away #TD2#
and Bobandy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva has his feet on Bobandy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Silva darts in and clinches Bobandy up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Randy Bobandy has been cut.
Bobandy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Bobandy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bobandy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lino Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Bobandy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Silva.
Bobandy goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobandy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bobandy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bobandy tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobandy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobandy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bobandy looks winded!
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Bobandy.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobandy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Randy Bobandy's cut even more.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Bobandy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bobandy can turn it around.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Bobandy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#Randy Bobandy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Bobandy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lino Silva!
The defeated Randy Bobandy had this to say: 'Frig off. I'm gonna get a cheese burger then get drunk with Mr Lahey. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Brooks counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Silva.#CL#
Brooks rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brooks showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva tries to kick Brooks off in order to stand up. Brooks Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks controlling the position.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Silva wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.
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.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Silva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Brooks just content to control the position.
Silva throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brooks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Brooks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva wants to improve his position but Brooks is controlling well.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brooks in particular looking to stall.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brooks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brooks looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brooks blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brooks. What's that going to do exactly?
Brooks controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brooks controlling from the full mount.
Brooks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Brooks controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks 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#
Silva is looking to clinch.
Brooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Silva tries to sprawl but Brooks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brooks slows the pace down in half guard.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brooks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Silva punching from the bottom.
Brooks controlling the action here.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva punching from the bottom.
Brooks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Brooks has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brooks controlling from the full mount.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SU#
Brooks get's back to his feet.
Eric Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva closes the distance but Brooks moves to the side
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brooks is looking to counter punch.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Brooks forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Brooks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Silva right now.
#T3#
Silva is really stuck here.
Brooks is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Eric Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks continues to stall.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Brooks is in full control for now.
Brooks controls the action.#SUB#
Brooks working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brooks has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Brooks continues to hold on tight.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brooks controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Brooks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Brooks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#TD#
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brooks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brooks slows the pace down in half guard.
Brooks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Silva.
Brooks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
#T1#
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brooks passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brooks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Silva tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Silva.
Brooks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More hug and hope from Brooks.#T2#
Silva is looking to escape.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Brooks seems content to control.
Silva striking from half guard on the bottom.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Silva.
Brooks controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
Brooks is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks not doing much here.
Silva throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Brooks manages to pass to side control.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T4#
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva trying to remain calm as Brooks controls from the top position.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.#SU#
Brooks decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brooks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
After winning the bout, Eric Brooks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Bonzela Franco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Lothbrok. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bonzela Franco (0) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonzela Franco, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lothbrok swings around for an armbar but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bonzela Franco (2) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonzela Franco passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok won't allow Bonzela Franco to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonzela Franco wants to advance to full mount but Lothbrok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonzela Franco passes Lothbrok's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Bonzela Franco controlling the action here.
Bonzela Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Bonzela Franco 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.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonzela Franco works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (5) vs (4) Lothbrok#T4#
Lothbrok is looking to get to half guard.
Lothbrok regains half guard.#SUB#
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Lothbrok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonzela Franco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (8) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (11) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB#
Bonzela Franco looking for a guillotine from mount but Lothbrok is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lothbrok tries to reverse the position but Bonzela Franco maintains control.
Lothbrok is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Lothbrok 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.
Bonzela Franco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco stalling away here and it's allowed Lothbrok to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bonzela Franco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok is refusing to be controlled, as Bonzela Franco sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura here.
Bonzela Franco trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for subs from the bottom but Bonzela Franco mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (14) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position but Bonzela Franco isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonzela Franco wants to take his opponent's back but Lothbrok doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Lothbrok defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonzela Franco.
Lothbrok 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.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Bonzela Franco is looking to stall here but Lothbrok recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonzela Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
Bonzela Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lothbrok working for submissions but it's allowed Bonzela Franco to get to half guard.
#T13#
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position.
Bonzela Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lothbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Bonzela Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lothbrok regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonzela Franco takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dude decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dude is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonzela Franco!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonzela Franco is looking to escape.
Dude with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Dude swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wrestling Dude! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva working Rivera over with knees to the body.
A short right from Silva on the inside. #KD#
Silva drops Rivera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rivera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Rivera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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!
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva connects with a knee right up the middle! Rivera tumbles to the floor and Silva stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lino Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draskovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Draskovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Draskovich tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draskovich.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Draskovich smiles and moves away.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Draskovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draskovich scores with a nice right hand.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Draskovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Draskovich scores with a jab to the body.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Draskovich rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draskovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva lands an elbow just above Draskovich 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Viktor Draskovich has been cut.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Silva misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Draskovich wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draskovich wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draskovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draskovich pinned against the cage. Draskovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Draskovich throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well. #CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Draskovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Draskovich smiles and moves away.
Draskovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Silva instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draskovich. #TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Draskovich to the mat.
Draskovich tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva striking from his own guard. #T3#
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Draskovich any problems.
Draskovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Draskovich darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draskovich is defending well.#TD#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Draskovich regains guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Draskovich is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Draskovich is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draskovich, who protects the arm well.
Silva scoring with punches from side control. #T4##SUB#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Draskovich is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Bonzela Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter with a clinch but Paul shakes him off and moves away.
Paul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonzela Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Bonzela Franco moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Paul's guard.
Bonzela Franco throws an elbow that misses. Paul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonzela Franco's guard. Nice move by Paul!#REVR#
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonzela Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul scoring with some ground and pound.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Bonzela Franco is keeping the position.
Paul won't allow Bonzela Franco to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bonzela Franco keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonzela Franco's head.
Paul wants to control from the top but Bonzela Franco keeps moving.
Paul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonzela Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonzela Franco is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonzela Franco keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonzela Franco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
Paul stops Bonzela Franco from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonzela Franco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paul finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonzela Franco's head.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Nice sprawl there from Bonzela Franco as Paul shoots in.
Paul motions for Bonzela Franco to come forward. Paul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Bonzela Franco shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonzela Franco sprawls and moves away.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul with a hook.
Bonzela Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paul.
Paul is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paul dips to his left and cracks Bonzela Franco with an uppercut!
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Bonzela Franco on that attempt.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Bonzela Franco.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonzela Franco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
John Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Paul.
Bonzela Franco checks a leg kick nicely.
Paul looks to throw the jab but Bonzela Franco is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonzela Franco on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bonzela Franco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
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#
Bonzela Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Paul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonzela Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paul.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Paul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonzela Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonzela Franco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paul to score with a decent uppercut.
Paul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonzela Franco in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco avoids the body shot from Paul.
Paul misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paul won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul stops Bonzela Franco from passing to mount. #T1#
Paul is trying to improve his position.
Paul is holding Bonzela Franco down, trying to stall.
Bonzela Franco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working.
Paul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paul moves into full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonzela Franco throws an elbow that misses. Paul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonzela Franco's guard. Nice move by Paul!#REVR#
Bonzela Franco keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position.
Paul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonzela Franco can do to turn this around?
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul with a nice head shot there.
Bonzela Franco working a defensive guard here.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paul connects with a single shot there.
Paul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonzela Franco.
A left lands for Paul.
Paul connects with a single shot there.#CUT#The cut above Ezio Bonzela Franco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Bonzela Franco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Paul stuffs the takedown.
Paul tried to counter with a leg kick but Bonzela Franco avoided it.
Bonzela Franco checks the leg kick.
And Bonzela Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Paul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bonzela Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul connects with a body shot that sends Bonzela Franco's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Paul.
Paul lands the left hand.
Paul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Paul finds it's way through Bonzela Franco's defenses.
Paul darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Paul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Paul! |
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Event:
DC 49: Bollomard vs Moen
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gill won't want to take too many of those.
Gill looks winded!
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gill with a big uppercut! Gill tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gill to the mat! Gill covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lino Silva! |
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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Bonzela Franco sits in half guard.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco.
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Bonzela Franco from advancing position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco.
Steel trying to control but Bonzela Franco postures up.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Bonzela Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonzela Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Steel controlling the position for now.
Bonzela Franco trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonzela Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Bonzela Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel is trying to control but Bonzela Franco passes into side control!
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonzela Franco off and has taken his back!
Steel wants to control but Bonzela Franco manages to buck him off and is now in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Bonzela Franco!
Bonzela Franco lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Bonzela Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steel has control of Bonzela Franco's left arm, preventing Bonzela Franco from doing any damage.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel has his hands on Bonzela Franco's head, controlling the position.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping full guard, as Bonzela Franco tries to pass. #T3#
Steel 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.
Bonzela Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Bonzela Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Bonzela Franco 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.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonzela Franco walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Steel misses with a hook. Bonzela Franco ducked under it nicely.
Steel with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Bonzela Franco's head and hops out.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonzela Franco's head.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Bonzela Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Bonzela Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Bonzela Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonzela Franco misses the target.
Bonzela Franco checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Bonzela Franco counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Bonzela Franco sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonzela Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonzela Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is getting worse.
Steel throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel throws a hook but Bonzela Franco avoids it easily.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonzela Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Bonzela Franco's belly button to the back.
Ezio Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Steel.
Bonzela Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Bonzela Franco moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Bonzela Franco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel connects with the punch.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A shot to the body from Steel misses #TD#
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco 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. #T3#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonzela Franco is one step ahead there.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonzela Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Bonzela Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Bonzela Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonzela Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good work by Bonzela Franco as he checks the leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Bonzela Franco pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonzela Franco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonzela Franco.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Steel.
Nice defenses there by Bonzela Franco.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Bonzela Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bonzela Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Bonzela Franco moves out of range easily.
Bonzela Franco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Bonzela Franco moves out of range easily.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonzela Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonzela Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonzela Franco off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Steel feints and then cracks Bonzela Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonzela Franco down.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonzela Franco moves away.
Bonzela Franco shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a low kick but Bonzela Franco avoids it.#TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel is pulling down on Bonzela Franco's head to control his posture.
Bonzela Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ezio Bonzela Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Bonzela Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bonzela Franco has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bonzela Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonzela Franco, not yet.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonzela Franco is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco looking to control.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, 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:
WFC Las Vegas 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rauta defends well and Silva ends up having to push Rauta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rauta connects with a jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rauta as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Silva is trying to trip Rauta. He has hold of a leg but Rauta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rauta wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
Silva throws a strike but Rauta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Silva is striking off his back. Rauta thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Rauta blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Rauta has passed into side control.
Silva throws a few strikes from the bottom but Rauta takes advantage and mounts!
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rauta blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rauta blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rauta blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva regains half guard.
Rauta moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rauta tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva landing strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Rauta moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
#SU#
Rauta decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rauta defends well and Silva ends up having to push Rauta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Rauta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Rauta coming out on top.#KD#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Rauta waves Silva back to his feet!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Nyrkki Rauta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Rauta, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Rauta against the cage but Rauta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Rauta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Silva pushes Rauta up against the cage in a clinch.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Silva has Rauta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rauta tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Rauta's guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it. #ES#
Rauta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short right from Rauta.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Silva.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauta blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rauta. #TD2#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva is striking off his back. Rauta thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rauta blocks the strikes from Silva.
#SU#
Rauta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rauta.
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped Silva's head back.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rauta pinned against the cage. Rauta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Rauta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rauta gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Silva is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Okoye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Okoye throws a leg kick which misses Bonzela Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid it. #KD#
Okoye lands a big right hand that sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat! Okoye stays standing though and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonzela Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Okoye finish him?
Bonzela Franco is aggressively charging in as Okoye backs up avoiding any damage. Okoye tosses out a jab and Bonzela Franco runs right into it face first! Bonzela Franco is out cold! Okoye dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bonzela Franco's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Okoye!
Israel Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dude but Dude pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Dude shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bonzela Franco is trying to defend but Dude finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Dude is looking for a kimura here.
Dude is looking to advance position but Bonzela Franco won't allow it.
Bonzela Franco wants to get back to full guard but Dude has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonzela Franco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bonzela Franco is not content to let Dude control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Dude tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonzela Franco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dude passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonzela Franco!
Dude fails to move to back control.
Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonzela Franco is looking to escape.
Bonzela Franco stops Dude from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Bonzela Franco is trying desperately to improve position.
Dude looking to take Bonzela Franco's back but Bonzela Franco rolls and after a scramble, Bonzela Franco ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bonzela Franco to escape a tricky position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dude seems keen to control Bonzela Franco's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dude is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Dude drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonzela Franco dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco won't allow Dude to sweep him here. #T3#
Dude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bonzela Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Dude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bonzela Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Dude sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dude is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonzela Franco is just riding it out for now. Dude eventually gives up the hold.
Bonzela Franco trying to control here.
Dude is looking to take a break and control but Bonzela Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bonzela Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude uses his free foot to push down on Bonzela Franco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonzela Franco. #SUB2#
Dude is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dude extends the arm and Bonzela Franco is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wrestling Dude! |
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