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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummings lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Cummings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Cummings.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cummings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Cummings does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Cummings moves out of range easily.
Cummings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cummings misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.
Cummings is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cummings breaks from the clinch.
Joe moves forwards but Cummings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Joe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joe throws a body punch but Cummings moves out of range.
Dick Cummings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Cummings digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Cummings lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cummings.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe tries to score with a low kick but Cummings moves his leg out of the way.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cummings defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Cummings misses with a few strikes there.
Cummings's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cummings's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cummings has knocked Joe down with a huge combo! Cummings steps away and waves a wobbly Joe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
Cummings is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Cummings lands a left and a right that send Joe crashing to the mat, dazed. Cummings thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe tries to clinch up but Cummings circles away and keeps his distance.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings misses with a two punch combination.
Cummings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummings jabs at Joe's body.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Cummings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Cummings lands with a cross.
Cummings throws a shot to the body.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cummings.
Cummings throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe is looking to counter the offense by Cummings and move into the clinch.
Cummings throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Cummings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Cummings lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Cummings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Cummings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cummings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddah Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cummings misses with a body shot.
Cummings scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cummings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cummings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joe.
Cummings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dick Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cummings throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cummings.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cummings misses the target. #T1#
Cummings takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cummings moves away.
Joe throws a body punch but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Cummings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Cummings.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cummings misses with the combination.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Cummings blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe throws a head kick but Cummings moves out of range.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummings misses with a combination
#CL#
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Cummings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cummings throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe is looking to counter the offense by Cummings and move into the clinch.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from Cummings.
As Cummings tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummings manages to avoid the attempt.
Cummings looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Joe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cummings is out of range and Joe settles back down.
Cummings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe throws the kick towards the body but Cummings avoids it.
A nice side step and Cummings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cummings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings misses with a hook.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.
Cummings lunges at Joe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joe's hand. #T4#
Cummings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe throws a lazy body kick
and Cummings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe avoids the body shot from Cummings.
Cummings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Cummings as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cummings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cummings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddah Joe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cummings throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot.
Cummings misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cummings breaks from the clinch.
Cummings punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Cummings loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Cummings pushes him off.
Cummings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buddah Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Good body shot from Cummings.
Joe stalling the fight.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cummings just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cummings.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cummings looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Cummings punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Joe is looking to clinch.
Cummings throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Cummings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Cummings looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cummings moves away.
Cummings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joe's head.
Joe tries to clinch there but Cummings circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Cummings misses.
Cummings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummings smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Cummings thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cummings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cummings lands a slapping body shot.
Cummings scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Cummings.
Good exchange - Cummings coming out on top.#T4#
Cummings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Cummings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Cummings feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cummings finish him?!
#ROC2#Joe is rocked!
Joe tries to clinch
and Cummings counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cummings!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Cummings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Enqvist pushes him off.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Enqvist tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has Enqvist pushed against the cage.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#T1#
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson looking to stall.
Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a nice uppercut.
Enqvist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice body punch from Enqvist. #T2#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Johnson tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Enqvist letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Enqvist digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Enqvist is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist. #T3#
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist taking a breather.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
Enqvist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enqvist is keeping busy.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Enqvist. #T4#
Enqvist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Enqvist pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Enqvist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Enqvist forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Enqvist lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him?
Enqvist creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Enqvist pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist!
Kimi Enqvist tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Lefty Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin. #T1#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zemin up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson digs a right hand into Zemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zemin's gas tank.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is stalling here.
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!
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin. #T3#
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin wants to stall.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Zemin against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Zemin stalling the fight.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zemin up against the cage.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Zemin taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with some punches.
#T3#
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zemin can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin effectively controlling the action here.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin has Johnson pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zemin blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Johnson avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson letting Zemin take a breather here.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unang Zemin 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Zemin. Those never looked like landing.
Zemin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Johnson pushes Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Johnson wants to stall.
Zemin missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
#CUT#It looks like Lefty Johnson has been cut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Zemin.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Johnson looking to stall.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with a knee strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Zemin lands with a left to the head.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lefty Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zemin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!
Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'. |
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Event:
HFC 29:Night Champions 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleshou Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cummings counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleshou Jr thinking.
Cummings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cummings tries to bum rush Fleshou Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cummings misses with a two punch combination.
Fleshou Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings misses with a double jab.
Fleshou Jr throwing a counter right hand but Cummings manages to avoid it.
Fleshou Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Cummings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fleshou Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings has had enough of the clinch but Fleshou Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Fleshou Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleshou Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.#TD#
Fleshou Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cummings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fleshou Jr is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Fleshou Jr has his foot on Cummings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummings works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cummings is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fleshou Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cummings is looking to defend but Fleshou Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cummings! Fleshou Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cummings taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
Dick Cummings was interviewed post fight and said 'My dick is just too big!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt motions for Johnson to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Hunt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Hunt.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is stalling here.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Johnson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt is working Johnson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T1#
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.#T2#
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Lefty Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson wants to stall.
#T3#
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hunt lands a body shot.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pate Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Johnson lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #T2#
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt stalling.
#T3#
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #T4#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pate Hunt!
The defeated Lefty Johnson had this to say: 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'. |
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Event:
HFC 25:Tight vs Handerson
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Bravesmasher misses with an uppercut
and Cummings counters with a one-two to the body.
Cummings lunges at Bravesmasher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravesmasher's hand.
Cummings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Geagan Bravesmasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravesmasher misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
Bravesmasher misses with a head kick.
Bravesmasher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Bravesmasher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bravesmasher throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Cummings drops Bravesmasher with a beautiful combination! Bravesmasher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cummings is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cummings cracks Bravesmasher's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bravesmasher slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cummings can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cummings!
A very excited looking Dick Cummings made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Geagan Bravesmasher stepped up to the mic, saying 'LOOKS LIKE I NEED TO READ MORE BOOKS OF THIKKEMS DA LARGE'. |
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Event:
RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Son pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Son tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Son ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Son no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Son is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Son is one step ahead there. #T1##ES2#
Johnson pushes Son off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Son counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Son off in order to stand up. Son Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Son tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Son tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson is trying to control Son's posture but Son avoids it. #T2#
Son trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Son swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Son's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Son has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Son working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Johnson distracts Son with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Son has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Son has managed to clinch.
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Son blocking some punches.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T4#
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Son prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Son is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Son controls the action.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Son lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Son throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a body shot from Son.
Son is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Son's ribcage. Son let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Son attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Son shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Son pushes him away.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Son tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Son.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Son scores with a shoulder strike.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Son tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Son cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Son misses with some punches.
#TD#
Son pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Son's guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Son is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Son working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Son controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Son seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wingers Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Son and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son misses with a body punch.
Son prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Son goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Son tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Son pushes him off.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Son creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Son avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Son working aggressively here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Son's head. #T1#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is leaning against Son and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Son letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Son has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Son fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Son pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Son will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Johnson wants to stand but Son is controlling his posture from full guard.
Son controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB#
Son has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Son is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson'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.
Wingers Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lefty Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lefty Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Son working aggressively here.
Son tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Son has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Son.#SUB#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefty Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefty Johnson!
Lefty Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Samsonov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Samsonov keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Samsonov for as long as he can get away with.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Samsonov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Samsonov. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Samsonov
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Samsonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Samsonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov reaches up and holds on to Hall to control the position.#T2#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Samsonov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T3#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Samsonov
Hall slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Samsonov trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Further stalling from Hall.#T4#
Samsonov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Samsonov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Samsonov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Samsonov
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samsonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Samsonov
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samsonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Samsonov is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samsonov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T6#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samsonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Samsonov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Hall continues to stall.
Hall is looking to advance position but Samsonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (10) vs (6) Samsonov
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Samsonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Samsonov maintains control.
Hall 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.
Samsonov trying to control the pace.
Samsonov is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall trying to control here.
#T9#
Hall tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Samsonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov is controlling the pace.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Samsonov from advancing to side control.
Hall is not content to let Samsonov control the position.#T10#
Hall tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Samsonov 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.
Hall is controlling Samsonov's trapped leg to prevent Samsonov from advancing to side control.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall gets full guard.#T11#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Samsonov from controlling successfully.
Samsonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall keeping full guard, as Samsonov tries to pass.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Samsonov from controlling successfully.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Samsonov trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Samsonov passes into half guard.
Samsonov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall pulls Samsonov in close to prevent any damage.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Samsonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Charles scores with a takedown into Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Dhelan
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dhelan has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhelan trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Charles drops back looking for a leg! Dhelan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dhelan manages to kick Charles off! Charles jumps back into Dhelan's guard. #T1#
Dhelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Dhelan
Charles trying to control but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan prevents Charles from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dhelan 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.
#T2#
Charles is looking to control Dhelan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage.
Charles trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dhelan is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhelan. #T3#
Charles is concentrating on defense, preventing Dhelan from advancing position.
Dhelan is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhelan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dhelan is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Charles is not content to let Dhelan control the position.#SUB2#
Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Dhelan seems content to control.
Charles wants to control the action here but instead Dhelan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Dhelan
Dhelan looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dhelan is looking to work his way around to Charles's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Charles manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dhelan is trying for a kimura here. Charles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dhelan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Tracks is trying to break free.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tracks's elbow.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tracks has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Tracks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracks.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Tracks wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Tracks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Tracks is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tracks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracks.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Tracks blocks an uppercut.
Tracks wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tracks manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Tracks.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson keeps control of Tracks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracks.
Tracks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson prevents Tracks from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stalling.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tracks controls the action.
#T3#
Tracks has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tracks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Tracks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tracks up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracks. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tracks.#BC2#
Tracks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tracks wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tracks blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Tracks manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Johnson drops Tracks with a beautiful combination! Tracks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tracks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Johnson rushes Tracks and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Tracks misses.
Tracks is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Tracks back into the cage.
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Tracks! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
Our winner, Lefty Johnson, 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:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (0) Dhelan#SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Dhelan is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dhelan is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhelan manages to get back to half guard.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard.
Dhelan is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dhelan trying to control here.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Dhelan defends it.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Dhelan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhelan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhelan moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhelan has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Dhelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (2) Dhelan#T3#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhelan is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhelan, not yet.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Dhelan is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?
Dhelan is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well. #SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Dhelan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (9) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but Dhelan doesn't allow it.
Alvarez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (12) vs (2) Dhelan#SUB#
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Dhelan is defending it well.
#T6##SUB#
Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Dhelan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
#SUB#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dhelan tries to escape but Alvarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dhelan wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dhelan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alvarez's arms.
Alvarez has the hooks in. Dhelan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Dhelan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (12) vs (4) Dhelan
Alvarez is trying to hold Dhelan in close to prevent damage but Dhelan has managed to pass into half guard.
Dhelan prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T9#
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Dhelan controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (14) vs (4) Dhelan
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Dhelan is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is defending well.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dhelan! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (17) vs (4) Dhelan#T11#
Dhelan is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dhelan wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dhelan is holding on tight.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Dhelan trying to control here.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez is pressing down on Dhelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhelan is holding on for now.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (20) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez wants to take Dhelan's back but he can't do it this time.
Dhelan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dhelan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dhelan has worked his arm free - good work by Dhelan!
#T13#
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dhelan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Dhelan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (20) vs (8) Dhelan
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dhelan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (24) vs (8) Dhelan#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dhelan's chin but Dhelan turns very nicely into Alvarez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dhelan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (24) vs (10) Dhelan
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dhelan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (24) vs (13) Dhelan#SUB2#
Dhelan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Cummings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fleshou Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cummings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou Jr misses with some punches.
Fleshou Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cummings avoids it by throwing Fleshou Jr back against the cage.
Fleshou Jr working aggressively here.
Cummings lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Cummings. #CUT2#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Cummings prevents the takedown attempt.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleshou Jr's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Fleshou Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fleshou Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou Jr controls the action.
Cummings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cummings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummings misses with a body punch.
Cummings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fleshou Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings has Fleshou Jr pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Fleshou Jr pushes Cummings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleshou Jr's elbow.
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou Jr controls the action.
Fleshou Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Fleshou Jr gets control of Cummings's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fleshou Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cummings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fleshou Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Fleshou Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fleshou Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fleshou Jr looking for a guillotine here but Cummings defends easily.
Cummings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Fleshou Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cummings has passed into half guard!
Fleshou Jr is looking to control Cummings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleshou Jr avoid being mounted?
Cummings is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cummings is thwarting Fleshou Jr's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Cummings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cummings tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fleshou Jr controls his leg.
Fleshou Jr gets back to full guard.
Cummings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fleshou Jr is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is looking for a triangle but Cummings pushes his legs off easily.
Cummings wants to stand and escape but instead Fleshou Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cummings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fleshou Jr is controlling him. #T4##SUB#
Fleshou Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cummings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fleshou Jr has Cummings in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cummings decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cummings walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Cummings clinches with his opponent.
Cummings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cummings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cummings looking to slow down the pace here.
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou Jr controls the action.
Cummings content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr'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.#R2#
A combination from Fleshou Jr does no damage.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cummings.
Cummings is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Fleshou Jr pushes Cummings up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummings is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Cummings to work.
#TD#
Fleshou Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cummings uses from the top position. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cummings has his hands clasped together but Fleshou Jr extends and breaks Cummings's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fleshou Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
Dick Cummings was interviewed post fight and said 'My dick is just too big!'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burroughs napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dhelan (4) vs (0) Burroughs
Dhelan trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhelan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dhelan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Who's going to make the next move?
Burroughs tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dhelan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burroughs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Dhelan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (6) vs (0) Burroughs
Dhelan controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Dhelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#SUB#
Dhelan goes for an armbar but he's not got it Burroughs turns into him and now he's in Dhelan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (6) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Dhelan working for submissions but it's allowed Burroughs to get to half guard.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dhelan is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
Dhelan is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?#T3#
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it.
Dhelan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Burroughs manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (6) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhelan is looking to escape.
Burroughs prevents Dhelan from getting the reversal.#T4#
Dhelan stops Burroughs from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (6) vs (8) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs is persistently looking for the submission but Dhelan is defending it well.
Dhelan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Dhelan wants to escape the position.
Burroughs is trying to stick to Dhelan's back but Dhelan is turning into Burroughs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burroughs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dhelan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (8) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to control.
#SUB2#
Burroughs working for a triangle but Dhelan defends it easily.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs looking to control but Dhelan passes into half guard.
#T6#
Burroughs is doing well to control the position and prevent Dhelan from advancing to side control.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Dhelan sits in half guard.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Dhelan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Burroughs actively working from the bottom here.
Dhelan trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Dhelan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Burroughs is pressing down on Dhelan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (8) vs (10) Burroughs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Dhelan gets full guard.
Dhelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dhelan pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs postures up.
Dhelan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dhelan is really struggling to control Burroughs but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Dhelan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (10) vs (10) Burroughs
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs controlling Dhelan's posture.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dhelan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burroughs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dhelan has Burroughs in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (10) vs (12) Burroughs
Dhelan trying to control the position.
#T10#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhelan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a triangle here but Burroughs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (10) vs (15) Burroughs
Dhelan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burroughs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T11#
Dhelan is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dhelan's legs. #SUB2#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dhelan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (10) vs (17) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control the action but instead Dhelan gets a body lock and reverses into Burroughs's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (12) vs (17) Burroughs#T12#
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet. #SUB#
Dhelan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs 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.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Dhelan passes into half guard.
Burroughs is positioning himself well to prevent Dhelan advancing to mount.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dhelan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Burroughs has locked up a guillotine! Burroughs's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dhelan is holding on here and Burroughs must be using up a lot of energy. Dhelan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Burroughs gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Burroughs!
Jimmy Burroughs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Lefty Johnson has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson is pushing Clerk Maxwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Johnson misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clerk Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Clerk Maxwell moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Clerk Maxwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clerk Maxwell tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell is trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson gets to mount! Clerk Maxwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clerk Maxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell defends it well.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lefty Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Clerk Maxwell cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Lefty Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson has Clerk Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clerk Maxwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Clerk Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Clerk Maxwell has passed into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell stalling.
Clerk Maxwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Clerk Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clerk Maxwell seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Clerk Maxwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #T4#
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lefty Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Clerk Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Clerk Maxwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Johnson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Clerk Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'. |
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Event:
HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Snodgrass scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Cummings has been cut.
Snodgrass throws a big shot that misses.
Snodgrass throws a shot from downtown. Cummings moves away and avoids it.
Snodgrass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snodgrass looks to score with a jab to the body but Cummings is just out of range.#CL#
Cummings closes the distance and pushes Snodgrass back into the cage.
Cummings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cummings.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cummings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings pushes Snodgrass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snodgrass takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Johan Snodgrass has been cut.
Snodgrass takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Cummings displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snodgrass up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cummings takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snodgrass is trying to force a seperation but Cummings has the dominant position.
Cummings lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cummings gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cummings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Cummings.
Snodgrass looks winded!
Cummings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummings is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Cummings is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Cummings.
The referee calls for Cummings to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dick Cummings.#CL#
Cummings takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummings displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snodgrass up against the cage.
Cummings slows down the pace here.
Snodgrass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Cummings - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snodgrass tries to work over Cummings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Snodgrass's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cummings lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cummings.
Cummings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
A short right from Cummings on the inside. #T4#
Cummings pushes Snodgrass against the cage. Cummings is working some dirty boxing. Cummings pushes off with a quick right hook! Snodgrass goes down! Snodgrass tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cummings moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Cummings!
A very excited looking Dick Cummings made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Johan Snodgrass had this to say: 'I'm probably getting sacked.'. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dhelan shoots in but Burroughs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dhelan looks for a takedown but Burroughs sprawls well.
Dhelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Burroughs moves into the clinch.
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burroughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dhelan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burroughs is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Burroughs gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Dhelan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Burroughs passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Dhelan wants to control but Burroughs postures up.#T1#
Dhelan tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dhelan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burroughs wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhelan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Dhelan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.#SUB#
Dhelan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Burroughs is trying to control. Dhelan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Dhelan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dhelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (8) Burroughs
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs is controlling Dhelan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Dhelan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs is not content to let Dhelan control the position.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Dhelan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dhelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well.
Burroughs wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Dhelan is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dhelan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burroughs dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (10) Burroughs#T5#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Dhelan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dhelan (6) vs (10) Burroughs
Burroughs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (9) vs (10) Burroughs#SUB#
Burroughs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dhelan gets his way!
Dhelan not allowing Burroughs to control his hands. #T6#
Will Dhelan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
Burroughs breaks Dhelan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (9) vs (12) Burroughs
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Dhelan has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs is fighting to break Dhelan's control of his arms but Dhelan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dhelan working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Dhelan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T8#
Burroughs stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (9) vs (15) Burroughs
Dhelan stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Burroughs stalls from top position.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
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.
Dhelan wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burroughs taking a break here but Dhelan is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom. #T11#
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well.
Dhelan is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Dhelan trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
#T12#
Dhelan tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhelan won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Dhelan is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (9) vs (18) Burroughs
Dhelan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Dhelan wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhelan is looking to escape.
Burroughs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dhelan is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dhelan is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 18 to 9.
Jimmy Burroughs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 11:Kuznecov vs Dobrosavlje
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Cummings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
Cummings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cummings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Cummings both land. Nice combination.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Joe.
Cummings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings blocks a leg kick.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cummings pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joe back to the cage. Cummings follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cummings misses with a body shot.
Cummings lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.
Cummings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cummings lands a right hook to the body.
Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Joe throws a sloppy head kick
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cummings catches Joe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cummings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Cummings tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummings manages to avoid the attempt.
Cummings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummings connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Cummings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.#KD2#
Cummings feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cummings finish him?!
Cummings lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Joe head around and knocks him out cold! Cummings hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cummings!
A victorious Dick Cummings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C128: Mumu vs. White
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Samsonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustafsson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson trying to move into half guard but instead Samsonov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Samsonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Samsonov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Samsonov 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.
Samsonov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samsonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustafsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Samsonov.
Samsonov trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Samsonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Samsonov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Samsonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Samsonov eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Samsonov is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson keeping hold of Samsonov's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Samsonov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Samsonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustafsson uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Samsonov is keeping the position.
Samsonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
That's time! Samsonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.#CL#
Samsonov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafsson.
Samsonov jumps guard but Gustafsson stands there with Samsonov around his waist. Samsonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Samsonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov lands with a cross.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Gustafsson misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Samsonov. Samsonov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Samsonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Samsonov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Samsonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Samsonov postures up.
Samsonov advances position into side control!
Gustafsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Samsonov dominates the positioning.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samsonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Samsonov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafsson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gustafsson is holding Samsonov down, trying to stall.
Samsonov wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Samsonov tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samsonov trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Samsonov controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samsonov tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samsonov is defended easily by Gustafsson.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Samsonov's head and hops out.
Gustafsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samsonov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Gustafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samsonov.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Samsonov tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Samsonov. Samsonov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Samsonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samsonov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Samsonov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustafsson's half guard.
Samsonov works his way into side control. #T2#
Samsonov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Samsonov trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Samsonov is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Samsonov swings around for an armbar but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Samsonov's guard.#T3#
Samsonov controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samsonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samsonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson postures up in Samsonov's guard and throws a big left but Samsonov blocks it.
Gustafsson throws a strike but Samsonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Samsonov tries to pass.
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Samsonov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Samsonov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Toyota looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Toyota and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson gets through Toyota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Toyota has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Toyota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Johnson rushes Toyota and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Toyota.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Toyota is rocked!
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Toyota's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Toyota drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
Lefty Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Huhera vs Kuronoa
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhelan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Dhelan is having none of it.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard.
Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Dhelan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Dhelan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhelan stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Dhelan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Dhelan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (8) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Dhelan tightening his grip on Al Jhit, looking for the choke.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Al Jhit showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Dhelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Al Jhit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Dhelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
#T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Dhelan manages to sink in the hooks.
Dhelan doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (8) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Dhelan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well. #T6#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhelan's guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Dhelan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Dhelan wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Dhelan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dhelan is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan wants to control but Al Jhit passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a kimura here. Dhelan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Jhit wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Our winner, Bazar Al Jhit, 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:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dhelan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Omoran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dhelan is in Omoran's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (0) vs (2) Dhelan
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Dhelan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dhelan trying to control but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Omoran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhelan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan is trying to hold Omoran in close to prevent damage but Omoran has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Omoran has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dhelan defend it? Omoran steps over the head and cranks it - Dhelan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Omoran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Golar Omoran!
Golar Omoran 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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