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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Antero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
We've been told by Antero's head coaches at LazyFighters Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antero misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antero.
Antero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Antero's head but Antero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antero throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Antero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Antero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins throws a hook but Antero avoids it easily.
Antero clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antero.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antero moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Antero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antero misses with a looping right.
Antero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Antero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Antero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Antero finish him?
Antero cracks Collins with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Levi Antero waved his t-shirt featuring UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Swotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Swotter. Those never looked like landing.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Swotter does no damage.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swotter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Swotter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Swotter tries a body shot but Bateman blocks it.
Swotter tries a body shot but Bateman blocks it.
Bateman looking to throw knees to the head but Swotter is blocking nicely.
Bateman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Swotter.
Bateman tries to throw a body punch but Swotter avoids it by throwing Bateman back against the ropes.
Swotter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bateman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swotter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
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!
Swotter misses with some punches.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Swotter.
Bateman is looking to break free of the clinch but Swotter has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Swotter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Swotter is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swotter.
Swotter can't find room to land a body shot as Bateman controls the action.
Swotter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Nice body punch from Bateman - that landed with a thud.
Swotter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
A short uppercut from Bateman.
Swotter working aggressively here.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Swotter keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Swotter.
Good body shot from Swotter.
Bateman throws an elbow but it misses.
Swotter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman wants to break free but Swotter has control.
Bateman misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Bateman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Swotter keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swotter.
Swotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swotter tries a body shot but Bateman blocks it.
Swotter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Swotter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Swotter won't allow it.
Bateman misses with a knee to the head.
Swotter pushes Bateman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swotter has him pressed against the ropes.
Swotter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bateman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swotter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman misses with a body kick.
Swotter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Swotter dominated that round.
That's time! Bateman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bateman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swotter wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Swotter is just out of range.
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Swotter tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Bateman.
Swotter wants to counter the offense by Bateman and move into the clinch position.
Swotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Swotter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swotter throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range. #T1#
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Bateman. Those never looked like landing.
Swotter ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bateman.
Phill Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bateman has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bateman.
Swotter avoiding damage as Bateman throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swotter.
Harry Swotter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swotter lands a body shot.
Swotter lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Swotter.
Bateman looking to throw knees to the head but Swotter is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swotter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Swotter cracks Bateman with a nice body shot.
Swotter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Swotter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swotter lands a nice uppercut.
Bateman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swotter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swotter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swotter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swotter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bateman wants to break free but Swotter has control.
Swotter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Swotter lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Swotter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swotter lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Swotter is leaning against Bateman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swotter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Swotter on the inside.
Swotter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swotter lands a left hand.
Swotter scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swotter lands a body punch.
Swotter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swotter.
Swotter creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Bateman crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Bateman face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Swotter takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harry Swotter! |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Courageux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mbassa misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Courageux misses
and Mbassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Courageux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mbassa.
Mbassa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courageux looks to score with a jab to the body but Mbassa is just out of range.
Mbassa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Courageux manages to circle out of the way.
Courageux throws a head kick but Mbassa moves out of range.
Courageux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mbassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mbassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mbassa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Courageux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courageux misses with a series of wild punches.
Mbassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mbassa walks into a straight right hand from Courageux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Mbassa - just one landing. #T1#
Mbassa throws an overhand right that lands on Courageux's shoulder, as Courageux tries to avoid the shot.
Mbassa digs a good hook to Courageux's body.
A jab lands there for Courageux.
Courageux connects with a body shot.
Courageux throws a head kick that misses.
Courageux fails to land with a series of punches.
Courageux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mbassa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick from Courageux lands but Mbassa takes it in his stride.
Courageux misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courageux. Mbassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mbassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mbassa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courageux doesn't seem phased though.
Courageux throws a push kick but Mbassa slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Mbassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mbassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mbassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mbassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courageux throws a series of punches but Mbassa moves out of range.
Courageux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Mbassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mbassa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Courageux on the side of the head. #ROC#Courageux is rocked!
Courageux drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mbassa to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Courageux! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mbassa takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kumasi Mbassa! |
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Event:
UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Covington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tumminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Tumminen misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Tumminen manages to break the clinch.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tumminen thumps Covington with a low kick.
Covington blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tumminen.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tumminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but Tumminen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Tumminen gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington is looking to score with low kicks.
Covington fails to land the takedown.
Tumminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Tumminen scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Covington clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tumminen scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Covington wants a takedown.
Erkki Tumminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Covington.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tumminen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Covington is trying to trip Tumminen. He has hold of a leg but Tumminen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Covington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumminen keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tumminen wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington throwing strikes but missing.
Tumminen pulls Covington in to control the position.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tumminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Covington trying to control but Tumminen is working from the bottom.
Covington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Covington throws an elbow that misses. Tumminen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Covington's guard. Nice move by Tumminen!#REVR#
Tumminen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tumminen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Tumminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tumminen misses with a low kick.
Covington feints the counter takedown.
Tumminen tests Covington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tumminen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Tumminen.#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington tries for a takedown but Tumminen circles away easily
and Tumminen counters with an inside leg kick.
Erkki Tumminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tumminen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tumminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covington is defended easily by Tumminen.
A little feinted left hand from Tumminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumminen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Covington right on the button. Covington goes down! Tumminen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tumminen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Tumminen! |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pham pushes Collins up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins gets through Pham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pham is keeping busy.#BC#
Pham breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pham clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pham taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Pham misses with the head strike.
Pham throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pham forces Collins back against the ropes and clinches.
Pham has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pham moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pham.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pham.
#T1#
Pham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pham managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
Collins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins trying to stall but Pham improves his position.
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pham avoids it.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Pham blocks it.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards. #ROC2#Pham is rocked!#BC2#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Pham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins connects with a nice cross there... Pham is looking wobbly and Collins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pham to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Collins jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Collins!
Matt Collins 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:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Courageux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Courageux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruiz.
A punch combination from Courageux misses.
Ruiz tries to land a leg kick but Courageux saw it coming and moves away.
Jordan Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
Courageux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick lands for Ruiz.
#CL#
Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
Courageux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Courageux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Ruiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courageux blocks it with crossed arms.
Courageux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiz trying to land knees to the body.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Courageux blocks it.
A knee to the head by Ruiz.
#CUT#It looks like Matthieu Courageux has been cut.
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!
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Courageux moves out of range as Ruiz strikes.
Courageux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruiz circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Ruiz scores with a kick to the body.
Good work by Ruiz as he checks the leg kick.
Courageux thuds his right hand into Ruiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Courageux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiz thumps Courageux with a low kick.
Courageux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ruiz.
Courageux wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Courageux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Ruiz has Courageux pressed against the ropes, preventing Courageux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Courageux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courageux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruiz is looking to chop away at Courageux's legs.
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Courageux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Courageux.
Courageux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruiz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Courageux is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courageux connects with a body shot that sends Ruiz's belly button to the back.
Ruiz avoids the body shot from Courageux.
Some wild striking there from Courageux.
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 Jordan Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Courageux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Courageux lands a nice hook to Ruiz's body. Ruiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courageux throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Courageux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Courageux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Courageux scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruiz slips a jab and a cross from Courageux.
#CL#
Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Courageux in a clinch.
Courageux tries to break free but Ruiz pushes him back against the ropes.
Courageux wants to break free but Ruiz has control.
#BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Ruiz rushes Courageux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Courageux blocks with his arms.
Ruiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Courageux's face.
Courageux tries to break free but Ruiz pushes him back against the ropes.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Courageux wants to break free but Ruiz has control.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Ruiz.
#BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courageux throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courageux lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Courageux misses.
Ruiz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruiz swings for the body but Courageux moves out of range.
Courageux throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
Courageux throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
Ruiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthieu Courageux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courageux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Courageux up against the ropes.
Courageux has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Courageux swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courageux working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Courageux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Courageux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruiz.
A nice side step and Courageux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ruiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courageux misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Ruiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courageux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruiz misses with the combination.
Courageux lands a nice looking body kick.
Courageux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Courageux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruiz is looking to clinch but Courageux is avoiding it.
Ruiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Courageux finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruiz's head.
Courageux staggers Ruiz with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Ruiz looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Courageux is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matthieu Courageux!
A less than humble Matthieu Courageux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Antero moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Antero misses the target.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Levi Antero has been cut.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Antero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Antero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman counters with a leg kick.
Antero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bateman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Bateman walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Antero rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bateman has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Bateman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antero knocks out Bateman with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Antero before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Antero picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Levi Antero made sure to mention his sponsor, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Covington.
An attempted straight right counter from Covington misses the target.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
Covington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Covington somewhat.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Covington avoids it well.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Covington gets the takedown into side control.
Rhodes is trying to improve his position.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Covington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes parries the strikes from Covington easily there. Covington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhodes to escape.
Rhodes is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Covington trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Covington is keen to just control but Rhodes is a slippery customer.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Rhodes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Covington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on Rhodes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodes.
Rhodes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhodes is looking to get to half guard.
Covington looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
Covington wants to control the pace but Rhodes is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Covington with a couple of short strikes.
Covington landing strikes from the mount.
Covington lands a heavy elbow.
Covington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Covington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rhodes is bucking up trying to escape but Covington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhodes 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.
Covington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhodes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to stand.
#T4#
Covington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
Rhodes is holding on to half guard well.
Covington is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Covington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Covington slowing the pace effectively.
Covington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Covington manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rhodes instigates a clinch. #TD#
Covington has Rhodes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rhodes tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Rhodes's guard.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
Rhodes looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Rhodes controls Covington momentarily but Covington frees himself.
Covington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Covington advances to half guard.
Rhodes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Covington controlling the action here.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes has his hands clasped together around Covington's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodes is looking to control Covington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Covington working Rhodes over with strikes.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Covington is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Covington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head. #T3#
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Rhodes managing to block the knees to the body from Covington.
Covington lands a good knee to the midsection. Rhodes won't want to take too many of those.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
Rhodes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Covington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.#TD#
Covington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rhodes struggling a bit here.#T4#
Covington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhodes wants to control but Covington postures up.
Rhodes dodges the ground and pound from Covington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes is trying to buck Covington off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Covington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Covington'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. 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#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Covington.
Rhodes is looking to land body kicks.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Covington gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
Covington lands a left hand.
#TD#
Covington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Covington not doing much here.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg. #SUB#
Covington seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Rhodes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Covington.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington trying to control from Rhodes's half guard. Rhodes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashley Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Covington passes into half guard.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Covington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhodes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodes has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage. #T3#
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Covington manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Covington has wrist control.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Rhodes stays in close to Covington's body and controls the position.
Covington throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington wants to stand and escape but Rhodes is having none of it.
Ashley Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Covington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhodes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhodes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Covington closes the distance and pushes Rhodes back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Covington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rhodes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Covington as Rhodes tries to tie him up.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Covington is defending well for now.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Covington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Covington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Covington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Covington!
Ashley Covington 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:
SSKT XII
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Courageux throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Harlande misses.
Harlande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harlande lands a nice shot that snaps Courageux's head back.
Courageux misses with a body shot.
Courageux walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aiken Harlande! |
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Event:
SSKT XII
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Maltus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins looks to land a combination but Maltus avoids it well.
Maltus is looking to clinch.
Maltus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maltus misses with a body kick.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Maltus.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maltus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maltus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Collins looks to move away, Maltus throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
Maltus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a hook
and Maltus counters with a left to the body.
A solid body kick from Maltus.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Maltus counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltus tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Maltus catches Collins napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Collins crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Maltus raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nexaras Maltus!
Nexaras Maltus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bateman wants to slow Clifton down by chopping away at his legs.
And Clifton counters with a quick kick to the body but Bateman blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clifton.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.#CL2#
Bateman closes the distance and clinches.
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clifton.#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clifton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clifton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bateman stalks Clifton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clifton's face. Clifton staggers backwards, shaken.
Clifton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Clifton catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Bateman stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Bateman walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Bateman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Phill Bateman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bateman out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
A victorious Tony Clifton 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:
SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD#
Rhodes lands a big head kick that sends Covington tumbling to the mat! Rhodes takes a step backwards and waves Covington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Covington is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
OH! Covington has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rhodes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rhodes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Covington sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Rhodes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Rhodes made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSKT IX: New Year's Day
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Collins's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Collins throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson lands a right and a left and another right! Collins goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benny Anderson! |
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Event:
SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Courageux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courageux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courageux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Courageux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courageux lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Jones forces Courageux back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones moves out of range as Courageux strikes.
Jones avoids the body shot from Courageux.
A combination from Courageux does no damage. #CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Courageux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Courageux does no damage.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courageux backs up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Courageux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Courageux misses with a series of wild punches.
Courageux keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up but Courageux circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Courageux in a clinch.
Courageux is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Courageux misses with a looping right.
Courageux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthieu Courageux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courageux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Courageux jabs at Jones's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Courageux is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Courageux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Courageux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courageux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Courageux misses.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Courageux.
Courageux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch but Courageux is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Courageux.
Courageux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Courageux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Jones rushes Courageux and presses him up against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Courageux here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on Courageux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Courageux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Courageux is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Courageux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Courageux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Courageux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Courageux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Courageux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courageux is defending well for now.
Courageux wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courageux throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courageux's corner calls for a 1-2. Courageux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Courageux looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Courageux misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T1#
Courageux looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Courageux misses the target.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Courageux pushes him off.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Courageux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Courageux and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Courageux tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Courageux blocks the leg kick.
Courageux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones wants to clinch up but Courageux keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Courageux blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Courageux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Courageux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Courageux is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courageux throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courageux swinging wildly here.
Courageux lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Courageux throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courageux throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Courageux throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Matthieu Courageux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones dips to his left and cracks Courageux with an uppercut!
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Courageux checks it.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Courageux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courageux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Courageux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courageux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Courageux manages to step out the way in time.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Courageux.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Courageux pushes him away.
Courageux throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Courageux moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to clinch.
Courageux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courageux misses with a right hand #KD2#
and before Courageux can reset, Jones rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Courageux is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#Courageux is rocked!#T1#
Courageux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courageux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Courageux's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Courageux - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darren Jones! |
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Event:
SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bateman to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bateman. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Bateman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Bateman instigates a clinch.
Bateman blocks an uppercut.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward working aggressively here.
Bateman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bateman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Ward walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Phill Bateman!
Phill Bateman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Covington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Covington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Covington steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Covington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashley Covington!
A less than humble Ashley Covington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSKT VII
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Freibergs looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freibergs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freibergs lands with a nice body kick.
Freibergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freibergs doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Freibergs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins throws a right and a left that Freibergs avoids nicely.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Freibergs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freibergs tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
As Freibergs looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Freibergs just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Freibergs clinches up against the ropes.
Collins is trying to stall.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freibergs tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freibergs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Artis Freibergs has been cut.
Collins takes a swing at Freibergs's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a right and a left that Freibergs avoids nicely.
Freibergs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Collins.
Freibergs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins sets himself, and Freibergs steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Collins tries to bum rush Freibergs with a series of wild strikes but Freibergs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins cracks Freibergs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freibergs is looking to clinch.
Freibergs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Freibergs's belly button to the back.
Freibergs looks winded!#KD#
Collins scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Freibergs beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Freibergs is rocked!#CL2#
Freibergs forces Collins back against the ropes and clinches.
Freibergs is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2##BC2#
Freibergs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Freibergs seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Collins clips Freibergs with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Freibergs a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Collins connects with a quick right hand that sends Freibergs tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Matt Collins!
Matt Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Covington fails with the takedown.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Covington on that attempt.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Covington.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Covington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Covington to the mat! Covington manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Covington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson is pushing down on Covington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Covington is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Covington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Covington pushes Jackson off but Jackson dives into side control.
Covington is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Covington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Covington is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Jackson take his back! Uh oh - Jackson has got a rear naked choke here! Covington is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giancarlo Jackson! |
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Event:
SSKT VI
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
#R1#
DeMarco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bateman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeMarco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bateman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeMarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bateman.
DeMarco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bateman takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeMarco connects with a nice looking jab.
Bateman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
DeMarco slips a straight right by Bateman.
DeMarco lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman tries to move into range but DeMarco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Bateman misses
and DeMarco counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMarco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMarco with a nice cross.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bateman.
Nice uppercut lands for DeMarco. That snapped Bateman's head back.
#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeMarco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeMarco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeMarco throws a front kick to the face that drops Bateman face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Drayk DeMarco!
Drayk DeMarco bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Casanova walks into a jab.
Laperierre 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.
Casanova ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
Casanova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre lands a jab to the head.
Laperierre lands with a straight right. Casanova didn't see that one coming.
Laperierre with a hook.
Casanova throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
Laperierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casanova looks to land a combination but Laperierre avoids it well.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casanova throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Casanova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casanova takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Laperierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casanova is trying to defend but Laperierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Casanova scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Laperierre manages to mount him!
#T1#
Casanova has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Casanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laperierre.
Casanova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laperierre on the ground.
Casanova is trying to get back to his feet but Laperierre has full control of the position and if anything, Casanova has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Casanova rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Casanova is staying busy.#SUB2#
Laperierre is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Casanova with him. Casanova is trying to defend but Laperierre has an arm under the chin now! Casanova grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Laperierre!
Our winner, Ian Laperierre, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoodwell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Casanova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoodwell misses with a double jab
and Casanova counters with a straight right hand.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Casanova avoids the head kick by Hoodwell.
Hoodwell is pawing at Casanova, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Casanova's nose. Casanova is badly hurt! Hoodwell pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Casanova tries desperately to hold on but Hoodwell is relentless in his assault! As Casanova receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hoodwell away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Hoodwell! |
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