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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hawk thumps Cortes with a low kick.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk throws a low kick but Cortes avoids it.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk lands with a hook. Cortes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Cortes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Cortes 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.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Cortes counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a leg kick.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Cortes cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Cortes pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?!
#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk 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.
Cortes shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hawk takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cortes sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hawk bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Cortes!
After winning the bout, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 199
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
McKee scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Macallan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Macallan fails to land.
Macallan can't find room to land a body shot as McKee controls the action.
Macallan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Macallan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Macallan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKee gets underhooks to prevent Macallan's takedown attempt.
Macallan is looking for a takedown.
McKee blocks a body shot from Macallan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee takes a shot to the head.
McKee working hard to break the clinch.
Macallan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Macallan'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.
Macallan stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Macallan has clasped his hands together around McKee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macallan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McKee wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Macallan taking a breather here.
McKee is trying to buck Macallan off.
Macallan is staying tight to McKee's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Macallan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McKee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macallan is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
McKee is trying to get back to his feet.
McKee seems a little lost for a moment, as Macallan dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Macallan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McKee, who protects the arm well.
McKee is not content to let Macallan control the position.
McKee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Macallan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Macallan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macallan trying to control the position but McKee is working away. #T4#
Macallan prevents McKee from escaping the position.#SUB#
Macallan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macallan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macallan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macallan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on McKee's face as Macallan controls the position.
Macallan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McKee is not content to let Macallan control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macallan controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peat Macallan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Macallan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Macallan scores with a takedown into McKee's guard.
McKee wants to stand up but Macallan is controlling him.
Macallan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Macallan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macallan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macallan won't allow McKee to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McKee wants to stand up but Macallan is controlling him. #T1#
Macallan looking to pass the guard.
McKee is looking to stand back up but Macallan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McKee.
McKee is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES2#
McKee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Macallan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Macallan tries to throw a body punch but McKee avoids it by throwing Macallan back against the cage.
Macallan throws a punch but it's blocked by McKee.
Macallan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKee's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Macallan working aggressively here.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Macallan.
Macallan goes for a takedown attempt but McKee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macallan slips under a jab.
Macallan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Macallan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKee.
Macallan slips a jab and a cross from McKee.
McKee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Macallan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKee is trying to escape back to his feet but Macallan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macallan prevents McKee from escaping the position.
Peat Macallan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKee is not content to let Macallan control the position.
The ground and pound from Macallan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
McKee is pushing Macallan's head away, looking to escape. Macallan manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Macallan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McKee is trying to escape and Macallan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McKee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Macallan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peat Macallan! |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams dives in and grabs Nickle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickle pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickle misses its target.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams jumps guard but Nickle stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Nickle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams is trying to keep Nickle in close.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams has his hands on Nickle's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Nickle postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle 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.
Williams looking to control.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nickle throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. #SUB#
Williams stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nickle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Williams manages to get his head free but now Nickle has transitioned to an armbar! Williams grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nickle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MILF 49 Igwe vs Young
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kong blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong avoids a kick to the body.
Kong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1##CL#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Tai Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a high kick!
Kong defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kong avoids the head kick by Smith.
#T3#
Kong avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Smith looks winded!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Kong lands but Smith takes it in his stride. #CL#
Kong clinches. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4##CL#
Kong clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses the jab.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Tai Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Smith throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kong crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keishin Smith! |
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Event:
CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Askren.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Askren slips a jab from Gomi.
Askren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and bounces Gomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomi wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomi sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Gomi misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Askren throws a combination that misses
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren. #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!
Askren trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren advances to full mount.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gomi tries to buck Askren off but Askren takes his back!
Askren biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Askren working for the choke.
Askren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomi's body.
#T3#
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Askren is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Gomi right now.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Askren is working for a rear naked choke. Gomi is not defending it well and Askren has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gomi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gomi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellacuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ro.
Ro slips a jab and a cross from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a low kick.
Ellacuria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ro lands with an overhand left.
Ellacuria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ro feints and as Ellacuria raises his hands in defense, Ro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Ellacuria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellacuria has momentary wrist control but Ro slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellacuria keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Ro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ro looking to pass the guard.
Ro controlling from the top position.
Ro prevents Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
Ro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellacuria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ro is controlling him.
Ro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellacuria wants to stand but Ro is controlling the position.
Ro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro postures up in Ellacuria's guard and throws a big left but Ellacuria blocks it.
Ro passes Ellacuria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ellacuria is looking to escape.#T2#
Ro is taking a breather. Ellacuria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ro 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.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ro is trying to control. Ellacuria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria taking some punishment here, with Ro in his half guard.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Ellacuria is rocked!
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well.
Ellacuria is still in real trouble! Can Ro finish him?
Ellacuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Ro there.
Ro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellacuria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ro is working for a kimura but Ellacuria is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Ellacuria is defending against the submission attempts here by Ro.
Ro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him
Ro lands strikes from half guard.
Ro stops Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ro.
Ellacuria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ro.
Ellacuria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ro is pressing down on Ellacuria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellacuria is holding on for now.
Ro lands strikes from half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellacuria tries to kick Ro off but Ro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ro working Ellacuria over with strikes.
Ellacuria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ellacuria has hold of Ro's hands but Ro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellacuria is looking to escape.
Ro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ro is looking to advance position but Ellacuria won't allow it.
Ellacuria is looking to escape.
Ro wants to take a breather but Ellacuria is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick misses from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a series of punches but Ro moves out of range.
A jab from Ellacuria misses.
Ro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellacuria misses the shot to the body.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Ro moved out of range nicely.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellacuria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ro's sensitive parts.
Ro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellacuria can do to turn this around?
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ellacuria throws out the jab.
Ro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ro lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Ro moved out of range nicely.
Ellacuria throws a sloppy head kick and Ro moves out of range easily.
Ro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellacuria misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ro cracks Ellacuria with a solid left hand.
Ro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Ro cracks Ellacuria with a solid left hand.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Putte Ro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellacuria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Ro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Ro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ro lands a couple of digs.
Ro stands up over Ellacuria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ro throwing strikes from guard but Ellacuria blocks nicely.
Ro throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellacuria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Ellacuria is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellacuria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ro.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellacuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellacuria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Ellacuria wants to stand and escape but Ro is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
Ro attempts a counter takedown but Ellacuria avoids it well and moves away.
Arturo Ellacuria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellacuria throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Ro wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Ro won't allow Ellacuria to get back to his feet.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellacuria is looking to stand up but Ro isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Ellacuria is keeping the position.
Ro connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ro postures up and lands a big shot to Ellacuria's brow.
Ro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ro working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ellacuria looks to land a right hand but Ro moved out of range.
Ro attempts a counter takedown but Ellacuria avoids it well and moves away.
Arturo Ellacuria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Ellacuria.
Ellacuria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ro takes a step back to recover.
Ellacuria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellacuria misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Ro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ro wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Ro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ro passes into half guard.
Ro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellacuria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Ro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ro drops an elbow to the side of Ellacuria's head.
Ellacuria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ro stops Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
Ro wants to control but Ellacuria is keeping him busy.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well.
Ro is keen to just control but Ellacuria is a slippery customer.
Ro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ro thows a huge punch but Ellacuria dodges it nicely.
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him
#T2#
Ro trying to control from half guard but Ellacuria is working away.
Ellacuria pushes Ro off looking to stand but Ro dives back in and keeps control.
Ro is keen to just control but Ellacuria is a slippery customer.
Ro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ro is trying to control. Ellacuria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him
Ro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well.
Ellacuria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ro creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Ellacuria is out cold and this one is all over! Ro climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Putte Ro!
The defeated Arturo Ellacuria had this to say: 'Fuck it. I'm doing coke with Diego after this, win or lose, anyway.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yo.
And Galehpardaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Yo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yo misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Galehpardaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yo's guard.
Galehpardaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Galehpardaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Galehpardaz drops back looking for a leg! Yo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yo manages to kick Galehpardaz off! Galehpardaz jumps back into Yo's guard. #SUB2#
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galehpardaz is pushing down on Yo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yo is fighting to maintain full guard but Galehpardaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Galehpardaz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Galehpardaz has cracked it and Yo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Galehpardaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gino Galehpardaz!
Our winner, Gino Galehpardaz, 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: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Choi seems unphased.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Choi scores with a head kick.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi is looking to land body kicks.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choi connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Choi unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.#T1#
Choi lands with a slapping head kick.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Choi.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Choi.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Choi connects with a high kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi looks winded!
Choi looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Si Won Choi has been cut.
Smith cracks Choi with an open hand slap.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Choi is rocked!
Choi lands a high kick!
Smith blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choi lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Choi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Choi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Choi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi staying out of range there.#T4#
Smith stuns Choi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Choi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choi doesn't seem phased though.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith tests Choi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a series of punches but Choi moves out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Choi's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choi takes a step back to recover.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Smith avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores with a hook.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith cracks Choi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a hook but Choi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi checks the leg kick.
Choi throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith moves out of range as Choi throws a body kick.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Choi manages to avoid it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A head kick from Choi lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Choi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith catches Choi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keishin Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Choi's head but Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a head shot.#T2#
Choi staying out of range there.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Choi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choi doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Choi's shoulder, as Choi tries to avoid the shot.
Choi keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Choi scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choi.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Choi throws a good cross that connects.
Smith with a hook.
Smith looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
Choi throws a head kick that half lands.
Choi seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Smith connects with the punch.
We've been informed that Choi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
Smith thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A head kick misses from Choi.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Choi - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Choi. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Choi throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Choi backs up against the cage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Choi lands a head kick!
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Choi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choi avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a solid body kick.
Choi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Choi throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Choi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Choi throws a nice head kick!
Choi lands with a slapping head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Choi throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Choi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Choi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Choi slips the punch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choi throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Choi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Choi looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Choi just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Si Won Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Smith misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keishin Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keishin Smith! |
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Event:
C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hawk tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Hawk 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.#CL#
Wagner tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike from Hawk.
#BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.#CL#
Hawk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Hawk just leaning against Wagner, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner being controlled against the cage.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagner trying to stall but Hawk improves his position.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Wagner blocks it.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Hawk letting Wagner take a breather here.
Hawk slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk has Wagner pressed against the cage.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk avoiding damage.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk keeps control of Wagner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Hawk prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Wagner lands a left hand.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T4##BC2#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged Wagner in a clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner is working Hawk over against the cage.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Wagner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T1#
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk stalling against the cage.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Wagner blocking some punches.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands an elbow inside that Wagner shrugs off.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagner is keeping busy.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagner is keeping busy.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hawk working aggressively here.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wagner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawk taking a breather.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Wagner looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wagner up against the cage.#T4#
Wagner looking to stall.
Wagner works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wagner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawk wants to stall.
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 Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk tries to stall but Wagner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner wants to stall.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Wagner tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagner blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner dodges an elbow strike from Hawk.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawk slips under a jab.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Wagner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk darts in trying to clinch
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Hawk checks a low kick from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Konrad Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wagner connects with the punch.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Wagner sends Hawk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wagner is motioning to the referee to let Hawk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ethan Hawk!
A very excited looking Ethan Hawk 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. |
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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Prepolec rushes Devaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prepolec misses with some punches.
Prepolec is pushing Devaney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prepolec controlling the action here for a moment.
Devaney stalling in the clinch.
Prepolec misses with a punch on the inside.
Prepolec misses with a punch on the inside.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prepolec swings wildly with an uppercut but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prepolec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devaney stalling in the clinch but Prepolec improves position.
Prepolec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devaney is trying to break free.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Prepolec fails to land.
Prepolec'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.
Devaney tries to break the clinch but Prepolec is controlling the position.
Devaney working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Prepolec.
Prepolec misses with the head strike.
Devaney trying to stall but Prepolec improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Prepolec.
Prepolec misses with the head strike.
Devaney is trying to maintain a safe position but Prepolec gets an underhook and turns Devaney into the cage.
Prepolec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Devaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Prepolec has double underhooks.
Devaney can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prepolec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prepolec. #T2#
Devaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
Devaney misses with a body punch
and Prepolec counters with a left and a right that stings Devaney.
Nice shot by Devaney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devaney loads up on a big right hand but Prepolec slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Devaney.
Devaney lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prepolec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devaney throws a hook but Prepolec blocks it.
Devaney misses with a few strikes there.
Prepolec is looking to clinch. #T3#
Devaney misses with a jab to the body
and Prepolec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devaney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prepolec moves away.
Prepolec gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Devaney.
Nice uppercut there from Devaney.
Prepolec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prepolec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devaney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prepolec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devaney scores with the left hand. Prepolec knows he should have avoided that one.
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prepolec.
Prepolec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devaney throws out the jab.
Devaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devaney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prepolec's hands.#T4#
Devaney misses with a head kick.
Prepolec appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prepolec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prepolec thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Prepolec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prepolec swings wildly with an uppercut but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prepolec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prepolec works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Devaney is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prepolec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Prepolec breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Devaney.
Devaney swats away the attempt to clinch by Prepolec.
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 Kyle Prepolec will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Devaney. That snapped Prepolec's head back.
Prepolec tries to clinch up but Devaney circles away and keeps his distance.
Devaney thuds his right hand into Prepolec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Devaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Devaney misses with a hook
and Prepolec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Devaney.#CL#
Prepolec forces Devaney back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Devaney tries to break free but Prepolec pushes him back against the cage.
Devaney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prepolec has a couple of punches blocked by Devaney.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Prepolec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle Prepolec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Devaney is trying to force a seperation but Prepolec has the dominant position.#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devaney misses the jab.
Prepolec 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.
Prepolec walks into a jab.
Devaney swings widly with a right hand
and Prepolec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prepolec checks a leg kick.
Prepolec throwing a counter right hand but Devaney manages to avoid it.
Devaney throws a right and a left that Prepolec avoids nicely.
Devaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Devaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prepolec manages to avoid it.
Devaney misses the body punch
and Prepolec counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Devaney.
An attempted straight right counter from Prepolec misses the target.
The fighters circling - Prepolec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devaney scores with the left hand. Prepolec knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prepolec fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devaney. Prepolec does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Prepolec misses the target.
Devaney throws a body punch but Prepolec moves out of range.
Prepolec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Prepolec moves into the clinch successfully.
Devaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prepolec throws a punch but it's blocked by Devaney.
Devaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prepolec prevents Devaney from breaking the clinch.
Prepolec prevents Devaney from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Devaney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prepolec throws a counter high kick but Devaney was just alert enough to avoid it.
Devaney lands a slapping body shot.
Devaney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Devaney misses with a double jab
letting Prepolec counter with a right hand.
Prepolec checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Prepolec drives through and clinches with Devaney against the cage.
Devaney is trying to push Prepolec away but Prepolec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prepolec misses with some punches.
#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devaney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prepolec circles away quickly and effectively.
Prepolec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devaney.
Prepolec is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Prepolec slips a jab from Devaney.
Devaney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prepolec at a distance.
Devaney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prepolec thinks about countering with a head kick.
Prepolec closes the distance looking to clinch
and Devaney counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney throws a jab when Prepolec was well out of range.
Devaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devaney throws an overhand right that lands on Prepolec's shoulder, as Prepolec tries to avoid the shot.
Devaney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prepolec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prepolec lands with a kick to the temple. Devaney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Devaney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Prepolec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Devaney throws a lazy right hand but Prepolec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devaney connects with the punch.
Devaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prepolec.
Devaney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Devaney misses with a right hand
and Prepolec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Prepolec thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Prepolec moves into range and clinches up with Devaney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Prepolec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devaney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prepolec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devaney throws out the jab.
Prepolec looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Prepolec finds it's target.#T1##CL#
Prepolec rushes Devaney and presses him up against the cage.
Prepolec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prepolec working aggressively here.
Prepolec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prepolec scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devaney throws a hook but Prepolec blocks it.
A punch combination from Devaney misses.
Prepolec looks to clinch
and Devaney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Devaney misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Prepolec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Devaney tries a head kick but it misses.
And Prepolec counters with a quick kick to the body but Devaney blocks it.
Prepolec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Devaney looks to land a left hand but Prepolec moved out of range nicely.
Prepolec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devaney scores with a jab. Prepolec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prepolec slips under a jab.
Devaney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prepolec.
Devaney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prepolec counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Devaney throws the kick towards the body but Prepolec avoids it.
Devaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devaney misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Prepolec closes the distance and clinches.
Prepolec taking a breather.#T3#
Prepolec lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
Rory Devaney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prepolec takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Devaney throws a body punch but Prepolec moves out of range.
Prepolec is looking to counter punch.
Devaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prepolec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prepolec darts in trying to clinch
and Devaney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Prepolec is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Devaney. Prepolec does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Prepolec moves out of range as Devaney throws a body kick.
#CL#
Devaney tries to keep at a distance but Prepolec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prepolec working aggressively here.
Prepolec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Prepolec fails to land.
Devaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Prepolec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prepolec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devaney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prepolec is looking to counter punch.
Prepolec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Devaney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devaney 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Devaney! |
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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Chunks dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chunks misses with some punches.
Chunks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chunks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chunks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Chunks has hold of one of Geri's legs. Geri is fighting the takedown attempt but Chunks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Geri is looking to stand back up but Chunks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Geri. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Geri is defending against the submission attempts here by Chunks.
Chunks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Chunks seems to be working for a kimura but Geri defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Chunks thows a huge punch but Geri dodges it nicely.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunks 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.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geri wants to get back to his feet.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #ES2#
Geri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
It seemed like Geri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Geri.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Chunks. Chunks gets slowly back to his feet.
Geri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##CL#
Chunks clinches with his opponent.
Geri is looking for a takedown.
Chunks tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Chunks is trying to trip Geri. He has hold of a leg but Geri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chunks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chunks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Geri wants to stand and escape but Chunks is having none of it.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Chunks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Geri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Chunks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
Chunks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geri. Geri obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chunks shoots and misses
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Geri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chunks's head.#CL#
Chunks rushes Geri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chunks is working for takedown but Geri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chunks is looking to control Geri's arms but Geri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chunks has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Chunks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chunks is breathing heavily.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #T5#
Geri pushes Chunks off but Chunks dives into side control.
#ES2#
Geri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Geri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chunks circles away.
Chunks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Chunks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Geri was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Geri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Geri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chunks is controlling him.
Geri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T6#
Chunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chunks stops Geri from standing up.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Geri wants to stand but Chunks is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chunks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks darts in looking for a takedown but Geri gets double underhooks and turns Chunks into the ropes.
Geri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chunks is defending well.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Geri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geri prevents the takedown attempt.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Geri is defending well.
Geri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunks.
#BC2#
Geri breaks from the clinch.
#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Geri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Geri did well to prevent Chunks getting side control.#ES2#
Geri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Chunks scores with a takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T9#
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri is looking to stand up but Chunks isn't so interested in that idea.
Geri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mawashi Geri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Geri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chunks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geri.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown. Chunks tries to sprawl out of it but Geri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chunks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geri fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawashi Geri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chunks shoots in but Geri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geri connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chunks shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Chunks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geri advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Geri lands an elbow.
Chunks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Geri easily slips into full mount!
Geri controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Geri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chunks is looking to escape.
Chunks is trying to reverse the position but instead Geri has taken his back - oops!
Geri gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Geri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chunks is defending well though. Geri let's go of the attempt for now.
Geri controlling well, preventing Chunks from escaping the position.
#T4#
Chunks breaks Geri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Geri is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Chunks stops a takedown attempt from Geri.
Chunks wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chunks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Geri after a bit of a struggle.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chunks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geri counters with a leg kick. #T5#
Geri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Geri fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Geri as Chunks shoots in.
Geri is looking for the big counter here.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri lands a nice shot to the body.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Geri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geri controls the position.#SUB2#
Geri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chunks, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Geri is trying to get an arm triangle but Chunks is defending well. #T6#
Chunks struggling a bit here.
Chunks manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geri lands a nice short elbow.#T7#
Geri is keen to just control but Chunks is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
Chunks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chunks looking for a sweep. Not yet Chunks, not yet.
Chunks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Geri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chunks clinches up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chunks wants a takedown.
#TD#
Chunks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9##ES2#
Geri has one foot on Chunks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri has his feet on Chunks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geri but Geri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawashi Geri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks'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#
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a left and a right that stings Chunks.
Chunks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chunks thinking.
Chunks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geri tries to avoid it but Chunks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geri to the ground. Geri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a nice body shot.
Chunks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Geri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mawashi Geri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Chunks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mawashi Geri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geri sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Chunks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chunks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Chunks keeping full guard, as Geri tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Geri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Geri being controlled here momentarily.
Geri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.
Chunks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geri looks for a takedown but Chunks sprawls well.#TD#
Chunks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chunks prevents Geri from standing back up.
#SUB#
Chunks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chunks connects with a nice short shot to Geri's temple. #T5#
Geri tries to kick Chunks off but Chunks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chunks is looking to stall here but Geri recovers full guard.
Chunks trying to control but Geri is working from the bottom.
Chunks looking to pass the guard.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunks postures up in Geri's guard and throws a big left but Geri blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Geri with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chunks or perhaps it was just good defense by Geri, which made it look bad.
Chunks fails with the takedown.#TD#
Geri tries to sprawl but Chunks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
#T7##SUB#
Chunks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Geri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Smashotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Smashotti.
A shot in the inside from Smashotti.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Smashotti landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Smashotti has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smashotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti works Griggs's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Griggs gets tackled into the ropes by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griggs. #CL#
Griggs gets tackled into the ropes by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
Smashotti blocking some punches.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti. #TD#
Smashotti jumps guard and drags Griggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Griggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Smashotti has a closed guard, preventing Griggs from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smashotti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smashotti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#ES#
Smashotti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Griggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smashotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Griggs working aggressively here.
#T3#
Griggs misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch.
Griggs misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Smashotti's head.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti. #BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Smashotti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griggs backs up against the ropes.
Smashotti scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Smashotti forces Griggs back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smashotti lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti misses with a body shot
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Griggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Smashotti keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti throws a big counter combination but Griggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Smashotti forces Griggs back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T5##CL#
Smashotti forces Griggs back against the ropes and clinches.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T6#
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Smashotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griggs is leaning against Smashotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with some punches.
#BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti tests Griggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Smashotti lands a two punch combo.
#T7#
Smashotti drops Griggs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Griggs! Smashotti dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Smashotti!
A less than humble Lorenzo Smashotti 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:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Lyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lyle misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Terry Lyle has been cut.
Lyle looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lyle misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Lyle misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyle throws out the jab.
Lyle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Lyle misses.
Lyle scores with a body shot.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
The fighters circling - Lyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyle throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyle throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Lyle throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Lyle throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Lyle misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Lyle.
Lyle misses with a wild body shot.
Lyle tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lyle misses with a body shot.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyle misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Locke defending well as Lyle loads up on a big left hand.
Locke moves away from the strike by Lyle.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lyle throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.
Lyle misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.#T2#
Lyle with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyle misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Locke tries to move into range but Lyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lyle throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
Lyle lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand. #CUT2#Ryan Locke's cut is getting worse.
Lyle looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.
Locke defending well as Lyle loads up on a big left hand.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Lyle.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Lyle.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
Lyle throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
A slow jab from Lyle misses its intended target.
Lyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Lyle misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Locke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lyle! Locke lets Lyle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyle.
Lyle throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a huge left! Lyle is in big trouble! He's backing up but Locke isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lyle from any more damage. A dominating finish by Locke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Locke!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Locke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. One sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
One is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez working One over with strikes. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rodriguez there. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Rodriguez content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
One actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez stalling. #SUB#
One actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but One is controlling the position.
Rodriguez controlling the pace.
One is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks One with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
One gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
One has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up. #SUB#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
One is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rodriguez has his hands clasped together but One extends and breaks Rodriguez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by One.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test One! |
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Event:
CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghiotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Ghiotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith stops Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head. #T1#
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Ghiotto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghiotto dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Ghiotto on the inside.
Ghiotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a strike but Ghiotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith pulls Ghiotto in to control the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Ghiotto is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Ghiotto wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghiotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghiotto to the ground. Smith is now in Ghiotto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghiotto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Ghiotto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but Ghiotto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghiotto tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Dylan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghiotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith prevents Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ghiotto blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ghiotto shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Ghiotto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD#
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghiotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghiotto working away.
Smith tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is holding Ghiotto down, trying to stall.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SU#
Ghiotto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghiotto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghiotto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghiotto's head but Ghiotto avoids it well.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghiotto defending against the ground and pound.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ghiotto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Ghiotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghiotto's head.
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghiotto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith with the ground and pound but Ghiotto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ghiotto is looking to escape.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Ghiotto keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Ghiotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Ghiotto!#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Smith tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.
Ghiotto lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tries to control the position but Ghiotto now has his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Smith tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ghiotto.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ghiotto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ghiotto has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Ghiotto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriele Ghiotto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriele Ghiotto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Cruz.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Cruz scores with the left hand. One knows he should have avoided that one.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
One shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruz.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as One shoots in.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Test One has been cut.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
One takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
One tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between One's hands.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of One's head.#ROC2#One is rocked!
One misses with a takedown
and Cruz scores with a counter punch that sends One to the canvas! Cruz smells blood - he's punishing One with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! One has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santa Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Two shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Two shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Two was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Two has hold of Yo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Two cranks the arm and Yo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Test Two! |
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Event:
TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Wooten lands a head kick. Lake smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Lake has been cut.
Wooten walks into a stiff left hand from Lake.
Lake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wooten.
Wooten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Lake is rocked!
Wooten lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Lake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lake misses with a looping left.
Wooten moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Wooten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lake.
Wooten scoring well with a low kick there.
Lake seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lake's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooten circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lake to the canvas! Lake doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wooten keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Wooten! |
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Event:
C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick.
The Bouncer sets himself, and Hawk steps forward looking for the clinch! The Bouncer avoids it this time.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it. #CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bouncer backwards.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer misses with a wild combination.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Hawk clinches. #BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
The Bouncer tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Hawk. #BC#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Hawk stalls.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawk has double underhooks.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk wants to stall.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk is stalling here.
Hawk gets through The Bouncer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The Bouncer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The Bouncer managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
A jab from The Bouncer misses. #CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
A bit of stalling here from Hawk.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Bouncer gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
#T1#
Hawk misses with the head strike.
#BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.#CL2#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with The Bouncer.
Ethan Hawk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands an elbow just above The Bouncer 's eye.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Bouncer.
Hawk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bouncer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Bouncer, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.#T2#
The Bouncer lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.#CL2#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged The Bouncer in a clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, The Bouncer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk trying to stall but The Bouncer improves his position.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but The Bouncer blocks with his arms.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Bouncer.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer. #BC#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hawk pushes The Bouncer up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk is looking to control The Bouncer's arms but The Bouncer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk working aggressively here.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawk throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk is looking to clinch but The Bouncer is avoiding it.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves away
and The Bouncer counters with an outside leg kick.
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk closes the distance but The Bouncer moves to the side
and The Bouncer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.#CL2#
Hawk rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged The Bouncer in a clinch.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk stalling.
#BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#T2##KD#
The Bouncer drops his shoulder and cracks Hawk with a huge uppercut! Hawk goes down! Can The Bouncer finish him?
#ROC#Hawk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
The Bouncer stands up and waves to Hawk to follow him.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bouncer finish him?
The Bouncer finds Hawk's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hawk flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. The Bouncer lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hawk will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny The Bouncer!
Our winner, Benny The Bouncer, 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.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golov circles away.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Golov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in but Golov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams fails with the takedown
letting Golov counter with a right hand.
Golov lands a right hook to the body.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Golov as Williams shoots in.
Williams shoots in but Golov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Williams tries for a takedown but Golov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golov is looking for the big counter here.
Golov cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golov connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Golov shows good takedown defense.
Golov throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Golov leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##KD2#
Golov lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Golov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
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!
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Golov sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Golov sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Golov is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Golov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Golov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Williams is looking to close the distance but Golov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Williams crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Williams is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grigori Golov! |
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Event:
BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pierre takes one to the chin there.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bronson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Pierre counters with a nice right hand that sends Bronson toppling to the canvas! Bronson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pierre finish him?!#ROC2#Bronson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson digs a good hook to Pierre 's body.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierre throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pierre in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
Bronson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bronson misses with a combination
letting Pierre counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bronson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacques Pierre !
Jacques Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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