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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Nekele vs Knox
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Cadman misses the jab.
Cadman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Cadman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Cadman misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cadman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Cadman motions for Smith to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a nice cross.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws a head kick that misses.
Cadman misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith slips under a jab from Cadman .
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Cadman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cadman throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cadman .
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Cadman drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cadman is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Cadman 's head back.
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a leg kick but Cadman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Cadman finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith with a hook.#ROC2#Cadman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Cadman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Cadman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cadman , before Smith can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Smith! |
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Event:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; William Snowdon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Azaryan enables Snowdon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Azaryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowdon (2) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB#
Snowdon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azaryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowdon has Azaryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowdon (2) vs (2) Azaryan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Snowdon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azaryan passes into half guard.
Azaryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowdon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Snowdon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Snowdon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowdon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snowdon. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (5) Azaryan
Snowdon tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Snowdon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Snowdon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
Snowdon is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azaryan stalling.
Snowdon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Snowdon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Snowdon up and slammed him! Snowdon can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (8) Azaryan#T3#
Snowdon is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Snowdon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azaryan gets to mount! Snowdon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowdon (2) vs (10) Azaryan
Azaryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Snowdon is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Snowdon wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowdon is looking to escape.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Snowdon is desperately trying to improve his position but Azaryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Azaryan looking to control but Snowdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowdon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snowdon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Azaryan wants to control but Snowdon is keeping him busy.
Azaryan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (13) Azaryan
Snowdon is not content to let Azaryan control the position. #T6#
Snowdon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azaryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowdon (2) vs (15) Azaryan
Snowdon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snowdon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Azaryan prevents Snowdon from improving his position.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Snowdon is having none of it. #T7#
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Snowdon is defending the position. #SUB#
Snowdon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Azaryan pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (18) Azaryan
Snowdon is trying to escape the mount.
Azaryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azaryan looking to control but Snowdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowdon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowdon is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Azaryan uses his free foot to push down on Snowdon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snowdon. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (21) Azaryan
Snowdon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Snowdon is squirming around nicely.
Snowdon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowdon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Snowdon won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan is pressing down on Snowdon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowdon is holding on for now.
Snowdon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowdon (6) vs (21) Azaryan#SUB#
Snowdon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Azaryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Snowdon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Azaryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snowdon tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Azaryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowdon (6) vs (23) Azaryan#SUB#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Snowdon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowdon keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass. #T11##SUB#
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#SUB2#
Azaryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azaryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snowdon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
Snowdon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Snowdon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Snowdon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB#
Snowdon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azaryan passes Snowdon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Snowdon tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Snowdon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Snowdon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Snowdon is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 23 to 6.
Our winner, Artur Azaryan, 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:
Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov lands a head kick. Pichushkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Marinov looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin instigates a clinch.
Pichushkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marinov cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Pichushkin closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the cage.
Marinov digs a right hand into Pichushkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pichushkin's gas tank.
Pichushkin digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov tries a body shot but Pichushkin blocks it.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pichushkin forces Marinov back against the cage and clinches.
Marinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pichushkin tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks winded!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marinov.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Marinov and Pichushkin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Marinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Peterson
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Alela lands with a straight right. Zeus didn't see that one coming.
Alela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeus!
A telegraphed right hand from Zeus misses the target.
Alela stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Alela feints a counter leg kick.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zeus avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Nice jab there from Zeus.
Alela throws a leg kick which misses Zeus's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeus tries to avoid it.
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
Zeus misses with a left hand
and Alela counters with a good low kick that Zeus was not able to check.
Zeus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alela.#T1#
Zeus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alela cracks Zeus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zeus swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Alela scores with a jab to the body.
Alela feints and then cracks Zeus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zeus down. #CL2#
Alela clinches up against the cage.
Alela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Zeus breaks the clinch.
Zeus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alela slips under a jab from Zeus.
Zeus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alela dodges the punch combination from Zeus.
Alela throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus shoots in for a double leg but Alela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alela explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Alela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dredman Zeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Alela feints a counter leg kick.
Alela scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Alela finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zeus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zeus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alela scores with a head kick.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela throws a head kick that Zeus semi-blocks.
Alela scores with a nice body kick.
Alela connects with a solid leg kick.
Alela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zeus at a distance.
Zeus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alela thows a body kick. Zeus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alela jabs at Zeus's body.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus misses with an uppercut
and Alela counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alela has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zeus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zeus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alela. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Zeus throws an overhand right that lands on Alela's shoulder, as Alela tries to avoid the shot.
Alela blocks a jab.
Alela throws a front kick that sends Zeus stumbling back into the cage.
Zeus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alela avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Zeus misses with a two punch combination.
Alela works Zeus's body with a nice hook.
Zeus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alela tries to clinch up but Zeus circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Alela lands a nice shot to the body.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeus misses the target.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela misses the shot to the body.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Zeus moves out of range easily.
Zeus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Alela tries to counter it with a takedown but Zeus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
Alela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zeus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zeus throws a lazy uppercut
and Alela counters with a good low kick that Zeus was not able to check.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Zeus moves out of range easily.
Alela lands a leg kick that knocks Zeus off balance momentarily.
Zeus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zeus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot lands for Alela.
A solid body kick from Alela.
Alela cracks Zeus with a good jab.
Zeus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zeus digs a good body shot into Alela's ribs.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus throwing a counter right hand but Alela manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alela.
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zeus throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zeus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zeus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zeus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alela.
Alela keeps Zeus at a distance using the push kick.
Zeus swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Alela with a nice calf kick.
Zeus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Zeus's head.
Zeus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alela to score with a decent uppercut.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Zeus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alela.
Alela scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela lands the left hand.
Alela with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Alela moves into the clinch.#T1#
Alela misses with a body punch.
Zeus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeus is trying to break the clinch but Alela has him pressed against the cage.
Alela lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Zeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Zeus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Alela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Zeus.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Alela lands with a cross.
Alela scores with a nice strike.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Alela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zeus to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alela lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela misses with a body kick. #T2#
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Alela ducks down to avoid it.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela lands a leg kick that knocks Zeus off balance momentarily.
Alela throws a push kick but Zeus slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow Zeus down.
Zeus looks to land a combination but Alela avoids it well.
Alela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zeus misses with an uppercut.
Alela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Zeus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alela connects with a body shot that sends Zeus's belly button to the back.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zeus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alela counters with a low kick, right behind Zeus 's knee.
Alela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zeus swivels and escapes.
Zeus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alela to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeus doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Alela counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3##SU2#
Alela stands and steps away. Zeus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alela scores with a nice strike.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Alela misses with the combination.
Alela lands a jab.
Alela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zeus has time to react.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeus manages to avoid it.
Zeus lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Alela misses with a body kick.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
Alela scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Alela counters with an inside leg kick.
Zeus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zeus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Zeus as Alela shoots in.
Zeus misses with a double jab.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Alela.
Alela thumps Zeus with a low kick.
Zeus swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela throws a push kick but Zeus slaps the foot to one side.
Alela thows a body kick. Zeus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Zeus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alela avoids the body shot from Zeus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
Zeus throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alela! But no joy.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Alela. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alela.
Zeus jabs Alela right on the nose. Alela blinks but takes it well.
Alela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zeus defends well and Alela ends up having to push Zeus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Alela tries a quick counter leg kick but Zeus is wise to it.
Alela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Alela moves out of range.
Alela lands a nice hook to Zeus's body. Zeus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alela cracks Zeus with an open hand slap.
Zeus tries to move into range but Alela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela slips under a jab.
Zeus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zeus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alela.#CL2#
Alela drives through and clinches with Zeus against the cage.
Zeus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alela.
Zeus is looking to break free of the clinch but Alela has double underhooks. #BC#
Zeus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Alela slips the punch.
Alela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Alela slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alela. Zeus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeus needs to keep his hands up - Alela had a free shot at his head there.
Alela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeus's head backwards.
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Alela ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Alela swings for the body but Zeus moves out of range.
Dredman Zeus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Alela.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
Alela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Alela lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Alela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zeus!
Alela staying calm.#SU2#
Alela stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Zeus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alela at a distance.
Zeus misses with a body shot.
Alela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Alela scores with a push kick.
Alela wants to clinch up but Zeus keeps it at a distance.
Zeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alela to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Zeus.
Alela digs a good body shot into Zeus's ribs.
Alela digs a good hook to Zeus's body.
Nice shot lands for Alela.
Alela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zeus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Alela.
Jab by Alela.#T4#
Alela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zeus swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Alela. Beautiful body shot.
Zeus lands a lovely overhand right.
Zeus scores with a shot to the body.
Alela scores with a spinning back kick!
Zeus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeus looks to land a left hand but Alela moved out of range nicely.
Alela fails with a takedown attempt.
Dredman Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Zeus misses.
A nice leg kick from Alela, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Alela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alela looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alela has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
After winning the bout, Sao Alela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gomez vs Suf
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Fortier tries for a takedown but Da Oxlade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fortier thuds his right hand into Da Oxlade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Oxlade stuffs the takedown attempt from Fortier. Fortier gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Oxlade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortier.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Oxlade misses the target.
Fortier goes for a double leg but Da Oxlade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Da Oxlade continues to drive forward.
Mawi Da Oxlade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hercules Fortier.
Fortier tries to clinch but Da Oxlade is having none of it.
Fortier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fortier clinches with his opponent.
Fortier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Oxlade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fortier doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Da Oxlade counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.#T1#
Fortier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Da Oxlade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Oxlade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Oxlade sprawls well. Da Oxlade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortier gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Oxlade is fending him off so far but Fortier persists. Nope, Da Oxlade circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Oxlade lands a head kick. Fortier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fortier misses with a takedown
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Oxlade swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortier.#T2#
Da Oxlade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortier throws a counter combo.
Da Oxlade 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.
Da Oxlade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortier dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Oxlade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hercules Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Oxlade throws a powerful right kick. Fortier tried to block low but the kick was high! Fortier was taken right off of his feet! Da Oxlade jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawi Da Oxlade!
A victorious Mawi Da Oxlade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ohanian clinches up against the ropes.
I was talking to Ohanian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ohanian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snowdon prevents the takedown attempt.
Snowdon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ohanian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snowdon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ohanian after a bit of a struggle.
Snowdon looking for a takedown.
Alen Ohanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon is working for takedown but Ohanian is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ohanian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (0) Snowdon
Ohanian is keen to just control but Snowdon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
Ohanian is thwarting Snowdon's attempts to control the position.
Ohanian is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowdon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ohanian moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Snowdon. Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (5) vs (0) Snowdon
Snowdon prevents Ohanian from improving position.
Ohanian trying to control the position but Snowdon is working away. #T1##SUB#
Ohanian is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowdon is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Snowdon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snowdon is not content to let Ohanian control the position. #SUB#
Ohanian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ohanian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ohanian controls the position.
Snowdon is trying to get back to half guard.
Snowdon keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ohanian trying to control the position but Snowdon is working away.
Snowdon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ohanian advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ohanian (7) vs (0) Snowdon
Ohanian moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (10) vs (0) Snowdon
Snowdon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ohanian's guard. Nice work there by Snowdon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (10) vs (2) Snowdon
Ohanian keeping full guard, as Snowdon tries to pass.
Ohanian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snowdon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ohanian manages to get to full guard.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ohanian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowdon wants to control from the top but Ohanian keeps moving. #SUB#
Ohanian working for a triangle but Snowdon defends it easily.
Snowdon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snowdon won't allow Ohanian to sweep him here. #T4#
Snowdon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ohanian's guard.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snowdon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ohanian's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Ohanian is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowdon.
Ohanian is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Snowdon stalling away here and it's allowed Ohanian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ohanian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowdon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowdon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snowdon looking to sit in guard and control but Ohanian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (12) vs (2) Snowdon
Snowdon keeping full guard, as Ohanian tries to pass. #T6#
Snowdon is looking to sweep but instead, Ohanian has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowdon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowdon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowdon.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowdon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a guillotine here but Ohanian defends easily.
#SUB2#
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ohanian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Ohanian trying to control but Snowdon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snowdon working for submissions but it's allowed Ohanian to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snowdon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snowdon sees it coming and defends easily.
Ohanian prevents Snowdon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ohanian wants to work for an arm triangle but Snowdon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Snowdon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ohanian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowdon wants to get back to full guard but Ohanian has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (15) vs (2) Snowdon
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snowdon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snowdon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowdon.#SUB2#
Snowdon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ohanian has picked Snowdon up and slammed him! Snowdon can't keep hold of the triangle and Ohanian manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (18) vs (2) Snowdon#T9#
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowdon keeps working. #SUB#
Ohanian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snowdon tries to bench press Ohanian off him but Ohanian keeps the position.
Ohanian trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Snowdon is looking for a sweep.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Snowdon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowdon tries to buck Ohanian off but Ohanian is having none of it.#T10#
Ohanian trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Snowdon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ohanian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snowdon's legs.
Snowdon is trying to improve his position.
Snowdon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Ohanian trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Snowdon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position but Snowdon is working away. #SUB#
Ohanian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ohanian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ohanian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12##SUB#
Ohanian tries for a kimura but Snowdon is defending well.
Snowdon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snowdon is looking to improve his position.
Snowdon moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ohanian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.
Ohanian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowdon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ohanian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Snowdon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohanian stacks Snowdon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ohanian! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (21) vs (2) Snowdon
Ohanian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Ohanian wants to control but Snowdon is keeping him busy.
Snowdon gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowdon is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ohanian takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Alen Ohanian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Yaj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Pichushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Pichushkin rushes Yaj and presses him up against the cage.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
Pichushkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Yaj lands a body punch.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pichushkin looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. #T1#
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj tries to work over Pichushkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj lands a shot to the body.
Yaj digs a right hand into Pichushkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pichushkin's gas tank.
Yaj is leaning against Pichushkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Yaj lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Yaj on the inside. #ROC#Pichushkin is rocked!
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pichushkin to his knees! Yaj keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
A victorious Pat Yaj thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snowdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simone (0) vs (4) Snowdon#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well.
Snowdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Snowdon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snowdon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone prevents Snowdon from improving position. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Simone wants to control but Snowdon postures up.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Snowdon keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone holding on.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well. #SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (0) vs (6) Snowdon
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowdon content just to control the position here.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Snowdon has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Snowdon has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.#SUB2#
Simone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Snowdon. #T3##SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a guillotine from mount but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snowdon trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowdon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Snowdon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Snowdon working for a submission but Simone is keeping him at bay.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Snowdon has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Snowdon has hold of Simone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone tries to roll over but Snowdon keeps him under control.
Snowdon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simone wants to control but Snowdon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snowdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (9) Snowdon#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Snowdon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simone's legs. #T7##SUB2#
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowdon working away.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well.
Simone tries to buck Snowdon off but Snowdon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simone is trying to control Snowdon's posture but Snowdon avoids it. #T8##SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
Snowdon seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.
Snowdon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Simone is controlling Snowdon's trapped leg to prevent Snowdon from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Snowdon eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Snowdon seems to be looking for submissions.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snowdon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone trying to hold on to Snowdon's head to control him but Snowdon postures up.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simone sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Snowdon is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Snowdon is proving a slippery customer.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone seems keen to control Snowdon's posture.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Simone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Snowdon prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is looking to control Snowdon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowdon to get the leverage.
Simone keeping hold of Snowdon's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2#
Snowdon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Snowdon eventually gives up the hold.
Snowdon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simone keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowdon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snowdon wins on points by 9 to 0.
Our winner, William Snowdon, 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:
SMASH: Dionsy vs Rautio
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Fortier instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Neves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neves working aggressively here.
Fortier wants to take the fight to the mat but Neves manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fortier wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fortier is trying to trip Neves. He has hold of a leg but Neves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fortier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Neves holds on and takes a little breather.
Fortier won't allow Neves to sweep him here.
Neves controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fortier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neves dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neves defends it easily.#SUB#
Fortier looking for subs off his back but Neves has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neves in particular looking to stall.
Fortier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fortier.#SUB#
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fortier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Neves tries to pass.
Neves controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neves defends it easily.#SUB#
Fortier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Neves has passed into half guard!
Neves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fortier tries to roll over but Neves keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fortier is looking to control Neves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortier avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neves pulls his head out easily.
Neves is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fortier walks into a stiff left hand from Neves.#CUT2#It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.#CL2#
Neves darts in and clinches Fortier up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Fortier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Neves can't fight it off and eventually Fortier manages to take the fight to the floor. Neves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neves controls Fortier momentarily but Fortier frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Neves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fortier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves defends it nicely.
Fortier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neves digs a good hook to Fortier's body.
Fortier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neves circles away.
Neves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
#TD#
Fortier dives in and scores a takedown into Neves's guard.
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Neves is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Neves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard.#REVB#
Neves passes into half guard.
Neves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neves is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neves passes into side control, despite Fortier's attempt to control the position.
Neves wants to take a breather but Fortier manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Neves. #T2##SUB#
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hercules Fortier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fortier working for submissions but it's allowed Neves to get to half guard.
Fortier wants to control but Neves passes into side.
Fortier is not content to let Neves control the position. #T3#
Neves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fortier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fortier has a hand on Neves's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Neves takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fortier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Fortier prevents Neves from taking his back.
Fortier is desperately trying to improve his position but Neves has a good base and remains in mount.
Neves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fortier is trying to reverse the position but instead Neves has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier prevents Neves from getting a body triangle.
Fortier tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Neves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fortier slips a jab from Neves.
Fortier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neves's waist but Neves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fortier off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.
A big left from Neves misses.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neves sprawls and moves away.
Neves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortier.
Fortier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neves lands a nice looking body shot.
Neves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
Bruno Neves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves throws a lazy right hand but Fortier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neves as he avoids it easily.
Hercules Fortier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neves lands a nice hook to Fortier's body. Fortier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Fortier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Neves has closed the distance and engaged Fortier in a clinch.
Fortier is trying to drag Neves to the mat but Neves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fortier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neves is defending well.
Fortier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Neves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Neves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Neves tries to bum rush Fortier with a series of wild strikes but Fortier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fortier tried to counter with a leg kick but Neves avoided it.
Neves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neves lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2##KD2#
Neves drops Fortier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fortier looks back up at him and smiles so Neves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Fortier is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Neves rushes Fortier and presses him up against the cage.
Neves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortier's elbow.
Fortier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Neves after a bit of a struggle.
Neves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruno Neves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Neves waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Reem vs Niska
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Krawlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zeus lunges at Krawlee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krawlee's hand.
Zeus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zeus stuns Krawlee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zeus lands a jab to the head.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zeus sprawls well. Zeus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krawlee shoots in and drives through. Zeus sprawls well.
Krawlee connects with a looping right hand.
Krawlee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zeus on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawlee staying out of range there.
Krawlee shoots in and drives through. Zeus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawlee shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krawlee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zeus's waist but Zeus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krawlee off to one side. #TD#
Zeus tries to sprawl but Krawlee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krawlee is looking to pass Zeus's guard but actually Zeus recovers to full guard.
Zeus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeus is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krawlee pushing down on Zeus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Zeus is defending well.
Zeus is trying to control but can't.
Krawlee trying to control from half guard but Zeus is working away.
Krawlee is pressing down on Zeus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zeus is holding on for now. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zeus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zeus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Krawlee tries to improve position but can't.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeus content to control rather than advance.
Zeus is continuing to stall.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Krawlee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zeus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krawlee trying to control the position here.
Zeus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zeus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krawlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krawlee goes for a double leg but Zeus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeus continues to drive forward.
Zeus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Zeus manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Zeus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krawlee.
Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Krawlee tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Krawlee lands a nice shot that snaps Zeus's head back.
Krawlee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krawlee misses the jab.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeus moves away from the strike by Krawlee.
Zeus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krawlee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dredman Zeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.
Krawlee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zeus avoids it really well and circles away.
Zeus scores with a punch to the head.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zeus sprawls well. Zeus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeus lands a nice shot that snaps Krawlee's head back.
Zeus jabs at Krawlee's body.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Zeus.
Krawlee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zeus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeus.
Zeus blocks a jab.
Zeus with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Zeus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zeus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus lands with a hook. Krawlee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Krawlee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zeus's guard.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee stands and throws Zeus's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Zeus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zeus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zeus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zeus, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zeus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Zeus.
Krawlee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zeus's best efforts.#T4#
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Zeus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee gets back to full guard.
Zeus postures up.
Zeus controlling from the top position.
Kree P Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeus content to stall in guard here.
Krawlee is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Zeus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krawlee shoots and misses
and Zeus counters with a nice uppercut.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krawlee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Krawlee backs off Zeus throws a huge counter combo but Krawlee manages to avoid it all.
Dredman Zeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krawlee darts in looking for a takedown but Zeus gets double underhooks and turns Krawlee into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Zeus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krawlee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Zeus misses. #TD#
Krawlee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zeus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krawlee is in Zeus's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!#T1#
Krawlee is fighting to break Zeus's control of his arms but Zeus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krawlee is looking to pass into half guard but Zeus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zeus is in guard.#REVB#
Zeus won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zeus controls the pace.#SU2#
Zeus gets to his feet - Krawlee follows without any prompting.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krawlee.
Zeus stuffs the takedown attempt from Krawlee. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Krawlee dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zeus stops a takedown attempt from Krawlee.
#BC2#
Zeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeus connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zeus.
Krawlee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krawlee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krawlee at a distance.
Zeus jabs at Krawlee's body.
Nice sprawl there from Zeus as Krawlee shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Zeus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krawlee doesn't seem phased though.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus lands a body shot.
Zeus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zeus thuds a left hand into Krawlee's body.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Krawlee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zeus is fending him off so far but Krawlee persists. Nope, Zeus circles away and we're back to standing.
Krawlee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zeus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Zeus.
Krawlee connects with a single shot there.
Zeus looks to land a left hand but Krawlee moved out of range nicely.
Zeus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zeus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krawlee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dredman Zeus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Zeus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Zeus.
Zeus lunges at Krawlee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krawlee's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeus throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Krawlee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krawlee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeus circles away.
Zeus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krawlee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeus circles away.
Krawlee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krawlee shoots in for a double leg but Zeus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krawlee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
A left lands for Zeus.
Krawlee throws the left hand but Zeus avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Zeus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zeus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zeus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zeus scores with a nice head shot.
Zeus lands a body shot.
Krawlee misses with a hook
and Zeus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zeus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeus jabs Krawlee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krawlee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zeus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Zeus. Those never looked like landing.
Krawlee lands with a good body shot.
Zeus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Krawlee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zeus connects with a jab.
Zeus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zeus lands a head shot.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredman Zeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zeus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dredman Zeus!
Dredman Zeus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pichushkin but Pichushkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pichushkin instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Pichushkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pichushkin stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichushkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Pichushkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pichushkin pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Pichushkin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin. #T2#
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pichushkin prevents it.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pichushkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pichushkin connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pichushkin - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pichushkin. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. #CL2#
Pichushkin closes the distance and clinches.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Pichushkin lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.#T3#
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pichushkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pichushkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz is trying to drag Pichushkin to the mat but Pichushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichushkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2#
Pichushkin throws a left that rocks Cruz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pichushkin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cruz regain composure!
#ROC2#Cruz 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!#SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pichushkin tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz wants to control but Pichushkin postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Pichushkin is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pichushkin down to the mat. Pichushkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pichushkin clinches with his opponent.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichushkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pichushkin after a bit of a struggle.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pichushkin smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Pichushkin has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Good body shot from Pichushkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz is trying to drag Pichushkin to the mat but Pichushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
A short uppercut from Pichushkin.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pichushkin uses from the top position. #SU2#
Pichushkin stands up and waves to Cruz to follow him. #T2##CL2#
Pichushkin pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a body punch.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pichushkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside. #TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Cruz is working an open guard so Pichushkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Pichushkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz. #TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. Pichushkin is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pichushkin's guard against the cage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Pichushkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pichushkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Pichushkin wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pichushkin is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Pichushkin pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Pichushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Pichushkin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pichushkin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Pichushkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Pichushkin lands.#CL2#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pichushkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pichushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pichushkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Ricardo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pichushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!#SUB2#
Pichushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander Pichushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pichushkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Cruz is working Pichushkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pichushkin wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pichushkin keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
Ricardo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cruz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pichushkin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pichushkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A relieved looking Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
PFC 230 Fett vs Graves
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Aorigele misses with a straight right.
Aorigele throws a hook but Conservative blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Conservative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aorigele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conservative moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panda Aorigele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aorigele lands with a hook. Conservative tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conservative slips under a jab.
Conservative went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Conservative bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aorigele's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
Aorigele scores with the left hand. Conservative knows he should have avoided that one.
Aorigele throws a big shot that misses.
Conservative throwing a counter right hand but Aorigele manages to avoid it.#T1#
Aorigele throws a jab but it's blocked by Conservative.
Aorigele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aorigele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conservative.#KD2#
Aorigele cracks Conservative with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Conservative looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aorigele finish him?
#ROC2#Conservative is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Closet Case Conservative has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aorigele measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Conservative! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Panda Aorigele!
Our winner, Panda Aorigele, 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:
SMASH: Ahai vs Rautio
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Koniu forces Fortier back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fortier has picked Koniu up - he's going for a ride! Fortier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koniu pushes Fortier off looking to stand but Fortier dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Koniu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Koniu is looking to escape.#SUB#
Fortier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortier prevents Koniu from standing back up.
Koniu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Fortier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koniu is just riding it out for now. Fortier eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fortier is working for a submission of some sort.
Koniu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortier. 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.
Koniu tries to kick Fortier off in order to stand up. Fortier Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Koniu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Fortier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koniu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koniu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koniu is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Fortier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koniu, who protects the arm well.
Koniu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Koniu is wriggling around trying to escape but Fortier has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Koniu taps out and Fortier picks up the big win! Great work there by Fortier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hercules Fortier!
A victorious Hercules Fortier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conservative has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blazkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Conservative's head.
Conservative gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Conservative.
Conservative let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conservative pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blazkov sizes up Conservative with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Blazkov finds it's way through Conservative's defenses.
Blazkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blazkov lands an overhand right.
Blazkov looks to land a combination but Conservative avoids it well.
Blazkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Conservative should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blazkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conservative takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conservative, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Blazkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conservative avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conservative! But no joy.
Blazkov scores with a leg kick.
Blazkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conservative looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conservative defending well as Blazkov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conservative throws out the jab.
Conservative walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blazkov.
Conservative misses with a hook. Blazkov ducked under it nicely.
Conservative lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blazkov will feel that in the morning.
Conservative avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Blazkov throws a leg kick but Conservative sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Conservative tries a quick counter leg kick but Blazkov is wise to it.
Conservative takes one on the button.
Conservative moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conservative tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Conservative.
Conservative doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conservative needs to keep his hands up - Blazkov had a free shot at his head there.
Conservative with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blazkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Blazkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blazkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conservative finds it's way round the side to connect with Blazkov's head.
Conservative ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.#CL#
Blazkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conservative, pushing him back against the cage.
Blazkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conservative backwards.
A short right from Blazkov. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conservative.
Blazkov cracks Conservative with a nice body shot.
Conservative looks winded!
Blazkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blazkov presses Conservative against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conservative backwards.
Nice body punch from Blazkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blazkov.
Blazkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conservative takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov presses Conservative against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blazkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Blazkov breaks from the clinch.
Blazkov lands a jab to the head.
Conservative throws a hook but Blazkov avoids it easily.
Blazkov lands with a cross.
Blazkov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Blazkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blazkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conservative manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blazkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blazkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blazkov - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Blazkov has managed to clinch.
Blazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Conservative uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conservative blocks a body shot from Blazkov. #BC#
Blazkov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conservative keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Blazkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conservative doesn't seem phased though.
Conservative is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov 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#
Conservative gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blazkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conservative takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Blazkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blazkov slips a straight right by Conservative.
Conservative misses with a low kick as Blazkov jumps back.
Blazkov is looking to counter punch.
Conservative swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov jabs Conservative to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blazkov throws a leg kick
and Conservative counters with a good low kick that Blazkov was not able to check.
Blazkov 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.
Blazkov throws a body punch but Conservative moves out of range.
Conservative swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conservative takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Blazkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Blazkov misses.
Blazkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conservative has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov blocks a leg kick.
Blazkov moves out of range of the body kick from Conservative.
Blazkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Blazkov lands.
Blazkov takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Blazkov.
Blazkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Blazkov.
Conservative is breathing heavily.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Conservative checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blazkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blazkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blazkov with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conservative throws the kick towards the body but Blazkov avoids it.
Conservative on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blazkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conservative swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blazkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conservative stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blazkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Blazkov is looking to slow Conservative down with leg kicks.
Blazkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conservative. Conservative circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a leg kick which misses Conservative's front leg but catches the back leg as Conservative tries to avoid it.
Conservative misses with a wild body shot.
Blazkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Conservative counters with a nice uppercut.
Blazkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conservative momentarily.
Blazkov keeps Conservative at a distance using the push kick.
Conservative walks into a left hand.
Conservative's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blazkov slips a jab and a cross from Conservative.
Ulysses Blazkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blazkov throws a lazy body kick
and Conservative counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov throws a right hand that misses
and Conservative counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Conservative has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blazkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Conservative's head.
Conservative attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conservative takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Conservative's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blazkov lands with a nice body punch.
Conservative takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blazkov moves out of range as Conservative strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blazkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conservative chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blazkov can pounce on him.
Conservative misses with a head kick.
You can see that Conservative has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Blazkov scores with a jab. Conservative acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blazkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blazkov wants to clinch.
Jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a lazy head kick
and Conservative counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Blazkov forces Conservative back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conservative has a couple of punches blocked by Blazkov.
Blazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Conservative uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conservative stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Conservative uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulysses Blazkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blazkov is looking to control Conservative's arms but Conservative gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blazkov has his back to the cage. #T1#
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
Conservative wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blazkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conservative lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blazkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conservative takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blazkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Conservative breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov throws a body punch but Conservative moves out of range.
Conservative drops his hands momentarily and Blazkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blazkov with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blazkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Conservative has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Conservative and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Conservative replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blazkov blocks it well.
Blazkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Conservative is just out of range.
Blazkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blazkov misses with a hook. Conservative ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Blazkov throws a looping overhand right but Conservative ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Blazkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conservative, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Conservative fails to land.
Blazkov tries to throw a body punch but Conservative avoids it by throwing Blazkov back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Conservative just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blazkov's brow.
Conservative is trying to force a seperation but Blazkov has the dominant position.
Conservative tries a body shot but Blazkov blocks it.
Conservative can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blazkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blazkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blazkov pushes Conservative back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Blazkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blazkov lands an uppercut.
Blazkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Blazkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blazkov cracks Conservative with a nice body shot.#T3#
Blazkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blazkov misses with a punch to the body.
Blazkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conservative can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Blazkov. #BC#
Blazkov breaks from the clinch.
Blazkov delivers a nice body kick.
Blazkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blazkov lands a front kick.
Conservative has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blazkov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blazkov.
Conservative takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blazkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conservative is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blazkov with a body shot.
Blazkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Conservative should have avoided that one.
Blazkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conservative sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Blazkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Blazkov lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conservative throws a hook but Blazkov avoids it easily.
Blazkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Closet Case Conservative has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conservative looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conservative throws a shot from downtown. Blazkov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Blazkov.
Blazkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Blazkov lands a right hook to the body.
Conservative takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blazkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Blazkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blazkov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Blazkov!
Our winner, Ulysses Blazkov, 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:
Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Saades moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades wants to break free but Pichushkin has control.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
Saades with a nice calf kick.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichushkin as he jumps to the side.
As Saades tries to get set, Pichushkin tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saades tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saades throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Pichushkin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Saades slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Pichushkin gets caught napping as Saades dives in and scores a takedown. Pichushkin manages to retain guard.
Pichushkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin trying to control but Saades postures up.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saades is controlling the pace.
Pichushkin is holding on to half guard well.
Saades thows a huge punch but Pichushkin dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Pichushkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saades looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Saades defends easily.
Pichushkin has Saades pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saades is one step ahead there.
Saades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Saades trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saades passes into half guard.
Saades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pichushkin keeps working.
Saades throwing shots but Pichushkin is blocking nicely.
Saades trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Saades stands up and beckons Pichushkin to join him on the feet.
Saades darts in looking for a takedown but Pichushkin gets double underhooks and turns Saades into the cage.
We've been informed that Saades has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades misses with a right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pichushkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saades, pushing him back against the cage.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades tries for a takedown but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks.
Saades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pichushkin gets underhooks to prevent Saades's takedown attempt.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Saades.
Pichushkin cracks Saades with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Pichushkin lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin avoids the elbow strike from Saades, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Saades.
Saades misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Saades breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Pichushkin rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pichushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Pichushkin pushes Saades up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saades - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saades tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Saades pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Pichushkin gets to his feet - Saades follows without any prompting. #CL#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.#T1#
Saades blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body.
Saades is breathing heavily.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as Saades throws knees to the body.
Saades tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Pichushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saades can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Saades tries to pull guard but Pichushkin won't allow it.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Saades taking a breather.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.#T2#
Pichushkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saades.
Saades avoids the head kick by Pichushkin.
Saades lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin throws a solid leg kick but Saades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pichushkin.#CL#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pichushkin to keep the fight standing.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saades.
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Saades successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Pichushkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pichushkin has Saades in his guard.#REVB#
Pichushkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Pichushkin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Saades is defending it quite comfortably.
Saades tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
Pichushkin drops an elbow to the side of Saades's head. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pichushkin looks to land a strike but Saades avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Saades avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Saades is trying to control the position but Pichushkin postures up.
Pichushkin is looking to stand up but Saades won't let him.
Saades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Pichushkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pichushkin tries to bum rush Saades with a series of wild strikes but Saades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Pichushkin throws a head kick but Saades moves out of range.
Saades misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Saades lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Saades rushes Pichushkin and presses him up against the cage.
Saades controlling the action here for a moment.
Saades blocking some punches.
Pichushkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pichushkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Saades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichushkin, which made it look bad.
Saades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
Saades fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pichushkin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saades is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
Pichushkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades can't get the takedown.
Saades trying to control the position but instead, Pichushkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saades into the cage.
Saades is trying to maintain a safe position but Pichushkin gets an underhook and turns Saades into the cage.
Saades seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin has Saades pressed against the cage, preventing Saades from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Pichushkin.
Saades wants to get back to striking at distance but Pichushkin won't allow it.
#T3#
Saades blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pichushkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Saades lands a body punch.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin digs a right hand underneath Saades's ribcage. Saades let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pichushkin to keep the fight standing.
Pichushkin gets through Saades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Octavio Saades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Saades.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pichushkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A victorious Alexander Pichushkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Romero.#CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ravenberg manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ravenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Ravenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is trying to push Ravenberg away but Ravenberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Ravenberg.
Romero tries to circle away but Ravenberg has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ravenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ravenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Ravenberg counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ravenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero is looking to stand up but Ravenberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Ravenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ravenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Ravenberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ravenberg is controlling him. #T1#
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ravenberg. #ES2#
Romero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ravenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Ravenberg counters by clinching up.
Ravenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravenberg wants to stall.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ravenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ravenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Ravenberg won't allow it.
Ravenberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ravenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Ravenberg is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Ravenberg throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Ravenberg backs away looking to recover.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luka Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ravenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero misses with the combination.
Ravenberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ravenberg. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a series of punches but Ravenberg moves out of range.
Ravenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero misses with a double jab
and Ravenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero tries to clinch up.#T3#
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero tries to clinch but Ravenberg is having none of it.
It looked like Ravenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Luka Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero tries to bum rush Ravenberg with a series of wild strikes but Ravenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Ravenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ravenberg circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Ravenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Ravenberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch
and Ravenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Romero is rocked!#CL#
Ravenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Ravenberg finish him?
Ravenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Ravenberg manages to break the clinch.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Ravenberg bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Romero! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ravenberg trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ravenberg cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Ravenberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Romero has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ravenberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ravenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Ravenberg.
Romero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ravenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ravenbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ravenberg.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Ravenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Ravenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Ravenberg. Ravenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero tries to clinch
and Ravenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero walks into a jab.#CL2#
Ravenberg gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Ravenberg won't allow it.
Ravenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ravenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Romero misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Earl Ravenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ravenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg slips under a jab.#T1#
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luka Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Ravenberg throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ravenberg lands with a good body shot.
Ravenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.#CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Ravenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero tries to clinch
and Ravenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #BC#
Ravenberg breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Ravenberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Ravenberg lands a body punch.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ravenberg.
#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ravenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero wants to clinch but Ravenberg slips to the side
and Ravenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ravenberg cracks Romero with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Romero falls to his knees and Ravenberg doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Ravenberg!
Earl Ravenberg gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
PFC 219 Panda vs Kemp
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perera misses with a hook.
Conservative throws out a counter right but Perera avoids it with no problem.
Conservative misses with a wild combination.
Perera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conservative counters with a leg kick.
Perera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conservative scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perera blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conservative counters with a stiff right hand.
Perera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conservative doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Perera.
Conservative flicks out a counter leg kick but Perera steps away.#T1#
Perera throws a right hand that misses
and Conservative counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perera connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Perera.
Perera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Conservative throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conservative looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Perera swings widly with a right hand
and Conservative counters with a left and a right that stings Perera.
Perera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conservative moves out of range of the body kick from Perera.
Conservative missing with a left hand there. Perera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Perera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conservative doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perera.
Perera staying out of range there.
Perera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Conservative was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conservative at a distance.
#T3#
Perera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perera lands a jab to the head.
Perera misses with a low kick as Conservative jumps back.
Perera misses with a hook. Conservative ducked under it nicely.
Perera throws a body shot but no joy.
Conservative misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Perera.
Conservative slips a jab and a cross from Perera.
#T4#
Perera misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Conservative was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Perera misses.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perera swings widly with a right hand
and Perera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conservative's hands.
Perera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conservative keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conservative throws a leg kick
enabling Perera to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conservative checks the leg kick.
Perera throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kusal Perera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Perera throws a body shot but no joy.
Conservative appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perera throws a looping overhand right but Conservative ducks down to avoid it.
Perera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conservative.
A counter left hand to the body from Perera misses its target.
Perera throws a jab but it's blocked by Conservative.
Perera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conservative swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera misses with a right hand
and Conservative counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Perera coming out on top.
Perera walks into a straight right hand from Conservative.#T1#
Conservative on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perera misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Conservative's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conservative is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perera with a body shot.
Perera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conservative manages to avoid it.
Perera looks to score with a jab to the body but Conservative is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Perera.
Perera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perera works the jab nicely.#T2#
Perera scores with a jab. Conservative acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook.
Conservative unleashes a big counter combination but Perera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Conservative displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perera throws out the jab.
Conservative unleashes a big counter combination but Perera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kusal Perera is winning the standup battle so far.
Perera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Conservative misses with a left hand
and Perera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conservative can do to turn this around?
Conservative fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perera.
Perera throws a jab but it's blocked by Conservative.
A little jabbing left from Conservative on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Perera takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
Conservative tries a quick counter leg kick but Perera is wise to it.
Conservative takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perera throws a series of punches but Conservative moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conservative! But no joy.
Perera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Perera.
Perera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Conservative connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perera's hands.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Conservative scores with a four punch combination!
Perera's corner calls for a 1-2. Perera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perera moves out of range of the strikes.
Perera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conservative.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Conservative might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perera has got the better of the exchanges.
Perera scores with a three punch combo!
A nice inside leg kick there by Conservative. That's going to slow Perera down.
Perera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perera cracks a nice hook into Conservative's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Perera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusal Perera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Conservative.
Conservative doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conservative on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perera. Perera obviously looking to wear him down.
Conservative takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perera misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conservative! But no joy.
Conservative misses with a low kick.
Perera digs a good hook to Conservative's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera is looking to slow Conservative down with leg kicks.
Conservative throws a series of strikes that have Perera backpedaling.
Perera moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Perera lands a nice shot that snaps Conservative's head back.
Perera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Conservative avoids the body shot from Perera.
A big left from Conservative misses.
Perera cracks Conservative with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perera throws a body punch but Conservative moves out of range. #T2#
Conservative lands with a nice combination. Perera backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Perera misses its intended target.
Perera blocks a leg kick.
Perera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perera throws out a leg kick but Conservative moves out of range and Perera only half commits.
Conservative replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Perera blocks it well.
Perera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perera throws a body shot but no joy.
Conservative uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perera.
Perera looks to land a combination but Conservative avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Conservative's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Perera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conservative.
Conservative pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Perera misses the target.
Conservative looks to score with a jab to the body but Perera is just out of range.
Conservative takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Conservative lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conservative takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Conservatives jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conservative connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Perera throws a sloppy head kick
and Conservative counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Perera misses
and Conservative counters with a stiff right hand.
Conservative is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Perera hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
After winning the bout, Closet Case Conservative thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fortier takes a step back to recover.
Fortier fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Fortier. Fortier maintains the clinch.
Fortier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier avoids the elbow strike from Bishop, against the cage.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Fortier can't get the takedown.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortier.
Fortier wants a takedown.
Fortier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
#CUT2#It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier is breathing heavily.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Fortier blocks it.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortier can't get the takedown.
Bishop gets through Fortier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop is pressed up against the cage. Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bishop down to the mat. Bishop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Fortier saw that one coming.
Fortier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Fortier moves out of range easily.
Fortier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bishop lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Fortier moves his leg out of the way.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Fortier's belly button to the back.
Fortier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Fortier avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Fortier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop feints and then cracks Fortier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortier down.
Fortier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop throws a head kick that Fortier semi-blocks.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortier moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fortier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Fortier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fortier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortier shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Fortier's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortier tries to avoid it.
Bishop throws a right hand that Fortier ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortier also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fortier blocks a leg kick.
Fortier feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Fortier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortier circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.#TD#
Fortier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fortier is working for a kimura but Bishop is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fortier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Fortier's head.
Fortier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Fortier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bishop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Bishop is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bishop has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fortier but great work by Bishop.
Fortier looks to move to half guard but instead Bishop has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Fortier regains half guard.
Bishop prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Fortier wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Fortier has a hand on Bishop's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bishop takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Fortier wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Fortier is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Fortier reaches up to try and control the position but Bishop seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fortier rolls and tries to escape and now Bishop has his back!
Fortier is trying to break free.
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fortier trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
#T3#
Bishop gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control.
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortier just trying to survive but Bishop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fortier is in bad spot here.
Fortier trying to control the action but Bishop just sinks the hooks in.
Fortier tries to break free.
#T4#
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fortier tries to escape but Bishop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bishop is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier trying to control the position but Bishop manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fortier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
Fortier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Fortier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bishop sprawls well. Bishop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortier gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortier goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fortier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Fortier clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortier is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Fortier's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop catches Fortier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fortier if he has to take too many more of those.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bishop.
Fortier walks into a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SMASH: Colucci vs Winston
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero is looking to clinch but Alligator is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Alligator. Those never looked like landing.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alligator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with a hook. Alligator ducked under it nicely.
Romero keeps Alligator at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Alligator.
Alligator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Alligator.
Alligator tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero wants to clinch.#T1#
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Alligator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alligator's head backwards.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Alligator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alligator misses with a few strikes there.
Alligator dodges the punch combination from Romero.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Alligator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Alligator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alligator misses the shot to the body.
Alligator lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
Alligator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alligator counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Alligator scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alligator is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alligator lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alligator's hands.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alligator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romero darts in trying to clinch
and Alligator counters with a left to the body. #T3#
No joy there for Alligator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero throws a head kick but Alligator moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Romero. #CL2#
Romero rushes Alligator and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Romero. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alligator swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Alligator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Alligator.
Romero lands a nice looking body kick.
Luka Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alligator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Alligator is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alligator dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!#T4#
Alligator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Alligator and pushes him back against the cage.
Alligator wants to break free but Romero has control.
Alligator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alligator - that landed with a thud.
Alligator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alligator throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alligator moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Alligator avoids the head kick by Romero.
Alligator finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alligator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alligator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romero tries to clinch but Alligator moves out of range.
Alligator scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alligator misses the jab.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alligator just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Alligator avoids it.
Alligator connects with a crisp jab.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alligator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alligator misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alligator finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero wants to clinch.
Alligator misses with a looping right.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alligator eats them both and turns towards Romero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luka Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alligator'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.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Alligator pushes him off.#T2#
Romero checks a low kick from Alligator.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Alligator pushes him off.
Romero looks to land a combination but Alligator avoids it well.
Alligator with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Alligator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alligator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alligator backs up against the cage.
Alligator misses with a double jab.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alligator. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Alligator throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alligator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alligator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alligator's corner calls for a 1-2. Alligator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alligator looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well. #CL2#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Alligator.#BC#
Alligator breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Alligator blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Alligator scores with a body shot.
Alligator throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alligator feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alligator swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alligator is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Alligator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Alligator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Alligator tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alligator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Black Alligator will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Alligator lands a right hook to the body.
Romero looks to land a combination but Alligator avoids it well.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alligator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alligator lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Alligator misses with a double jab.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alligator lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alligator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Romero wants to counter with a clinch but Alligator pushes him away.#T1#
Alligator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alligator circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Alligator to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Romero is rocked!
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alligator circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alligator ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alligator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alligator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero feints a jab promting Alligator to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alligator slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alligator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Alligator scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero looks to land a combination but Alligator avoids it well.
Alligator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alligator pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Alligator follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him?
Alligator throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero tries to clinch but Alligator moves away
and Alligator counters with a one-two to the body.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alligator steps in with a hook that catches Romero right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alligator follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Romero looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Alligator!
Our winner, Black Alligator, 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:
Syn 724
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pichushkin has managed to clinch.
Read tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Pichushkin.
Still in the clinch, Read scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Read blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Read makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin pushes Read back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Read.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.#T1#
Pichushkin tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Pichushkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Read is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Read on the inside.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pichushkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read lands an uppercut.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pichushkin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pichushkin lands with a right to the head.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Read is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Read.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pichushkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pichushkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Read. #TD#
Read jumps into guard, dragging Pichushkin to the mat.
Read keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass. #T3##SU2#
Pichushkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pichushkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Read on the side of the head.#KD2#
Pichushkin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Read to the floor! Pichushkin dives in looking for the finish!
Pichushkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Read!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin cracks Read with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PFC 213 Krison vs Graves
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Conservative.
Conservative misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Conservative looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been informed that Laine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Conservative uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Conservative misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conservative in his tracks.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conservative misses with a straight right. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine cracks Conservative with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Conservative to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Conservative counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
The fighters circling - Conservative throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Laine.
An attempted straight right counter from Conservative misses the target.
Conservative connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conservative counters with a series of strikes. Laine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Conservative.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Conservative cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine cracks Conservative with an open hand slap.
Conservative checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Conservative missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine looks for the body kick but Conservative saw that one coming.
Conservative was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conservative swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conservative missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Conservative misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine throws a fast counter high kick but Conservative manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Conservative throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Conservative tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Conservative bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Conservative.
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!
Conservative lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Conservative cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
A jab from Laine misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Closet Case Conservative dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Laine stuns Conservative with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conservative misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Laine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conservative moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conservative walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Conservative checks it.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
As Laine backs away, Conservative returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conservative slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Conservative misses with a body kick.
Laine counters with a body kick.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Laine.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Conservative lands a body shot.
Conservative throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Conservative throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.#T2#
Laine defending well as Conservative loads up on a big left hand.
Conservative uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Conservative thumps Laine with a low kick.
Conservative misses with a wild body shot.
Laine looks to throw a body kick
and Conservative counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Closet Case Conservative is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine misses with a hook to the body
and Conservative counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conservative counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conservative tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conservative was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Conservative tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws out a counter right but Conservative avoids it with no problem.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Conservative looks to land a combination. Laine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Conservative's shoulder, as Conservative tries to avoid the shot.
Conservative appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Conservative off balance momentarily.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Conservative takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conservative takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Conservative on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conservative's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conservative scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oulu Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laine is looking to slow Conservative down with leg kicks.
Laine moves out of range as Conservative strikes.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a hook but Conservative blocks it.
Laine throws a low kick but Conservative avoids it.
Conservative throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Laine misses with a hook. Conservative ducked under it nicely.
Conservative blocks a head kick by Laine.
#T1#
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Conservative misses with a combination
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Conservative's head but Conservative sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conservative stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conservative throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Laine.#T2#
Conservative throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Conservative looks to land a combination. Laine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laine is looking to slow Conservative down with leg kicks.
Conservative throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws out a counter right but Conservative avoids it with no problem.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Conservative went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Conservative throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Conservative blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Conservative pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conservative checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Conservative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Conservative moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conservative misses with a body shot.
Conservative throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine lands a head shot.
Conservative throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine slips under a jab from Conservative.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oulu Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oulu Laine!
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