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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
8L 85 - Not near scones
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Tay throws a push kick but Ishimura slaps the foot to one side.
Tay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tay misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Tay.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Tay throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishimura counters with a good, hard body kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Ishimura lands a front kick.
Tay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura scores with a nice body kick.
Ishimura tests Tay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishimura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tay is out of range and Ishimura settles back down.
Ishimura swinging wildly here.
Ishimura lands a really nice looking cross but Tay seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ishimura scores with a nice right hand.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishimura.
Ishimura cracks Tay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tay is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Tay tries to work over Ishimura's front leg with a kick but Ishimura checks it.
A good leg kick by Ishimura. #T1#
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura connects with a solid leg kick.
Tay misses with a head kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Ishimura moves out of range.
Tay throws a body kick that misses.
Tay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ishimura.
Ishimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tay throws out the jab.
Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishimura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tay.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Tay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishimura can pounce on him.
Tay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tay.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tay throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura wants to clinch up but Tay keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tay.
Tay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Tay's leg but Tay calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tay.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tay manages to circle out of the way.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Tay throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Ishimura scores with a spinning back kick!
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Tay off balance momentarily.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Tay looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishimura 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Kosuke Ishimura took to the microphone: 'Jesus is coming back.'. |
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Event:
TK 4: Joukahainen
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Burroughs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Choi's coaches at Hitters have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Burroughs misses with a head shot. Choi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burroughs trying to move into half guard but instead Choi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Choi won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Burroughs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burroughs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Choi uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Choi prevents Burroughs from escaping the position.#ES2#
Burroughs throws Choi to one side and escapes!
Choi slips under a jab from Burroughs.
Choi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burroughs throws out the jab.
Burroughs misses with a straight left.
Burroughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Burroughs scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burroughs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burroughs remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Burroughs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burroughs working the ground and pound but Choi is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burroughs cracks Choi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burroughs working the head and body with strikes.
Burroughs working the strikes but Choi uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Burroughs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Choi is a slippery customer.
Burroughs lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burroughs lands a nice short elbow.
Choi is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs with the ground and pound but Choi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Burroughs distracts Choi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Burroughs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs throws a big right hand that misses.
Burroughs trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choi can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is taking a breather. Choi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William S Burroughs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Burroughs misses the target.
Choi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burroughs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
William S Burroughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi slips under a jab from Burroughs.
Donk. Burroughs catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
Burroughs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi throws a quick counter head kick but Burroughs was just out of range.
Donk. Burroughs catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
Burroughs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Burroughs misses with a looping right.
Choi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burroughs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burroughs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Burroughs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Choi quickly recovers to half guard.
Choi wants to get back to his feet.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Choi's head.
Burroughs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
William S Burroughs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Choi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burroughs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burroughs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burroughs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Choi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burroughs.
Burroughs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burroughs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Choi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burroughs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Choi taking shots to the head.
Burroughs breaks from Choi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burroughs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Choi is rocked!
Burroughs cracks Choi 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 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William S Burroughs! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Nakagawa X Alaoui
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
De Carlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby misses with a combination
#TD2#
and De Carlo counters with a single leg into guard. Thorsby didn't expect that.
Thorsby has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Carlo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Thorsby taking a breather.
De Carlo tries for a takedown but Thorsby manages to get underhooks.
De Carlo looking for a takedown.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Thorsby has De Carlo pressed against the cage.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby tries to work over De Carlo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
De Carlo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David De Carlo.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
De Carlo tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Carlo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Carlo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
And De Carlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorsby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Carlo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Thorsby - just one landing.
Thorsby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorsby wants it to stay on the feet.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Carlo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorsby works De Carlo's body with a nice hook.
Svend Thorsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by De Carlo or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorsby, which made it look bad.
De Carlo shoots in for a takedown but Thorsby shows good takedown defense.
De Carlo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Carlo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Carlo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.
Thorsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Carlo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but De Carlo is just out of range.
Thorsby stuns De Carlo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby tries to bum rush De Carlo with a series of wild strikes but De Carlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsby lands with a hook. De Carlo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
De Carlo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorsby on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorsby's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thorsby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thorsby displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Carlo up against the cage.
Thorsby prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby has De Carlo pushed against the cage.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
De Carlo is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Carlo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
A short left from Thorsby.
De Carlo can't get the takedown.
De Carlo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
De Carlo can't get the takedown.
Thorsby works on De Carlo's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Carlo is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby presses De Carlo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Carlo looks winded!
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Carlo takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Thorsby.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Thorsby drops De Carlo with a beautiful combination! De Carlo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorsby is looking for the KO!
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a few strikes there.
De Carlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorsby sprawls well. Thorsby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
David De Carlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorsby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Carlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
De Carlo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorsby to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#De Carlo is rocked!
Thorsby cracks De Carlo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Carlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsby finish him?
Thorsby slaps away a takedown attempt from De Carlo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David De Carlo.
Thorsby lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens De Carlo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thorsby from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw De Carlo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Our winner, Svend Thorsby, 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:
ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Tamarit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeaux sizes up Tamarit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeaux tests Tamarit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamarit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tamarit scrambles back to his feet.
Jeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux throws a right and a left that Tamarit avoids nicely.
Tamarit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
August Jeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Jeaux.
Jeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Jeaux scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Jeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Tamarit's shoulder, as Tamarit tries to avoid the shot.
Tamarit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jeaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tamarit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jeaux misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Tamarit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jeaux tries to bum rush Tamarit with a series of wild strikes but Tamarit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamarit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeaux misses with a straight right.
Jeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tamarit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tamarit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jeaux.
Jeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Tamarit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeaux.
Jeaux tries to bum rush Tamarit with a series of wild strikes but Tamarit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tamarit attempts a counter takedown but Jeaux avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Jeaux misses.
Tamarit ducks under a wild hook from Jeaux.
Tamarit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jeaux throws a one two combo.
Jeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamarit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeaux lunges at Tamarit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tamarit's hand.
Tamarit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jeaux misses with a hook
#TD#
and Tamarit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Jeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Jeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tamarit eats them both and turns towards Jeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jeaux looks to land a combination but Tamarit avoids it well.
Tamarit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tamarit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeaux.
Tamarit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jeaux throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Jeaux drops Tamarit with a beautiful combination! Tamarit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jeaux is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tamarit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jeaux has knocked Tamarit down with a huge combo! Jeaux steps away and waves a wobbly Tamarit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Tamarit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Jeaux batters Tamarit with a massive right followed by a huge left! Tamarit is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jeaux lands a final crushing right hand to drop Tamarit to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jeaux is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). August Jeaux!
August Jeaux took some time post fight to say the following; 'Watch out for my twin, Darius. He’s the one who’ll sweep you right off your feet!'. |
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Event:
SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Grande feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawler rather than just go for the knockout.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crawler takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawler lands with a right hand.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande scores with a nice right hand.
Grande throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Grande lands a nice looking body kick.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Crawler counters with a nice right hand that sends Grande toppling to the canvas! Grande scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crawler finish him?!#ROC#Grande is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Crawler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawler.
Grande is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Crawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawler throws a big uppercut that drops Grande! More strikes from Crawler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grande lies dazed against the cage as Crawler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!
The defeated Jesus Chico Grande had this to say: 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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Event:
GFC 2 - OH CANADA!
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Glasgow tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Glasgow.
Glasgow falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hanzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage.
Hanzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glasgow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glasgow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanzo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Glasgow is trying to stand up here but Hanzo is controlling him well.
Glasgow won't allow Hanzo to pass to mount. #SU#
Hanzo stands up out of the half guard.
Glasgow tries to clinch up.
Hanzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glasgow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Hanzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Hanzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanzo is looking to advance position but Glasgow won't allow it. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hanzo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Glasgow tries to clinch but Hanzo moves away #TD#
so Hanzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Hanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Glasgow is retaining full guard. #SU#
Hanzo stands up and waves to Glasgow to follow him.
Glasgow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glasgow scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Glasgow looks to clinch #TD#
and Hanzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanzo is working hard here to advance position.
Hanzo lands a couple of elbows.
Hanzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glasgow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hanzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hanzo jabs Glasgow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glasgow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glasgow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Glasgow tries to keep at a distance but Hanzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Glasgow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glasgow working aggressively here.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glasgow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glasgow is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo crunches a lovely knee into Glasgow's ribcage.
Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glasgow's face.
#CUT#It looks like Celeste Glasgow has been cut.
Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glasgow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Hanzo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glasgow sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanzo moves nicely into side control.
Hanzo advances to mount.
Hanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Hanzo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Glasgow has his hands clasped together but Hanzo breaks the hold and Glasgow is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Hanzo! |
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Event:
GFC 2 - OH CANADA!
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Michaels moves out of range of the leg kick from Sang.
Sang connects with a solid leg kick.
Clubber Sang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang wants to land a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Sang fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Michaels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sang throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Michaels counters with a shoot takedown. Sang fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Sang is working an open guard so Michaels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sang closes the distance and clinches.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
Sang misses with a knee strike.
Sang lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Sang connects with a knee to the head.
Michaels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Sang has managed to clinch.
Sang prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Sang connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tyler Michaels has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sang.
Michaels wants to take the fight to the mat but Sang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sang tries to land knees in the clinch but Michaels avoids the damage to the body.
Sang tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Sang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michaels.
Sang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Sang to work.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Sang manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sang missing with knees to the body.
Sang working the clinch nicely. Michaels is working for position but Sang cracks him with a big knee to the head! Michaels crumples up against the cage and Sang lands two more shots before the ref can save Michaels! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Clubber Sang! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 27
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dracul feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Dracul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dracul lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dracul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dracul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dracul stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Dracul. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee tries for a takedown but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dracul as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Dracul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taek Jo Lee.
Lee looks winded!
Lee dives in and grabs Dracul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Dracul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dracul lands with a right hand.
Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Dracul's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dracul comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lee falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lee was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Dracul!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
As Asai backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.#T1#
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley slips under a jab from Asai .
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Marley avoids the body shot from Asai .
As Asai backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Marley lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Marley needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marley if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Marley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Marley throws a counter combo.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Marley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Asai digs a good hook to Marley's body.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws a combination. Asai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Asai .
Donk. Asai catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Marley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mystic Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Asai .#T1#
A good leg kick by Asai .
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marley's head.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
Asai throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Asai feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Nice shot by Asai .#ROC#Marley is rocked!#T2#
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Marley right on the button. Marley goes down! Asai follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Asai gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
A determined Yoshihiro Asai didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
8L 81 - Underweight Burns
Date: Jun 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
A big left from McDavid misses.
Ishimura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDavid. McDavid obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDavid clobbers Ishimura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDavid with a nice cross.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
McDavid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ishimura loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Ishimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishimura prevents a body shot from McDavid.
Ishimura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid.
#T1#
Ishimura is trying to stall.
Ishimura scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
Ishimura throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid keeps control of Ishimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDavid pushes Ishimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ishimura up against the cage.
Good body shot from McDavid.
#BC2#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura throws a front kick that sends McDavid stumbling back into the cage.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid cracks Ishimura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Ishimura lands with a slapping head kick.
McDavid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishimura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Ishimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDavid working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura takes one on the button.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Ishimura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McDavid tries to keep at a distance but Ishimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDavid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishimura avoids it.
The referee calls for Ishimura to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ishimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDavid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDavid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura throws a head kick that McDavid semi-blocks.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
McDavid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but McDavid moved away.
Ishimura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
Ishimura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ishimura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from McDavid lands but Ishimura takes it in his stride. #ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can McDavid finish him?
Some bone on bone action there as McDavid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura blocks the body kick.
McDavid is looking to land body kicks.
Ishimura throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McDavid scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
Ishimura walks into a left hand.
Ishimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Ishimura throws a one two combo.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Ishimura checks it.
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and McDavid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ishimura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDavid lands a jab.
Ishimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishimura. That's going to slow McDavid down.
McDavid avoids the body shot from Ishimura.
McDavid throws a quick counter head kick but Ishimura was just out of range.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid sets himself, and Ishimura steps forward looking for the clinch! McDavid avoids it this time.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishimura moves away from the strike by McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
McDavid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDavid lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and McDavid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimura thinking.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but McDavid moved away.
McDavid is looking to counter punch.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura misses with a straight left.
Ishimura connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by McDavid as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from McDavid.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosuke Ishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Ishimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ishimura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
McDavid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily.
Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Ishimura misses the jab.
McDavid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by McDavid.
McDavid swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
McDavid checks the leg kick.
Ishimura throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDavid connects with the punch.
McDavid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishimura at a distance.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDavid lands with an overhand left.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishimura. McDavid does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as McDavid blocks the low kick.
McDavid lands with a straight right. Ishimura didn't see that one coming.
McDavid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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.
In defeat, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 119 Wagner v Yrkje
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Macropus gets a clinch.
Macropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Luis Barroso has been cut.
Barroso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macropus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Macropus.
Barroso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macropus lands a damaging elbow.
Barroso looks winded!
Macropus dips a shoulder and cracks Barroso with a mighty uppercut! Barroso falls back against the cage and Macropus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barroso is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Macropus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Rennid throws a head kick that misses.
Waltston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rennid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waltston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rennid. That's going to slow Waltston down.
Rennid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waltston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Rennid misses.
Waltston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anigav Rennid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rennid throws a sloppy head kick and Waltston moves out of range easily.
And Waltston tries to counter it with a takedown but Rennid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rennid misses with a wild combination.
Waltston feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rennid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waltston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rennid throws a right and a left that Waltston avoids nicely.
Waltston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Rennid throws a low kick but Waltston avoids it.
Rennid misses with a two punch combination.
Rennid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rennid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rennid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Waltston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Waltston is pushing down on Rennid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rennid is fighting to maintain full guard but Waltston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Waltston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Waltston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Waltston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Waltston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waltston passes the guard and advances to mount!
Waltston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rennid working to try and regain half guard.
Waltston controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Let's hope that Waltston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anigav Rennid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anigav Rennid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Rennid misses.
Rennid lands a nice shot that snaps Waltston's head back.
Rennid lands a front kick.
Rennid tries a head kick but it misses.
And Waltston tries to counter it with a takedown but Rennid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rennid misses with a wild body shot.
Waltston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rennid throws a sloppy head kick and Waltston moves out of range easily.
Rennid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Waltston.
Waltston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rennid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Waltston feints the counter takedown.
Rennid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waltston with the counter takedown but Rennid avoids it easily.
Waltston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rennid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waltston moves away.
Rennid throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Waltston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rennid won't be happy with that.
Waltston controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Waltston.
Waltston is continuing to stall.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
More stalling from Waltston.
The adventures of Waltston the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waltston with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Waltston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anigav Rennid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anigav Rennid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rennid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waltston.
Waltston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rennid defends it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Waltston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rennid - the referee stops the clock and Waltston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rennid. Waltston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rennid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rennid misses with a head kick.
Waltston with the counter takedown but Rennid avoids it easily.
Rennid throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Waltston counters with a single leg into guard. Rennid didn't expect that.
Rennid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waltston controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mike Waltston has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waltston avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Rennid. Those never looked like landing.
Rennid throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Waltston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rennid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waltston controls the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waltston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waltston feints the counter takedown.
Mike Waltston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rennid tries to bum rush Waltston with a series of wild strikes but Waltston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Waltston blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rennid tries a head kick but it misses.
Waltston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rennid defends it well.
Rennid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waltston feints the counter takedown.
Waltston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rennid.
Waltston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rennid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Waltston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Waltston.
Waltston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Waltston.
I think Rennid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anigav Rennid! |
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Event:
8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie misses with a wild combination.
Begbie is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
As Begbie looks to move away, Ishimura throws a big counter combo but Begbie just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Begbie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Ishimura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishimura wants to stall.
#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Begbie rushes Ishimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Begbie managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
Ishimura pushes off an throws an elbow but Begbie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I was talking to Ishimura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Begbie.
Begbie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishimura has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishimura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Begbie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishimura stalling.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Begbie moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Begbie throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Begbie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Begbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Begbie off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Begbie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Begbie avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Begbie misses with a looping right.
Begbie feints a jab promting Ishimura to slip. Begbie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ishimura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimura sets himself, and Begbie steps forward looking for the clinch! Ishimura avoids it this time.
Ishimura motions for Begbie to come forward. Ishimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Ishimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Begbie misses with a body kick.
Ishimura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Begbie.#CL2#
Begbie pushes Ishimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Begbie takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ishimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura throws a front kick aimed at Begbie's knee but Begbie avoids it well.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begbie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Begbie is out of range.
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Ishimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Begbie is keeping busy.
Ishimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Begbie can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Begbie throws a combination. Ishimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimura as he connects with a hook.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Begbie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ishimura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Begbie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Begbie.
A head kick by Ishimura misses
and Begbie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimura thinking.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Begbie's front leg but catches the back leg as Begbie tries to avoid it.
Begbie with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Begbie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura tries a low kick but Begbie avoids it.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Begbie checks a low kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ishimura instigates a clinch.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
Ishimura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ishimura presses Begbie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Begbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ishimura lands a head kick. Begbie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ishimura connects with the punch.
Begbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Begbie cracks Ishimura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ishimura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ishimura throws a good cross that connects.
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Ishimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura with a knee to the head.
Ishimura scores with a knee to the head.
Ishimura avoiding damage.
Ishimura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Ishimura lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Begbie blocks the leg kick.
Ishimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ishimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Begbie.
Begbie tries to clinch
and Ishimura counters with a low kick, right behind Begbie 's knee.
Ishimura is looking to slow Begbie down with leg kicks.
Ishimura with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Begbie tries to clinch up but Ishimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Begbie's sensitive parts.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Francis Begbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimura misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ishimura tries to keep at a distance but Begbie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Francis Begbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Begbie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begbie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishimura 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura wins by unanimous decision!
Kosuke Ishimura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jesus is coming back.'.
In defeat, Francis Begbie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
TK 1: Väinämöinen
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Sizemore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choi under the eye.
Sizemore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Sizemore closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Sizemore slows down the pace here.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Sizemore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sizemore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hotrod Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sizemore moves into range and clinches up with Choi.
Sizemore works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sizemore taking a breather.#BC2#
Sizemore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Sizemore gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sizemore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choi's brow.
Sizemore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sizemore.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sizemore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Sizemore.
Choi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Choi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Choi. #T2#
Sizemore stalling in the clinch.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore blocks an uppercut.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi prevents a body shot from Sizemore. #BC2#
Sizemore breaks from the clinch.
Sizemore throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Choi throws a quick counter head kick but Sizemore was just out of range.
Sizemore scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Sizemore clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi. #T3#
Sizemore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Sizemore. #CUT2#It looks like Joon Choi has been cut.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi letting Sizemore take a breather here.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sizemore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi lands a left hand.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Choi prevents a body shot from Sizemore.
Sizemore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sizemore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choi's brow.
We've been informed that Sizemore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sizemore trying to land knees to the body.
Sizemore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Sizemore breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hotrod Sizemore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joon Choi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sizemore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Sizemore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sizemore lands a nice shot to the body.
Sizemore lands a hook that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Choi's defenses.
Sizemore lands a shoulder strike.
Sizemore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sizemore. #T1#
Sizemore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Sizemore tries to land knees in the clinch but Choi avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Sizemore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizemore.
Choi thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Sizemore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Sizemore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily.
Sizemore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChoi.
Sizemore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Choi gets tackled into the cage by Sizemore. Sizemore maintains the clinch.
Sizemore lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sizemore controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sizemore tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Sizemore back against the cage.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Sizemore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Sizemore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sizemore works over Choi's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Sizemore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choi avoids it.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sizemore controlling the action here for a moment.
Sizemore avoiding damage.
Sizemore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sizemore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Sizemore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Choi.
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sizemore. #BC2#
Sizemore breaks the clinch.
Sizemore moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Sizemore gets a clinch.
Sizemore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Sizemore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Choi is defending well for now.
Sizemore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sizemore blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hotrod Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joon Choi'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sizemore throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Sizemore sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Sizemore rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sizemore.
Sizemore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sizemore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Sizemore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sizemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Sizemore rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Sizemore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sizemore slowing the pace effectively.
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
Sizemore gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sizemore throws an elbow but misses.
Sizemore misses with a knee to the head.
Choi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Sizemore breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Sizemore rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sizemore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sizemore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Choi.
A short uppercut from Sizemore.
Sizemore'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.
Sizemore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sizemore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Sizemore stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi. #BC2#
Sizemore breaks from the clinch.
Sizemore lands a head kick. Choi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Sizemore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Sizemore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Sizemore. #CL2#
Sizemore clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Sizemore stalling the fight.
Hotrod Sizemore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hotrod Sizemore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sizemore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sizemore misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sizemore throws an elbow but misses.
Sizemore throws an elbow that misses.
Sizemore blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Sizemore on the inside.
Joon Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hotrod Sizemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sizemore 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hotrod Sizemore!
Hotrod Sizemore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmoe defends it nicely.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmoe pinned against the cage. Schmoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Michaels rushes Schmoe and presses him up against the cage.
Schmoe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michaels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rakin Schmoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Michaels.
Michaels is struggling to control the position.
Michaels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Michaels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schmoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Schmoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Schmoe.
Schmoe darts in looking for a takedown but Michaels gets double underhooks and turns Schmoe into the cage. #TD2#
Michaels pulls Schmoe into guard.
#SUB2#
Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schmoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.
Michaels is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmoe is aware though and is defending well.
Schmoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Schmoe throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Michaels has his feet on Schmoe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schmoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Michaels drives through and clinches with Schmoe against the cage.
Schmoe wants a takedown.
Schmoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks.
Schmoe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schmoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Michaels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Michaels moves into the clinch.#T3#
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmoe.
Michaels steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmoe.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Schmoe on that attempt. #CL2#
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Schmoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels pulls guard effortlessly.
Schmoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels pulls Schmoe in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmoe lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Michaels pushes Schmoe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Schmoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michaels dives in for a single leg takedown but Schmoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Michaels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schmoe is trying to defend but Michaels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schmoe is breathing heavily.
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!
Michaels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schmoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Michaels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michaels.
Michaels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Schmoe, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Schmoe against the cage but Schmoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmoe tries to counter with a takedown but Michaels is quick to defend against it.
Michaels throws a combination. Schmoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Rakin Schmoe has been cut.#CL2#
Michaels clinches.
Schmoe goes for a takedown attempt but Michaels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Michaels rushes Schmoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels is trying to push Schmoe away but Schmoe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schmoe has Michaels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michaels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmoe wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakin Schmoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmoe is trying to pull guard but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Schmoe is trying to stall.
Michaels scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Schmoe has the dominant position.
Schmoe can't break the clinch.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Schmoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michaels somewhat.
Schmoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schmoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmoe.#T2#
Michaels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
Schmoe avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Schmoe is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Michaels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michaels 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmoe being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Michaels stands and steps away. Schmoe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Schmoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaels can't break the clinch.
Schmoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michaels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Michaels jumps guard.
#T4#
Schmoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels pulls Schmoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmoe from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Michaels has his feet on Schmoe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmoe as he jumps to the side.
Michaels connects with a right hand. Schmoe shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmoe tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Rakin Schmoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Michaels gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Michaels darts in and clinches Schmoe up against the cage.#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmoe misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Michaels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Schmoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels wants a takedown but no success here.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmoe has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Schmoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Schmoe shows good takedown defense.
Schmoe tries to counter with a takedown but Michaels is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Schmoe is looking to control Michaels's arms but Michaels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schmoe has his back to the cage.
Schmoe is trying to pull guard but Michaels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakin Schmoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schmoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michaels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Michaels after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Michaels drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Schmoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michaels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmoe has managed to get both his arms back between Michaels's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmoe is aware though and is defending well.
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michaels holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Michaels has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Schmoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Michaels has knocked Schmoe down with a huge combo! Michaels steps away and waves a wobbly Schmoe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Michaels shoots in and drives through. Schmoe sprawls well.
Schmoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Michaels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmoe is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Michaels is looking for a takedown.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Schmoe is controlling him.
Schmoe is working for takedown but Michaels is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Michaels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Michaels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michaels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michaels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Michaels stands and steps away. Schmoe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Schmoe shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schmoe enables Michaels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schmoe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Michaels sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schmoe's guard. #T4#
Schmoe is trying to stand up here but Michaels is controlling him well.
Michaels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Michaels decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Michaels clinches.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
Michaels can't get the takedown.
Rakin Schmoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmoe goes for a takedown attempt but Michaels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Michaels!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Michaels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rakin Schmoe spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost. It’s fine. Losing gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. I’ve fought plenty of warriors that have done enough to beat me, lost my rematch with The Axe, lost to the Uggy Boogy dude. But I promise, I will turn it up in the coming time. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Tamarit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawson as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tamarit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tamarit is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
#SUB#
Tamarit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tamarit decides to stand up. #CL2#
Dawson clinches up with Tamarit and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Tamarit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dawson walks away with a smile on his face. Tamarit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamarit is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Tamarit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Tamarit in his tracks for a moment.
Tamarit tries to pull guard but Dawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamarit drops back down to his feet.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Tamarit 's eye.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Tamarit is breathing heavily.
Dawson lands an elbow inside.
Dawson stalls.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
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!
Tamarit is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamarit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tamarit takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dawson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson avoiding damage.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tamarit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tamarit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamarit's face.
Dawson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson working Tamarit over with knees to the body.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamarit backwards.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawson dominated that round.
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#
Dawson rushes Tamarit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tamarit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
#TD#
Tamarit jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Dawson pushing down on Tamarit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamarit tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
Dawson trying to control the action but Tamarit is working from the bottom.
Dawson misses with a head shot. Tamarit uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson stays in close to Tamarit's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Tamarit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamarit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamarit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tamarit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tamarit working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Tamarit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jack Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tamarit gets tackled into the cage by Dawson. Dawson maintains the clinch.
Tamarit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamarit's face.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Tamarit shrugs off.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Tamarit jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tamarit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamarits head.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Tamarit won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Tamarit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jack Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Tamarit takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Tamarit is rocked!#T1#
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamarit's face.
Oh Tamarit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Dawson lands a big knee! That's hurt Tamarit! Oh, he's all over the place! Dawson lands another knee that sends Tamarit to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
A relieved looking Jack Dawson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Destroy swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Taek Jo Lee has been cut.
Destroy drops Lee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Destroy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Destroy! |
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Event:
CMMA 112 Dinapoli v Koko
Date: May 29, 2021 |
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A jab from Klauss misses.
Klauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barroso on the side of the head.
Barroso dodges the punch combination from Klauss.
Klauss misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Barroso counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barroso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klauss defends it well. #SUB#
Barroso is trying for a kimura here. Klauss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barroso wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Barroso!
A relieved looking Luis Barroso 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:
SMASH: Murphy vs Dadaeff
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Bataglia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Bataglia's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Marley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab, jab by Bataglia - just one landing.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body kick.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Bataglia swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley moves forwards but Bataglia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bataglia lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Donk. Bataglia catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Bataglia jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bataglia lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Marley is rocked!
Bataglia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Marley takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bataglia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Marley bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lorenzo Bataglia made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Marajoara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waltston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marajoara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Waltston with that takedown attempt.
Marajoara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waltston shoots in and drives through. Marajoara sprawls well.
Marajoara tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waltston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waltston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marajoara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marajoara wants to clinch up but Waltston keeps it at a distance.
Marajoara fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marajoara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marajoara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waltston.
Waltston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marajoara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marajoara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waltston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Waltston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marajoara tries to clinch up but Waltston circles away and keeps his distance.
Waltston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waltston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marajoara back to the cage. Waltston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Ananatuba Marajoara has been cut.
Waltston shoots for a double leg takedown but Marajoara sprawls well. He's pushed Waltston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waltston throws a right and a left that Marajoara avoids nicely. #T1##CL2#
Marajoara has closed the distance and engaged Waltston in a clinch.
Marajoara tries a body shot but Waltston blocks it.
Waltston dodges an elbow strike from Marajoara.
Marajoara lands an elbow inside that Waltston shrugs off.
Waltston blocks the elbow strike.
Marajoara misses with the head strike.
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waltston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marajoara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marajoara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marajoara pushes off an throws an elbow but Waltston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Waltston can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waltston wants a takedown but no success here.
Waltston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marajoara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Waltston can't get the takedown.
Waltston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marajoara prevents it.
Marajoara lands an elbow inside that Waltston shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Waltston has been cut.
Waltston can't get the takedown.
Marajoara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marajoara throws an elbow but it misses.
Marajoara lands an elbow inside.
Waltston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waltston blocks an elbow strike from Marajoara.
#T3#
Marajoara has a couple of punches blocked by Waltston.
Marajoara working aggressively here.
Marajoara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waltston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waltston is working for takedown but Marajoara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Waltston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marajoara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marajoara lands an elbow that stopped Waltston in his tracks for a moment.
Marajoara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marajoara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Marajoara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marajoara looking to slow down the pace here.
Marajoara tries to stall but Waltston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marajoara seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Marajoara throws an elbow that misses.
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marajoara.
Marajoara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marajoara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marajoara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waltston blocks the elbow strike.
Marajoara misses with a body punch.
Marajoara prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ananatuba Marajoara dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Waltston works over Marajoara's head and body with a nice combination.
Waltston throws a combination. Marajoara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marajoara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marajoara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marajoara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marajoara tries to clinch up but Waltston circles away and keeps his distance.
Waltston throws a right hand that Marajoara ducks under and follows up with a left that Marajoara also avoids with ease.
Mike Waltston is winning the standup battle so far.
Waltston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waltston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marajoara eats them both and turns towards Waltston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Marajoara rushes Waltston and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marajoara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marajoara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marajoara gets underhooks to prevent Waltston's takedown attempt.
Marajoara tries to throw a body punch but Waltston avoids it by throwing Marajoara back against the cage. #T1#
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waltston takes an elbow to the temple.
Marajoara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marajoara lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Mike Waltston's cut is getting worse.
Waltston looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waltston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waltston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waltston wants a takedown but no success here.
Ananatuba Marajoara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marajoara.
Waltston goes for a takedown attempt but Marajoara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike Waltston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marajoara tries to clinch up but Waltston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ananatuba Marajoara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waltston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marajoara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marajoara wants to counter the offense by Waltston and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Marajoara clinches up with Waltston and pushes him back against the cage.
Waltston is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Marajoara misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marajoara misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marajoara throws an elbow but misses.
Marajoara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marajoara struggles to land a body shot inside as Waltston controls his hands.
Waltston blocks a body shot from Marajoara.
Marajoara lands an elbow that stopped Waltston in his tracks for a moment.
Marajoara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waltston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marajoara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waltston is trying to drag Marajoara to the mat but Marajoara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waltston wants a takedown.
#T3#
Waltston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Waltston dodges an elbow strike from Marajoara.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marajoara. #CUT2#Mike Waltston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Waltston avoids a wild elbow strike from Marajoara.
Marajoara lands an elbow inside that Waltston shrugs off.
Waltston wants a takedown but no success here.
Marajoara lands an elbow just above Waltston 's eye.
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waltston blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Marajoara fails to land.
Marajoara lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Mike Waltston's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
The referee calls for Marajoara to work.
Marajoara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marajoara throws an elbow but misses.
Waltston avoids a wild elbow strike from Marajoara.
Waltston is working for takedown but Marajoara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Waltston avoids the elbow strike from Marajoara, against the cage.
Waltston is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marajoara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Waltston's brow.
Marajoara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Waltston's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ananatuba Marajoara! |
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Event:
8L 73 - Down for the Count
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Tay throws a leg kick but Ishimura checks it.
Tay blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Tay throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ishimura darts in and clinches Tay up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tay breaks from the clinch.
Tay avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ishimura checks a leg kick nicely.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Tay 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.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Tay moves out of range easily.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishimura.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tay misses the shot to the body.
Tay swinging wildly here.
Ishimura is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tay just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ishimura has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
In his post fight interview, Chong Tay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'. |
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