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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Andersson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Andersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
Andersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson misses with the combination.
Erikson misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a right hand to the body.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Erikson .
A jab lands there for Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson connects with a jab.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Erikson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Erikson throwing a counter right hand but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andersson counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erikson tries to avoid it but Andersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erikson to the ground. Erikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson unleashes a big counter combination but Erikson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Andersson swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
A nice combination there by Erikson .
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Andersson tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Erikson . Andersson shrugs it off though.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erikson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3##CL2#
Andersson rushes Erikson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erikson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erikson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Despite the aggression on Andersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson scores with a push kick.
Erikson throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease. #T4##CL2#
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Erikson tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andersson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
A hook to the body from Andersson.
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 Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Erikson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses with a combination
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Andersson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Andersson throws a series of punches but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Erikson misses #TD2#
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Erikson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Andersson there.
Ground and pound from Andersson.
Erikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Erikson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersson.
Erikson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erikson .
Erikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erikson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Erikson has wrist control.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erikson 's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson postures up in Erikson 's guard and throws a big left but Erikson blocks it.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson passes Erikson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andersson stops Erikson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Andersson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Erikson has recovered full guard. #T3#
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Erikson blocks nicely.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving. #T4#
Andersson is in close to Erikson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson lands a couple of digs.
Andersson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andersson throwing shots but Erikson is blocking nicely.
Erikson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersson.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson prevents Erikson from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Andersson punishes Erikson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erikson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andersson defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Andersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erikson did well to prevent Andersson getting side control.
Erikson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andersson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Leif Erikson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Erikson as Andersson tries to tie him up.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Erikson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erikson prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Andersson. #T1#
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erikson prevents it.
Leif Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.#BC2#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erikson as he avoids it easily.
Erikson takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erikson as he jumps to the side.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Erikson sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erikson misses with a body punch
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Erikson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Erikson scores with a push kick.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Erikson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Andersson.
Erikson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Erikson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Erikson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. Erikson fights it but they end up in guard.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Erikson blocks nicely.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Erikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Erikson 's brow.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson has momentary wrist control but Andersson slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erikson .
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erikson 's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Andersson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Erikson throws up his legs and catches Andersson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Andersson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Erikson ! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 51 Free Fall
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Force avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Septer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Force.
Mart Septer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Septer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Septer.
Septer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Force manages to avoid it.
Septer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Force keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Septer misses the jab.
Septer clobbers Force with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Force has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lime in the Coconut in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Septer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Septer misses with a lunging right hand
and Force counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Force digs a good body shot into Septer's ribs.
Septer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
Septer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Septer misses with a jab to the body
and Force counters with a nice uppercut.
Force closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Septer coming out on top.#KD2#
Septer cracks Force with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Septer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Force to stand back up!#ROC2#Force is rocked!
Septer 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Septer ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Oh Force is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Force misses with a leg kick.
Septer slips a straight right by Force.
Septer slips under a jab from Force.
Force walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Septer swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mart Septer!
During a confident post fight interview, Mart Septer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 16
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Arnold connects with a looping right hand.
Arnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnold works the jab nicely.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
Arnold lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Arnold scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one.
Arnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnold! But no joy.
Martinez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Arnold lands a right hand from hell, dropping Martinez. Arnold pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Arnold! |
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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
French throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Caetano counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Caetano tries for a kimura but French is defending well. #SUB2#
Caetano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... French is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquim Caetano!
Joaquim Caetano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Stephens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitoshi.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitoshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Hitoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Hitoshi as Stephens shoots in.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitoshi.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
A jab from Hitoshi misses. #T1#
Stephens blocks a jab.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Hitoshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stephens wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stephens down.
Hitoshi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Hitoshi crunches a massive hammerfist down on Stephens - he's out! Hitoshi Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Hirata Hitoshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Eketone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Eketone down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Eketone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Kiki Eketone has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Smith ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Eketone clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Smith!
Oliver Smith very nearly forgot to thank Out of Business $10 Sale! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kennedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huygens defends it nicely.
Huygens scores with the left hand. Kennedy knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Reuben Kennedy has been cut.
Huygens swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Kennedy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kennedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kennedy is thwarting Huygens's attempts to control the position.
Huygens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throwing shots but Huygens is blocking nicely.
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huygens's head.
Kennedy looks to land a strike but Huygens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Huygens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huygens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huygens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huygens keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Huygens controlling the position.
Huygens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Kennedy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huygens is pulling down on Kennedy's head to control his posture.
Kennedy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huygens keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huygens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kennedy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennedy trying to control but Huygens is working from the bottom.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy lands a couple of elbows.
Kennedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Huygens has wrist control.
Kennedy trying to control but Huygens is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big left from Huygens misses.
Kennedy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huygens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huygens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Huygens.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Huygens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Huygens to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and Huygens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huygens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Huygens.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Huygens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Huygens. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Huygens tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huygens misses with a looping right.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Huygens. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huygens.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huygens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Huygens. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Huygens coming out on top.
Huygens moves out of range of the strikes.
Huygens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huygens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kennedy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Huygens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huygens jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huygens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huygens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kennedy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Huygens there.#ROC2#Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huygens counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kennedy out cold! What a finish! Huygens is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christiaan Huygens!
An out of breath Christiaan Huygens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yong trying to control here.
Yong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Costa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa throwing shots but Yong is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yong keeps working. #T1#
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa misses with a head shot. Yong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
Costa wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Yong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Yong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Yong has wrist control.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Yong is retaining full guard.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa with a nice head shot there.
Costa advances position into side control!
Yong parries the strikes from Costa easily there. Costa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yong to escape.
Costa works to advance to full mount. Yong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Yong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Costa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yong taking shots to the head.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Costa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Costa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yong because Costa loaded up on that one.
Costa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Costa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Costa throws some wild stikes that Yong manages to avoid easily.
Costa breaks from Yong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Costa with shots to the head and body - Yong looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Costa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Costa unloading with bombs!
Yong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa tries to control but Yong wriggling away.
Costa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yong looks a forlorn figure.
Costa working Yong over with strikes here.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa cracks Yong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Costa.
Costa punching from mount but Yong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Costa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Yong scores with a decent looking hook.
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johan Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yong clobbers Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costa's head backwards.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa tries for a takedown but Yong circles away easily
enabling Yong to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yong circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Yong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yong can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa jumps guard but Yong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yong to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Yong as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yong. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Yong fails to land.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa blocking some punches.
Yong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yong misses with the head strike.
Yong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yong working aggressively here.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yong fails to land.
Yong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yong has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Yong misses with some punches.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong lands a shot to the body.
Yong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yong has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Yong working aggressively here.
Yong working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yong swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Yong fails to land.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong misses with a punch on the inside.
Yong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yong has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yong misses with a punch on the inside.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong misses with some punches.
#T2#
Yong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yong swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yong misses with the head strike.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Yong.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Yong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa stalling against the cage.
Yong gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Yong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa stalling the fight.
Costa can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yong.
Costa taking a breather.
Yong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Costa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Costa drops to his knees and Yong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eom Yong!
A victorious Eom Yong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Frank rushes Fisk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fisk fails to land.
Fisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Fisk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisk.
Frank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisk. Fisk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fisk thuds a left hand into Frank's body.
Fisk misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Fisk throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisk misses with a left hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank jabs Fisk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Fisk misses.
Fisk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Frank drops Fisk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fisk looks back up at him and smiles so Frank waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Fisk is rocked!
Fisk scores with a shot to the body.
Fisk is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Frank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Fisk swings widly with a right hand
and Frank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fisk looks winded!
Frank lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Fisk up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Frank from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Fisk's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tempest Frank!
Tempest Frank is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tempest Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Yoshioka cracks Einstein with a good jab.
Yoshioka catches Einstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoshioka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Einstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yoshioka wants to get back to his feet but Einstein passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Still in half guard, Einstein seems content to control.
Einstein seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yoshioka for as long as he can get away with.
Einstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Einstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Einstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshioka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoshioka is trying to get back to full guard.
Yoshioka pushes Einstein off looking to stand but Einstein dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshioka won't allow Einstein to pass to mount.
Einstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Einstein takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshioka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Einstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Einstein ducks under a wild hook from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka throws the left hand but Einstein avoids the punch easily.
Yoshioka looks to score with a jab to the body but Einstein is just out of range.
Einstein attempts a counter takedown but Yoshioka avoids it well and moves away.
Yoshioka connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshioka.
Einstein staying out of range there.
Einstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoshioka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoshioka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
Yoshioka stuffs the takedown.
Einstein ducks under a wild hook from Yoshioka.
Einstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshioka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Einstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Yoshioka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Yoshioka lands a nice looking body shot.
Einstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshioka as Einstein shoots in.#TD#
Einstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Einstein stalling.
Yoshioka moves into full guard.
Einstein trying to control but Yoshioka is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Yoshioka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshioka. Einstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Einstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Yoshioka.
Nice body punch from Yoshioka.
Einstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshioka with a jab.
Yoshioka misses the shot to the body.
Einstein attempts a counter takedown but Yoshioka avoids it well and moves away.
Yoshioka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshioka swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Einstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshioka's head.
Einstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshioka is trying to control but can't.
Einstein stalling. #T1#
Yoshioka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Einstein.
We've been informed that Yoshioka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Einstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshioka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Einstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka with a hook.
Einstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshioka pinned against the cage. Yoshioka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Einstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshioka finds it's way round the side to connect with Einstein's head.
Yoshioka throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshioka connects with a looping right hand.
Yoshioka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Yoshioka misses.
Yoshioka scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Yoshioka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Einstein.
Einstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshioka is fending him off so far but Einstein persists. Nope, Yoshioka circles away and we're back to standing.
Einstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshioka is fending him off so far but Einstein persists. Nope, Yoshioka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Einstein.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Einstein moves out of range as Yoshioka strikes.
Yoshioka lands with an overhand left.
Einstein looks for a takedown but Yoshioka sprawls well.
Yoshioka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Einstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Einstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshioka connects with a body shot that sends Einstein's belly button to the back.
Einstein ducks under a wild hook from Yoshioka.
Nobu Yoshioka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshioka.#T4##TD#
Einstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Einstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Einstein is staying tight to Yoshioka's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Einstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Einstein staying calm.
Yoshioka struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Yoshioka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Einstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Einstein is looking to take a break and control but Yoshioka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Einstein in side control, throwing shots but Yoshioka defends. #T1#
Yoshioka is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Einstein is putting a hurting on Yoshioka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Einstein moves into full mount!
Einstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Einstein misses with a head shot.#T2#
Einstein avoids the attempt from Yoshioka to control.
Einstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Einstein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yoshioka is now in Einstein's guard. A big mistake from Einstein there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Einstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yoshioka wanted to stand there but Einstein had control of the position.
Yoshioka wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Einstein managing to control the position.
Albert Einstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yoshioka trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshioka is one step ahead there.
Yoshioka is looking to stand up but Einstein won't let him.
Nobu Yoshioka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Einstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshioka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Einstein is proving hard to escape from.
Yoshioka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshioka is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshioka looking to sit in guard and control but Einstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Einstein wants to control from the top but Yoshioka keeps moving.
Einstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einstein passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoshioka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Yoshioka!
Our winner, Nobu Yoshioka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Baker both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Baker throws a hook but Voronin avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Voronin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Voronin misses its intended target.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voronin.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Voronin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Voronin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voronin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker misses with a hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baker.
Baker in side control, throwing shots but Voronin defends.
Voronin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow.
Voronin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Voronin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Voronin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Voronin tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
Voronin is working hard here to advance position.
Voronin wants to control but Baker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker trying to control the position but Voronin is working away.
Voronin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Voronin wants to control but Baker postures up.
Baker working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Voronin is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Baker.
Oh Voronin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker misses with the ground and pound.
Voronin seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker throws an elbow but Voronin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Voronin is defending well. #SUB2#
Baker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Voronin is trying to get back to half guard.
Baker lands a nice forearm strike.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Baker working away.
Baker working the body and head with strikes.
Voronin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Baker.
Voronin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baker lands a strong strike to the head of Voronin. That's dazed him! Baker looking to finish here. Voronin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Baker lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
Balthazar Baker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Tarantino throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tarantino 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Tarantino scores with a takedown into Perkele's guard.
Tarantino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarantino postures up in Perkele's guard and throws a big left but Perkele blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarantino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perkele is trying to get back to half guard.
Perkele is working hard here to advance position.
Perkele tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tarantino presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tarantino lands a big elbow.
Tarantino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Perkele hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino wants to control the pace but Perkele is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Perkele wants to control but Tarantino is having none of it.
Tarantino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Perkele manages to control the position for a moment.
Tarantino trying to control but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Perkele defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tarantino.
Perkele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Perkele is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Tarantino wants to take a breather but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele is looking to control Tarantino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Perkele controlling the position for now.
Tarantino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarantino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perkele gets full guard.
Perkele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarantino stopping the sweep attempt from Perkele.
Tarantino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Perkele is adopting a defensive guard.
Perkele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkele looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkele, not yet.
Perkele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tarantino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarantino won't allow Perkele to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tarantino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perkele manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tarantino has Perkele in his guard.#REVR#
Tarantino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkele is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tarantino is trying to control the position but Perkele postures up.
Perkele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perkele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tarantino moves to clinch but Perkele breaks away
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Perkele wants to land a leg kick but Tarantino is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarantino misses the target.
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Tarantino ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Tarantino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Tarantino doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Tarantino moved out of range.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Tarantino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Tarantino breaks from the clinch.
Tarantino moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Tarantino tries to clinch up
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Tarantino throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Tarantino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarantino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Perkele as Tarantino shoots in.
Tarantino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarantino.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Tarantino blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck for Tarantino with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele moves out of range as Tarantino strikes.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Perkele defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarantino.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Tarantino is out of range.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Tarantino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarantino with the counter takedown but Perkele avoids it easily.
Tarantino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Tarantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Perkele dips to his left and cracks Tarantino with an uppercut!
Perkele throws a series of punches but Tarantino moves out of range.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarantino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarantino throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarantino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tarantino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarantino misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarantino throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarantino wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Tarantino's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino with a poor takedown
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.#CL2#
Tarantino has closed the distance and engaged Perkele in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.#BC2#
Tarantino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tarantino clinches up against the cage.
Tarantino fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Tarantino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perkele prevents it.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Tarantino controls the action.
Perkele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards. #TD2#
Tarantino is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perkele can't fight it off and eventually Tarantino manages to take the fight to the floor. Perkele looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perkele has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tarantino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Tarantino's head.
Tarantino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perkele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino'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.#R3#
Perkele digs a good body shot into Tarantino's ribs.
Perkele scores with a head kick. Tarantino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarantino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarantino has time to react.
Tarantino misses with a hook.
Perkele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarantino throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
A slow jab from Tarantino misses its intended target.
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino checks a leg kick.
Tarantino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Tarantino misses the shot to the body.
Tarantino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Tarantino throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Perkele connects with the punch.
A jab from Tarantino finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Tarantino throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Tarantino pushes Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarantino.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##TD2#
Tarantino jumps guard and drags Perkele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarantino is trying to control the position but Perkele postures up.
Perkele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarantino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Perkele controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tarantino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkele's guard. #REVB#
Perkele has control of Tarantino's left arm, preventing Tarantino from doing any damage.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Perkele can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarantino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Tarantino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkele wants to control but Tarantino is keeping busy.
#T4#
Perkele is controlling Tarantino's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Perkele.
Perkele trying to hold on to Tarantino's head to control him but Tarantino postures up.
Tarantino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Perkele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #ES#
Perkele pushes Tarantino off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkele sprawls well. Perkele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Tarantino scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Tarantino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarantino.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perkele defends it well.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tarantino checks a leg kick.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarantino's head.
Tarantino shoots in but Perkele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarantino.
Tarantino missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Tarantino wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tarantino really felt that one!
Tarantino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkele to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele swings for the body but Tarantino moves out of range.
#T2#
Tarantino lands with a right hand.
Tarantino throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino.
Tarantino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Tarantino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Tarantino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Tarantino darts in and clinches Perkele up against the cage.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ispa Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Tarantino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkele is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarantino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perkele smiles and moves away.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarantino.
Tarantino lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Tarantino misses its intended target.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino. #T4#
Perkele throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perkele defends it well.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt
and Perkele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Tarantino's ribs.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tarantino misses.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarantino tries to clinch up
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele had his way with Quintet Tarantino in that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tarantino darts in looking for a takedown but Perkele gets double underhooks and turns Tarantino into the cage.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarantino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarantino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele throws a front kick that sends Tarantino stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Tarantino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perkele's half guard.
Perkele is controlling Tarantino's trapped leg to prevent Tarantino from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarantino is nestled in close to Perkele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perkele is staying active underneath Tarantino, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarantino is working away from the top position though.
Tarantino prevents Perkele from improving his position.
Perkele keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perkele tries to roll over but Tarantino keeps him under control.
Tarantino wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tarantino prevents Perkele from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarantino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarantino there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarantino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Perkele throws a head kick but Tarantino moves out of range.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Tarantino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Tarantino moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
Quintet Tarantino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarantino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele gets back to half guard.
Perkele is trying to control but can't.
Perkele controlling the position well.
Tarantino wants to pass to mount but Perkele is defending the position.
Ispa Perkele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkele is controlling Tarantino's trapped leg to prevent Tarantino from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perkele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Ispa Perkele, 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:
VFC 44 Freaky Friday
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Jiggle has his takedown stuffed
letting Barrett counter with a right hand.
Jiggle tries to move into range but Barrett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiggle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jiggle looks winded!
Jiggle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jiggle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jiggle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.
#KD#
Barrett lands a big right hand that sends Jiggle crashing to the mat! Barrett stays standing though and waves Jiggle back to his feet!#ROC#Jiggle is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jiggle flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jiggle is out cold! Barrett holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turk Barrett!
Turk Barrett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Hart tries to clinch up
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Hart is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.#CL2#
Hart clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hart is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Adams cracks Hart with a nice body shot.
Hart looks winded!
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Adams.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hart's efforts to push away.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Adams blocking some punches.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams presses Hart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Freddie Hart has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Hart is rocked!#T2#
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Hart is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hart's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hart drops to his knees and Adams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smash Adams!
Smash Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Tenacious throws a body shot but no joy.
Ling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Xing Ling has been cut.
Tenacious misses with a lunging right hand
and Ling counters with a straight right hand.
Ling throws a hook to the side of Tenacious's head but Tenacious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tenacious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenacious works Ling's body with a nice hook.
Ling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tenacious.
Ling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tenacious on the side of the head.
Ling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling throws a jab when Tenacious was well out of range.
Tenacious cracks Ling with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ling tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tenacious pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ling is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tenacious!
After winning the bout, Terry Tenacious thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Cockx lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Cockx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cockx avoids the body shot from Richards.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Cockx.
Cockx swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards.
Cockx throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Richards.
Cockx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cockx swinging wildly here.
Cockx misses with a head kick.
Richards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richards blocks the body kick.
Cockx misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Richards dives in and scores a takedown into Cockx's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Richards stays in close to Cockx's body and controls the position. #T1#
Richards postures up and lands a big shot to Cockx's brow.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Richards stands up over Cockx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Cockx wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it.
Richards lands a couple of elbows.
Richards looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cockx wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him. #T2#
Richards throws a strike but Cockx rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cockx wanted to stand there but Richards had control of the position.
Richards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cockx is not content to let Richards control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Cockx is rocked!
Richards lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cockx! More strikes land and this one is all over! Richards jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Richards!
A relieved looking Luca Richards thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Philippe Cockx spoke after the fight, saying 'Despite my lose A big thanks on the organisation Newark Regional Circuit who make me the possbility fighting here tonight and also a big thanks on the fans and public giving me the support. You'r the best !!! I'll be back much better and stronger !!!'. |
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Event:
BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaintashara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Exotic slips a jab from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Zaintashara saw that one coming.
Zaintashara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Zaintashara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaintashara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaintashara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaintashara defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaintashara.
Exotic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zaintashara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.
Zaintashara avoids a kick to the body.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Zaintashara scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Exotic counters with a crisp one two that drops Zaintashara! Exotic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zaintashara to his feet! Zaintashara is in big trouble!#ROC#Zaintashara is rocked!
Zaintashara throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaintashara is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Zaintashara's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaintashara connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaintashara seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy head kick
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic dances in with a quick combination. Zaintashara is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Exotic snaps Zaintashara's head back. Zaintashara stumbles backwards against the cage. Exotic steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zaintashara's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zaintashara just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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:
BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hansen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucroy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lucroy trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Hansen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen trying to control the position.
Lucroy trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucroy defends it easily.
Hansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Lucroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucroy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lucroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hansen stopping the sweep attempt from Lucroy.#SUB2#
Hansen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lucroy looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Lucroy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard. #REVR##T2#
Lucroy chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hansen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lucroy is defending well. Hansen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lucroy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hansen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odd Hansen!
During a confident post fight interview, Odd Hansen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Reeves lands a nice hook to Reem's body. Reem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reeves swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
A jab from Reem does it's job there.
Reeves throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Reeves's head back.
Reem scores with a jab.#KD#
Reem lands a big head kick that sends Reeves tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves Reeves back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Reeves is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reeves.
Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem throws a pinpoint strike between Reeves's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Reeves crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Reem scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Reem!
A victorious Liam Reem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Gudlaugsson misses with a body shot.
Rigoni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gudlaugsson defends it nicely.
Gudlaugsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gudlaugsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigoni's head backwards.
Gudlaugsson works Rigoni's body with a nice hook.
Gudlaugsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Gudlaugsson misses.
Rigoni wants to clinch but Gudlaugsson slips to the side
and Gudlaugsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Assunto Rigoni has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gudlaugsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigoni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gudlaugsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rigoni tries to clinch
and Gudlaugsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gudlaugsson scores with a hook to the body. Rigoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rigoni slips under a jab.#T1##CL#
Rigoni closes the distance and clinches.
Gudlaugsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gudlaugsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudlaugsson.
Gudlaugsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gudlaugsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gudlaugsson lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Gudlaugsson breaks the clinch.
Storolf Gudlaugsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gudlaugsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigoni throws out the jab.
Gudlaugsson throws a jab when Rigoni was well out of range.
A jab from Gudlaugsson finds it's way through Rigoni's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rigoni darts in and clinches Gudlaugsson up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gudlaugsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gudlaugsson pushes Rigoni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gudlaugsson lands a body shot.
Rigoni is breathing heavily.
Gudlaugsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gudlaugsson works on Rigoni's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Gudlaugsson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gudlaugsson.
Gudlaugsson lands a body punch. #T2#
Gudlaugsson lands a body punch.
A short right from Gudlaugsson on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gudlaugsson.
A short right from Gudlaugsson on the inside. #BC2#
Gudlaugsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gudlaugsson sizes up Rigoni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gudlaugsson tests Rigoni's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Rigoni is rocked!
Gudlaugsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Rigoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gudlaugsson drops Rigoni with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rigoni! Gudlaugsson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storolf Gudlaugsson!
Storolf Gudlaugsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Brillo moves into range and clinches up with Gomes.
Brillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Brillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Brillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gomes successfully pulls guard.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Brillo postures up.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Gomes has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Brillo won't allow Gomes to sweep him here. #T1#
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo postures up.
Brillo throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brillo's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVR#
Gomes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomes postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gomes is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Brillo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Brillo blocks nicely.
Brillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brillo is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Brillo has momentary wrist control but Gomes slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomes landing with the ground and pound.
Gomes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes connects with a couple of short punches.
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
Gomes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving. #T3#
Gomes stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Brillo, not yet.
Gomes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Gomes working some strikes from top position.
Brillo throws a couple of heel strikes.
Brillo controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Brillo wants to get back to full guard.
Brillo is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount!
Gomes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brillo hang on?#T4#
Brillo is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brillo's face.
Brillo tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Gomes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brillo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gomes working for a submission but Brillo is keeping him at bay.
Gomes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brillo tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gomes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Gomes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Gomes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brillo clinches up with Gomes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brillo is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brillo lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brillo postures up and lands a big shot to Gomes's brow.
Brillo throwing strikes but missing.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brillo postures up.
Raphael Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brillo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gomes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomes works over Brillo with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gomes is in close to Brillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo is trying to keep Gomes in close.
#SUB2#
Brillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo wants to improve his position but instead Gomes has moved into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Brillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gomes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brillo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphael Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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