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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Yairguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yairguez scores with a nice strike.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head but Bolkvadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yairguez. That snapped Bolkvadze's head back.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez misses with a takedown attempt - Bolkvadze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yairguez swings for the body but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Bolkvadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yairguez circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolkvadze.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the body.
Yairguez scores with a jab. Bolkvadze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yairguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolkvadze manages to avoid it.
Bolkvadze wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yairguez throws a sloppy head kick and Bolkvadze moves out of range easily.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yairguez.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yairguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolkvadze counters with a stiff right hand.
Yairguez looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Yairguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolkvadze's guard.
Yairguez looking to pass the guard.
Yairguez throws a strike but Bolkvadze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze trying to control the position from guard on top but Yairguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yairguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yairguez wants to stand and escape but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
Bolkvadze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yairguez on the ground.#SUB2#
Yairguez is looking for a triangle but Bolkvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Bolkvadze wants to get up but he can't break Yairguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yairguez striking from his own guard.
Bolkvadze postures up.
Bolkvadze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yairguez's guard.#SUB2#
Yairguez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bolkvadze has his hands clasped together but Yairguez extends and breaks Bolkvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yairguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodri Yairguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodri Yairguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Driscoll Jr looks for a takedown but Engine sprawls well.#TD#
Driscoll Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Engine
Driscoll Jr wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (2) Engine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Engine wants to free his trapped foot but Driscoll Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engine controlling the action here.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Driscoll Jr defends it.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Driscoll Jr can't escape the position.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Engine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T6#
More stalling from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Driscoll Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine avoids the attempt from Driscoll Jr to control.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Driscoll Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Driscoll Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Engine goes for an armbar but Driscoll Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Driscoll Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (5) Engine
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (7) Engine#T11#
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driscoll Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine passes Driscoll Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine stalling.
Engine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (10) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Driscoll Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Driscoll Jr wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T14#
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Engine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Engine with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hastala Vista! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vista but Vista pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Vista darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to roll over but Vista keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vista seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vista looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Vista has control of the leg. #T1#
Vista is thwarting Lefevre 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vista is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lefevre is defending against the submission attempts here by Vista.
#SUB#
Vista looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vista pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Lefevre trying to control but Vista postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lefevre makes his way to full guard, as Vista worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Vista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lefevre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (2) Lefevre #SUB#
Vista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lefevre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lefevre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lefevre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lefevre has managed to get both his arms back between Vista's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Lefevre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vista (2) vs (5) Lefevre
Vista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre wants to control but Vista is keeping him busy.
Lefevre controlling from side mount.
Vista tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Vista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lefevre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vista (2) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre takes Vista's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vista is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vista (2) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to get the hooks in deep but Vista pushed the leg off. #T4#
Vista is really stuck here.
Lefevre controls the position.
Vista rolls, trying to escape but Lefevre keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Vista defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vista is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vista is working hard here to advance position.
Lefevre controlling from the back.
Lefevre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vista tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Lefevre tries to get the hooks in deep but Vista pushed the leg off. #T5#
Vista manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lefevre 's guard. Nice work there by Vista.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lefevre 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Vista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lefevre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (4) vs (12) Lefevre #SUB#
Vista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lefevre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vista 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.#T6#
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Vista keeps moving.
Lefevre slips nicely into half guard.
Vista wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vista is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lefevre has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lefevre pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vista is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lefevre !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Lefevre !
In defeat, Hastala Vista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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Event:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Daniel Philips lands with a nice body punch.
Ki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips misses with a looping left.
Ki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniel Philips.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniel Philips misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniel Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel Philips lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniel Philips swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ki! But no joy.
Ki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Daniel Philips misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Ki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniel Philips misses with an uppercut
and Ki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ki walks into a straight right hand from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniel Philips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniel Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ki.
An attempted straight right counter from Daniel Philips misses the target.
Daniel Philips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ki counters with a left to the body.
Daniel Philips tries to bum rush Ki with a series of wild strikes but Ki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Ki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniel Philips swings widly with a right hand
and Ki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ki on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel Philips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
Daniel Philips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daniel Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Ki slips a jab from Daniel Philips.
Ki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daniel Philips with a body shot.
Daniel Philips misses with a right hand
and Ki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel Daniel Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniel Philips throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ki to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Philips lands with a shot to the body.
Ki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniel Philips misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Daniel Philips takes a swing at Ki's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ki! But no joy.
Daniel Philips throws an off balance right hand
and Ki counters with a straight right hand.
Daniel Philips throws a right hand that misses
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
Daniel Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Ki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daniel Philips swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
Daniel Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ki.
Ki throws out a counter right but Daniel Philips avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Ki lands a big uppercut and Daniel Philips crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daniel Philips looks OK. Ki waves Daniel Philips back to his feet!#ROC2#Daniel Philips is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniel Philips throws a big shot that misses.
Ki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Daniel Philips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel Philips lands a glancing blow to the side of Ki's head.#T4#
Daniel Philips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniel Philips seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniel Philips throws a shot from downtown. Ki moves away and avoids it.
Ki looks to land a body kick but Daniel Philips moved away.
Daniel Philips appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daniel Philips throws a poor cross that misses
and Ki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel Philips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel Philips throws a series of punches but Ki avoids them all with ease.
Daniel Philips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ki has time to react.
Daniel Philips misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Ki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniel Philips throws a body shot but no joy.
Ki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Daniel Daniel Philips will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daniel Philips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniel Philips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Ki counters with a nice right hand that sends Daniel Philips toppling to the canvas! Daniel Philips scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ki finish him?!
Daniel Philips scores with a hook.
Ki lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniel Philips throws a poor cross that misses
and Ki counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel Philips jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ki ducks under a wild hook from Daniel Philips.
A shot to the body from Daniel Philips misses
and Ki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ki misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ki.#T1#
Daniel Philips digs a good hook to Ki's body.
Daniel Philips throws a jab when Ki was well out of range.
Ki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daniel Philips with a body shot.
Daniel Philips throws a lazy uppercut
and Ki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniel Philips throws a hook to the side of Ki's head but Ki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daniel Philips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniel Philips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniel Philips misses the shot to the body.
Ki lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Philips misses with a left hand
and Ki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jae Woon Ki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniel Philips swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Daniel Philips misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daniel Philips! Ki lets Daniel Philips back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki throws a body punch but Daniel Philips moves out of range.
Daniel Philips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniel Philips misses with a hook to the body
and Ki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel Philips. Ki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ki! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Daniel Philips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Daniel Philips missing with a left hand there. Ki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ki throws out a counter right but Daniel Philips avoids it with no problem.
Daniel Philips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Philips throws a lazy right hand but Ki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniel Philips misses with an uppercut. Ki saw that one coming.
Ki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniel Philips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daniel Philips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniel Philips connects with a crisp jab.
Ki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips throws a jab when Ki was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ki misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel Philips. Ki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Daniel Philips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daniel Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel Philips misses the jab.
Daniel Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniel Philips looks to land a combination. Ki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniel Philips swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
Daniel Philips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniel Philips.
Ki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daniel Philips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel Philips swings widly with a right hand
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jae Woon Ki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Daniel Philips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ki's head.
Ki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniel Philips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ki ducks under a wild hook from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips swings widly with a right hand
and Ki counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel Philips takes a swing at Ki's ribcage but misses.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ki jabs at Daniel Philips's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ki looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniel Philips is just out of range.
Daniel Philips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniel Philips misses with an uppercut. Ki saw that one coming.
Ki throws out a counter right but Daniel Philips avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Daniel Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ki! But no joy.
Daniel Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Daniel Philips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ki misses.
Ki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ki moves out of range as Daniel Philips strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Ki misses.
A shot to the body from Daniel Philips misses
and Ki counters with a straight right hand.
Ki swings for the body but Daniel Philips moves out of range.
It looked like Daniel Philips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daniel Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Daniel Philips misses with a left hand
and Ki counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Daniel Philips misses with a hook.
Ki blocks a jab.
Daniel Philips throws a right hand that misses
and Ki counters with a straight right hand.
Daniel Philips ducks into an uppercut from Ki and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jae Woon Ki!
Jae Woon Ki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BRAZEN - Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Augustus misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolkvadze! But no joy.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Nice shot by Bolkvadze.#CUT2#It looks like Pax Augustus has been cut.
Augustus misses with a few strikes there.
Pax Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolkvadze.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolkvadze counters with a left to the body.
Augustus cracks Bolkvadze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bolkvadze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Bolkvadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolkvadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolkvadze takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze scores with a hook.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolkvadze counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Bolkvadze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bolkvadze lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bolkvadze fails to land.
Bolkvadze lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Augustus prevents a body shot from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bolkvadze. #T2#
Bolkvadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Augustus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolkvadze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands an uppercut.
Bolkvadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolkvadze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolkvadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolkvadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolkvadze.
A short right from Bolkvadze. #T3#
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Augustus is blocking nicely.
Bolkvadze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Augustus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolkvadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolkvadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the body.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augustus avoids it.
Augustus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolkvadze tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.
Bolkvadze stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Bolkvadze tries to work over Augustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Augustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Bolkvadze back against the cage.
Bolkvadze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolkvadze scores a nice knee to the body.
Augustus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus taking a breather.
Bolkvadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolkvadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands with a left to the head.
Bolkvadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustus.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Bolkvadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pax Augustus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolkvadze! But no joy.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolkvadze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Bolkvadze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolkvadze in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bolkvadze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
A jab from Augustus finds it's way through Bolkvadze's defenses.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Bolkvadze ducks down to avoid it.
Bolkvadze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bolkvadze counters with a nice body shot.
Bolkvadze misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus throws a right hand that Bolkvadze ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolkvadze also avoids with ease.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Bolkvadze's shoulder, as Bolkvadze tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Augustus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolkvadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolkvadze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus.
Augustus misses with a series of wild punches.
Bolkvadze only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Bolkvadze wants to counter with a clinch but Augustus pushes him away.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus backing away here, and Bolkvadze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Augustus misses with a hook. Bolkvadze ducked under it nicely.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Bolkvadze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolkvadze works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Augustus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus tries to get into range but Bolkvadze steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Augustus! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bolkvadze scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toma Bolkvadze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toma Bolkvadze waved his t-shirt featuring BRAZEN - Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Adunga Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christ.
Adunga Jr misses with a looping right.
Christ throws out a counter right but Adunga Jr avoids it with no problem.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adunga Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Adunga Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adunga Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Adunga Jr throws a leg kick but Christ sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christ slips a straight right by Adunga Jr.
Christ closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Christ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adunga Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christ. Adunga Jr shrugs it off though.
Adunga Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Adunga Jr misses
and Adunga Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adunga Jr misses with a body punch
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adunga Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a nice leg kick.
Adunga Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Adunga Jr throws out a leg kick but Christ moves out of range and Adunga Jr only half commits.
Adunga Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Adunga Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christ can pounce on him.
Adunga Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adunga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Adunga Jr is out of range.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christ scores with a jab. Adunga Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christ throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adunga Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a left and a right that stings Adunga Jr.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Adunga Jr moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adunga Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adunga Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Christ throws a right and a left that Adunga Jr avoids nicely.
A cross from Christ lands.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Adunga Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christ counters with a nice leg kick.
Christ moves out of range as Adunga Jr throws a body kick.
Adunga Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adunga Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adunga Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot.
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adunga Jr's head.
A low kick from Adunga Jr misses
and Christ counters with a left and a right that stings Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Christ checks a low kick from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Adunga Jr throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Adunga Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adunga Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adunga Jr misses the shot to the body.
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adunga Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adunga Jr throws a low kick but Christ avoids it.
Adunga Jr lands a jab to Christ's midsection.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
And Christ responds with a good body kick, but Adunga Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Adunga Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Adunga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Adunga Jr misses the target.
Adunga Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adunga Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Adunga Jr throws a leg kick
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ slips under a jab from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Adunga Jr misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ moves away from the strike by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Christ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adunga Jr works Christ's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Adunga Jr throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adunga Jr.
Christ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Adunga Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Christ.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adunga Jr.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adunga Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christ avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adunga Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand. #T1#
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ connects with an inside leg kick.
Adunga Jr misses the jab.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a body kick.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
And Christ responds with a good body kick, but Adunga Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Jesus Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Adunga Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Christ is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adunga Jr looks to land a body kick but Christ moved away.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Adunga Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Adunga Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ catches Adunga Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Adunga Jr misses with a looping right.
Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Adunga Jr looks for the body kick but Christ saw that one coming.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr.
Christ appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christ slips a straight right by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adunga Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Christ avoids the head kick by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with the body kick
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Adunga Jr throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Adunga Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christ lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Adunga Jr misses.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Adunga Jr misses.
Christ slips under a jab from Adunga Jr.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adunga Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Adunga Jr backing away here, and Christ unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adunga Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Adunga Jr's head.
Christ keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Adunga Jr misses its intended target.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adunga Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A slow jab from Adunga Jr misses its intended target.
Adunga Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adunga Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ thumps Adunga Jr with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Christ.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ swinging wildly here.
A big left from Adunga Jr misses.
Adunga Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Adunga Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adunga Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adunga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adunga Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adunga Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ with a hook.
Adunga Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
A big right from Adunga Jr misses.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Adunga Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adunga Jr looks for the body kick but Christ saw that one coming.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Adunga Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adunga Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ throws out a counter right but Adunga Jr avoids it with no problem.
Adunga Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ moves out of range as Adunga Jr strikes.
Christ blocks the body kick.
That kick from Christ tenderised Adunga Jr's leg. Adunga Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adunga Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ moves away from the strike by Adunga Jr.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adunga Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adunga Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Adunga Jr looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Christ.
Adunga Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Adunga Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adunga Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adunga Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adunga Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ unleashes a big counter combination but Adunga Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adunga Jr throws a leg kick
and Christ counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ throws a series of punches but Adunga Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adunga Jr's knee momentarily.
Christ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adunga Jr.#T3#
Christ checks a low kick from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Adunga Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adunga Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adunga Jr throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adunga Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Adunga Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ avoids the body shot from Adunga Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Christ misses.
Christ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adunga Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adunga Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adunga Jr throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ scores with a three punch combo!
Christ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adunga Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Christ.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christ has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ! |
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Event:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
King slips under a jab from Eri.
Eri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Eri.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King throws a looping overhand right but Eri ducks down to avoid it.
Eri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King wants to clinch up but Eri keeps it at a distance.
Eri misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Eri off balance momentarily.
King blocks the body kick.
Eri throws a big shot that misses.
Eri throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Eri defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eri lands an overhand right.
Eri throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eri thinking.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eri.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Eri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King slips under a jab.
Eri dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Eri missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
King clinches.
Eri blocks a body shot from King. #BC#
Eri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Eri as the two fighters clinch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King gets through Eri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Eri breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Eri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King slips a straight right by Eri.
Eri needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws out a loose jab but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eri throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Eri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Eri.
Eri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
Eri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eri throws a body shot but no joy.
Eri cracks King with an open hand slap.
Eri throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. King catches Eri right on the button with a cross.
Eri with a jab.
Eri misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eri thinking. #T3#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eri throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eri thuds a left hand into King's body.#KD2#
King lands a big head kick that sends Eri tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Eri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Eri is rocked!
Eri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Eri.
Oh Eri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eri swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eri seems to have got his legs back now.
Eri scores with a hook.
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!
Eri swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Eri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eri misses with a right hand
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Eri 's knee.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Eri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Eri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
King avoids the body shot from Eri.
Eri misses with a wild body shot.
Eri backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Eri.
King jabs Eri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eri throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eri, pushing him back against the cage.
Eri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with some punches.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Eri gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teo King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab from Eri.
Eri throws out a powerful jab.
King slips a straight right by Eri.
Eri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Eri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Eri.
King moves away from the strike by Eri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eri.
Eri thows a left - swing and a miss!
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eri scores with a jab to the head.
Eri cracks King with a good jab.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri misses the body punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eri doesn't seem bothered though.
Teo King seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
King ducks under a wild hook from Eri.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a head kick but Eri moves out of range.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eri rather than just go for the knockout.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eri throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and King counters with a head kick that drops Eri to the mat! Eri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nice defenses there by King.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
Eri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Eri back into the cage.
Eri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Eri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eri.
Eri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eri with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by King.
Eri just misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks a jab.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King misses with a body punch
and Eri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King works Eri's body with a nice hook.
King scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eri. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a hook to the side of Eri's head but Eri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Eri looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Eri with a jab.
Eri misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eri misses with a right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Eri misses.
King throws a body punch but Eri moves out of range.
Eri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King defending well as Eri loads up on a big left hand.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eri misses with a hook
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eri throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Wild Eri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eri checks a low kick from King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Eri digs a good hook to King's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King with the inside leg kick.
Eri throws a big shot that misses.
Eri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King throws a body punch but Eri moves out of range.
Eri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Eri throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Eri was not able to check.
Eri misses with a few strikes there.
King counters with a body kick.
Eri missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a big counter head kick but Eri avoids it with no problem.
Eri lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Eri blocks the low kick.
Eri throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Eri is wise to it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eri throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wild Eri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Eri misses the shot to the body.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eri misses with a hook
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eri throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #KD2#
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eri sprawling to the canvas! Eri rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eri misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and King counters with a crisp right hand that drops Eri! King lets Eri back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King slips a jab from Eri.
Eri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King digs a good body shot into Eri's ribs.
Eri scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
King lands a jab to Eri's midsection.
King lands a nice hook to Eri's body. Eri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King scores with a nice strike.
Eri misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Eri 's knee.
Eri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Eri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eri misses with a few strikes there.
Eri misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and King counters with a crisp right hand that drops Eri! King lets Eri back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#BC#
Eri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eri misses with a looping right.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Eri throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a left to the body.
Eri throws a body shot but no joy.
Eri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eri manages to avoid it.
Eri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but Eri ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Eri - just one landing.
Eri throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eri with a nice cross.
Eri thows a left - swing and a miss!
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King wants to land a leg kick but Eri is out of range.
Eri throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3##CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Eri breaks the clinch.
Eri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Eri.
Eri lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut.
Eri throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eri will feel that in the morning.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King throws a looping overhand right but Eri ducks down to avoid it.
Eri misses with a shot to the body
letting King counter with a right hand.
Eri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Eri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#KD2#
King drops Eri with a big knee straight up the middle! Eri is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teo King really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Eri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eri throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eri throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King cracks Eri with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Eri tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but King pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Eri is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teo King! Teo King retains his middleweight title!
Teo King took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BRAZEN - Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Bohn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bohn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Prilla counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Fabian Bohn has been cut.
Prilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohn manages to avoid it.
Prilla misses with an uppercut.
Prilla scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bohn. Prilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prilla throws a looping overhand right but Bohn ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Prilla misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Bohn. Beautiful body shot.
Prilla takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Lane Prilla has been cut.#T1#
Bohn catches Prilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Prilla throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Bohn moves into the clinch.
Bohn controlling the action here for a moment.
Bohn lands a nice uppercut.
Prilla takes a shot to the head.
Bohn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prilla is trying to stall.
Bohn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bohn avoiding damage.
Bohn controlling the action here for a moment.
Prilla is trying to stall.
#T2#
Bohn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Prilla fails to land.
Prilla is stalling here.
Prilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prilla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prilla takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prilla misses with a body punch.
Bohn stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Prilla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Bohn. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Bohn.
Prilla working aggressively here.
Prilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prilla.
Prilla is trying to break the clinch but Bohn has him pressed against the cage.
Bohn lands with a right to the head.
Bohn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bohn digs a right hand underneath Prilla's ribcage. Prilla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prilla scores with a hook to the body.
Prilla lands with a right to the head.
Prilla misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prilla's brow.
Prilla avoiding damage.
Bohn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Bohn.
Bohn seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bohn has a couple of punches blocked by Prilla.
Prilla has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bohn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prilla can turn it around.
Bohn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bohn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohn throws an elbow that misses.
Bohn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prilla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohns head.
Bohn throws a punch but it's blocked by Prilla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bohn defending well as Prilla loads up on a big left hand.
Bohn throwing a counter right hand but Prilla manages to avoid it.
Bohn scores with a jab.
Bohn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prilla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bohn thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Prilla as he connects with a hook.
Bohn misses with a body shot.
Prilla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Prilla. Beautiful body shot.
Prilla throws the kick towards the body but Bohn avoids it.
Prilla cracks a nice hook into Bohn's ribs.#T1#
Prilla looks for the body kick but Bohn saw that one coming.
Bohn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bohn misses the target.
Prilla misses with a body shot.
As Prilla tries to get set, Bohn tries to push him back and clinch up but Prilla manages to avoid the attempt.
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prilla.
Jab by Prilla.
Prilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohn can pounce on him.
Bohn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prilla's hands.#T2#
Prilla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bohn to score with a decent uppercut.
Prilla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prilla tries to move into range but Bohn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bohn jabs Prilla right on the nose. Prilla blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Prilla is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Are you kidding me?! Bohn ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Prilla clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabian Bohn!
A victorious Fabian Bohn 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:
RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Walters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walters tries to clinch up but De La Rosa circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Rosa lands a leg kick that knocks Walters off balance momentarily.
De La Rosa scores with a leg kick.
Walters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De La Rosa lands with an overhand left.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Rosa. Walters does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Rosa throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Walters misses.
De La Rosa throws a series of punches but Walters moves out of range.
De La Rosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Walters misses with a hook.
De La Rosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters misses with an uppercut
and De La Rosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters connects with a body shot that sends De La Rosa's belly button to the back.
De La Rosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from De La Rosa. #ROC#Walters is rocked!
De La Rosa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Walters to the canvas! Walters doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - De La Rosa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juancho De La Rosa!
A pretty intense looking Juancho De La Rosa took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Ellington.
Ellington throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellington's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Ellington thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Ellington up against the cage.
Ellington tries to stall but Strauss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ellington has denied him.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ellington fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellingtons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellington stalling the fight.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Ellington's head. #T1#
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Ellington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Ellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellingtons head.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Ellington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Ellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Ellington is rocked!
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ellington to his knees! Strauss keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kronenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson .
Kronenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kronenberg slips a straight right by Gibson .
Kronenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kronenberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibson won't be happy with that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kronenberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kronenberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kronenberg is trying to ground and pound but Gibson uses the momentary lack of control by Kronenberg to regain half guard.
Kronenberg content to control rather than advance.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Kronenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Kronenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson 's head.
Gibson 's coaches at Raptors Den MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Kronenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson 's head.
Kronenberg slips a nice elbow through Gibson 's hands, connecting with Gibson 's forehead.
Kronenberg wants to pass the guard but Gibson is defending well.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Kronenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kronenberg trying to control from half guard but Gibson is working away.
Kronenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though. #T2#
Kronenberg slips a nice elbow through Gibson 's hands, connecting with Gibson 's forehead.
Kronenberg throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Kronenberg drops an elbow to the side of Gibson 's head.
Kronenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kronenberg.
Kronenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU2#
Kronenberg decides to stand up.
Kronenberg connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kronenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronenberg slips under a jab.
Kronenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibson 's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target. #KD2#
Kronenberg drops Gibson with a big left hand and mounts him. Gibson is in big trouble! #ROC2#Gibson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronenberg is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gibson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kronenberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alwin Kronenberg!
Alwin Kronenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Grishov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grishov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksandr Grishov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Grishov shoots in and bounces Kaan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Grishov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Kaan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Grishov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grishov keeping moving, preventing Kaan from controlling successfully.
Kaan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaan wants to control from the top but Grishov keeps moving. #SUB#
Grishov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kaan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grishov.
Grishov is looking to reverse the position.
Grishov is working hard here to advance position.
The strikes coming from Kaan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grishov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Grishov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaan pulls his head out easily.
Kaan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grishov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kaan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grishov fails with the takedown
and Kaan counters with a straight right hand.
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Kaan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Grishov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Grishov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaan! But no joy.
Kaan scores with a jab to the body.
Grishov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grishov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Grishov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grishov prevents Kaan from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahmi Kaan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Kaan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grishov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grishov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaan counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grishov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Grishov. 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.
Kaan scores with a nice head shot.
Grishov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kaan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Grishov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaan as he avoids it easily.
Grishov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kaan counter with a right hand. #TD#
Grishov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grishov being controlled here momentarily.
Grishov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaan holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaan wants to sweep here but Grishov controlling him for the moment.
Kaan keeping moving, preventing Grishov from controlling successfully.
Grishov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grishov preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Grishov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grishov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Kaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grishov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grishov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Grishov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grishov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grishov in his tracks.
Aleksandr Grishov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grishov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaan sprawls well initially but Grishov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grishov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grishov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aleksandr Grishov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grishov is thwarting Kaan's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahmi Kaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grishov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahmi Kaan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaan stuffs the takedown attempt from Grishov. Grishov gets slowly back to his feet.
Grishov fails with the takedown
and Kaan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grishov has his takedown stuffed
and Kaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Grishov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A lazy left from Kaan finds it's target.
Grishov goes for a double leg but Kaan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaan continues to drive forward.
Kaan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaan taking a breather.
Kaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grishov being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaan misses with some punches.
Kaan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaan tries to stall but Grishov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Kaan digs a right hand into Grishov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grishov's gas tank.
Kaan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaan lands a body shot.
Grishov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaan stuffs the takedown.
Kaan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grishov with a body shot.
Grishov has his takedown stuffed
and Kaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grishov shoots and misses
and Kaan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grishov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaan counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Grishov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaan tries to avoid it but Grishov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaan to the ground. Kaan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaan throws out a counter right but Grishov avoids it with no problem.
Grishov tries to move into range but Kaan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grishov.
Grishov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahmi Kaan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grishov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Good exchange - Kaan coming out on top.
Grishov fails with the takedown
enabling Kaan to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Grishov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaan is pulling down on Grishov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grishov, at least for the moment.
Aleksandr Grishov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grishov stopping the sweep attempt from Kaan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahmi Kaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahmi Kaan!
As Rahmi Kaan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want that Dias fight back as soon as I can.'. |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by River .
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolkvadze takes one on the button.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Bolkvadze misses.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Bolkvadze avoids the body shot from River .
Bolkvadze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
And Bolkvadze counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bolkvadze lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
River misses with a looping right.
Bolkvadze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River scores with a hook to the body. Bolkvadze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River works on Bolkvadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolkvadze scores a nice knee to the body.
River is leaning against Bolkvadze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James River has been cut.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolkvadze uses from the top position. #SUB2#
River has his foot on Bolkvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolkvadze works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolkvadze stays in close to River 's body and controls the position. #T2#
Bolkvadze wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
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!
Bolkvadze wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bolkvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolkvadze trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
Bolkvadze looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Bolkvadze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolkvadze wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River throws an elbow that misses. Bolkvadze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in River 's guard. Nice move by Bolkvadze!#REVR##SUB2#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River lands with a good body shot.
River punishes Bolkvadze's body with a nice straight punch.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolkvadze as he jumps to the side.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River cracks a nice hook into Bolkvadze's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolkvadze doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolkvadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River tries for a takedown but Bolkvadze manages to get underhooks.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Bolkvadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
River decides to pull guard.
Bolkvadze slips nicely into half guard.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolkvadze is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
Bolkvadze wants to get back to his feet.
Bolkvadze trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #T2##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River tries to roll over but Bolkvadze keeps him under control.#T3#
Bolkvadze is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bolkvadze is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, River manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Bolkvadze defends easily.
#T4#
Bolkvadze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolkvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolkvadze wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolkvadze wanted to stand there but River had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze staying out of range there.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from River .
River lands a nice hook to Bolkvadze's body. Bolkvadze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for River .
Bolkvadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolkvadze.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolkvadze momentarily.
Bolkvadze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River lands a jab to Bolkvadze's midsection.
Bolkvadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
River connects with a body shot.
Bolkvadze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River lands with a cross.
Bolkvadze closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River lands with a straight right. Bolkvadze didn't see that one coming.
Bolkvadze misses the shot to the body.
Bolkvadze walks into a jab.
River lands with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River with a jab.
Bolkvadze throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River scores with a body shot.
River cracks Bolkvadze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolkvadze doesn't seem phased though.
Bolkvadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that misses.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolkvadze in his tracks.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River swinging wildly here.
Bolkvadze tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
River looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
Bolkvadze tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
River jabs at Bolkvadze's body.
River loads up on a big right hand but Bolkvadze slips the punch.
Bolkvadze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bolkvadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolkvadze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolkvadze avoids the body shot from River .
Badri Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River lands a jab to the head.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River looks to land a right hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bolkvadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River .
Bolkvadze tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolkvadze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Bolkvadze moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolkvadze controls his hands.
River gets through Bolkvadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an uppercut.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolkvadze blocks a body shot from River .
A head punch on the inside from Bolkvadze fails to land.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolkvadze as River tries to tie him up.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolkvadze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
River is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolkvadze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
Our winner, James River , 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:
MMAH 87
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skibbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Skibbo's head coaches at Animal Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kekoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Skibbo is just out of range.
Skibbo slips under a jab from Kekoa.
Dayne Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kekoa throws a body punch but Skibbo moves out of range.
Skibbo misses with a straight right.
Kekoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skibbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa misses the body punch
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skibbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Skibbo.
Skibbo scores with a body shot.
Skibbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kekoa.
No joy there for Kekoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Kekoa misses
and Skibbo counters with a huge left! Kekoa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Skibbo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kekoa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Skibbo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Skibbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Skibbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lefevre . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (4) vs (0) Bowen
Bowen trying to remain calm as Lefevre controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bowen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefevre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lefevre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bowen is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lefevre has hold of Bowen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bowen seems comfortable defending it but Lefevre has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bowen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bowen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lefevre couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lefevre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Engine was covering up waiting for the punch and Lefevre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Engine keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre advances to half guard. #T1#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lefevre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Engine reverses the position - he's now on top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Lefevre#SUB2#
Lefevre looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Engine is proving a slippery customer.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lefevre is trying to keep Engine in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lefevre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Engine is aware though and is defending well.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lefevre working a defensive guard here.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engine'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.#T5#
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre pulls Engine in close to prevent any damage.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (4) Lefevre
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Engine seems keen to control Lefevre's posture.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Lefevre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Lefevre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lefevre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre advances to half guard. #T11#
Engine is not content to let Lefevre control the position.#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Lefevre trying to control the pace.
Engine is trying to maintain the position but Lefevre is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Engine is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (2) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (2) vs (9) Lefevre#SUB2#
Lefevre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Engine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Engine and Lefevre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13#
Engine is trying to improve his position.
Lefevre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Lefevre looking to control but instead Engine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Engine is defending the position.
Lefevre prevents Engine from improving his position.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Engine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre wins on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington leaves Driscoll Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Carrington rushes Driscoll Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Driscoll Jr tries for a takedown but Carrington manages to get underhooks.
Driscoll Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Driscoll Jr tries to pull guard but Carrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Driscoll Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Carrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Driscoll Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carrington is trying to keep an underhook but Driscoll Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrington.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driscoll Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carrington has Driscoll Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.#T2#
Carrington 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.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a triangle but Driscoll Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.
Carrington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Carrington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Driscoll Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Driscoll Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Driscoll Jr trying to pass the guard but Carrington defending well.
Carrington is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrington controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.#SUB2#
Carrington working for submissions but it's allowed Driscoll Jr to get to half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Driscoll Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Carrington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Carrington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Driscoll Jr wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Driscoll Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington pulls Driscoll Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Carrington has his foot on Driscoll Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Driscoll Jr tries to pass.
Carrington managing to control the position. #T7#
Carrington wants to sweep here but Driscoll Jr controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is sitting in close to Carrington's body. Carrington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Driscoll Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Driscoll Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carrington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC 601
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
De Gracia looks to land a left hand but Ki moved out of range nicely.
De Gracia thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Ki misses its target.
De Gracia misses with a hook. Ki ducked under it nicely.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Ki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ki slips under a jab from De Gracia.
De Gracia works Ki's body with a nice hook.
De Gracia misses with an uppercut
and Ki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Gracia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia lands a head shot.
De Gracia throws a body punch but Ki moves out of range.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ki moves out of range as De Gracia strikes.#T1#
De Gracia throws out a loose jab but Ki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ki staying out of range there.
Ki slips a jab from De Gracia.
De Gracia lands a nice shot to the body.
Ki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Gracia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Gracia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Gracia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from De Gracia.
It looked like Ki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Gracia.
De Gracia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Gracia.
#T2#
Ki checks a leg kick.
Ki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Ki moved out of range.
Ki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Gracia scores with a sloppy right hand. Ki should have avoided that one.
Carlos De Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Gracia throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from De Gracia.
A counter left hand to the body from Ki misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ki. De Gracia does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Gracia misses with an uppercut
and Ki counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Gracia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ki.
Ki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Gracia.
Nice uppercut there from De Gracia.#T3#
De Gracia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Gracia just misses with a punch to the body.
De Gracia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Gracia misses with a double jab
and Ki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from De Gracia misses
and Ki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Gracia swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
And Ki counters with a quick kick to the body but De Gracia blocks it.
De Gracia throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Gracia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
De Gracia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ki.
It looked like Ki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Gracia.
De Gracia swings widly with a right hand
and Ki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Gracia.
A jab from De Gracia misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ki misses its target.
A punch combination from De Gracia misses.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Gracia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Gracia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
Ki moves out of range as De Gracia strikes.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as De Gracia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ki doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from De Gracia finds it's way through Ki's defenses.
De Gracia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
De Gracia scores with a nice strike.
De Gracia misses with a hook
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
De Gracia throws a hook but Ki avoids it easily.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Gracia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as De Gracia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ki doesn't seem phased though.
De Gracia misses with a hook
and Ki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Gracia thinking.
De Gracia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki.
A little feinted left hand from Ki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Gracia throws an off balance right hand
and Ki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Gracia thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ki counters with a right hand to the body.
De Gracia throws a right hand that misses
and De Gracia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Gracia throws a nice looking combination but Ki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
De Gracia tries to bum rush Ki with a series of wild strikes but Ki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Gracia is breathing heavily.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ki misses the target.
Ki takes a swing at De Gracia's ribcage but misses.
A big left from De Gracia misses.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Gracia throws an overhand right that lands on Ki's shoulder, as Ki tries to avoid the shot.
Ki throwing a counter right hand but De Gracia manages to avoid it.
Ki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Gracia throws the left hand but Ki avoids the punch easily.
De Gracia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Ki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ki is looking to wear down De Gracia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Gracia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Ki moved out of range.
Ki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Gracia.
De Gracia lands the left hand.
De Gracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
De Gracia misses with a shot to the body
and Ki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#De Gracia is rocked!
Carlos De Gracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki lands a nice shot to the body.
De Gracia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ki finish him?
Ki digs a good hook to De Gracia's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki lands a right hook to the body.
Ki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ki scores with a body shot.
Ki lands a slapping body shot.
Jae Woon Ki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ki digs a good hook to De Gracia's body.
De Gracia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Ki. Beautiful body shot.
Ki throws an uppercut from hell that sends De Gracia clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ki stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jae Woon Ki!
Jae Woon Ki gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Frederick manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Belmiro defends easily.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Belmiro trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick looking to control.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frederick is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Frederick trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro stops Frederick from passing to mount. #T7#
Belmiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (9) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (9) vs (6) Belmiro
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Belmiro passes Frederick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frederick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frederick defends it well.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Belmiro moves into full mount! Frederick won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (9) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to control the action but instead Frederick gets a body lock and reverses into Belmiro's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (11) vs (9) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB#
Frederick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belmiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belmiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belmiro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (11) vs (13) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro slows the pace down.
Belmiro tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Frederick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frederick avoid being mounted?
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Belmiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frederick's thigh. Frederick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belmiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (11) vs (16) Belmiro
Frederick isn't going anywhere.#T14#
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Frederick is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Irons enables El Luchador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Irons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Irons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
El Luchador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Luchador has managed to get both his arms back between Irons's legs - danger averted.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Irons is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Luchador won't allow Irons to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
El Luchador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Luchador misses with a takedown
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons loads up on a big right hand but El Luchador slips the punch.
El Luchador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
El Luchador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
El Luchador controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by El Luchador.
Irons is looking for a sweep.
Irons struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
El Luchador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Irons prevents El Luchador from improving position.
Irons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Raptors Den MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
El Luchador working away.
El Luchador in side control, throwing shots but Irons defends.
Irons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Luchador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Luchador advances nicely into full mount.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Let's hope that El Luchador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
El Luchador looking to secure an arm triangle but Irons defends it well.
Irons tries to reverse the position but El Luchador maintains control.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irons manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Luchador shoots in and drives through. Irons sprawls well.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Irons, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Irons against the cage but Irons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Irons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
Irons lands with a good body shot.
Irons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
El Luchador drives through with a takedown into Irons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Irons is retaining full guard. #T1#
El Luchador advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Luchador in particular looking to stall.
Nacho El Luchador has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Luchador is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if El Luchador is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
El Luchador tries to pass to full mount but Irons defends it.
Irons tries to roll over but El Luchador keeps him under control.#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.
El Luchador is controlling the pace.
El Luchador thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irons's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irons is trying to control but El Luchador manages to pass to mount!
Irons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
El Luchador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Luchador thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
El Luchador looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from El Luchador.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador 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. This is the final round!#R3#
El Luchador shoots in but no luck this time.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Irons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irons continues to drive forward.
El Luchador fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Irons moves in looking to clinch but El Luchador pushes him off.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from El Luchador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irons to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Luchador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
El Luchador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Luchador's hands.#T1#
Irons tries to clinch up.
El Luchador fails with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irons pinned against the cage. Irons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnus Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irons.
Magnus Irons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.#T2#
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt - Irons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Luchador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irons.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Luchador or perhaps it was just good defense by Irons, which made it look bad.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Irons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Luchador was well out of range. Poor timing from Irons.
Magnus Irons is winning the standup battle so far.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Luchador's hands.
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown but Irons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Luchador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irons cracks a nice hook into El Luchador's ribs.
El Luchador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from El Luchador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Irons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irons lands a nice shot that snaps El Luchador's head back.
Irons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Luchador can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Irons.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Irons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Irons gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage.
Irons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
El Luchador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Luchador takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irons with a nice cross.
Irons fakes the leg kick and cracks El Luchador in the body.
Irons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magnus Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Irons as he connects with a hook.
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!
El Luchador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Luchador walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Irons.
El Luchador with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
Irons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Irons does it's job there.
Irons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Luchador momentarily.
#ROC#El Luchador is rocked!
El Luchador gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irons.
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Irons finish him?
Irons with the inside leg kick.
Irons cracks El Luchador with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends El Luchador tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Irons pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! El Luchador is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Irons! |
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Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Gill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makhmudova on the side of the head.
Makhmudova throws a series of strikes that have Gill backpedaling.
Timur Makhmudova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill throws a body punch but Makhmudova moves out of range.
Makhmudova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gill.
Gill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makhmudova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhmudova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gill moves away.
It seemed like Gill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhmudova throws out a loose jab but Gill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makhmudova defends it well.
Makhmudova with a hook.
Gill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makhmudova misses with a straight left.
Gill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makhmudova sizes up Gill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makhmudova tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhmudova shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gill eats them both and turns towards Makhmudova to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Makhmudova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gill misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Makhmudova.
Gill connects with a crisp jab.
Makhmudova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gill.
Makhmudova shoots in but no luck this time.
Gill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Makhmudova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makhmudova scores with a nice right hand.
Makhmudova throws a hook but Gill avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Gill misses. #TD#
Makhmudova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Makhmudova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makhmudova prevents Gill from improving his position.
Gill punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Gill punching from the bottom.
Gill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gill is doing well to control the position and prevent Makhmudova from advancing to side control.
Gill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhmudova postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill is striking from the bottom but Makhmudova uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill landing rabbit punches to the side of Makhmudova's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #T3#
Makhmudova passes to full mount!
Makhmudova controlling the position easily from mount.
Gill throwing hammer fists to the chest of Makhmudova. What's that going to do exactly?
Makhmudova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makhmudova trying to control but Gill is having none of it.
Gill has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Gill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gill regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Makhmudova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gill swinging wildly here.
Makhmudova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makhmudova lands with a nice body punch.
Makhmudova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gill takes one to the chin there.
Gill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makhmudova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Makhmudova scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makhmudova finds it's way round the side to connect with Gill's head.
Makhmudova moves out of range as Gill strikes.#TD#
Makhmudova gets a double leg takedown into Gill's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhmudova won't allow Gill to sweep him here.
Makhmudova content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Gill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhmudova forces his way into half guard.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Makhmudova has control of the leg.
Makhmudova performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gill missing with punches from the bottom.
Gill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gill.
Makhmudova trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Makhmudova looking to sit in guard and control but Gill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Makhmudova wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it.
Makhmudova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gill is one step ahead there.
Gill slips nicely into half guard.
Gill slips a nice elbow through Makhmudova's hands, connecting with Makhmudova's forehead.
Makhmudova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makhmudova trying to control here.
Gill working the head and body with strikes.
Gill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Gill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gill connects with a nice short shot to Makhmudova's temple.
Gill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jayne Gill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhmudova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makhmudova has hold of Gill's hands but Gill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Makhmudova is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gill lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Makhmudova is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gill lands a big elbow - Makhmudova is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayne Gill! |
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