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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 52 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Feet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Feet 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke trying to hold on to Feet's head to control him but Feet postures up.
Ottke is not content to let Feet control the position.
Ottke wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
#T2#
Feet controlling the action here.
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Ottke is trying to control but Feet passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
Feet trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Feet moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke keeps Feet under control for a moment.
Feet is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ottke's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Feet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Feet is staying tight to Ottke's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Feet is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ottke looks calm but he's in trouble here. Feet gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ottke is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Feet lets go of the hold and Ottke can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seemah Feet!
A very excited looking Seemah Feet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Leao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Leao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Leao manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Leao moves out of range.
Graves backing away here, and Leao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leandro Leao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Graves.
Leao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leao moves away.
Leao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#T1#
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leao.
Leao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Leao ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Leao does no damage.
Leao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leao throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leao.
Leao throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Leao throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leao was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Leao staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Leao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Leao counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves moves out of range as Leao strikes.
Leao moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leao defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Leao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Graves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leao - the referee stops the clock and Graves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leao. Graves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leao manages to avoid it.
Leao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leao misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Leao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.
Leao throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Leao only half commits.
Leao thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves misses with a body punch
and Leao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leao thumps Graves with a low kick.
Leao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Leao misses with a looping left.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leao misses the jab.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Leao tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Leao as he connects with a hook.
Graves lands a body shot.
Leao swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Leao throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leao slips under a jab.
Graves thuds his right hand into Leao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Leandro Leao's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Leao.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Leao throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves backing away here, and Leao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T5#
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Leao.
Graves lands with a hook. Leao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.#CUT#The cut above Leandro Leao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leao. Leao obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leao in his tracks.
Leao throws a shot to the body.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Leao is out of range.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leao has time to react.
Leao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leao throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leao ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
#T6#
Leao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Leao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leao scores with a leg kick.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Leao counters with a leg kick.
Leao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Leao tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Leao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Leao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Leao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves thuds a left hand into Leao's body.#T7#
Leao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Leao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
Graves with a jab.#CUT#Leandro Leao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leao lands with a right hand.
Leao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Leao moved out of range nicely.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leao.
Graves thuds a left hand into Leao's body.#T8#
Leao throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Graves throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leao connects with a high kick.
Leao is looking to score with low kicks.
Leao tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Leao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leao.
Leao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leao manages to avoid it.
Leao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T9#
Leao throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leao counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Graves. That snapped Leao's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leandro Leao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayha fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsden throws the left hand but Hayha avoids the punch easily.
Hayha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayha misses the target.
Marsden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsden catches Hayha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hayha misses with a few strikes there.
Hayha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hayha defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Hayha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayha jabs Marsden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hayha looks to land a combination. Marsden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayha.
A right-left combo lands from Hayha. #T1#
Hayha throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayha throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Hayha misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hayha connects with the punch.
Marsden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hayha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden slips under a jab from Hayha.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden scores with a punch to the head.
Hayha misses with the combination.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Hayha is rocked!
Hayha misses with a body punch
and as Hayha loses concentration momentarily, Marsden counters with a picture perfect head kick! Hayha goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mick Marsden!
After winning the bout, Mick Marsden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Feet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) McCain#SUB#
Feet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCain tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
McCain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Feet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
Feet continues to stall.
McCain won't allow Feet to pass to mount.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Feet wants to work for an arm triangle but McCain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feet controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain pulls Feet in close to prevent any damage.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
McCain keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
McCain keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet preventing the sweep. #T5#
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Feet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Feet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feet slows the pace down in half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
McCain gets full guard.#T6#
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Feet won't allow McCain to sweep him here.
Feet content to stall in guard here. #T7#
More hug and hope from Feet.
McCain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) McCain
McCain is trying to improve his position.
McCain gets back to half guard.#T8#
Feet controlling the action here.
McCain wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
Feet trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Feet prevents McCain from improving his position.#T9#
Feet trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
Feet is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now. #T10#
McCain tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain 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.#T11#
Feet prevents McCain from improving his position.
Feet is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feet controlling the action here.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
McCain is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well.
McCain wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
Feet not doing much here.
#T13#
McCain regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCain keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a triangle but Feet pushes his legs off easily.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (5) vs (2) McCain
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain is pushing down on Feet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feet is fighting to maintain full guard but McCain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is controlling McCain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Feet wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Seemah Feet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Macker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solo to the mat! Solo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Macker
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.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Macker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Solo keeping control of the position. #T2#
Macker stalling.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
Solo tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Solo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Macker controlling the action here.
Solo won't allow Macker to pass to mount. #T5#
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Solo trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker trying to control the pace. #T6##SUB2#
Macker seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Macker 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.
Macker is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.#T7#
Solo tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well. #T8#
Macker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker controlling the action here.
Solo wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Macker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Macker
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macker slows the pace down. #T10#
Solo gets back to half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Macker moves into full mount! Solo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (8) Macker
Macker controlling his opponent.
Macker fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Solo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macker prevents Solo from improving his position.
Solo trying to control here.
#T13#
Macker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (11) Macker
Macker tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solo is holding on tight.
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Macker avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Macker content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Macaco scores with the left hand. Falandas knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Macaco moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Macaco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macaco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas slips a straight right by Macaco.
Macaco missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macaco.
Macaco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macaco.
Falandas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Falandas moves in looking to clinch but Macaco pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas tries to clinch up
letting Macaco counter with a right hand. #T1#
Falandas tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macaco avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
Macaco throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Macaco feints and then cracks Falandas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falandas down.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Macaco misses the jab.
Falandas misses the jab.
Falandas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falandas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macaco.#T2#
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
A left lands for Macaco.
Macaco looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Macaco is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas throws a hook to the side of Macaco's head but Macaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falandas walks into a jab.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Macaco manages to circle out of the way.
Macaco catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falandas missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falandas to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macaco.
Macaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Macaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falandas is able to avoid easily.
Falandas misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Macaco tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Macaco on the inside. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Macaco scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macaco's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Macaco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Macaco.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Macaco.
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Macaco is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Falandas tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Macaco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Falandas manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Macaco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Falandas catches Macaco right on the button with a cross.
Macaco digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
Macaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macaco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macaco with a hook.
Diego Macaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaco scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Macaco. #TD#
Falandas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macaco uses from the top position.
Macaco wants to stand but Falandas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macaco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Macaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Falandas, up you get!
Macaco connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Jeez, Mertis Falandas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Falandas down.
Macaco checks a low kick from Falandas.
Macaco lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
A jab from Macaco finds it's way through Falandas's defenses. #ROC2#Falandas is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mertis Falandas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomate lands a jab.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Tomate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karokaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomate doesn't seem bothered though.
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomate throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Tomate avoids nicely.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomate is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomate. #T1#
Karokaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomate.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiago Tomate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tomate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomate.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Tomate moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomate misses the target.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomate's head backwards.
A slow jab from Tomate misses its intended target.
Tomate misses the jab.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomate cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tomate, as that shot connected.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomate moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomate.
We've been told by Tomate's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tomate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tomate tries to work over Karokaro's front leg with a kick but Karokaro checks it.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomate.
Tomate throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomate throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Tomate, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Karokaro misses.
A low kick from Tomate is predictable there
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomate misses with a body kick.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tomate misses with a hook.#CL#
Tomate takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Tomate misses with a body punch.
Tomate misses with a punch to the body.
Tomate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karokaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomate.
Tomate throws an elbow but it misses.
Tomate can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Tomate lands an elbow that stopped Karokaro in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomate throws a shot to the body.
Tomate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomate throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomate's head.#ROC2#Tomate is rocked!#T4#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Karokaro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roberto Karokaro! |
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Event:
TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Knight misses.
Soap throws a leg kick #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soap won't be happy with that.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight tries to score with some ground and pound. Soap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soap defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soap is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight throwing strikes but Soap manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Soap decides to stand back up. Soap steps back and let's Knight get back to his feet.
Good shot there by Knight.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soap under the eye.
Knight swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
Soap swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight prevents Soap from getting back to his feet.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Soap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soap sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a shot to the body
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soap misses with a left hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Soap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight moves away from the strike by Soap.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soap.
Soap throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soap won't be happy with that.
Knight throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Knight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight landing a few strikes.
Knight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.#T5#
Soap wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knight taking a breather here.
Soap is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soap defending well though.
Knight thows a huge punch but Soap dodges it nicely.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight throws a strike but Soap avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Soap keeps moving.
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Soap has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap lands a right hand.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Soap has double underhooks.
Soap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Soap as the two fighters clinch.
#T7#
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soap is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Soap on the inside. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T8#
Soap misses the jab.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Soap connects with a single shot there.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a good low kick that Knight was not able to check.
Soap sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Soap drops Knight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knight! Soap dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Soap! Simon Soap retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Simon Soap 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:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macker to the ground. Elvul is now in Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Macker pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.#T1#
Elvul won't allow Macker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Elvul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker 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.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker passes into half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position.
Macker trying to advance position but Elvul counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Elvul trying to control the position.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Macker lying in Elvul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Elvul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Macker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Berinjela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clack momentarily.
Clack misses with a double jab.
Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berinjela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Berinjela.
Berinjela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berinjela.
Berinjela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Clack Clack has been cut.
Clack throws a hook but Berinjela blocks it.
Clack throws a right hand that Berinjela ducks under and follows up with a left that Berinjela also avoids with ease.
Clack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berinjela moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berinjela throws the left hand but Clack avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berinjela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clack under the eye.
Berinjela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clack misses with an uppercut
and Berinjela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Clack misses with a hook
and Berinjela counters with a good low kick that Clack was not able to check.
Clack misses with a right hand
enabling Berinjela to counter with a crisp jab.
Clack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clack throws a sloppy head kick and Berinjela moves out of range easily.
Clack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berinjela.
It looks like Berinjela has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Berinjela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clack. #CL#
Berinjela instigates a clinch.
Clack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Clack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berinjela throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clack digs a right hand underneath Berinjela's ribcage. Berinjela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berinjela lands a nice elbow.
Berinjela pushes off an throws an elbow but Clack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Clack manages to break the clinch.
Berinjela misses with a kick to the body.
Clack throws a series of punches but Berinjela moves out of range.
Clack throws a nice looking combination but Berinjela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berinjela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clack counters with a left to the body.
Berinjela blocks a jab.
Berinjela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Clack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clack scores with a one two! Berinjela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Berinjela has been cut.
Berinjela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Berinjela misses #KD2#
and Clack counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Berinjela goes down! Will Berinjela beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC2#Berinjela is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berinjela glances at the clock... BAM! Clack nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Berinjela crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Berinjela is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clack Clack!
Clack Clack thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macker avoids it really well and circles away.
Macker tries to clinch there but Dew circles away.
Dew shoots in for a takedown but Macker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dew goes for a double leg but Macker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macker continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Dew tightens his grip and picks Macker up, before dumping him to the ground. Macker manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker looking to control.
Macker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Dew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macker keeping full guard, as Dew tries to pass.
Dew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macker pulls Dew in to control the position.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Macker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Macker
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dew 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.
Macker wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Dew looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (2) vs (5) Macker
Macker controls the position.
Macker wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Macker swings around for an armbar but Dew sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (5) Macker#T4#
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Dew tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Dew preventing the sweep. #T5#
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Macker 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: Dew (4) vs (7) Macker
Dew manages to get to full guard.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dew 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.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Dew is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dew is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Dew working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
#T8#
Macker passes Dew's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macker not doing much here.
Dew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker prevents Dew from improving his position.
Dew is looking to get back to full guard here but Macker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (4) vs (10) Macker#T9#
Macker has knee on belly momentarily but Dew bucks him off and regains half guard.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Dew defending well.
Dew is in trouble now - Macker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (4) vs (13) Macker
Macker controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
Dew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Macker preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dew working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
Macker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Macker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (6) vs (13) Macker
Dew controlling from the top position.
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB2#
Macker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet. #T14#
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Dew wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 13 to 6.
Our winner, Dan Macker, 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:
TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Savinov takes one on the button.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses.
Leao scores with a leg kick.
Savinov misses with a shot to the body
and Leao counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Leao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leao is looking to slow Savinov down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Leao.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick
and Savinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savinov tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Leao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leao lands a body punch.
Leao pushes off an throws an elbow but Savinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leao avoids the elbow strike from Savinov, against the cage.
Leao lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Leao as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Leao blocks the elbow strike.
Leao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savinov backwards.
Leao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savinov blocks a body shot from Leao.
Leao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov looks winded!
Savinov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leao lands a nice uppercut.
Leao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savinov or not.
Leao lands a body shot.
Leao lands a nice shot to the body.
Leao pushes Savinov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savinov avoids the elbow strike from Leao, against the cage.
Leao lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leao lands with a light punch inside.
Savinov blocks a body shot from Leao.
Savinov tries to work over Leao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao avoids the elbow strike from Savinov, against the cage.
#T2#
Leao lands a hook that snaps the head of Savinov backwards.
Leao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leao controls his hands.
Leao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leao tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savinov blocks the elbow strike.
Leao tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savinov has a couple of punches blocked by Leao.
Leao working aggressively here.
Savinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leao gets through Savinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leao throws an elbow but misses.
Leao misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses.
Leao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savinov's elbow.
Leao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Savinov is trying to push Leao away but Leao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leao lands a nice uppercut.
Leao lands a nice elbow.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Leao avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Leao lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Leao.
Leao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Leao.
Leao blocks the elbow strike.
Leao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savinov's defenses.
Leao lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leao.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leao. #CUT#That has opened up Alexev Savinov's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leao scores with a hook to the body.
Leao lands an elbow inside.
Leao lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Leao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leao lands a body punch.
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savinov's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Alexev Savinov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leao cracks Savinov with a nice body shot.
Leao lands with a light punch inside.
Leao works on Savinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Leao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leao. #ROC#Savinov is rocked!
Leao scores with a shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Savinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Leao finish him?
Leao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Leao lands a vicious elbow to the side of Savinov's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Leao tries to finish him with strikes but Savinov still seems able to defend himself so Leao steps back and lets Savinov get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
A bone on bone clash there as Savinov blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Leao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leao struggles to land a body shot inside as Savinov controls his hands.
#BC2#
Savinov breaks from the clinch.
Leao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T5#
Savinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Leao cracks Savinov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Savinov to stand back up!#CUT#Alexev Savinov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savinov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Savinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savinov looks to throw a body kick
and Leao counters with a thumping low kick.
Leao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savinov throws an off balance right hand
and Leao counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Leao cracks Savinov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Savinov to stand back up!#CL#
Leao gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leao is leaning against Savinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Leao.
Savinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leao.
Leao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T6#
Leao misses with an elbow strike.
Leao blocks an elbow strike from Savinov.
Leao lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leao.
Leao lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexev Savinov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leandro Leao!
Leandro Leao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Itinya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Feet
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Feet wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Feet trying to control but Itinya postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Itinya controlling the action here.
Itinya wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet moves into full guard.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Feet.
Feet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Feet has control of Itinya's left arm, preventing Itinya from doing any damage.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Feet is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.
Feet is trying to keep Itinya in close.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now.
Itinya trying to move into half guard but instead Feet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Feet
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Feet passes into half guard. #T4#
Feet trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Feet controlling the action here.
Itinya is doing well to control the position and prevent Feet from advancing to side control.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T6#
Feet wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Feet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya looking to control.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T7#
Itinya has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Itinya working a defensive guard but Feet passes into half guard.
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Feet trying to pass the guard but Itinya defending well.
Feet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Feet moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Feet#T8#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya is trying to control Feet's posture but Feet avoids it.
Feet tries to move to mount but Itinya blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.
Feet just content to control the position.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to buck Feet off but Feet is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Feet stalls from top position.#T10#
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Feet trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Feet is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Itinya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Itinya is trying to improve his position.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #T11#
Itinya is trying to escape the position but Feet is controlling the position.
Itinya tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here.
Feet taking a breather here.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Feet tries to advance to mount but Itinya denies him. #T12#
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Itinya is not content to let Feet control the position.
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet tries to advance to mount but can't. #T13#
Itinya gets back to half guard.
Itinya manages to get to full guard.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass. #T14#
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 5 to 2.
Seemah Feet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Yaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marsden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yaga thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Yaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yaga misses with a hook.
Yaga throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Yaga has Marsden up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaga blocks a body shot from Marsden.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden.
I was talking to Yaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Yaga misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden lands an elbow inside that Yaga shrugs off.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Yaga's ribcage. Yaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Yaga is breathing heavily.
Marsden lands an elbow inside that Yaga shrugs off.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Marsden lands a nice elbow.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden lands an elbow just above Yaga 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden.
Marsden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marsden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaga backwards.
Marsden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yaga's defenses.
Yaga trying to control the position but instead, Marsden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yaga into the cage.
Yaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Marsden pushes Yaga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Yaga avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Marsden.
Marsden tries to work over Yaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden is leaning against Yaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaga takes an elbow to the temple.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaga backwards.
Marsden lands a nice elbow.
Marsden cracks Yaga with a nice body shot.
Marsden lands an elbow that stopped Yaga in his tracks for a moment.
Yaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marsden lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Yaga is rocked!
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Yaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaga takes an elbow to the temple.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden works on Yaga's body with a couple of short punches.
Marsden is leaning against Yaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden lands an elbow that stopped Yaga in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Yaga avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden.
Marsden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yaga's defenses.
Marsden digs a right hand into Yaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaga's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands an elbow inside that Yaga shrugs off.
Marsden lands an elbow inside that Yaga shrugs off.
Marsden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yaga's defenses.
Marsden creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Yaga! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Marsden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Marsden!
Mick Marsden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Soap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Lewis throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Soap sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soap lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Soap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Soap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soap works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis with a hook.
Soap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soap throws a leg kick #TD#
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Soap kicks Lewis off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Soap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Soap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soap throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soap wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Soap keeps moving.
Soap is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Soap has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis takes a shot to the head. #T5#
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soap.
Soap lands a jab to the nose.
Soap cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap connects with a leg kick.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Soap counters with a thumping low kick.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soap sprawls well. Soap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Soap counters with a slapping leg kick. #T6#
Soap misses with a head kick.
Lewis misses with a jab to the body
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Soap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands a nice hook to Soap's body. Soap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Soap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soap misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soap's hands.
Soap tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.#T7#
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a leg kick.
Soap thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it #TD#
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Soap didn't expect that.
Soap wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Soap manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses. #T8#
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Soap won't allow it.
Soap lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis taking a breather. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Soap throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Soap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Soap throws a chopping leg kick but Lewis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.#T9#
Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Soap throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Soap only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soap!
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lewis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Soap does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Soap avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
Soap cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soap lands a head kick. Lewis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soap staying out of range there.
It seemed like Soap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soap throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Soap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Soap moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Soap. #T1#
Lewis prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Soap.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards. #TD#
Lewis pulls guard effortlessly.
Soap wants to get up but he can't break Lewis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lewis has his foot on Soap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soap works his way back into a safe position though.
Soap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard.#SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soap is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soap escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Soap stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Soap takes the fight into the clinch.
Soap tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Simon Soap seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Soap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.
Soap throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Soap is quick to defend against it.
Soap fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lewis's knee momentarily.
Lewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lewis swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Soap, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap throws a good cross that connects.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head. #T4#
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Soap counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
Soap avoids the body shot from Lewis.
A little jabbing left from Soap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Soap misses. #T5#
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Soap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soap.#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!#TD#
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Soap tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The referee is taking a good look at Soap as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lewis!
Soap is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lewis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6##SUB#
Soap fending off the submission attempt from Lewis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Soap's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lewis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Soap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Soap has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lewis.#T7##ES2#
Soap manages to stand up with Lewis still on his back. Eventually Lewis drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
Soap slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soap is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Soap circles away and we're back to standing.
Soap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T8#
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Soap counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soap throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Soap counters with a nice leg kick.
Soap scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Soap clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lewis pulls guard. #SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Soap defends easily.
#SUB#
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soap 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 Lewis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SU2#
Soap decides to stand back up. Soap steps back and let's Lewis get back to his feet.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Soap misses.
Lewis moves forwards but Soap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soap throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Soap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Soap blocks a jab.
Soap throws a big shot that misses.
Soap tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Soap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soap stuffs the takedown.
Soap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Soap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soap! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soap scores with a hook.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.#TD#
Lewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soap makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Soap misses the target.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lewis slips under a jab from Soap.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.
Soap scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap lands with a shot to the body.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soap misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Soap.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Soap moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soap.
#TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Soap's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis. #T3#
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis pushes down on Soap's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Soap is defending well.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soap's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lewis stops Soap from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Soap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Soap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Soap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Soap moved out of range nicely.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis slips under a jab from Soap.
Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soap throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.#T6#
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Soap's head but Soap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.#TD#
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soap to the ground. Lewis is now in Soap's guard.#SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soap dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Lewis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soap has picked Lewis up and slammed him! Lewis can't keep hold of the triangle and Soap manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Soap stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Soap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T7#
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Soap counters with a head kick that drops Lewis to the mat! Lewis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Soap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap scoring well with a low kick there.
Lewis misses the jab.
Soap jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soap, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soap keeps working.
Soap is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis working the ground and pound but Soap is defending the strikes.
Soap is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lewis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lewis trying to control the position but Soap is working away.
Soap parries the strikes from Lewis easily there. Lewis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soap to escape.
Simon Soap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Lewis works to advance to full mount. Soap defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Soap taking shots to the head.
Soap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lewis.
Soap wants to try and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lewis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soap manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Soap, under a barage of strikes from Lewis.
Lewis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Soap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soap 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Soap!
Simon Soap is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Simon Soap 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:
STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Berinjela clinches with his opponent.
Berinjela scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Lagardere trying to land knees to the body.
Berinjela scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Berinjela has control.
De Lagardere throws an elbow but it misses.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a nice elbow.
Berinjela managing to block the knees to the body from De Lagardere.
Berinjela scores with a shoulder strike.
Berinjela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
Berinjela is working De Lagardere over against the ropes.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berinjela.
De Lagardere being controlled against the ropes.
De Lagardere takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lagardere misses with some punches.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berinjela.
De Lagardere is trying to force a seperation but Berinjela has the dominant position.
Berinjela lands an elbow that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks for a moment.
Berinjela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Lagardere lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berinjela works on De Lagardere's body with a couple of short punches.
De Lagardere looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Lagardere.
A body shot lands from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands with a left to the head.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berinjela seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.
Berinjela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Henri De Lagardere's cut even more.
Berinjela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berinjela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Lagardere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Henri De Lagardere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Berinjela lands an elbow that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks for a moment.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Berinjela finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berinjela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Henri De Lagardere's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
De Lagardere takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri De Lagardere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruno Berinjela!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Berinjela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
letting Macaco counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Macaco with the inside leg kick.
Macaco blocks a leg kick.
Macaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macaco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macaco connects with a jab.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macaco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macaco looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Macaco.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Macaco slaps the foot to one side.
Saqqaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saqqaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters with a right hand to the body.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Macaco connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Macaco sends Saqqaf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Macaco is motioning to the referee to let Saqqaf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Macaco counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Macaco!
Our winner, Diego Macaco, 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:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova forces Macker back against the cage and clinches.
Sova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sova gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Sova
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Macker is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Macker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sova has picked Macker up and slammed him! Macker can't keep hold of the triangle and Sova manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Sova
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova working away.
Macker being controlled for a moment.
Macker stops Sova from passing to mount.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy 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.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Macker prevents Sova from moving into mount. #T2#
Macker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sova's best efforts.
Sova is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Sova controlling the pace.
Macker tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Macker is positioning himself well to prevent Sova advancing to mount.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Macker is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sova.
Sova is looking to pass Macker's guard but actually Macker recovers to full guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Sova
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Sova seems keen to control Macker's posture.#T5#
Sova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova looking to control.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macker wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Sova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macker trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (5) Sova
Macker trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Macker works to advance to full mount. Sova defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (7) vs (5) Sova#T7#
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Macker trying to control but Sova is having none of it.
Sova tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (5) Sova
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Macker has good solid back control here.
Sova is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Sova is trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the RNC - Sova is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Macker!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Feet has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Feet jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chai stands and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Feet
Feet struggling a bit here.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard.
Feet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chai 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.
Feet tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feet is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Feet is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Feet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Feet is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet managing to control the position.
Feet wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Feet being controlled here, momentarily.
Feet 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.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet trying to control the position.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T6#
Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Feet working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Feet 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: Chai (3) vs (2) Feet
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Feet is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Feet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Feet wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is pressing down on Feet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai working a defensive guard but Feet passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Feet is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
#T10#
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Feet from advancing position.
Chai trying to hold on to Feet's head to control him but Feet postures up.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Feet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (5) Feet
Feet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to control but Feet is having none of it.
Feet prevents Chai from getting the reversal.#T12#
Feet controlling the pace for now.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feet seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chai is holding on tight.
Feet controlling from the full mount.
Feet moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (3) vs (8) Feet#T13#
Feet controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Feet's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chai tries to roll but Feet sticks to his back.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Feet.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Feet controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 8 to 3.
After winning the bout, Seemah Feet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tomate is out of range.
Santo Amaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomate misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro wants to land a leg kick but Tomate is out of range.
Tomate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santo Amaro looks for the body kick but Tomate saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Tomate misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tomate.
Santo Amaro throws a right and a left that Tomate avoids nicely. #T1#
Santo Amaro lands a right hook to the body.
Santo Amaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Tomate saw that one coming.
Tomate misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santo Amaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tomate misses with a low kick.
Santo Amaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santo Amaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomate tries a low kick but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Tomate dips to his left and cracks Santo Amaro with an uppercut!
Tomate throws a combination that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomate avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Tomate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tomate slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Tomate throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Tomate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.
Tomate blocks a jab.
Tomate connects with a solid leg kick.
Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomate slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Tomate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
Tomate ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomate. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
Tomate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
The crowd cheers as Tomate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santo Amaro doesn't seem phased though.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tomate motions for Santo Amaro to come forward. Tomate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Santo Amaro is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Tomate throws a body kick that misses.
Santo Amaro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tomate blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Tomate misses.
Santo Amaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomate is out of range and Santo Amaro settles back down.
Santo Amaro is looking to land body kicks.
Tomate feints and then cracks Santo Amaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santo Amaro down.
The fighters circling - Tomate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomate works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro cracks Tomate with an open hand slap.#T4#
Tomate connects with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomate misses with a looping right.
Tomate throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there.
Santo Amaro scores with a body shot.
Tomate missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomate blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomate tests Santo Amaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santo Amaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tomate tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Tomate moved away.
An inside leg kick from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Tomate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick
and Tomate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tomate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomate throws a sloppy head kick and Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro looks to land a body kick but Tomate moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomate thows a leg kick but Santo Amaro checks it
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tomate throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice shot by Tomate.
Tomate scores with a decent looking hook.
Tomate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santo Amaro will feel that in the morning.
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomate misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Tomate.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomate has time to react.
Santo Amaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomate on the side of the head.
Tomate avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Tomate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Tomate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santo Amaro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro. #T2#
Santo Amaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santo Amaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomate.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but Tomate moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Santo Amaro.
#CL2#
Santo Amaro gets tackled into the cage by Tomate. Tomate maintains the clinch.
Tomate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomate throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Tomate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Tomate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomate tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Tomate back against the cage. #T3#
Tomate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santo Amaros head.
Santo Amaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomate.
A right hand to the body from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomate backwards.
Tomate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Tomate misses with an elbow strike.
Tomate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santo Amaro lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Tomate is rocked!
Santo Amaro lands a body punch.
Tomate is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Tomate struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tomate.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the side of Tomate's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomate backwards.
Santo Amaro lands a big right hand that drops Tomate! The killer instinct kicks in and Santo Amaro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santo Amaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
An out of breath Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves slips a jab from Soap.
Graves slips a jab from Soap.
Soap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves slips under a jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Soap cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Soap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Soap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Soap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses the jab.
Soap tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graves manages to circle out of the way.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Soap lands a jab to the head.
#T1##CL#
Soap has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Soap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soap lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap lands a body shot.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves's coach down at Berloga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soaps head.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Soap.
Soap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Soap.
Good body shot from Soap.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands an uppercut.
Soap lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Soap lands a body shot.
Graves looks winded!
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soap.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
#T5#
Soap lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves presses Soap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soap throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Soap.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body. #T6#
Soap blocking some punches.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves lands a right hand.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Phil Graves has been cut.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap wants to stall.
Soap scores with a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap lands an uppercut.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T7#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soap lands with a right to the head.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands a right hand.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Soap lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Soap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Soap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T8#
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Soap as the two fighters clinch.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T9#
Graves working aggressively here.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soap.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Graves.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Soap.
Soap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Soap settles back down.
Soap scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Soap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves avoids the head kick by Soap.
Soap lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap is looking to counter the offense by Graves and move into the clinch.
Soap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graves. Soap shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Graves is looking to chop away at Soap's legs.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Soap.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Soap off balance momentarily.
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Soap lands an overhand right.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves wants to slow Soap down by chopping away at his legs.
Soap throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves blocks a head kick by Soap.
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Soap misses with a straight right.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soap lands a jab to the nose.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap moves out of range as Graves strikes.#T3#
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Soap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Simon Soap is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Soap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap delivers a nice body kick.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Graves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Soap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soap.
Soap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soap scoring well with a low kick there.
Soap connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Soap coming out on top.
Soap misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Soap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soap's sensitive parts. #T5#
A jab from Soap finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Soap throws a right hand that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soap feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T6#
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soap.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soap.
Soap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves moves away from the strike by Soap.
Soap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Soap lands the left hand.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Soap throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Soap slips under a jab.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.#T7#
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soap tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Soap misses.
That kick from Graves tenderised Soap's leg. Soap is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
A low kick from Soap misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soap thinking.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Soap moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Soap is out of range.
Soap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves throws out a leg kick but Soap moves out of range and Graves only half commits.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soap clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Soap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soap doesn't seem phased though.#T9#
Soap keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Graves throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Soap pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Soap.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Soap scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
A big right from Soap misses.
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Soap misses its intended target.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Soap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Soap.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Soap defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Soap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Graves moves out of range of the leg kick from Soap.
That kick from Graves tenderised Soap's leg. Soap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soap with a nice calf kick.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Soap sees coming a mile off.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soap.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Soap.
Graves moves out of range as Soap throws a body kick.
#T2#
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves cracks Soap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Soap clinches.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Soap misses with some punches.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon Soap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
#T3#
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap. #T4#
Soap pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Soap.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soap lands a body punch.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Phil Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Soap misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6#
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A short right from Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. #T7#
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soap.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Soap on the inside.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T8#
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap working aggressively here.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Simon Soap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap misses with the head strike.
A short right from Soap.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Soap digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Soap.
Well Soap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Soap!
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