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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Tavares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tavares won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tavares (0) vs (4) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot taking a breather here.
Van Der Sloot working away.
Van Der Sloot tries to move to mount but Tavares blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face as Van Der Sloot controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Van Der Sloot dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Van Der Sloot stalls from top position.
Van Der Sloot has control of an arm but Tavares manages to advance to Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tavares (4) vs (4) Van Der Sloot#T2##SUB#
Tavares looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Sloot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Van Der Sloot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Tavares just sinks the hooks in.
Van Der Sloot 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.#SUB#
Tavares tightening his grip on Van Der Sloot, looking for the choke. #T3#
Tavares is trying to stick to Van Der Sloot's back but Van Der Sloot is turning into Tavares. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tavares's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van Der Sloot. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavares (4) vs (6) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Tavares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Der Sloot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Tavares is defending well.
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Tavares trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Der Sloot manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavares (4) vs (9) Van Der Sloot
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Tavares tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Tavares is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tavares is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Tavares wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent. #T7#
Van Der Sloot prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Tavares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Der Sloot prevents Tavares from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tavares (4) vs (12) Van Der Sloot
Tavares tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. #T8#
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Tavares to control.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##T10#
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavares tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T11#
Tavares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Tavares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Tavares is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Tavares wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Tavares wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Tavares is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Der Sloot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Low tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Low as Gold shoots in.
Gold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Low is fending him off so far but Gold persists. Nope, Low circles away and we're back to standing.
Gold closes the distance and clinches up with Low, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes Low against the cage but Low circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Low tries to counter with a clinch but Gold shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold wants to clinch.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Low pushes him off.
Dree Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Low tries to counter it with a takedown but Gold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Low shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily.
Gold blocks a head kick by Low.
Low tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Low fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Low manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gold on his heels. He'll look to pass Gold's guard now, I'm sure.
Gold is trying to keep Low in close.
Gold has his hands on Low's head, controlling the position.
Gold really is a fat lump.#SU2#
Low stands up from Gold's guard - Low perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Low shoots in.
Gold feinted with a counter takedown.
Gold misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Low has Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Low goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Low is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Low misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Low breaks the clinch.
Low has a takedown stuffed.
Gold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Low throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Low misses with a head kick.
Gold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Low defends well and Gold ends up having to push Low into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Low escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Low paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Low looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well. #TD2#
Low closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Low keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Low lands with a punch from half guard.
Low is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Gold tries to get to full guard but Low has control of the leg.
Low trying to control the pace.
Low passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Low controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dree Low dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Low is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Low gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gold trying to control the position but instead, Low has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gold into the cage.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Low.
Gold is trying to drag Low to the mat but Low just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Low misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low gets underhooks to prevent Gold's takedown attempt.
Low is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.#T1#
Gold goes for a takedown attempt but Low pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold closes the distance and clinches up with Low, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes Low against the cage but Low circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Low closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold tries to get to full guard but Low has control of the leg.
Gold is trying to maintain the position but Low is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Low is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Low is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dree Low has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Gold tries to hold on but Low postures up.
Low misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gold is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Low has control of Gold's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gold regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Low controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Low is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Low lands a couple of good shots and Gold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Gold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Low gets his way!
#T4#
Good control from Low.
Gold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Low is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gold is defending well though. Low let's go of the attempt for now.
Gold just trying to survive but Low is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dree Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Low 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.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Gold wants to stand but Low has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB2#
Low throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully. #T1#
Low is trying to control the position but Gold postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold stops Low from standing up.
Gold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Low looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Low lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Low controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Gold can't keep his opponent in guard - Low advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Low tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gold. #T3#
Low is taking a breather. Gold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Low not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Low seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gold tries to roll over but Low keeps him under control.
Gold wants to control but Low passes into side.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Low happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Low working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Low happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dree Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Low has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dree Low! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #8
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweetsugar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hastings is fending him off so far but Sweetsugar persists. Nope, Hastings circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sweetsugar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hastings gets a double leg takedown into Sweetsugar's guard.
Hastings stops Sweetsugar from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hastings won't allow Sweetsugar to get back to his feet. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweetsugar throws a head kick that Hastings semi-blocks.
Hastings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hastings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hastings. Sweetsugar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweetsugar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch there but Hastings circles away.
Hastings throws out a counter right but Sweetsugar avoids it with no problem.
Sweetsugar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hastings defends it nicely.
Hastings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lox Sweetsugar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweetsugar is breathing heavily.
Hastings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hastings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sweetsugar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hastings swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hastings tries to keep at a distance but Sweetsugar has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hastings tries to score a body lock takedown but Sweetsugar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hastings wants a takedown.
Hastings wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Sweetsugar pulls guard successfully.
Sweetsugar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweetsugar is looking to stand up but Hastings isn't so interested in that idea.
Hastings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Hastings is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been informed that Hastings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hastings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hastings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hastings should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hastings has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sweetsugar is trying to stand.#T4#
Hastings controlling the position easily from mount.
Sweetsugar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hastings looking to ground and pound but Sweetsugar is blocking nicely.
Sweetsugar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hastings controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hastings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Hastings misses.
Hastings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sweetsugar moves into the clinch.
Sweetsugar pushes off an throws an elbow but Hastings leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sweetsugar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweetsugar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hastings to keep the fight standing.
Hastings tries to score a body lock takedown but Sweetsugar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sweetsugar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hastings's brow.
Sweetsugar lands an elbow just above Hastings 's eye. #BC#
Sweetsugar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hastings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hastings.
Sweetsugar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hastings trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweetsugar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hastings is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hastings prevents Sweetsugar from getting back to his feet.
Hastings wants to control from the top but Sweetsugar keeps moving.
Sweetsugar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hastings is controlling him.
Sweetsugar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch there but Hastings circles away.
Sweetsugar is looking to clinch but Hastings is avoiding it.
#CL#
Sweetsugar moves into range and clinches up with Hastings.
Hastings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sweetsugar prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweetsugar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hastings is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lox Sweetsugar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hastings.
Sweetsugar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hastings has Sweetsugar pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sweetsugar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweetsugar.
Sweetsugar lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Hastings takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sweetsugar lands an elbow that stopped Hastings in his tracks for a moment.
Sweetsugar taking a breather.
Sweetsugar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hastings just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hastings is pressed up against the ropes. Sweetsugar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hastings down to the mat. Hastings avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hastings missing with a left hand there. Sweetsugar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sweetsugar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hastings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hastings wants to clinch up but Sweetsugar keeps it at a distance.
Lox Sweetsugar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings throws a solid leg kick but Sweetsugar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hastings.
Some bone on bone action there as Sweetsugar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Hastings misses its intended target. #T4##CL#
Sweetsugar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sweetsugar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sweetsugar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hastings is fending him off so far but Sweetsugar persists. Nope, Hastings circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hastings. Sweetsugar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweetsugar is looking to clinch but Hastings is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Hastings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sweetsugar was covering up waiting for the punch and Hastings finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hastings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweetsugar is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hastings controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lox Sweetsugar dominated that second round.
That's time! Sweetsugar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hastings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sweetsugar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hastings won't allow Sweetsugar to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Sweetsugar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetsugar stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Sweetsugar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hastings, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Sweetsugar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hastings's defenses.
Sweetsugar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sweetsugar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hastings's face.
#BC#
Sweetsugar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hastings throws a jab when Sweetsugar was well out of range.
Sweetsugar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hastings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sweetsugar moves to clinch but Hastings breaks away #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Hastings is controlling him. #T2#
Sweetsugar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweetsugar wants to stand and escape but Hastings is having none of it.
Hastings tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweetsugar is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hastings just misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings throws a body punch but Sweetsugar moves out of range.
Hastings throws a body shot but no joy.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a shoot takedown. Sweetsugar fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweetsugar is looking to stand up but Hastings isn't so interested in that idea.
Sweetsugar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hastings dives into side control.
#T3#
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet.
Hastings in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hastings controls the position from side control.
Hastings misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Hastings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet.
Sweetsugar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hastings.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sweetsugar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hastings asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hastings tries to clinch there but Sweetsugar circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hastings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hastings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Lox Sweetsugar!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jack Hastings!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jack Hastings!
Jack Hastings wins by split decision!
After the fight, Jack Hastings was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Mesquita has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tavares wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tavares has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tavares's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Tavares#T1#
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tavares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tavares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mesquita passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Tavares
Mesquita trying to control the position but Tavares is working away. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavares manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tavares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Tavares#T4#
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Tavares to control.
Tavares looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (11) vs (0) Tavares
Tavares staying busy and making it hard for Mesquita to control. #T5##SUB#
Mesquita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to break Tavares's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tavares remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mesquita will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tavares staying busy and making it hard for Mesquita to control.
Tavares is trying to break free.
Tavares is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mesquita off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
Mesquita struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mesquita is not going to allow Tavares to sit and survive in this position.
Tavares tries to break free.
#SUB#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Tavares, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tavares is doing well to defend. Mesquita seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tavares is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Cellier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cellier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Richardson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Richardson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cellier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richardson is in Cellier's guard.
Cellier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richardson is one step ahead there.
Richardson stops Cellier from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throwing strikes from guard but Cellier blocks nicely.
Richardson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Richardson won't allow Cellier to sweep him here. #SU2#
Cellier is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cellier lands with a nice combination. Richardson backs away looking to recover.
Richardson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cellier tries to avoid it but Richardson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cellier to the ground. Cellier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cellier throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Cellier circles away easily
and Cellier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richardson moves forwards but Cellier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cellier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cellier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richardson is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Cellier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson.
Cellier misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cellier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richardson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cellier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cellier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paul Cellier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Richardson.
Cellier with a hook.#CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Cellier is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Richardson pulls Cellier into guard.
#T3#
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Cellier from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Richardson has his foot on Cellier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cellier works his way back into a safe position though.
Richardson trying to control the position.
Richardson being controlled here, momentarily.
Cellier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richardson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cellier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Richardson working for a triangle but Cellier defends it easily.
Cellier trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cellier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Richardson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cellier connects with a crisp jab.
Richardson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cellier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cellier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Richardson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richardson with a poor takedown
and Cellier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T5#
Cellier throws a one two combo.
Cellier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Cellier. No joy for Richardson on that attempt.
Cellier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cellier tests Richardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cellier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson throws a body kick that misses
and Cellier counters with a series of strikes. Richardson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cellier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richardson looks winded!
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cellier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cellier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cellier swinging wildly here.
Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cellier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richardson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cellier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richardson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richardson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cellier catches Richardson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.
Cellier misses with a few strikes there.
Cellier tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T7#
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Cellier - just one landing.
Cellier scores with a jab.#CL2#
Cellier gets tackled into the ropes by Richardson. Richardson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Richardson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cellier uses from the top position.
Richardson is trying to control the position but Cellier postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cellier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cellier wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. #T8#
Cellier throwing strikes but missing.
Cellier trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellier tries to stand but Richardson is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cellier stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
Cellier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cellier avoids a kick to the body.
#T9#
Cellier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cellier stuffs the takedown attempt from Richardson. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cellier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cellier lands the left hand.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Richardson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cellier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richardson on the ground.
Richardson pushes down on Cellier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richardson prevents Cellier from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Cellier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R2#
Richardson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cellier but Cellier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Cellier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cellier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul Cellier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cellier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cellier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cellier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Richardson darts in and clinches Cellier up against the ropes.
Richardson has Cellier pressed against the ropes, preventing Cellier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cellier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Richardson is trying to trip Cellier. He has hold of a leg but Cellier is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Richardson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Richardson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cellier's guard. #T1#
Richardson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richardson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richardson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cellier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richardson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cellier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richardson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Cellier is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Richardson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cellier to take his back!
Cellier trying to control the hands but Richardson won't let him.
Cellier is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Richardson tightening his grip on Cellier, looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Cellier right now.
#T3#
Cellier tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Richardson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Richardson lands a shot to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Richardson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Cellier tries to buck him off.
Cellier is trying to stand back up.
Richardson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cellier's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Richardson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Richardson wants to control but Cellier manages to buck him off and is now in Richardson's guard! Nice work there by Cellier!
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cellier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson is controlling Cellier's posture.
Richardson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Richardson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cellier defends it easily.#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richardson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Richardson tries to stand but Cellier is controlling from the bottom.
Cellier keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #T7#
Richardson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Richardson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cellier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richardson, into his guard. #REVR#
Cellier trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cellier throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cellier trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cellier as he jumps to the side.
Cellier throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cellier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T9##TD2#
Richardson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Richardson lands in his opponent's guard.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cellier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Richardson manages to pass to side control.
Richardson trying to control the action but Cellier is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Paul Cellier!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Paul Cellier!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Paul Cellier!
Paul Cellier wins by unanimous decision!
Paul Cellier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #7
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Hastings swats away the attempt to clinch by Gentry.
Hastings looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Hastings tries to clinch up but Gentry circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gentry rushes Hastings and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gentry stops a takedown attempt from Hastings.
Gentry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gentry throws an elbow but it misses.
Hastings tries for a takedown but Gentry manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
Hastings takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands a nice knee to the body.
Gentry has Hastings pushed against the ropes.
Gentry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hastings's face.
#T1#
Gentry lands with a right to the head.
Gentry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.#KD2#
Gentry drops Hastings with a big knee straight up the middle! Hastings is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Jack Hastings has been cut.#CL2#
Gentry clinches.
Hastings could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentry wants to stall.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
Hastings looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A knee to the head by Gentry.
Gentry lands an elbow just above Hastings 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hastings as Gentry tries to tie him up.
Gentry is looking to control Hastings's arms but Hastings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gentry has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Hastings wants a takedown but no success here.
Gentry looking to slow down the pace here.
Gentry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hastings wants to take the fight to the mat but Gentry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gentry prevents the takedown attempt.
Gentry is pushing Hastings up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gentry is struggling to control the position.
Gentry trying to control the position but instead, Hastings has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentry into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Gentry.
Gentry slaps away a takedown attempt from Hastings, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch but Hastings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gentry with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Hastings does no damage. #CL2#
Gentry closes the distance and clinches.
Gentry lands an uppercut.
Gentry lands a knee to the body.
Gentry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gentry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gentry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gentry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hastings or not.
Gentry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Gentry is trying to stall.
Hastings being controlled against the ropes.
Gentry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gentry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Gentry.
Gentry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gentry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hastings.
A short left from Gentry.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gentry obliges.
Gentry connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gentry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hastings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
Gentry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gentry.
Gentry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentry taking a breather.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gentry. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gentry lands an elbow inside that Hastings shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gentry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hastings in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gentry lands with a light punch inside.
Gentry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#KD2#
Gentry drops Hastings with a big knee straight up the middle! Hastings is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Hastings is rocked!
OH! Hastings has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Gentry smells blood and charges in for the finish! Gentry unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hastings sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Gentry!
In his post fight interview, Billy Gentry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Fudge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Hastings tries to counter it with a takedown but Fudge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hastings swats away the attempt to clinch by Fudge.#CL#
Fudge moves into the clinch successfully.
Fudge gets underhooks to prevent Hastings's takedown attempt.
Hastings letting Fudge take a breather here.
Hastings is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fudge is defending well.
Hastings looking for a takedown.
Bob Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hastings.
Fudge looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Fudge moves out of range of the strikes.
Fudge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fudge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hastings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hastings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fudge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Fudge wants to stand and escape but Hastings is having none of it.
Hastings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hastings trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hastings tries to free his leg and advance position but Fudge is retaining full guard.
Hastings is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bob Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hastings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fudge.
Hastings throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Fudge moves into the clinch.
Fudge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hastings looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Fudge would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hastings is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fudge pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Hastings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Hastings circles away.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Hastings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Fudge clinches with his opponent.
Hastings avoiding damage as Fudge throws knees to the body.
Fudge scores a nice knee to the body.
Hastings takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've been informed that Hastings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Fudge.
Fudge lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Fudge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL#
Hastings gets tackled into the ropes by Fudge. Fudge maintains the clinch.
Fudge is trying to stall.
Fudge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Hastings pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Fudge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hastings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fudge falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Hastings counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hastings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fudge has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fudge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Fudge'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#
Hastings misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fudge tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Hastings counters with a takedown into side control.
Fudge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hastings is controlling him well.
Hastings is looking to take a break and control but Fudge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hastings is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fudge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings prevents Fudge from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Jack Hastings has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hastings controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fudge looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hastings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Hastings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fudge defends it well.
Hastings is trying to control. Fudge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Hastings wants to advance to full mount but Fudge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hastings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hastings is standing up over Fudge. Fudge looks to escape but Hastings dives into side control.
Hastings wants to control but Fudge is keeping him busy.
Hastings throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Fudge wants to get back to his feet.
Hastings taking a breather here.
Fudge is not content to let Hastings control the position.
Fudge parries the strikes from Hastings easily there. Hastings is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fudge to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fudge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hastings trying to control the position but Fudge is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Hastings circles away.
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Hastings pushes him off.
Fudge tries to clinch but Hastings moves out of range.
Hastings misses with a looping right.
Fudge tries to clinch up but Hastings circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hastings gets tackled into the ropes by Fudge. Fudge maintains the clinch.
Hastings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fudge prevents it.
#BC#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Hastings keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob Fudge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fudge tries to clinch up.
Hastings throws a hook but Fudge blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hastings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Fudge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fudge tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hastings.
Hastings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fudge wants to stand up but Hastings is controlling him.
Hastings wants to pass the guard but Fudge is keeping the position.
Fudge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings 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. #T1#
Hastings works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hastings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hastings is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hastings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hastings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
Fudge pushes Hastings off and gets back to his feet.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Hastings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hastings with the counter takedown but Fudge avoids it easily.
Fudge moves to clinch but Hastings breaks away #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fudge won't be happy with that.
Fudge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hastings has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hastings trying to control the action but Fudge is working from the bottom.
Hastings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Hastings is looking to take a break and control but Fudge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hastings goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fudge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hastings but great work by Fudge.
Hastings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fudge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hastings can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fudge tries to stand but Hastings is controlling his head.
Hastings tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hastings tries to hold on but Fudge pushes him away.
Hastings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hastings just holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge wants to stand but Hastings is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hastings is desperately trying to improve his position but Fudge has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Bob Fudge.
I think Fudge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Bob Fudge!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jack Hastings!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Bob Fudge!
Bob Fudge wins by split decision! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #4
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Gentry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hastings or perhaps it was just good defense by Gentry, which made it look bad. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hastings has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gentry after a bit of a struggle.
Hastings wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hastings.
Gentry lands a knee to the head.
Gentry controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentry is pressed up against the ropes. Hastings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentry down to the mat. Gentry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gentry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry is looking to clinch but Hastings is avoiding it.
Hastings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Gentry takes the fight into the clinch.
Gentry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gentry. #CUT#It looks like Jack Hastings has been cut.
Hastings takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hastings looks winded!
Gentry works on Hastings's body with a couple of short punches.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gentry lands an elbow inside that Hastings shrugs off.
Gentry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentry lands an elbow inside that Hastings shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Gentry.
Gentry trying to control the position but instead, Hastings has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentry into the ropes.
Hastings takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Hastings out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Billy Gentry!
In his post fight interview, Billy Gentry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cellier.
Benjamin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cellier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Benjamin rushes Cellier and presses him up against the cage.
Cellier being controlled against the cage.
Cellier tries to circle away but Benjamin has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Benjamin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cellier uses from the top position.
Cellier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellier wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving. #SU2#
Cellier stands and steps away. Benjamin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Cellier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benjamin's waist but Benjamin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cellier off to one side.
Benjamin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cellier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cellier cracks Benjamin with an open hand slap.
Benjamin with a poor takedown
and Cellier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cellier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cellier motions for Benjamin to come forward. Cellier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cellier thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Cellier looks to move away, Benjamin throws a big counter combo but Cellier just gets out of the way.
Cellier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benjamin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cellier slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cellier unleashes a big counter combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cellier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cellier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
Cellier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Cellier throws a series of punches but Benjamin avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cellier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellier throws a leg kick that misses.
Cellier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benjamin darts in trying to clinch
and Cellier counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Cellier. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
Cellier throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Cellier.#T3#
Cellier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Cellier lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Cellier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cellier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cellier has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benjamin is pushing Cellier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Cellier misses with a series of wild punches.
Benjamin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cellier checks the leg kick.
Cellier misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Cellier with that takedown attempt.
Cellier has a takedown stuffed.
Benjamin dodges the punch combination from Cellier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Cellier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cellier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cellier duly obliges.
Nickolas Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cellier counter with a right hand. #CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
Cellier is trying to push Benjamin away but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cellier is looking to break free of the clinch but Benjamin has double underhooks. #BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benjamin has closed the distance and engaged Cellier in a clinch.
Benjamin is stalling here.
#BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Benjamin has a takedown stuffed.
Cellier unleashes a big counter combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Cellier circles away.
Cellier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Benjamin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cellier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Cellier avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cellier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cellier throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
A swing and a miss from Cellier.#CL#
Benjamin takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Cellier has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Cellier wants to get back to striking at distance but Benjamin won't allow it.
Benjamin goes for a takedown attempt but Cellier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Benjamin has Cellier up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellier taking a breather.
Cellier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Cellier manages to get underhooks.
#T3##BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cellier sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cellier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellier throws a right and a left that Benjamin avoids nicely.
Benjamin looks to land a body kick but Cellier moved away.
Paul Cellier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cellier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cellier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cellier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cellier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cellier taking a breather.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cellier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cellier up against the cage.
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Benjamin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cellier is defending well.
Cellier can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Cellier.
Cellier slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin moves in looking to clinch but Cellier pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Cellier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cellier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Cellier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CUT#It looks like Paul Cellier has been cut.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt
and Cellier counters with a straight right hand.
Cellier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benjamin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benjamin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cellier counters with a nice uppercut.
Cellier throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cellier avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but Cellier won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Cellier moves out of range. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin as Cellier shoots in.
Cellier misses with a low kick as Benjamin jumps back.
Cellier swinging wildly here.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Cellier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cellier lands with a nice combination. Benjamin backs away looking to recover.
Cellier misses with a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cellier is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Cellier circles away and we're back to standing.
Cellier throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Cellier throws the left hand but Benjamin avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cellier avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Benjamin blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benjamin or perhaps it was just good defense by Cellier, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Cellier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cellier shoots in and drives through. Benjamin sprawls well.
Benjamin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benjamin throws a leg kick
enabling Cellier to counter with a crisp jab.
Cellier misses with a series of wild punches.
Benjamin attempts a counter takedown but Cellier avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Cellier throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cellier avoids it really well and circles away.
Cellier throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cellier, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cellier walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Cellier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Cellier, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Cellier against the cage but Cellier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cellier defends it nicely.#T4#
Benjamin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cellier swivels and escapes.
Cellier throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Benjamin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cellier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin checks a low kick from Cellier.
Benjamin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellier checks the leg kick.
Cellier scores with a nice head shot.
Cellier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cellier lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin slips a jab from Cellier.
Nickolas Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Cellier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cellier lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Cellier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cellier 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Cellier!
A less than humble Paul Cellier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Man Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gold tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Man Ii digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Nice body punch from Man Ii.
Gold looks winded!
A jab from Gold misses.
Man Ii connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
Joe Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Joe Gold has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gold has eaten all the pies!
Gold takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Man Ii lands a left and a right that send Gold crashing to the mat, dazed. Man Ii thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Ii finds Gold's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gold flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Man Ii lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gold will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cinderella Man Ii! |
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