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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Arrms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGreegan to the mat! McGreegan manages to get full guard.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGreegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGreegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGreegan has control of Arrms's left arm, preventing Arrms from doing any damage.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but McGreegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arrms misses with a takedown
letting McGreegan counter with a right hand.
McGreegan scores with a jab to the head.
Arrms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGreegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrms has time to react.
Arrms walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGreegan.
McGreegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGreegan pinned against the cage. McGreegan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
McGreegan leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGreegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGreegan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arrms looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but McGreegan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGreegan wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGreegan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGreegan wants to control from the top but Arrms keeps moving.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGreegan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms cracks McGreegan with a solid left hand.
Arrms postures up.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
McGreegan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Arrms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrms controls the position.
We've been informed that McGreegan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but McGreegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrms laying and praying for a moment but McGreegan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Arrms is looking to stall here but McGreegan recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan 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.#T1#
McGreegan looking to control.
McGreegan has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
McGreegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
Arrms thows a huge punch but McGreegan dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms trying to control from McGreegan's half guard. McGreegan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arrms wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving. #T3#
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arrms controls the pace.
Arrms lands a couple of elbows.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreegan can do to turn this around?
McGreegan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGreegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arrms.
Arrms throws a strike but McGreegan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrms postures up in McGreegan's guard and throws a big left but McGreegan blocks it.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGreegan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGreegan takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Arrms fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGreegan avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McGreegan throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGreegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGreegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrms feinted with a counter takedown.
Arrms slips under a jab.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arrms fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from McGreegan misses.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGreegan swivels and escapes.
McGreegan tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrms is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arrms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGreegan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away. #SUB#
Arrms tries for a kimura but McGreegan is defending well.
Arrms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGreegan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arrms. #T1#
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
McGreegan is being controlled here.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arrms throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arrms sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGreegan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGreegan is trying to escape the position but Arrms is controlling the position. #T2#
Arrms scoring with punches from side control.
McGreegan tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
McGreegan dodges the ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
McGreegan tries to bench press Arrms off him but Arrms keeps the position.
Arrms remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arrms lands some shots froms side control.
McGreegan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Arrms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrms is trying to control. McGreegan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Arrms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGreegan trying to control from the bottom.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
Arrms wants to pass to mount but McGreegan is defending the position.
Arrms wants to take a breather but McGreegan is having none of it. #SUB#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
Arrms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by McGreegan, which made it look bad.
McGreegan flicks out a counter leg kick but Arrms steps away.
McGreegan punishes Arrms's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Arrms dives in and scores a takedown into McGreegan's guard.
McGreegan is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Arrms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arrms 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms! |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonov Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses. #TD#
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonov Jr sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Leonov Jr is defending the position.
Tama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Tama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama trying to pass the guard but Leonov Jr defending well.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Tama is nestled in close to Leonov Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Tama'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.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leonov Jr taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Leonov Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama is pressing down on Leonov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov Jr is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Tama off but Tama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tama drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head. #T3#
Tama content to control rather than advance.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama works his way into full mount!
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Tama unloading with bombs!#T4#
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Tama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tama punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Leonov Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Leonov Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.#CL#
Tama instigates a clinch.
Leonov Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama blocks a body shot from Leonov Jr. #BC#
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.#CL#
Tama has closed the distance and engaged Leonov Jr in a clinch.
#BC#
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tama moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Tama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonov Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Leonov Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tama moves into full mount!
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Leonov Jr taking shots to the head.
Tama 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.
Tama won't let Leonov Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tama is landing with some decent strikes but Leonov Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tama breaks from Leonov Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Tama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Leonov Jr is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Tama! Leonov Jr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'. |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Mark Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.#TD2#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Clarke is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Clarke's guard.
Thompson won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke controlling the position well.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Clarke ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Thompson 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.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clarke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Clarke's guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clarke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Clarke recovers full guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarke can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Clarke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Clarke avoids it easily.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Clarke's head back.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side. #T1#
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarke.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a big elbow.
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Clarke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarke is trying to escape the position but Thompson is controlling the position.
Clarke taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Clarke manages to get back to half guard.
Clarke is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson is taking a breather. Clarke 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.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarke is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Clarke's body.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clarke's half guard.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Clarke gets back to full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Thompson swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a takedown #TD#
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clarke trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clarke distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clarke is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clarke to see if he's OK.#T4#
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clarke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clarke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Clarke is letting Thompson control him for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
A very excited looking Scott Thompson 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.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'. |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Strong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai lands a head kick. Strong smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Kai scores with a jab.
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Strong lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
Kai scores with 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!
Kai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strong backs up against the cage.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Strong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strong.
Kai 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.
Kai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kai scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Strong tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Strong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strong drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kai right on the button. Kai goes down! Strong follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Strong gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Beard misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kaafjord counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beard wants to improve his position but instead Kaafjord has moved into half guard.
Kaafjord content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beard is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaafjord lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Beard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kaafjord looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kaafjord is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beard chips away with some ground and pound.
Beard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaafjord swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kaafjord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Beard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaafjord has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beard has managed to get both his arms back between Kaafjord's legs - danger averted.
Beard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Beard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beard postures up and lands a big shot to Kaafjord's brow.
Beard preventing the sweep.
Beard distracts Kaafjord with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Beard distracts Kaafjord with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard landing some decent shots from guard.
Beard looking to pass the guard.
Kaafjord wants to sweep but no luck.
Beard 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaafjord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaafjord's head.#T3#
Kaafjord wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Beard is now in half guard.
Beard scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Tungsten Kaafjord's cut even more.
Beard is thwarting Kaafjord's attempts to control the position.
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Tungsten Kaafjord's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tungsten Kaafjord's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarrod Beard! |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Alaska scores with a jab to the head.
Alaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cedillo throws a series of punches but Alaska avoids them all with ease.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Cedillo counters with a left to the body.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cedillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Cedillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska jabs Cedillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Cedillo counters with a nice body kick.
Cedillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alaska. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Cedillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Cedillo ducks down to avoid it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Cedillo counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Alaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cedillo at a distance.
Cedillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Alaska is rocked!
Alaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Cedillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaska.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Cedillo misses the body punch
and Alaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cedillo doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Alaska lands a nice hook to Cedillo's body. Cedillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cedillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaska's head.
Cedillo scores with a kick to the body.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Cedillo slips the punch.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cedillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska thuds his right hand into Cedillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alaska is looking to wear down Cedillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cedillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska connects with the punch.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Whack! Cedillo lands a heavy head kick that drops Alaska. The ref tackles Cedillo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Alaska was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kylan Cedillo! |
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Event:
CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Cizek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machiels circles away quickly and effectively.
Cizek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machiels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cizek misses with a wild combination.
Machiels is looking to counter the offense by Cizek and move into the clinch.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Cizek misses its intended target.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiels manages to avoid it.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiels moves away.
Cizek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machiels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machiels avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek works Machiels's body with a nice hook.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machiels swings for the body but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cizek lands with a shot to the body.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Machiels moved out of range.#CL#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Cizek won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machiels. #CUT#It looks like Cyril Cizek has been cut.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machiels avoiding damage.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek letting Machiels take a breather here.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Cizek.
Cizek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow. #T2#
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Machiels's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cizek working aggressively here.
Cizek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cizek misses with some punches.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Cizek is blocking nicely.
Cizek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Cizek looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cizek looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cizek's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Cizek tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Cizek back against the cage.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Machiels controls the action.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Cizek misses with the head strike.
Cizek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek misses with a body punch.
#T4#
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!
Cizek stalls.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cizek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cizek managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Cizek blocks it.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cizek avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Cizek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cizek is keeping busy.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cizek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machiels wants to stall.
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 Hans Machiels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyril Cizek'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#
Cizek misses the jab.
Cizek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Machiels rushes Cizek and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cizek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cizek avoids it.
Cizek has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek lands a left hand.
Cizek swings wildly with an uppercut but Machiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.#T1#
Cizek managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Cizek.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cizek avoids it.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cizek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels avoiding damage.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
Cizek stalls.
Cizek lands a nice uppercut.
Cizek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cizek lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cizek avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Machiels.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Cizek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cizek lands a body punch.
Cizek scores with a shoulder strike.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Cizek lands a left hand.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cizek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cizek stalling in the clinch but Machiels improves position.
Machiels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Cizek is trying to maintain a safe position but Machiels gets an underhook and turns Cizek into the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Cizek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machiels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machiels blocks a body shot from Cizek.
Cizek tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Cizek back against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Cizek blocks it.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cizek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Cizek.
Cizek is working Machiels over against the cage.
Cizek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cizek lands with a right to the head.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cizek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Cizek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cizek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Machiels stalling in the clinch but Cizek improves position.
Cizek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek looking to stall.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Cizek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machiels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cizek as Machiels tries to tie him up.
Cizek lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyril Cizek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cyril Cizek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cizek throws a wild body kick that Machiels sees coming a mile off.
Machiels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cizek manages to circle out of the way.
Cizek throws a nice head kick!
Machiels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cizek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machiels scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Cizek blocks the leg kick.
Machiels needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek throws the left hand but Machiels avoids the punch easily.
Cizek misses the jab.
Cizek connects with a body shot that sends Machiels's belly button to the back.
Machiels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cizek just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Cizek circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cizek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Cizek circles away.
Cizek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machiels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Machiels checks a low kick from Cizek.
Cizek throws a hook but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cizek misses.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Cizek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cizek throws the left hand but Machiels avoids the punch easily.
Cizek checks a low kick from Machiels.
Cizek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machiels tries to counter by clinching up but Cizek breaks away and moves out of range.
Machiels is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cizek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Cizek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cizek.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Cizek. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machiels as Cizek tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Cizek.
The referee calls for Cizek to work.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cizek.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cizek is keeping busy.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Cizek.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machiels or not.
Machiels misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Cizek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Cizek is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Cizek has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Cizek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cizek avoids the damage to the body.
Cizek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cizek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cizek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cizek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machiels.
Cizek throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiels.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cizek.
Machiels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Cizek blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cizek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cizek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek has Machiels pressed against the cage.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Hans Machiels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cizek working aggressively here.
Cizek scores with a shot to the side of Machiels's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cizek is leaning against Machiels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cizek avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cizek.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek works on Machiels's body with a couple of short punches.
Cizek misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cizek 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buryckin moves away.
Buryckin with the counter takedown but Tamburello avoids it easily.
Buryckin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buryckin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buryckin tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tamburello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Buryckin avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.
Buryckin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamburello prevents it.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Tamburello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buryckin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tamburello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buryckin throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tamburello.
Tamburello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buryckin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamburello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Buryckin misses with a hook
and Tamburello counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Buryckin is out of range.
Tamburello throws a right hand that Buryckin ducks under and follows up with a left that Buryckin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.#T2#
Buryckin wants a takedown but no success here.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Buryckin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buryckin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buryckin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buryckin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tamburello working to try and regain half guard.
Tamburello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action.
Buryckin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Buryckin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tamburello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tamburello and Buryckin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Tamburello is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Tamburello is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buryckin looking to control but instead Tamburello has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamburello keeps working.
Buryckin prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamburello defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buryckin wants to control but Tamburello is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Tamburello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well.
Buryckin is pressing down on Tamburello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamburello is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamburello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Tamburello is keeping the position.
Buryckin trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buryckin.#CL#
Tamburello closes the distance and pushes Buryckin back into the cage.
Tamburello gets underhooks to prevent Buryckin's takedown attempt.
Tamburello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buryckin up against the cage.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buryckin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tamburello after a bit of a struggle.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Buryckin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tamburello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buryckin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants a takedown.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Buryckin blocks it.
Buryckin has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tamburello controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin stalling in the clinch.
Buryckin looking for a takedown.
Tamburello lands a hook that snaps the head of Buryckin backwards.
Tamburello digs a right hand underneath Buryckin's ribcage. Buryckin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin misses with some punches.
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamburello. #T2#
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamburello to keep the fight standing.
Tamburello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buryckin's elbow.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buryckin prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello pushes Buryckin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buryckin is trying to drag Tamburello to the mat but Tamburello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tamburello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Buryckin's legs. Buryckin is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buryckin's head.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello stands up over Buryckin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buryckin is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buryckin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamburello is one step ahead there.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Buryckin has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tamburello gets to his feet and stands over Buryckin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buryckin felt that one! Tamburello unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buryckin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello! |
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Event:
DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aydin but Aydin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Aydin.
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nickle 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.#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
#T1#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Nickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aydin has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickle is aware though and is defending well.
Nickle works over Aydin with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickle trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nickle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle. #SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle passes into half guard.
Aydin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aydin.#SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.#T4##SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nickle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aydin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aydin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aydin! #REVB#
Nickle stops Aydin from passing to mount.
Nickle is trying to control Aydin's posture but Aydin avoids it. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harun Aydin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aydin tries to keep at a distance but Nickle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickle managing to block the knees to the body from Aydin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aydin. #TD2#
Aydin manages to pull guard.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Nickle postures up.
Harun Aydin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle postures up in Aydin's guard and throws a big left but Aydin blocks it. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aydin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aydin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickle has control of Aydin's left arm, preventing Aydin from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Nickle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aydin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom.
Aydin preventing the sweep.
Aydin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a triangle but Aydin pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickle is keeping the position for now.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Nickle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nickle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aydin uses it to pass to side control.
Nickle tries to bench press Aydin off him but Aydin keeps the position. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickle throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB2#
Aydin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aydin's guard! Nice work there by Nickle! #T4##SUB2#
Aydin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickle has picked Aydin up and slammed him! Aydin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickle manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Aydin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.
Nickle advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aydin is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Aydin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickle's head backwards.#TD#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control.
Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aydin to see if he's OK.
Aydin struggling a bit here.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Aydin is rocked!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
A big shot lands for Nickle! That's hurt Aydin! Will he recover? Nickle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle 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:
STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Tama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tama wants to control from the top but Clappertron keeps moving.
Tama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama passes Clappertron's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a kimura but Clappertron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tama to get the leverage.
Clappertron tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Clappertron is controlling Tama's trapped leg to prevent Tama from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clappertron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clappertron working a defensive guard here.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Clappertron keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Clappertron keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass.
Tama 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.
Tama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clappertron keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clappertron seems keen to control Tama's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tama shoots in but Clappertron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clappertron throws a big counter combination but Tama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tama moves in looking to clinch but Clappertron pushes him off.
Tama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clappertron circles away.
Tama tries to clinch up
and Tama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clappertron avoids it really well and circles away.
Clappertron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randal Clappertron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.#T3#
No luck for Tama with that takedown attempt.
Clappertron is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Tama gets a double leg takedown into Clappertron's guard.
Clappertron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clappertron is pulling down on Tama's head to control his posture.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama wants to control from the top but Clappertron keeps moving.
Tama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tama trying to control but Clappertron is working from the bottom.
Tama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clappertron's head.
Tama passes Clappertron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clappertron tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clappertron tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clappertron defends it well. #SUB2#
Tama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clappertron's waist but Clappertron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tama off to one side.
Clappertron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tama.
Clappertron slaps away a takedown attempt from Tama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clappertron lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clappertron's waist but Clappertron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tama off to one side.
Randal Clappertron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama shoots in but no luck this time.
Tama tries for a takedown but Clappertron circles away easily
and Clappertron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clappertron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clappertron pinned against the cage. Clappertron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Clappertron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tama.#T1#
Tama tries for a takedown but Clappertron circles away easily
and Clappertron counters with a crisp right that sends Tama to the canvas! Clappertron follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
A very excited looking Randal Clappertron 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:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauta.
Rauta staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom throws a jab when Rauta was well out of range.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Rauta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Rauta. #T1#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Rauta cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
Rauta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rauta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom slips a jab from Rauta.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Rauta knows he should have avoided that one.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Rauta.
#T2#
Rauta misses with a series of wild punches.
Rauta lands with an overhand left.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
Metharom 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.
Rauta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
Rauta moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rauta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Metharom lands a jab-cross combination.
Rauta scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rauta looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rauta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Rauta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
Rauta misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rauta on the side of the head.
Metharom blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rauta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rauta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Metharom catches Rauta right on the button with a cross.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Rauta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta slips a jab from Metharom.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Metharom moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Rauta scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
A combination from Rauta does no damage.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
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 Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauta.
Rauta throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Rauta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rauta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rauta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.#T1#
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rauta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rauta misses with a left hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom lands with a hook. Rauta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom misses with a straight left. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Metharom slips a straight right by Rauta.
Metharom moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta misses the jab.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Metharom misses. #T3#
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rauta finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of Rauta's head.
Metharom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Somporn Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rauta misses with a looping right.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Rauta moves out of range easily.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rauta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metharom misses with a hook.#T4#
Rauta throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rauta's head.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
Rauta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rauta slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Rauta's shoulder, as Rauta tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rauta throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice body shot.
Rauta lands with a cross. #T1#
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rauta counters with a two punch combo.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Rauta misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
A punch combination from Rauta misses.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metharom cracks Rauta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metharom throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rauta's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metharom.#ROC2#Rauta is rocked!
Rauta blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Oh Rauta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta seems to have got his legs back now.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom slips under a jab.#T2#
A big right from Metharom misses.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rauta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rauta doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metharom scores with a nice strike.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Rauta seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom slips under a jab from Rauta.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rauta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom cracks Rauta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rauta thinking.
Metharom misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rauta misses with a straight right. #T4#
Metharom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Rauta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Rauta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Rauta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Rauta misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta takes one on the button.
Metharom slips a straight right by Rauta.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Somporn Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somporn Metharom! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Alaska throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Stepanovich sends Alaska crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stepanovich is motioning to the referee to let Alaska up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Alaska is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Alaska.
Alaska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Alaska misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Alaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Alaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses with a hook.#T1#
Alaska throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Alaska scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alaska misses with a straight right.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Alaska misses the jab.
Alaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Alaska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStepanovich.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a left and a right that stings Alaska.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaska.
Alaska works Stepanovich's body with a nice hook.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Alaska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alaska swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Alaska moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich thuds his right hand into Alaska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Alaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Alaska.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stepanovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Alaska takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Alaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alaska is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stepanovich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alaska throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Alaska misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alaska misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich with a nice cross.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Alaska looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Alaska knows he should have avoided that one.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alaska scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaska throws out the jab.
Alaska stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Alaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alaska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Alaska with a jab.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
A big right from Alaska misses.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alaska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Alaska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.#T3#
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Jab from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Alaska avoids it with no problem.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Alaska avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a nice head kick!
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Alaska backs off Stepanovich throws a huge counter combo but Alaska manages to avoid it all.
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Alaska is looking to wear down Stepanovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Alaska's head but Alaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alaska jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Alaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alaska throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Alaska dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaska.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Alaska dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
Alaska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich is looking for the big counter here.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Alaska's shoulder, as Alaska tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Alaska avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Alaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alaska throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Alaska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Alaska misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
Nice shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.#T3#
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Alaska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alaska's head.
Stepanovich with a jab.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Alaska.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Alaska connects with a jab.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.#T4#
Alaska swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Alaska avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska is looking to counter punch.
Alaska misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich with a jab.
Alaska misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Stepanovich cracks Alaska with an open hand slap.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Alaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alaska 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Alaska! |
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Event:
DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuomanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuomanen showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard is looking to control Kuomanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beard avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kuomanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beard defends it well.
Kuomanen is keen to just control but Beard is a slippery customer.
Beard wants to improve his position but Kuomanen is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuomanen is working for a kimura but Beard is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Kuomanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beard keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully.
Kuomanen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Beard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuomanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuomanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Beard keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen postures up.
Beard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuomanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuomanen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kuomanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Beard looking to improve position, pressing down on Kuomanen's thigh with his hand. Kuomanen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Beard paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Beard's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kuomanen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Piercer misses with a straight left.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai digs a good body shot into Piercer's ribs.
Piercer tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Kai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kai 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.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Piercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
Kai cracks Piercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Piercer moved out of range nicely.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kai does no damage.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piercer counters with a body kick.
Piercer works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Piercer.
Piercer dodges the punch combination from Kai.
Piercer lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Piercer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kai. Kai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piercer just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
Piercer moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kai 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 Piercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Piercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piercer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Piercer slips a jab from Kai.
It looked like Piercer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai tries to move into range but Piercer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Piercer throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piercer ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Piercer's head but Piercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piercer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Piercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piercer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Piercer scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Piercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a leg kick.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses.
Piercer slips under a jab.
Piercer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piercer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kai throws a head kick but Piercer moves out of range.
Piercer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kai just manages to avoid it.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Piercer moves out of range easily.
Kai throws a hook but Piercer blocks it.
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Piercer.
Piercer thows a body kick. Kai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Piercer.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Piercer off the cage and back into range.
Kai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piercer.
Piercer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
A jab from Kai does it's job there.
Kai blocks a head kick by Piercer.
Piercer connects with a jab.
A jab from Kai misses.
Piercer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Piercer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kai lands a head shot.
Piercer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Piercer.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
Piercer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Piercer ducks down to avoid it.
Kai lands a two punch combo.
Piercer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Piercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai fails to land with a series of punches.
As Kai tries to get set, Piercer tries to push him back and clinch up but Kai manages to avoid the attempt.
Kai punishes Piercer's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Kai.
Kai scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Kai misses.
Piercer throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Piercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Piercer.
Piercer moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Kai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piercer ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai tries to work over Piercer's front leg with a kick but Piercer checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piercer scores with a kick to the body.
Piercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kai connects with a jab.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Piercer's head but Piercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Piercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Menes Kai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Piercer misses with a kick to the body.
Kai misses with a combination
and Piercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Piercer - that will leave a mark!
Kai looks to throw the jab but Piercer is out of range.
Kai defending well as Piercer loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Kai is predictable there
and Piercer counters with a nice body kick.
Kai scores with a body shot.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Piercer can pounce on him.
Kai slips under a jab from Piercer.
Piercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piercer throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Piercer.
John Piercer is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Piercer.
Piercer lands with a nice body punch.
Kai misses with a kick to the body.
Kai misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
And Piercer counters with a quick kick to the body but Kai blocks it.
Piercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Piercer slips the punch.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Piercer lands a head shot.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Piercer misses with a straight left.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Piercer blocks the low kick.
Piercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Kai.
Kai cracks Piercer with an open hand slap.
Piercer misses the shot to the body.
Kai throws a fast counter high kick but Piercer manages to duck under it in time.
Jab from Piercer.
Kai slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer slips under a jab from Kai.
Piercer scores with a jab to the head.
Piercer misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Piercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Piercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Piercer connects with a leg kick.
Piercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piercer misses with an uppercut.
Piercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Piercer.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Piercer throws out a powerful jab.
Piercer throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai misses with a hook. Piercer ducked under it nicely.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Piercer saw that one coming.
Piercer misses with a kick to the body.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Piercer moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Piercer 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piercer counters with a thumping low kick.
Piercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Piercer connects with a crisp jab.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Piercer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Piercer moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Piercer - the referee stops the clock and Kai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Piercer. Kai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Kai is rocked!
Piercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
Piercer lands a nice looking body kick.
Kai is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Piercer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Piercer!
A very excited looking John Piercer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Man throws a lazy right hand but Tama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Tama manages to avoid it.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Tama misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tama.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Nasty Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Tama shoots in.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Man defending well as Tama loads up on a big left hand.
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Man swings for the body but Tama moves out of range.
Tama closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tama thinking.
Tama wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Tama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man wants to control but Tama is keeping busy.
Man tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
Tama working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Tama is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tama in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Man tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikora Tama! |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duterte was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duterte 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 Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duterte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duterte 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.
Duterte tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Duterte is looking to escape.
Thompson is taking a breather. Duterte 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duterte manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Duterte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thompson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duterte has tightened it up now! Thompson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Duterte!
After the fight, Rodrigo Duterte 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:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Machiels misses
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Machiels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Martins is avoiding it.
Martins digs a good hook to Machiels's body.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Machiels.
Hans Machiels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiels wants to clinch.#CL2#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins is stalling here.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely.
Machiels is trying to stall.
#T1#
Machiels avoids the elbow strike from Martins, against the cage.
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins landing knees to the head.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Martins landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Machiels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machiels blocks a head kick by Martins.
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels moves to clinch but Martins breaks away
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Machiels gets a clinch.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins tries to stall but Machiels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiels avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face.
#T4#
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins trying to stall but Machiels improves his position.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machiels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martins lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
Martins lands with a hook. Machiels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Martins. That snapped Machiels's head back.
A head kick misses from Martins.
Machiels wants to counter with a clinch but Martins pushes him away.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machiels misses with a lunging right hand
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
Machiels staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Martins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machiels doesn't seem phased though.
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machiels darts in trying to clinch
and Machiels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Machiels misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
Machiels slips under a jab from Martins.
Diogo Martins is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiels.
Martins thuds a left hand into Machiels's body.
Martins misses the jab.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Machiels clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Martins is blocking nicely.
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Machiels is struggling to control the position.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels is trying to maintain a safe position but Martins gets an underhook and turns Machiels into the cage.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machiels can do to turn this around?
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Martins blocks an elbow strike.
Martins misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins avoiding damage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins just leaning against Machiels, taking a breather.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Martins 's eye.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martins avoiding damage.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martins blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Machiels improves position.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Machiels throws a body kick that misses.
Martins throws a big counter combination but Machiels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machiels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martins stalks Machiels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machiels's face. Machiels staggers backwards, shaken.
Machiels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martins counters with a series of strikes. Machiels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machiels throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machiels moves to clinch but Martins breaks away
and Martins counters with a low kick, right behind Machiels 's knee.
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Machiels tries to clinch up
enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Machiels tries to clinch up
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins misses with a body shot.
Machiels tries to clinch
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Machiels's head but Machiels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machiels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Machiels clinches.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels scores a nice knee to the body.
Machiels stalling in the clinch.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Machiels.
Martins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Machiels just leaning against Martins, taking a breather.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machiels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Martins landing knees to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels wants to stall.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martins 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Alawi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aydin lands an overhand right.
Aydin with a jab.
Aydin misses with a right hand
and Alawi counters with a left and a right that stings Aydin.
Alawi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alawi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alawi wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aydin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Alawi sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Alawi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Alawi sits in half guard.
Aydin tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.
Alawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Aydin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alawi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alawi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alawi is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Alawi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aydin is trying to get back to full guard.
Aydin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alawi manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Aydin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aydin has given up his back.
Aydin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi is taking a breather. Aydin 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.
Aydin is looking to control Alawi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aydin avoid being mounted?
Alawi is looking to advance position but Aydin won't allow it.
Aydin wants to improve his position but Alawi is controlling well.
Alawi works his way into side control. #T4#
Aydin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alawi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin is trying to improve his position.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi working away.
Aydin tries to bench press Alawi off him but Alawi keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alawi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Alawi shoots in and gets a takedown into Aydin's guard.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alawi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily.
Aydin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alawi's guard. #REVB##T1#
Alawi wants to sweep here but Aydin controlling him for the moment.
Alawi trying to control the position.
Aydin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi is controlling Aydin's posture.
Alawi keeping full guard, as Aydin tries to pass.
Aydin wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Aydin is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom.
Alawi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alawi controlling the position.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin drops back looking for a leg! Alawi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alawi manages to kick Aydin off! Aydin jumps back into Alawi's guard.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. Aydin fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at Final Mile inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #T3#
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Alawi tries to pass.
Aydin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aydin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alawi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alawi has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alawi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alawi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alawi forces his way into half guard.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin wants to control but Alawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that second round.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alawi manages to avoid it.
Aydin misses with a hook
#TD#
and Alawi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alawi advances position into side control!
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi wants to take a breather but Aydin is having none of it.
Alawi wants to free his trapped foot but Aydin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alawi is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alawi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aydin!
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aydin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Alawi looking for a guillotine from mount but Aydin is having none of it.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Aydin is trying desperately to improve position.
Alawi controlling his opponent. #T2#
Aydin is working to get back to half guard.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Aydin is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aydin is looking to escape.
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Aydin is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Aydin wants to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Alawi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi trying to control but Aydin is having none of it.
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Aydin gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alawi in particular looking to stall.
Tahboule Alawi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back.
Aydin is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alawi controlling the action here.
Aydin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahboule Alawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alawi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahboule Alawi!
After winning the bout, Tahboule Alawi 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:
DC 132:Queiroz v Karjalainen
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dunbar blocks a head kick by Kai.
Nice defenses there by Dunbar.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Dunbar moved out of range nicely.
Kai defending well as Dunbar loads up on a big left hand.
Dunbar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai connects with the punch.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai lands a head kick. Dunbar smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
Kai scores with the left hand. Dunbar knows he should have avoided that one.
Dunbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar slips under a jab.
Dunbar takes one to the side of the head.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Dunbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunbar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunbar swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Dunbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.#T1#
Kai digs a good body shot into Dunbar's ribs.
Kai misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Kai 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.
Kai connects with an inside leg kick.
Kai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunbar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kai misses with a hook
and Dunbar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
Dunbar walks into a stiff left hand from Kai.
Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
A big right from Dunbar misses.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dunbar defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Dunbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kai. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Dunbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunbar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dunbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunbar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai misses with a head kick.
A big right from Dunbar misses.
Dunbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai throws a series of punches but Dunbar moves out of range.
Kai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dunbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Dunbar misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Dunbar misses with a looping right.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Dunbar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai avoids the body shot from Dunbar.
Kai throws a head kick that half lands.
Dunbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai scores with a hook to the body. Dunbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Dunbar tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kai as he connects with a hook.
Dunbar throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Dunbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunbar.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Dunbar moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Dunbar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai throws a series of punches but Dunbar moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunbar counters with a left to the body.
Dunbar ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Dunbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Dunbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dunbar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
Dunbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai throws a right and a left that Dunbar avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Menes Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davante Dunbar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kai thuds his shin into the meat of Dunbar's side.
Kai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunbar manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Dunbar coming out on top.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Dunbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Dunbar gets a clinch.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunbar misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Dunbar pulls Kai into guard.
#SUB#
Kai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kai has managed to get both his arms back between Dunbar's legs - danger averted.
Kai wants to stand but Dunbar is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Dunbar 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.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kai stands up from Dunbar's guard - Kai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kai fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunbar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kai manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Dunbar tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Kai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dunbar's head.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dunbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kai lands a high kick!
Kai slips under a jab from Dunbar.
Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.#T2#
Kai works the jab nicely.
Dunbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kai finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunbar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Dunbar is rocked!
Dunbar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kai gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menes Kai!
Our winner, Menes Kai, 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:
DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Young misses with a low kick.
Beard lands with a right hand.
Beard moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Beard's shoulder, as Beard tries to avoid the shot.
Young looks to land a body kick but Beard moved away.
Young swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beard counters with a right hand to the body.
Beard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Young 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.
Young misses the jab.
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beard connects with a right hand. Young shakes it off.#TD#
Beard feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Beard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Beard is working Young over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Young has momentary wrist control but Beard slips an elbow through the middle.
Beard stands up over Young, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young's head.#T1#
Beard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beard with a nice head shot there.
Beard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Young is rocked!
Beard stands up over Young, holding on to his feet. Beard throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Young is out cold! Beard lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
Jarrod Beard retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Con works Alaska's body with a nice hook.
Con slips a straight right by Alaska.
Con throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska misses with a straight left.
Alaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Alaska connects with a body shot.
Alaska slips under a jab from Con.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alaska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A little jabbing left from Alaska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska connects with a crisp jab.
Con tests Alaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Con lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Con takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska works the jab nicely.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Alaska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Alaska connects with a crisp jab.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Con's ribs.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con needs to keep his hands up - Alaska had a free shot at his head there.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska lands a lovely overhand right.
Con lunges at Alaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alaska's hand.
Alaska looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.#T2#
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con looks to land a left hand but Alaska moved out of range nicely.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alaska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Nice defenses there by Alaska.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Con rather than just go for the knockout.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Alaska is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Con had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alaska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alaska has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Alaska off the cage and back into range.
Alaska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Alaska lands a right hook to the body.
Con throws a hook to the side of Alaska's head but Alaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con lands with a straight right. Alaska didn't see that one coming.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Alaska moves away and avoids it.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Alaska scores with a shot to the body.
Alaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Alaska slips under a jab from Con.
Alaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska with a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alaska misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Alaska.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaska.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska walks into a stiff left hand from Con.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Con misses.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con ducks right into an uppercut from Alaska.
Alaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Alaska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alaska cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Alaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
Con defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Con takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.
Con lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Con, as that shot connected.
Con misses the jab.
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Con.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Con might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Con clobbers Alaska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaska is just out of range.
Alaska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Alaska cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaska.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Con takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Alaska moves away from the strike by Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaska! But no joy.
Con takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska lands a slapping body shot.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Alaska slips the punch.
Con moves away from the strike by Alaska.
Con throws a shot to the body.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.
Con lands a jab to the head.
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Con's corner calls for a 1-2. Con obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alaska slips a straight right by Con.
Alaska throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alaska scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Con misses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Con misses with a left hand
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
#T3#
Con doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Alaska slips the punch.
Alaska misses the jab.
Alaska throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Con blocks a jab.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con dips to his left and cracks Alaska with an uppercut!
Alaska misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Alaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con tests Alaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con misses with a straight right. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Con.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Alaska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Alaska slips a jab from Con.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Alaska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska scores with a sloppy right hand. Con should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Con lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaska's head.
Alaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Alaska jabs Con to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaska digs a good hook to Con's body.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaska.
Alaska defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Con.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.#T1#
Alaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Con throws the left hand but Alaska avoids the punch easily.
Alaska connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Alaska moves away and avoids it.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Alaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con missing with a left hand there. Alaska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska scores with a jab.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaska connects with a jab.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alaska misses with a hook.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska moves out of range as Con strikes.
Alaska lands a jab to the head.
Con avoids the body shot from Alaska.
#T2#
Con lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con throws a hook but Alaska blocks it.
Alaska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Alaska misses its intended target.
Con slips under a jab from Alaska.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Con throws out a loose jab but Alaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Con has time to react.
Con missing with a left hand there. Alaska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alaska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alaska slips a straight right by Con.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Alaska throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con misses the jab.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska walks into a stiff left hand from Con.
Con throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.
Alaska throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Con misses.
Alaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Alaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con works Alaska's body with a nice hook.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Con takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Alaska throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head. #T4#
Alaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
A left and a right from Con both land. Nice combination.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Con misses with a looping right.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
A jab from Con misses.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Alaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richie Alaska.
Well Alaska 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richie Alaska! |
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