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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 38
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loria throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Loria is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith punishes Loria's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loria misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Loria slips the punch.#CL#
Loria closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Loria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Loria pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loria misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loria lands with a right to the head.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Loria misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Smith is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Loria gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Loria.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loria misses with a knee to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Loria comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loria blocks an uppercut.
Loria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Loria.
Loria lands with a light punch inside.
Loria lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Loria.
Loria blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Loria.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Loria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loria scores with a shoulder strike.
Loria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loria misses with a knee strike.
Loria scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loria lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loria misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loria lands an elbow inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loria blocking some punches.
Loria blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loria.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Loria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loria lands an elbow inside.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Loria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Nice elbow from Loria.
Loria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loria lands with a short shot to the head.
Loria lands an uppercut.
Loria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loria comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Loria.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loria working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Loria.
Loria comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loria lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Loria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Loria.
Loria lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Loria lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Loria finish him?
Smith trying to stall but Loria improves his position.
Loria lands a knee to the head.
Loria pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loria scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Loria won't allow it.
Loria lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Loria keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lors Loria!
Our winner, Lors Loria, 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:
GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Luff does it's job there.
Luff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone.
Luff's corner calls for a 1-2. Luff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luff connects with a body shot that sends Corleone's belly button to the back.
Luff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Corleone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Corleone darts in looking for a takedown but Luff gets double underhooks and turns Corleone into the cage.
Luff cracks Corleone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandon Luff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Luff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corleone has time to react.
Luff stuffs the takedown attempt from Corleone. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Corleone takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Luff.
Luff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corleone doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Corleone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Corleone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corleone.
Corleone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luff dodges the ground and pound from Corleone.
Corleone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Corleone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corleone scoring with punches from side control.
Corleone working away.
Corleone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Corleone cracks Luff with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Corleone immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Luff is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Corleone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
After the big win, Vito Corleone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dr Zoidberg Office and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muwaitang manages to circle out of the way.
Muwaitang looks to land a combination but Thorne avoids it well.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range.
As Muwaitang tries to get set, Thorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Muwaitang manages to avoid the attempt.
Muwaitang keeps the fight on the outside.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that Thorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorne also avoids with ease.
Muwaitang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorne.
Muwaitang looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muwaitang throws out the jab.
Thorne blocks a jab.
Muwaitang throws a hook to the side of Thorne's head but Thorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Muwaitang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Thorne instigates a clinch.
Thorne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne. #CUT#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut.
Thorne keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorne misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Thorne.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Muwaitang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Muwaitang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorne has Muwaitang pressed against the cage, preventing Muwaitang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorne keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Thorne has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorne.
Muwaitang blocks the elbow strike.
Muwaitang is trying to push Thorne away but Thorne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Muwaitang is trying to break the clinch but Thorne is controlling him.#BC2#
Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muwaitang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a looping overhand right but Thorne ducks down to avoid it.
Muwaitang swinging wildly here.
Muwaitang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Muwaitang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Muwaitang is just out of range.
Muwaitang throws an overhand right that lands on Thorne's shoulder, as Thorne tries to avoid the shot.
Thorne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Thorne was well out of range.
Muwaitang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muwaitang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muwaitang missing with a left hand there. Thorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muwaitang misses with a hook. Thorne ducked under it nicely.
As Muwaitang tries to get set, Thorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Muwaitang manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muwaitang misses the jab.
Thorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muwaitang looks to throw the jab but Thorne is out of range.
A left and a right from Muwaitang both land. Nice combination.
Thorne walks into a stiff left hand from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Thorne was well out of range.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range. #T3#
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Thorne counters by clinching up.
Thorne trying to stall but Muwaitang improves his position.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Thorne has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thorne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muwaitang's brow.
Thorne misses with an elbow strike.
Muwaitang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorne won't allow it.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Muwaitang shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Saipam Muwaitang's cut even more.
Muwaitang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorne won't allow it.
Thorne lands an elbow just above Muwaitang 's eye.
Muwaitang blocks the elbow strike.
Muwaitang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorne has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Thorne. #CUT#The cut above Saipam Muwaitang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorne stalling against the cage.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Saipam Muwaitang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muwaitang takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saipam Muwaitang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Thorne!
A less than humble Josh Thorne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
FFS 16: Okeechobee
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Doen throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Van Doen misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Van Doen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Doen works the jab nicely.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Doen.#CL#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.
Van Doen blocks an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Doen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Doen's defenses.
I was talking to Rogers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Doen dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses.
Van Doen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Van Doen misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Doen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Doen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Doen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Van Doen tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Van Doen blocks an elbow strike.
Rogers lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Doen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Doen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Doen takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Doen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rogers avoiding damage as Van Doen throws knees to the body.
Van Doen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Van Doen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Doen is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Van Doen blocks the elbow strike.
Rogers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Van Doen, against the ropes.
Van Doen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Doen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses.
Van Doen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Van Doen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rogers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Doen can turn it around.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Rogers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Doen's brow.
Van Doen tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Doen misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Van Doen, against the ropes.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Van Doen 's eye.
Van Doen blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Doen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Doen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Doen's efforts to push away.
Rogers lands an elbow inside.
Van Doen is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns Van Doen into the ropes.
Van Doen misses with an elbow over the top.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Doen avoids the elbow strike from Rogers, against the ropes.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Van Doen.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Van Doen shrugs off.
Van Doen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Van Doen blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Doen blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Doen.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rogers!
Emilio Rogers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbaro tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbaro shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbaro is defended easily by Smith.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Barbaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith stuns Barbaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbaro closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Barbaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith with a jab.
Barbaro looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
A big left from Smith misses.
It looked like Barbaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Barbaro shoots in.
Smith misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Barbaro moves into the clinch.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbaro.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbaro is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbaro has his back to the cage.
Barbaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barbaro tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbaro tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to break free but Barbaro pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Barbaro is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barbaro stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Barbaro.
Barbaro walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Chris Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Barbaro tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Barbaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Barbaro ducks down to avoid it.
Smith digs a good hook to Barbaro's body.
Barbaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Barbaro throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
Barbaro moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Barbaro shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbaro wants to clinch.
Barbaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Barbaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith jabs Barbaro right on the nose. Barbaro blinks but takes it well.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbaro.
It looked like Barbaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Barbaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Barbaro's head but Barbaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbaro.
A little feinted left hand from Barbaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Barbaro defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Barbaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbaro slips under a jab from Smith.
Barbaro throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Barbaro wants to clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Barbaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Barbaro's head but Barbaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbaro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and Barbaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbaro on the side of the head. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbaro doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Barbaro.
Barbaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Barbaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Barbaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith 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.
No luck for Barbaro with that takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbaro is looking to counter punch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Barbaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith cracks Barbaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbaro fails with the takedown.#T2#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbaro darts in trying to clinch
and Barbaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Barbaro defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Barbaro shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Chris Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbaro misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Barbaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith throws a combination. Barbaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barbaro slips under a jab from Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Barbaro fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbaro shoots and misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Barbaro didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith controlling from the top position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith passes Barbaro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Barbaro tries to clinch up.
Barbaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Barbaro pushes him away.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbaro.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Barbaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a nice cross.
Barbaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Barbaro moved out of range nicely.
Barbaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbaro moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Barbaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbaro on the side of the head.
Barbaro blocks a jab.
Barbaro moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Barbaro is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Barbaro tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barbaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbaro misses the target.
A left lands for Smith.
Barbaro slips a jab from Smith.
Joe Barbaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbaro.
Barbaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Barbaro's ribcage but misses.
Barbaro tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Barbaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Barbaro misses its intended target.
Barbaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbaro.
Barbaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Barbaro is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws the left hand but Barbaro avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbaro dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Barbaro's head and hops out.#T3#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a hook but Barbaro avoids it easily.
Barbaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Barbaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#T4#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbaro trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbaro's guard.
Chris Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barbaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Smith!
Chris Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Bloodlust
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCann.
Talon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCann.
Talon feints the counter takedown.
Talon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCann's waist but McCann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talon off to one side.
A left lands for McCann.
McCann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talon takes one to the chin there.
Talon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talon moves out of range of the strikes.
Talon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Talon takes one to the chin there.
Talon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann throws a body punch but Talon moves out of range.
Talon with the counter takedown but McCann avoids it easily.
Talon drops his hands momentarily and McCann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Talon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Talon shoots in and drives through. McCann sprawls well.
Hub McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mace Talon.
Talon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Talon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Talon misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from McCann misses the target.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
Talon shoots for a takedown but McCann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talon.
McCann circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talon slips under a jab from McCann.
Talon with the counter takedown but McCann avoids it easily.#CL2#
Talon has McCann up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Talon is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, McCann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talon is working for takedown but McCann is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCann pushes Talon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
McCann lands an uppercut.
McCann misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCann.
McCann gets through Talon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talon backwards.
McCann leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McCann.
Talon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Talon blocks an uppercut.
Talon tries to pull guard but McCann holds him up against the cage and eventually Talon drops back down to his feet.
Talon wants to stall.
McCann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talon is trying to force a seperation but McCann has the dominant position.
Talon is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCann swings wildly with an uppercut but Talon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talon goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCann prevents it.
Talon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCann creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Talon with a big uppercut! Talon tries to clinch up but McCann pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Talon to the mat! Talon covers up and McCann unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hub McCann!
A victorious Hub McCann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Bloodlust
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Ship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ship wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stevenson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship trying to control from the bottom.
Stevenson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ship.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ship. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevenson tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard. #T1#
Ship controlling the position for now.
Ship manages to get to full guard.
Ship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Ship is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stevenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ship looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ship looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ship! #REVR#
Stevenson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Ship there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ship cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ship controlling his opponent.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ship looking to finish with strikes here!
Ship has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU#
Ship stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ship misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Ship fails to land the takedown.
Ship doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ship is wise to it.
Ship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Ship circles away.
#T4##CL#
Ship has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
#TD#
Ship manages to pull guard.
Ship trying to control the position.
Ship throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevenson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Ship closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ship trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Ship distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Ship engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Ship is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ship closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Ship pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Ship fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevenson sprawls well initially but Ship persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Ship escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Ship shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ship somewhat.
Stevenson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Ship closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Ship pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ship throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ship's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Stevenson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ship keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Ship looking to control.
#T3#
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Ship looking for a sweep. Not yet Ship, not yet. #SUB#
Ship working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ship is tightening it up a little... Stevenson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stevenson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stevenson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roman Ship! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 134
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya slips a jab from McDonell.
Gonya is looking to counter punch.
McDonell scores with a jab.
McDonell throws a push kick but Gonya slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonell!
A slow jab from McDonell misses its intended target.
McDonell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonell throws a hook but Gonya blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonya misses the target.
McDonell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonya. That did some damage!
McDonell misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McDonell misses.
McDonell throws a right hand that misses
and Gonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonell moves away from the strike by Gonya.
McDonell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonya.
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!
McDonell misses with a few strikes there.
Gonya cracks McDonell with an open hand slap.#T1#
Gonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonell.
McDonell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonell lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonya off the cage and back into range.
Gonya misses with a body kick.
McDonell with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonya.
McDonell throws a jab when Gonya was well out of range.
Gonya throws a counter high kick but McDonell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gonya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonya misses with a left hand
and McDonell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonell slips a jab and a cross from Gonya.
McDonell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDonell scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonell moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonya.
A slow jab from McDonell misses its intended target. #T2#
Gonya thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Gonya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from McDonell misses its intended target.
Gonya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gonya moves away from the strike by McDonell.
McDonell throws a shot from downtown. Gonya moves away and avoids it.
McDonell lunges at Gonya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonya's hand.
McDonell tests Gonya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Gonya does it's job there.
Gonya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonell feints and then cracks Gonya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonya down.
McDonell lunges at Gonya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonya's hand. #T3#
McDonell misses with an uppercut
and Gonya counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonya misses the target.
It seemed like McDonell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for McDonell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonell throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonya finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDonell connects with a right hand. Gonya shakes it off.
Gonya blocks a jab.
Gonya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gonya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonell.
McDonell throws an overhand right that lands on Gonya's shoulder, as Gonya tries to avoid the shot.
Gonya moves out of range as McDonell strikes.
McDonell throws a leg kick
and Gonya counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonell avoids the body shot from Gonya.
McDonell jabs at Gonya's body.#T4#
McDonell throws a one two combo.
Gonya lands a slapping body shot.
Eli McDonell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonya throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonell avoids it.
Gonya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonell looks to land a left hand but Gonya moved out of range nicely.
McDonell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonell.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonya misses its target.
Gonya slips a jab from McDonell.
Gonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonell misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gonya counters with a single leg into guard. McDonell didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonya slips nicely into half guard.
McDonell looks winded!
McDonell tries to roll over but Gonya keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli McDonell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gonya looks to land a combination but McDonell avoids it well.
McDonell misses with a looping right.
Gonya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonya looks to land a left hand but McDonell moved out of range nicely.
McDonell misses with a looping left.
Gonya throws a hook but McDonell avoids it easily.
McDonell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonell lands with a straight right. Gonya didn't see that one coming.
McDonell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya throws a body kick that misses.
Eli McDonell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonell throws out a loose jab but Gonya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonya throws a quick counter head kick but McDonell was just out of range.
McDonell works Gonya's body with a nice hook.
McDonell misses with an uppercut.
It appears Gonya was looking to counter with a kick there.
McDonell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonya counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Gonya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonell ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.
McDonell throws a series of strikes that have Gonya backpedaling.
McDonell connects with a body shot.
Eli McDonell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonell defends it nicely.
McDonell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonya looks to land a left hand but McDonell moved out of range nicely.
McDonell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonya.
McDonell throws a right hand that misses
and Gonya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Gonya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonell was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonya.
Gonya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonya misses the target.
McDonell connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonya looks to land a right hand but McDonell moved out of range.
Gonya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonya just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Gonya. Beautiful body shot.
McDonell clobbers Gonya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonya throws the left hand but McDonell avoids the punch easily.
McDonell misses with a hook.#T3#
McDonell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonya staying out of range there.
McDonell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonya misses the body punch
and McDonell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Gonya misses.
McDonell misses with a right hand
and Gonya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell loads up on a big right hand but Gonya slips the punch.
Gonya slips under a jab.
McDonell blocks a head kick by Gonya.
Gonya misses with a looping left.
Gonya slips under a jab.
McDonell scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - McDonell coming out on top.#T4#
Gonya blocks a jab.
Gonya misses the body punch
and McDonell counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonya misses with a body shot.
McDonell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonell defends well and Gonya ends up having to push McDonell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonell looks to throw the jab but Gonya is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gonya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Gonya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonell! But no joy.
McDonell blocks a head kick by Gonya.
Nice defenses there by Gonya.
McDonell throws a shot from downtown. Gonya moves away and avoids it.
McDonell misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonya misses the target.
Gonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eli McDonell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gonya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gonya tries to land a front kick but McDonell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonell throws out a counter right but Gonya avoids it with no problem.
Gonya stuns McDonell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonell misses with a right hand
and Gonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonya.
McDonell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonell lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonya off the cage and back into range.
Gonya lands with a slapping head kick.
Gonya looks to land a combination but McDonell avoids it well.
McDonell connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonell.
McDonell lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Gonya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonell.
Gonya tries to move into range but McDonell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonya.
Gonya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonell.
McDonell looks to land a right hand but Gonya moved out of range.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Gonya throws an overhand right that lands on McDonell's shoulder, as McDonell tries to avoid the shot.
Gonya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonell lands an overhand right.
Gonya misses with a hook.
Gonya throws a sloppy head kick and McDonell moves out of range easily.
Gonya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sivile Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gonya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonell moves away.
A shot to the liver by McDonell. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonell.
Gonya stuns McDonell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonell throws a good cross that connects.
Gonya dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonya looks to land a combination but McDonell avoids it well.
McDonell throws out a counter right but Gonya avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonell throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - McDonell coming out on top.#T3#
McDonell lands an overhand right.
McDonell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDonell ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.
Gonya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Gonya.
McDonell throws the left hand but Gonya avoids the punch easily.
Gonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonell.
McDonell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonya. Gonya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonell throws a leg kick but Gonya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonya throws a push kick but McDonell slaps the foot to one side.
McDonell slips a straight right by Gonya.#T4#
The fighters circling - Gonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonell throws out a powerful jab.
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!
McDonell staying out of range there.
McDonell throws a fast counter high kick but Gonya manages to duck under it in time.
McDonell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonya's head.
McDonell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonya misses with a head kick.
Gonya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonya lands a slapping body shot.
McDonell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonya. McDonell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli McDonell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli McDonell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli McDonell!
After the fight, Eli McDonell 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:
BFC 11: Hammer Vs. Payakaroon
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beniamin Dionisie throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beniamin Dionisie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beniamin Dionisie staying out of range there.
Hobbs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks a jab.
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a hook but Hobbs avoids it easily.
Hobbs throws a body punch but Beniamin Dionisie moves out of range.
Hobbs slips a jab from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beniamin Dionisie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Beniamin Dionisie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with an uppercut that bounces Hobbs off the cage and back into range.
Beniamin Dionisie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie throws out a counter right but Hobbs avoids it with no problem.
Hobbs dodges the punch combination from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beniamin Dionisie manages to circle out of the way.
Hobbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Beniamin Dionisie throws a hook but Hobbs avoids it easily.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a straight right hand.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beniamin Dionisie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs misses the body punch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beniamin Dionisie defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a body shot.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beniamin Dionisie 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.#T2#
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie circles away and keeps his distance.
Beniamin Dionisie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Hobbs is looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is avoiding it.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Beniamin Dionisie digs a good body shot into Hobbs's ribs.
A low kick lands for Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a nice hook to Beniamin Dionisie's body. Beniamin Dionisie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Beniamin Dionisie.#T3#
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Hobbs moves into the clinch.
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beniamin Dionisie as Hobbs tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie has Hobbs pushed against the cage.
Hobbs lands a damaging elbow.
Beniamin Dionisie working hard to break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.
Hobbs has Beniamin Dionisie pushed against the cage.
Hobbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Hobbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie pushes Hobbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beniamin Dionisie stalling the fight.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs lands an elbow just above Beniamin Dionisie 's eye.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
Beniamin Dionisie lands an uppercut.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break the clinch but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Augustin Beniamin Dionisie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hobbs tries to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Beniamin Dionisie misses.#CUT#It looks like Augustin Beniamin Dionisie has been cut.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is having none of it.
Beniamin Dionisie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hobbs misses with a hook
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobbs wants to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie slips to the side
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a nice body shot.
Beniamin Dionisie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hobbs moves away.
Hobbs avoids the body shot from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Beniamin Dionisie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Beniamin Dionisie moves away and avoids it.
Hobbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beniamin Dionisie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie checks a leg kick.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beniamin Dionisie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a head shot.
Hobbs throws a jab when Beniamin Dionisie was well out of range.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a hook.
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Beniamin Dionisie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to counter by clinching up but Beniamin Dionisie breaks away and moves out of range.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Beniamin Dionisie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Hobbs has closed the distance and engaged Beniamin Dionisie in a clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beniamin Dionisie's defenses. #T2#
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to force a seperation but Hobbs has the dominant position.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie working hard to break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie has had enough of the clinch but Hobbs keeps him there for the moment.
Luke Hobbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Good body shot from Beniamin Dionisie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a body punch.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hobbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Hobbs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie stalling.
Hobbs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie takes an elbow to the temple.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Hobbs trying to control the position but instead, Beniamin Dionisie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hobbs into the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it misses.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobbs tries to stall but Beniamin Dionisie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobbs stalling.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Hobbs lands an elbow inside that Beniamin Dionisie shrugs off.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs throws an elbow that misses.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with a left to the head.
Hobbs keeps control of Beniamin Dionisie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augustin Beniamin Dionisie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augustin Beniamin Dionisie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beniamin Dionisie has time to react.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a nice shot that snaps Hobbs's head back.
Hobbs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beniamin Dionisie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobbs's head.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Beniamin Dionisie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Luke Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Beniamin Dionisie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Beniamin Dionisie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobbs slips a straight right by Beniamin Dionisie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs moves to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie breaks away
and Beniamin Dionisie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Hobbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with a left to the head.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs lands an elbow that stopped Beniamin Dionisie in his tracks for a moment.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs stalling in the clinch but Beniamin Dionisie improves position.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Beniamin Dionisie presses Hobbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Beniamin Dionisie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
Beniamin Dionisie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hobbs lands an elbow that stopped Beniamin Dionisie in his tracks for a moment.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs looking to stall.
#T3#
Beniamin Dionisie avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beniamin Dionisie'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.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs letting Beniamin Dionisie take a breather here.
Luke Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Beniamin Dionisie is struggling to control the position.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Hobbs letting Beniamin Dionisie take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beniamin Dionisie up against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie avoiding damage.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beniamin Dionisie 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustin Beniamin Dionisie!
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Timmy Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ethan Charlesworth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Flowers wants to clinch.
Charlesworth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charlesworth looks for a takedown but Flowers sprawls well.
Flowers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charlesworth shoots in and drives through. Flowers sprawls well.
Flowers tries to counter with a takedown but Charlesworth is quick to defend against it.
Charlesworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flowers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timmy Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Charlesworth.#CL#
Flowers has closed the distance and engaged Charlesworth in a clinch.
Charlesworth is trying to pull guard but Flowers has him pressed against the ropes.
Charlesworth can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Flowers pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flowers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Flowers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Charlesworth rolls with it to try and escape but Flowers cranks on the arm and Charlesworth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Flowers! |
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Event:
CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kreuger throws a big shot that misses.
And Virus responds with a good body kick, but Kreuger manages to step out the way in time.
Kreuger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virus.
Kreuger looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Kreuger throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Zane Kreuger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreuger throws a hook but Virus blocks it.
Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreuger with a poor takedown
and Virus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Kreuger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Virus or perhaps it was just good defense by Kreuger, which made it look bad.
Kreuger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kreuger misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Virus counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Virus pulls guard.
Kreuger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Virus has his foot on Kreuger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kreuger works his way back into a safe position though.
Kreuger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreuger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreuger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virus on the ground.
Kreuger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virus is looking to stand up but Kreuger isn't so interested in that idea.
Kreuger postures up and lands a big shot to Virus's brow. #T2#
Kreuger postures up in Virus's guard and throws a big left but Virus blocks it.
Kreuger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virus wants to get back to his feet but Kreuger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreuger throwing strikes from guard but Virus blocks nicely.
Kreuger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kreuger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Virus's head.
Virus has momentary wrist control but Kreuger slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Virus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus wants to stand but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Kreuger stands up over Virus, holding on to his feet. Kreuger throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Virus is out cold! Kreuger lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
After the fight, Zane Kreuger 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:
FFS 9: Avon Park
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okafor.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Okafor sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Okafor swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers wants to clinch.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Okafor pushes him away.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okafor 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:8
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:8
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! |
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Event:
CMMA 6 Kuaha vs Dunne
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Williamson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonnes, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Williamson.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williamson can't find room to land a body shot as Jonnes controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williamson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonnes or not.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
Jonnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
Williamson digs a right hand into Jonnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonnes's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson scores with a shot to the side of Jonnes's head.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Williamson.
Williamson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonnes.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
Williamson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jonnes.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williamson can't find room to land a body shot as Jonnes controls the action.
#T2#
Jonnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonnes is trying to stall.
Williamson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williamson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jonnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Jonnes takes a shot to the head.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
Jonnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
A right hand to the body from Williamson.
Jonnes blocks an uppercut.
Williamson tries to work over Jonnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jonnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williamson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jonnes can turn it around.#T3#
Jonnes blocks a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Williamson.
Jonnes blocking some punches.
Williamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williamson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jonnes.
Jonnes misses with some punches.
Williamson tries to throw a body punch but Jonnes avoids it by throwing Williamson back against the cage.
Jonnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williamson lands a right hand.
Williamson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williamson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson digs a right hand underneath Jonnes's ribcage. Jonnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Williamson lands a nice uppercut.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williamson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
Jonnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jonnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jonnes is looking to control Williamson's arms but Williamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jonnes has his back to the cage.
Williamson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williamson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jonnes fails to land.
Williamson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Williamson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Williamson staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Jonnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williamson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Williamson tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jonnes! But no joy.
Williamson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Williamson has Jonnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonnes blocks an uppercut.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson works on Jonnes's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jonnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williamson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Jonnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williamson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
Williamson tries to throw a body punch but Jonnes avoids it by throwing Williamson back against the cage.
Jonnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williamson.#BC2#
Jonnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Williamson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jonnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Williamson.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
Jonnes trying to stall but Williamson improves his position.
#T2#
Jonnes trying to control the position but instead, Williamson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jonnes into the cage.
Nice body punch from Williamson - that landed with a thud.
Jonnes is breathing heavily.
Williamson cracks Jonnes with a nice body shot.
Jonnes blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Williamson.
Williamson is leaning against Jonnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Williamson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson gets through Jonnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Williamson.
Williamson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jonnes backwards.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by Jonnes.
#T3#
Williamson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jonness head.
Jonnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Williamson.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonnes can do to turn this around?
Williamson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonnes or not.
Williamson lands a body shot.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williamson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Williamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jonnes's elbow.
Williamson working aggressively here.
Williamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jonnes backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson digs a right hand underneath Jonnes's ribcage. Jonnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land.
Williamson can't find room to land a body shot as Jonnes controls the action.
Williamson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jonnes backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Williamson.
Williamson digs a right hand into Jonnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonnes's gas tank.
Jonnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Williamson digs a right hand into Jonnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonnes's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Williamson - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Williamson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Williamson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonnes.
Williamson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williamson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jonnes backwards.
Demetrius Williamson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williamson scores with a shot to the side of Jonnes's head.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Williamson.
Williamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jonnes blocks an uppercut.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Williamson - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jonnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Williamson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jonnes blocking some punches.
Williamson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jonnes's efforts to push away.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson presses Jonnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williamson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
Williamson scores with a shot to the side of Jonnes's head.
Williamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williamson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williamson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jonnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Williamson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonnes or not.
Williamson misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williamson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Jonnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonnes.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jonnes blocks a body shot from Williamson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonnes.
Williamson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jonnes backwards. #T3#
Williamson digs a right hand underneath Jonnes's ribcage. Jonnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jonnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williamson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonnes or not.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Jonnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williamson.
Williamson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tommy Jonnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonnes.
Williamson works on Jonnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Jonnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jonnes blocking some punches.
Jonnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williamson blocks an uppercut.
Williamson tries a body shot but Jonnes blocks it.
Jonnes prevents a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonnes or not.
Jonnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson pushes Jonnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonnes backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williamson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Williamson! |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Campos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cody Carson!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carson looks for a takedown but Campos sprawls well.#CL#
Campos clinches up against the ropes.
Campos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Campos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Campos clinches.
Campos fails to pull guard.
Campos is trying to pull guard but Carson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carson pulls Campos into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Campos (3) vs (0) Carson#SUB#
Campos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Campos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Campos advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Campos (5) vs (0) Carson#SUB#
Campos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Campos wants to take his opponent's back but Carson doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Campos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Carson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Campos! |
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Event:
FFS 8: Sebring
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Minnagh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minnagh preventing the sweep.
Minnagh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Minnagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minnagh forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Minnagh 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. Conder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Minnagh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Minnagh! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars I
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himpson works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Himpson.
Himpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Bonez has been cut.#TD#
Bonez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Himpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Himpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bonez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bonez working the head and body with strikes.
Bonez 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.
Bonez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Himpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Himpson wants to control but Bonez postures up.
Bonez scoring with punches and elbows.
Bonez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bonez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bonez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bonez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Bonez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as Bonez knocks Himpson out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bonez Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy Bonez!
Jimmy Bonez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 39
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands an overhand right.
Morales scores with a nice right hand.
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Morales.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a one-two to the body.
Morales throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morales backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Jorge Morales has been cut.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Morales is rocked!
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morales! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Smith!
After the fight, Hugo Smith 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:
BFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White staying out of range there.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Chris Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
White walks into a jab.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Smith catches White right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by White.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith connects with a jab.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A big right from White misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith with a nice cross.#ROC2#White is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Smith shoots in, scooping White off his feet. Smith is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams White to the mat and White is in big trouble! Smith is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Smith is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Chris Smith!
Chris Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 95 CORONA 2ND RD
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jimy McMurray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ethan Charlesworth!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Charlesworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McMurray! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McMurray (0) vs (4) Charlesworth#SUB2#
Charlesworth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charlesworth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Charlesworth controls the position.
McMurray tries to buck Charlesworth off but Charlesworth is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Charlesworth stalls from top position.
McMurray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charlesworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charlesworth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McMurray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
McMurray is trying to escape the position but Charlesworth is controlling the position.
McMurray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMurray is working hard here to advance position.
Charlesworth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McMurray's shoulder. That is not cool.
McMurray is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Charlesworth stalls from top position.
McMurray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charlesworth off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McMurray (4) vs (4) Charlesworth#T2#
Charlesworth turns into McMurray and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McMurray (4) vs (6) Charlesworth
Charlesworth passes McMurray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McMurray is looking for a sweep. Charlesworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Charlesworth controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMurray is looking for a sweep. Charlesworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charlesworth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McMurray (4) vs (9) Charlesworth
Charlesworth is looking to work his way around to McMurray's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McMurray is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Charlesworth has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McMurray (4) vs (12) Charlesworth
Charlesworth keeps control of the position as McMurray tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Charlesworth working for a choke but McMurray is defending well. #T3#
McMurray tries to escape but Charlesworth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McMurray tries to escape but Charlesworth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Charlesworth has good solid back control here.
McMurray trying to control but not successfully.
Charlesworth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McMurray doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Charlesworth is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McMurray is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Charlesworth! |
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Event:
Kings 21: TBA
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manner avoids the head kick by Don.
Don throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Manner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manner is trying to control the action in half guard but Don is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manner works his way into full mount!
Don is wriggling around trying to escape.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Manner's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manner prevents Don from getting the reversal.
Manner fails to move to back control. #T1##SUB2#
Manner looking for a guillotine from mount but Don is having none of it.
Don is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manner moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manner has got one arm under Don's chin. This could be trouble... Don trying to control the other hand but Manner gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Don has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Manner!
In his post fight interview, Tom Manner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mongrel 's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Shamrock gets control of Mongrel 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shamrock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mongrel wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shamrock is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mongrel frees his head nicely. Oh but Shamrock has switched to an armbar! Mongrel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock is the new middleweight champion! |
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