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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1# James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kothciushco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. James fails with the takedown and Kothciushco counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# James gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kothciushco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD# James is trying to trip Kothciushco. He has hold of a leg but Kothciushco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Kothciushco wants to sweep but no luck. James trying to control but Kothciushco is working from the bottom. Kothciushco striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James trying to control but Kothciushco is working from the bottom. James tries to free his leg and advance position but Kothciushco is retaining full guard. James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1# James wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving. Kothciushco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVB# Kothciushco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2# Kothciushco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get! #CL# James instigates a clinch. James can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him. James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James looking for a takedown. A nice right hand lands inside from Kothciushco. Kothciushco lands with a short shot to the head. James tries to score a body lock takedown but Kothciushco shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kothciushco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like LeBron James has been cut.#T2# Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kothciushco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. James tries to score a body lock takedown but Kothciushco shows good agility there to stay on his feet. James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kothciushco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kothciushco is defending well. Kothciushco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kothciushco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. James has Kothciushco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kothciushco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. James is breathing heavily.#TD# James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB# James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kothciushco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kothciushco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# James trying to keep a closed guard but Kothciushco is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kothciushco tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2# James is working an open guard so Kothciushco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kothciushco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James looks for a takedown but Kothciushco sprawls well. Kothciushco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kothciushco!#SUB# James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. James looking to control but instead Kothciushco has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that round. The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut. That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# James ducks under a wild hook from Kothciushco. James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kothciushco swivels and escapes. Kothciushco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kothciushco cracks the inside of James's front leg. James takes one on the button.#TD# James gets a double leg takedown into Kothciushco's guard. James wants to pass the guard but Kothciushco is keeping the position. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kothciushco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kothciushco has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James tries to free his leg and advance position but Kothciushco is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kothciushco is breathing heavily. Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T1# James wants to pass the guard but Kothciushco is keeping the position. James looking to sit in guard and control but Kothciushco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kothciushco won't allow James to sweep him here. James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kothciushco wanted to stand there but James had control of the position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kothciushco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard. James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB# James is looking for a kimura but Kothciushco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage. Kothciushco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kothciushco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James. #T3# James is trying to control the action in half guard but Kothciushco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kothciushco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Kothciushco is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. James passes to side control. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kothciushco, who protects the arm well. James trying to control the action but Kothciushco is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that LeBron James will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# James shoots in for a takedown but Kothciushco shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Kothciushco has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
#TD# James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2# Kothciushco kicks James off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Kothciushco tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kothciushco lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kothciushco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kothciushco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kothciushco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. James tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kothciushco pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Kothciushco. Kothciushco pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2# Kothciushco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kothciushco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes. James has his takedown stuffed and Kothciushco counters with a one-two to the body. Kothciushco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kothciushco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James. A little jabbing left from Kothciushco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That kick from Kothciushco tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL# Kothciushco tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kothciushco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Kothciushco lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Kothciushco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kothciushco is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kothciushco down to the mat. Kothciushco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Kothciushco gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch. Kothciushco pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. James wants to take the fight to the mat but Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kothciushco connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
#TD# James is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kothciushco can't fight it off and eventually James manages to take the fight to the floor. Kothciushco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. Kothciushco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3# James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. LeBron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. James pulls Kothciushco in close to his closed guard and prevents Kothciushco from doing any damage or advancing position. James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kothciushco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. James is trying to keep Kothciushco in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Krzysztof Kothciushco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kothciushco gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kothciushco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Krzysztof Kothciushco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kothciushco 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Kothciushco! A victorious Krzysztof Kothciushco 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1# Jetstrean throws a right and a left that Kothciushco avoids nicely. Kothciushco misses with an uppercut. Nice straight punches there by Jetstrean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jetstrean. A combination from Kothciushco does no damage. Jetstrean lands with a hook. Kothciushco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jetstrean misses with a double jab.
Jetstrean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kothciushco. Jetstrean throws a powerful right kick. Kothciushco tried to block low but the kick was high! Kothciushco was taken right off of his feet! Jetstrean jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Jetstrean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Kothciushco. Winters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kothciushco unleashes a big counter combination but Winters bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kothciushco scores with a sloppy right hand. Winters should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Jonathan Winters has been cut.#CL# Winters clinches up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Winters fails to land. Kothciushco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Kothciushco.
#KD2# Kothciushco drops Winters onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Winters is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! 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! Winters wants to stall.
Kothciushco lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Winters to his knees! Kothciushco keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kothciushco! Krzysztof Kothciushco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Jonathan Winters had this to say: 'I want a title shot!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1# Kothciushco cracks Winters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Winters instigates a clinch. Winters misses with a short punch on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kothciushco lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Winters fails to land. Kothciushco lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards. Winters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kothciushco lands a left hand.
Kothciushco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winters backwards. Winters letting Kothciushco take a breather here. Kothciushco creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Winters with a big uppercut! Winters tries to clinch up but Kothciushco pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Winters to the mat! Winters covers up and Kothciushco unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krzysztof Kothciushco! During a confident post fight interview, Krzysztof Kothciushco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Jonathan Winters spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a title shot!'.
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Event:
MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Shore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kothciushco is not content to let Shore control the position. Shore with the ground and pound but Kothciushco regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2# Shore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kothciushco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shore. Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kothciushco keeps control of the position for the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2# Shore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Shore is working for a kimura but Kothciushco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Shore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Shore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kothciushco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shore. Kothciushco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shore is working away from the top position though.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Shore is trying to work for a kimura but Kothciushco is defending well.
Kothciushco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kothciushco missing with punches from the bottom.
Shore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Shore seems to be working for a kimura but Kothciushco defends the submission attempt. Shore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kothciushco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2# Kothciushco is defending against the submission attempts here by Shore.
#SUB2# Kothciushco is defending against the submission attempts here by Shore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kothciushco defending well though. Shore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kothciushco tries to get to full guard but Shore has control of the leg. #SUB2# Shore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kothciushco defend it? Shore steps over the head and cranks it - Kothciushco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Delvin Shore! A relieved looking Delvin Shore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1# Kothciushco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borislavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Boris Borislav has been cut. Borislav has his takedown stuffed and Kothciushco counters with a low kick, right behind Borislav 's knee. Kothciushco lunges at Borislav with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borislav's hand. Kothciushco with a body punch. A glancing blow. Boris Borislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Kothciushco feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Borislav sprawling to the canvas! Borislav rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kothciushco finish him?!
#ROC2# Borislav is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borislav is defended easily by Kothciushco. Oh Borislav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kothciushco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Borislav seems to have got his legs back now. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borislav is defended easily by Kothciushco. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Borislav. That's going to take a lot out of him. Borislav closes the distance and clinches up with Kothciushco, looking for a takedown. Borislav pushes Kothciushco against the cage but Kothciushco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Borislav. Kothciushco does a little dance to reset his feet. A shot to the liver by Kothciushco. Beautiful body shot. Borislav is breathing heavily. Borislav shoots and misses and Kothciushco counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab from Kothciushco.#CUT2# Boris Borislav's cut is getting worse. Kothciushco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick lands from Kothciushco. #T1# Kothciushco drops Borislav with a huge uppercut! Borislav drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kothciushco is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kothciushco! A very excited looking Krzysztof Kothciushco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LAW004: Climbing Ranks
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Kothciushco looks to land a right hand but Mouth moved out of range. Kothciushco throws a front kick aimed at Mouth's knee but Mouth avoids it well. Kothciushco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mouth. Mush Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kothciushco moves into range and connects with a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kothciushco. Mouth checks a leg kick. Kothciushco lands a leg kick that knocks Mouth off balance momentarily. Mouth misses with a double jab.
Mouth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kothciushco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mouth really felt that one! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kothciushco counter with a right hand. #CL2# Mouth rushes Kothciushco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kothciushco has a couple of punches blocked by Mouth.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Kothciushco breaks from the clinch.
#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouth. Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth. Kothciushco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mouth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kothciushco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouth.
Mouth throws a wild body kick that Kothciushco sees coming a mile off. Kothciushco throws out a powerful jab. Mouth goes for a double leg but Kothciushco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kothciushco continues to drive forward. Kothciushco takes a swing at Mouth's ribcage but misses. Kothciushco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mouth avoids it really well and circles away. Mouth shoots for a takedown but Kothciushco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Kothciushco gets caught napping as Mouth dives in and scores a takedown. Kothciushco manages to retain guard.#ES# Kothciushco pushes Mouth off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mouth slips a jab from Kothciushco.#T2# A low kick from Kothciushco is predictable there letting Mouth counter with a right hand. #TD# Kothciushco shoots in and bounces Mouth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kothciushco wants to stand and escape but instead Mouth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Mouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Kothciushco is retaining full guard. Mouth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Kothciushco is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mouth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mouth throws a strike but Kothciushco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Mouth has a closed guard, preventing Kothciushco from standing up. #T3##SU# Mouth is working an open guard so Kothciushco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Mouth gets a takedown into half guard. Mouth wants to control but Kothciushco is keeping him busy. Kothciushco wants to improve his position but Mouth is controlling well.
Mouth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mouth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Mouth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mouth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kothciushco keeps working. #T4# Kothciushco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kothciushco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mouth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kothciushco trying to hold on to Mouth's head to control him but Mouth postures up.
Mouth moves into full mount! Kothciushco won't be happy about that! A nice elbow there by Mouth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Krzysztof Kothciushco will probably get the nod. 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# Mouth connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2# Kothciushco is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Kothciushco jabs Mouth to the body, keeping him at a distance. Oh Kothciushco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2# Mouth closes the distance looking for a takedown. Kothciushco stuffs it but Mouth still has hold of him. Mouth picks Kothciushco up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Mouth slams Kothciushco to the floor and that's really hurt Kothciushco - he doesn't know where he is! Mouth throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth! In his post fight interview, Mush Mouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LAW002: TITLE Hunt
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##KD2# Faria throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kothciushco tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2# Kothciushco is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Krzysztof Kothciushco has been cut. Kothciushco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Oh Kothciushco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Faria loads up on a big left hand. Kothciushco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Faria looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kothciushco can't hide his disappointment, as Faria celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbe Faria! Abbe Faria managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
BFT-496: Kampmann vs Pol III
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1# Kothciushco lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily. Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing. Kothciushco misses with a low kick.
Kothciushco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jokinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kothciushco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen. Sloppy strikes from Kothciushco. Those never looked like landing. Kothciushco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2# Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch. Jokinen blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kothciushco. Kothciushco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokinen up against the cage. Jokinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Jokinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kothciushco has double underhooks. Jokinen avoiding damage as Kothciushco throws knees to the body.
Jokinen has had enough of the clinch but Kothciushco keeps him there for the moment. Jokinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kothciushco has double underhooks. Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses. Kothciushco tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Kothciushco throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. Kothciushco throws an elbow but it misses.
Kothciushco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Kothciushco.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC2# Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jokinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kothciushco. It looked like Kothciushco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A head kick from Jokinen lands but Kothciushco takes it in his stride. Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen. Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Kothciushco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kothciushco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kothciushco misses with a left hand and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kothciushco momentarily.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kothciushco was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen. Jokinen lands a head shot.#ROC2# Kothciushco is rocked! Kothciushco gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jokinen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswald Jokinen! A very excited looking Oswald Jokinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Kothciushco throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it. Barnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kothciushco misses with a double jab
#TD# and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kothciushco won't be happy with that. Barnett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnett throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kothciushco regains half guard, as Barnett was trying to land strikes. Kothciushco wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnett trying to control the action but Kothciushco is working from the bottom. #SUB# Barnett is looking for a kimura but Kothciushco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage. #T1# Kothciushco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kothciushco. Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Kothciushco. Barnett wants to pass the guard but Kothciushco is keeping the position. Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kothciushco trying to control the position.
Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barnett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss. Barnett throws a big right hand that misses. Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Kothciushco is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
#SUB# Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kothciushco is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Barnett is looking for a kimura but Kothciushco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Kothciushco wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kothciushco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Kothciushco wants to get back to full guard. Barnett passes to side control. #SUB# Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Barnett throwing strikes but Kothciushco manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kothciushco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnett to see if he's OK.#SU2# Kothciushco stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Kothciushco. Kothciushco maintains the clinch. Kothciushco is pressed up against the cage. Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kothciushco down to the mat. Kothciushco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kothciushco lands an overhand right. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kothciushco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it. Barnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Kothciushco looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Kothciushco will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Barnett keeps the fight on the outside. Krzysztof Kothciushco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A low kick from Kothciushco is predictable there #TD# so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kothciushco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kothciushco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kothciushco is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up. Kothciushco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. Barnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kothciushco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Barnett 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. Barnett looking to control but Kothciushco passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB# Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2# Kothciushco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barnett to stand up. Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Kothciushco. Kothciushco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kothciushco throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily. Kothciushco throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kothciushco won't be happy with that. #SUB# Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Barnett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2# Barnett scores with a couple of short elbows. Barnett landing a few strikes. The ground and pound from Barnett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Barnett prevents Kothciushco from escaping the position. Barnett tries to get to his feet but Kothciushco is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Barnett in his guard. Kothciushco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #T3# Barnett throws a big elbow that misses. Kothciushco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett loads up on a big left hand. Kothciushco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barnett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kothciushco can't hide his disappointment, as Barnett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Barnett! Our winner, Josh Barnett, 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:
BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kothciushco moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kothciushco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos. Kothciushco tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A combination from Kothciushco does no damage. Santos looks to land a right hand but Kothciushco moved out of range. Kothciushco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A big left from Santos misses. Kothciushco throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely. Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kothciushco.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kothciushco counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kothciushco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kothciushco scrambles back to his feet. Some wild striking there from Kothciushco.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter. Santos walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kothciushco drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Santos swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kothciushco's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos! An out of breath Junior Dos Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFT-482
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Kothciushco cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap. Lesnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kothciushco throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease. Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kothciushco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head. Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kothciushco. Lesnar moves out of range as Kothciushco strikes. Kothciushco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Kothciushco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kothciushco misses with a combination
#TD# and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kothciushco's guard. Kothciushco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lesnar is working Kothciushco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kothciushco wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment. Kothciushco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kothciushco managing to control the position. Lesnar preventing the sweep. Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lesnar working some strikes from top position. Lesnar wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving. Kothciushco is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kothciushco has wrist control. Kothciushco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses. Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kothciushco is retaining full guard. Kothciushco being controlled here, momentarily. Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lesnar 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. Kothciushco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lesnar is now in half guard. Kothciushco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Kothciushco trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Kothciushco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar wants to control but Kothciushco is keeping him busy. Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Kothciushco's head. Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kothciushco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar. Kothciushco is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Kothciushco is working away. Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kothciushco's head. #T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow. Lesnar works his way into full mount! Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Kothciushco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kothciushco is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Lesnar lands a big elbow - Kothciushco is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kothciushco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Lesnar! A victorious Brock Lesnar 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:
BFT-480
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Kothciushco scores with a four punch combination! Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2# Kothciushco tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch. Caesar working aggressively here.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Caesar . Both fighters working to control the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kothciushco. #TD2# Kothciushco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Caesar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kothciushco to the mat. Kothciushco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Caesar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kothciushco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caesar wants to improve his position but instead Kothciushco has moved into half guard.
#SU# Kothciushco decides to stand up. Kothciushco connects with an inside leg kick. Kothciushco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Caesar moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Caesar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caesar has Kothciushco pushed against the cage. Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kothciushco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Caesar moves into the clinch. Kothciushco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caesar backwards. Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses. Caesar fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Caesar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kothciushco stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar . Kothciushco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kothciushco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##ES2# Caesar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caesar pushes Kothciushco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kothciushco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kothciushco as Caesar shoots in. Kothciushco feinted there with a counter leg kick. Caesar with a lazy takedown attempt and Kothciushco counters with a series of strikes. Caesar will be more careful next time no doubt. Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Julius Caesar . Caesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kothciushco is looking to counter punch. A cross from Kothciushco lands. Caesar looks winded!#KD# Kothciushco lands a big uppercut and Caesar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Caesar looks OK. Kothciushco waves Caesar back to his feet!#CL2# Caesar moves into the clinch. Kothciushco lands a knee to the body.
Kothciushco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kothciushco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC# Caesar is rocked! Kothciushco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caesar backwards. Caesar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kothciushco finish him?#T3# Kothciushco has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar .
Kothciushco dips a shoulder and cracks Caesar with a mighty uppercut! Caesar falls back against the cage and Kothciushco unloads with a barrage of strikes! Caesar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kothciushco screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kothciushco! A relieved looking Krzysztof Kothciushco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFT-476: PRIDE Never Die! 18
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Hymen swinging wildly here.
Kothciushco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hymen back to the ropes. Kothciushco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Buster Hymen has been cut. Hymen slips under a jab. Kothciushco throws a body punch but Hymen moves out of range. Kothciushco throws the kick towards the body but Hymen avoids it. Hymen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hymen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hymen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kothciushco's head backwards. Hymen throws a head kick that misses and Kothciushco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice shot lands for Kothciushco. Hymen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kothciushco moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kothciushco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hymen misses with the combination.
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! Hymen checks a low kick from Kothciushco. Hymen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kothciushco takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Hymen walks into a left hand. Hymen looks to throw the jab but Kothciushco is out of range. #CL# Hymen has managed to clinch.
Kothciushco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hymen's defenses. Hymen tries to break the clinch but Kothciushco is controlling the position. Kothciushco swings wildly with an uppercut but Hymen uses good head movement to avoid it. Hymen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kothciushco has Hymen pressed against the ropes, preventing Hymen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kothciushco. #BC# Hymen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kothciushco misses. Nice shot lands for Hymen. Kothciushco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hymen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kothciushco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Crunch! Hymen slams his shin into Kothciushco's torso.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL# Hymen clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Hymen breaks from the clinch.
Kothciushco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hymen. Hymen throws a head kick but Kothciushco moves out of range.
Kothciushco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hymen manages to avoid it. Hymen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hymen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kothciushco throws a big shot that misses. Hymen lands with a big left! Kothciushco is wobbled badly! Hymen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kothciushco to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster Hymen!
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Event:
BFT-471
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kothciushco's waist but Kothciushco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side. Kothciushco throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot. Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kothciushco works over Juntta's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT# It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut. Juntta throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range. Kothciushco staying out of range there. Kothciushco wants to land a leg kick but Juntta is out of range. Juntta feints the counter takedown. Kothciushco throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range. Kothciushco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kothciushco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!#CL2# Juntta moves into the clinch. Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kothciushco lands a knee to the body.
Kothciushco scores with a knee to the head.
Juntta is trying to maintain a safe position but Kothciushco gets an underhook and turns Juntta into the cage. Juntta is trying to stall.
Juntta is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kothciushco. #T1# Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kothciushco. #TD2# Juntta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kothciushco regains guard immediately. Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kothciushco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Juntta postures up in Kothciushco's guard and throws a big left but Kothciushco blocks it. Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully. Kothciushco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Kothciushco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kothciushco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. Kothciushco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kothciushco throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely. Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kothciushco with a body shot. Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kothciushco defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Kothciushco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Juntta blocks a low kick nicely. Juntta swinging wildly here.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kothciushco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntta. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Juntta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head. Juntta lands an overhand right. Kothciushco misses with an uppercut. #T3# Juntta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juntta lands a head shot. Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kothciushco looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range. Juntta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kothciushco. Juntta throws a nice looking combination but Kothciushco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kothciushco at a distance.
Juntta stuns Kothciushco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Juntta throws out a loose jab but Kothciushco uses good head movement to avoid it. Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kothciushco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kothciushco wants it to stay on the feet. Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta. Kothciushco lands a two punch combo.
#CUT# That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more. This has been an exciting period of action! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juntta. Juntta swinging wildly here.
Kothciushco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juntta takes a step back to recover. #T4# Kothciushco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Juntta swings for the body but Kothciushco moves out of range.
#KD# Kothciushco drops Juntta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juntta looks back up at him and smiles so Kothciushco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Juntta is rocked! Crack! Kothciushco connects with the perfect overhand right and Juntta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kothciushco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kothciushco! A very excited looking Krzysztof Kothciushco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Jong has Kothciushco up against the cage in a clinch.
Kothciushco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jong lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Jong. Jong tries to throw a body punch but Kothciushco avoids it by throwing Jong back against the cage. Kothciushco lands a nice uppercut. Kothciushco stalling the fight.
Kothciushco leaning against his opponent.
Kothciushco blocks a body shot from Jong. Jong misses with a knee to the head. Jong tries a body shot but Kothciushco blocks it.
A short right from Kothciushco. Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike. Jong lands a damaging elbow. Kothciushco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kothciushco takes an elbow to the temple. Kothciushco pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jong misses with a knee to the head. Jong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Kothciushco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong uses good head movement to avoid it. Kothciushco avoiding damage as Jong throws knees to the body.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but Kothciushco blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong. Kothciushco avoids the elbow strike from Jong, against the cage.
Jong trying to land knees to the body.
Kothciushco lands a nice elbow. Kothciushco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jong backwards. Kothciushco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong backwards. Jong misses with a body punch.
Kothciushco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kothciushco misses with some punches.
Jong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses. Kothciushco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kothciushco can turn it around. Kothciushco throws an elbow that misses.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A short uppercut from Kothciushco. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kothciushco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jongs head. Jong can't find room to land a body shot as Kothciushco controls the action.
Kothciushco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Jong has managed to clinch.
Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jong misses with the head strike.
Kothciushco has a couple of punches blocked by Jong.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Jong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Jong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kothciushco pushes Jong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kothciushco tries to land a knee to the head but Jong blocks with his arms.
Kothciushco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jong tries to work over Kothciushco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kothciushco lands with a right to the head. Kothciushco blocks an elbow strike from Jong.
Kothciushco managing to block the knees to the body from Jong.
#T3# Kothciushco stalling.
Kothciushco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jong takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Kim Jong has been cut. Jong misses with a knee strike.
Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kothciushco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jong takes a knee to the side of the body. Jong is breathing heavily. Jong misses with a knee to the head. Kothciushco stalling in the clinch but Jong improves position. Jong avoids a wild elbow strike from Kothciushco. Kothciushco scores with a shot to the side of Jong's head. #KD2# Kothciushco drops Jong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Jong is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Kothciushco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Oh Jong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Jong takes the fight into the clinch. Jong seems to have got his legs back now. Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD2# Kothciushco drops Jong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Kothciushco lands an uppercut. Jong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kothciushco is defending well for now. Kothciushco is looking to control Jong's arms but Jong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kothciushco has his back to the cage. #T4# Jong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD2# Kothciushco drops Jong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Kothciushco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kothciushco's face.
Kothciushco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kothciushco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kothciushco working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A short right from Jong. Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kothciushco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kothciushco creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jong with a big uppercut! Jong tries to clinch up but Kothciushco pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jong to the mat! Jong covers up and Kothciushco unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krzysztof Kothciushco! During a confident post fight interview, Krzysztof Kothciushco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-461: Dufva vs Nitschke
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Kothciushco misses with a hook. Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Kothciushco is quick to defend against it. Kothciushco throws a low kick but Lesnar moves out of range easily. Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kothciushco throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kothciushco won't be happy with that. Kothciushco struggling a bit here. Kothciushco is looking for a sweep. Lesnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Kothciushco tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it. Both fighters take a look at the clock. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar with the ground and pound but Kothciushco regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Kothciushco trying to control here.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kothciushco has managed to free his arm - good work. Kothciushco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kothciushco's head. Lesnar 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. Kothciushco is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kothciushco avoid being mounted? Kothciushco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Lesnar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar working Kothciushco over with strikes. Lesnar wants to control but Kothciushco is keeping him busy. Kothciushco trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Kothciushco's head. Still in half guard, Lesnar seems content to control. Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Kothciushco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lesnar with the ground and pound but Kothciushco uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kothciushco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kothciushco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar. Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lesnar cracks Kothciushco with a solid left hand. Lesnar loads up on a big left hand. Kothciushco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lesnar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kothciushco can't hide his disappointment, as Lesnar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar! A relieved looking Brock Lesnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFT-455: Raekwon vs Kampmann
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Juntta has a takedown stuffed. Kothciushco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco lands with a nice body kick. Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it. Kothciushco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Juntta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Juntta lands a jab to the head.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Juntta checks a low kick from Kothciushco. Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Juntta fails with a takedown attempt. Kothciushco throwing a counter right hand but Juntta manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Kothciushco is predictable there #TD2# so Juntta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Juntta distracts Kothciushco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1# Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass. Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kothciushco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving. Kothciushco controlling Juntta's posture. Juntta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kothciushco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kothciushco is trying to control the position but Juntta postures up. Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully. Juntta looking to sit in guard and control but Kothciushco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Juntta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kothciushco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kothciushco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kothciushco tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntta is retaining full guard. Juntta has a closed guard, preventing Kothciushco from standing up. Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SU# Kothciushco stands up from Juntta's guard - Kothciushco perhaps looking for a knockout. Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target. Kothciushco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta. Kothciushco throws a series of punches but Juntta avoids them all with ease. Juntta moves out of range as Kothciushco strikes. Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kothciushco. Juntta lands a jab to the nose. Kothciushco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kothciushco there as he acknowledges the shot. Kothciushco throws a push kick but Juntta slaps the foot to one side. A leg kick checked by Juntta. Kothciushco takes a shot right to the bread basket. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juntta. Kothciushco ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.#T4# Kothciushco closes the distance and clinches up with Juntta, looking for a takedown. Kothciushco pushes Juntta against the cage but Juntta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Juntta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kothciushco's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Juntta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kothciushco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass. Juntta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kothciushco wants to sweep but no luck. Juntta sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Juntta dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Some wild striking there from Kothciushco.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kothciushco swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kothciushco closes the distance and clinches up with Juntta, looking for a takedown. Kothciushco pushes Juntta against the cage but Juntta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kothciushco takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kothciushco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juntta's head backwards.#CUT# It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut. Kothciushco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Juntta fails to land with a series of punches.
Kothciushco pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Kothciushco shows good takedown defense. Kothciushco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kothciushco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juntta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Kothciushco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntta. A looping hook to the body misses from Kothciushco. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet. Juntta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kothciushco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Juntta misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Juntta staying out of range there. Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.#CL# Kothciushco has closed the distance and engaged Juntta in a clinch.
Kothciushco misses with the head strike.
#BC# Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt. A little feinted left hand from Kothciushco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kothciushco throws a nice inside leg kick. Kothciushco misses with a straight left. Kothciushco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# A big right from Juntta misses. It looked like Kothciushco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Juntta throws a big shot that misses. Juntta digs a good hook to Kothciushco's body.
Kothciushco throws a leg kick but Juntta checks it. Kothciushco cracks Juntta with a right hand to the side of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Kothciushco. That's going to slow Juntta down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Juntta scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2# Kothciushco gets caught flat footed, as Juntta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving. Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss. Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Kothciushco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Kothciushco!#REVR# Kothciushco wanted to stand there but Juntta had control of the position. #T3# Kothciushco throws a big right hand that misses. Kothciushco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juntta is keeping the position for now. #SU# Kothciushco stands up and waves to Juntta to follow him. Kothciushco throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Krzysztof Kothciushco is winning the standup battle so far. Juntta throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice shot by Kothciushco. Juntta scores with a body shot.
Juntta slips a straight right by Kothciushco. Juntta avoids the body shot from Kothciushco.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kothciushco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A punch combination from Juntta misses. #TD2# Juntta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kothciushco on his heels. He'll look to pass Kothciushco's guard now, I'm sure.#T4# Juntta won't allow Kothciushco to sweep him here. Juntta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kothciushco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there. Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving. Kothciushco is pulling down on Juntta's head to control his posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Juntta stops Kothciushco from standing up. Kothciushco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Juntta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kothciushco tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance. Juntta lands a jab to the head.
#TD2# Juntta scores with a takedown into Kothciushco's guard. Kothciushco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Kothciushco gets to his feet - Juntta follows without any prompting. Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kothciushco throws out the jab. Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Juntta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Juntta throws a right hand that Kothciushco ducks under and follows up with a left that Kothciushco also avoids with ease. Juntta throws a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head but Kothciushco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Juntta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKothciushco. Juntta thuds his right hand into Kothciushco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.#CL# Kothciushco instigates a clinch. Kothciushco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Kothciushco. Juntta trying to stall but Kothciushco improves his position.
#BC2# Juntta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kothciushco misses the shot to the body. Juntta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juntta lands with a shot to the body. Kothciushco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Junttas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Juntta avoids the head kick by Kothciushco.
Kothciushco sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Kothciushco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Juntta shoots in for a double leg but Kothciushco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Krzysztof Kothciushco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice sprawl there from Kothciushco as Juntta shoots in. Kothciushco scores with a jab.#ROC# Juntta is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more. Kothciushco lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Juntta up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kothciushco from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Juntta's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kothciushco! Krzysztof Kothciushco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-449
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yuudai catches Kothciushco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2# Kothciushco darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage. Kothciushco has Yuudai pressed against the cage.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kothciushco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yuudai wants a takedown.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Kothciushco is controlling him. Kothciushco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuudai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kothciushco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Jab from Kothciushco. Kothciushco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yuudai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kothciushco falls backwards - clearly groggy! Yuudai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai! Our winner, Kenta Yuudai, 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:
BFT-443: Hymen vs Caesar
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Kothciushco gets tackled into the cage by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch. #TD# Stevens decides to pull guard. Kothciushco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Stevens is looking for a triangle but Kothciushco pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kothciushco. Kothciushco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2# Kothciushco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Krzysztof Kothciushco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Stevens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Kothciushco takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Stevens is trying to pull guard but Kothciushco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Stevens tries to pull guard but Kothciushco holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kothciushco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kothciushco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kothciushco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stevens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch. Kothciushco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Frank Stevens has been cut. A head punch on the inside from Kothciushco fails to land. #BC2# Kothciushco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body kick from Stevens. Kothciushco tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Kothciushco lands a nice looking body kick. Kothciushco scores with a punch to the head. Stevens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kothciushco defends well and Stevens ends up having to push Kothciushco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kothciushco avoids it really well and circles away. This has been an exciting period of action! Kothciushco dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!#ROC2# Stevens is rocked! Stevens walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kothciushco swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krzysztof Kothciushco! Krzysztof Kothciushco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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