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Event:
CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Redz jabs McHughes right on the nose. McHughes blinks but takes it well. Nice body punch from McHughes. Redz moves out of range of the body kick from McHughes.
McHughes lands with a nice body kick. Redz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from McHughes misses. McHughes stuns Redz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Redz misses with a body shot.
McHughes throws a combination that misses and Redz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. McHughes tries to land a front kick but Redz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. McHughes moves away from the strike by Redz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McHughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redz. McHughes lands with an overhand left. Redz throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from McHughes misses and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Redz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McHughes misses the jab. Redz is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McHughes moves to clinch but Redz breaks away and Redz counters with a straight right hand. Good leg kick by McHughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McHughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Redz misses with a wild combination.
McHughes throws a head kick that misses. Redz is looking for a counter combo. Good work by Redz as he checks the leg kick. No joy there for Redz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2# McHughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McHughes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. McHughes scores with a jab. McHughes scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from McHughes. Redz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McHughes. McHughes is looking to clinch. Redz moves out of range as McHughes throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McHughes. #TD# Redz shoots in and bounces McHughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Redz throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Redz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Redz preventing the sweep. Redz works over McHughes with some ground and pound from guard. Redz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McHughes's head. Redz wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving. Redz looking to pass the guard. McHughes keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully. Redz lands a couple of digs.#T4# Redz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McHughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Redz works over McHughes with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Redz distracts McHughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# McHughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Redz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Redz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. McHughes trying to keep a closed guard but Redz is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Redz takes a swing at McHughes's ribcage but misses. McHughes takes one to the side of the head.
McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McHughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Redz counters with a left and a right that stings McHughes. McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redz avoids the head kick by McHughes.
Redz looks to land a combination but McHughes avoids it well. McHughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Redz scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McHughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Redz misses with an uppercut. McHughes saw that one coming. Redz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McHughes has time to react.#T1# Redz checks the leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Redz throws a combination that misses and McHughes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Redz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHughes can do to turn this around? McHughes scores with a head kick. Redz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Redz lands with a shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for McHughes.
Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it. McHughes throws a leg kick that misses. McHughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redz's hands. McHughes looks to clinch and Redz counters with a straight right hand. Romano Redz is winning the standup battle so far. McHughes swings for the body but Redz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Redz moves out of range of the leg kick from McHughes. Redz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2# McHughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McHughes scores with a jab to the head.
McHughes looks to land a right hand but Redz moved out of range. McHughes throws a hook but Redz avoids it easily. McHughes misses with an uppercut
and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McHughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Redz ducks under a wild hook from McHughes. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McHughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD# Redz drives through with a takedown into McHughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Redz postures up and lands a big shot to McHughes's brow. Redz is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.#SUB2# McHughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redz defends it easily.#T3# Redz landing some decent shots from guard. Redz 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. Redz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McHughes's head. Redz landing some decent shots from guard. McHughes keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully. Redz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Redz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Redz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# McHughes is trying to keep Redz in close.
Redz with a flurry of punches that miss. Romano Redz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy. McHughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redz. McHughes keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully. Redz landing some decent shots from guard. Redz stands up over McHughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Redz postures up and lands a big shot to McHughes's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that second round. 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# McHughes throws a body kick that misses and Redz counters with a stiff right hand. McHughes throws a front kick aimed at Redz's knee but Redz avoids it well. McHughes avoids the body shot from Redz.
McHughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Redz defending well as McHughes loads up on a big left hand. McHughes throws a low kick, looking for Redz's leg but Redz calmly moves out of range. Redz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McHughes slips a straight right by Redz. McHughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Redz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McHughes.
Redz jabs at McHughes's body.#T1# Redz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Redz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHughes. McHughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from McHughes. Redz is looking to counter punch. The fighters circling - Redz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McHughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
McHughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# McHughes tries to sprawl but Redz drives through with a takedown into half guard. McHughes is concentrating on defense, preventing Redz from advancing position. #SUB# Redz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Redz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Redz scoring with strikes to the body and head. McHughes has hold of Redz's hands but Redz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Redz winds up and cracks McHughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McHughes trying to hold on to Redz's head to control him but Redz postures up.
Redz not landing any meaningful shots this time. McHughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redz. Redz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Redz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Redz lands with a punch from half guard. Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nigel McHughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redz connects with a nice short shot to McHughes's temple. McHughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Redz lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# McHughes looking for submissions off his back. Redz looks to score some points with some ground and pound. McHughes trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Redz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Redz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. McHughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redz is working away from the top position though. Redz looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Redz. Redz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. McHughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Romano Redz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redz, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Redz! During a confident post fight interview, Romano Redz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper lands a shot to the body. Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Redz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands an elbow inside. Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut. Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Redz working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Redz. Redz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Romano Redz has been cut. Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Redz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Redz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC# Redz manages to break the clinch.
Redz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cooper tries to clinch up and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Redz controls his hands.
#T2# Cooper lands with a short shot to the head. Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Redz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow. Redz tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Redz. Redz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redz's brow. #T3# Redz has had enough of the clinch but Cooper keeps him there for the moment. Redz avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper. Redz leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Redz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Redz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Cooper drives through and clinches with Redz against the cage.
#BC# Redz manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Cooper misses and Redz counters with a nice uppercut. Cooper keeps Redz at a distance using the push kick. Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Redz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Cooper instigates a clinch. Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redz avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.#T4# Redz gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redz's defenses. Redz tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Redz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Redz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cooper prevents Redz from breaking the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Redz. Redz avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside. Cooper misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Romano Redz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Redz gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch. Redz avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper. Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cooper lands an elbow inside. Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cooper lands a damaging elbow. Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head. Redz dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redz dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Redz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. Redz tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redz avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Redz is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage. Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
#TD# Redz jumps into guard, dragging Cooper to the mat.
Cooper controls from within his opponent's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Redz trying to control the position.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Redz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# Redz is working an open guard so Cooper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Redz avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch up. Redz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Redz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper darts in trying to clinch and Redz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2# Cooper closes the distance and pushes Redz back into the cage. A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Nice elbow from Cooper. A head punch blocked on the inside by Redz. Cooper working aggressively here.
Redz scores with a nice hook to the head. Redz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redz lands with a right to the head. Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redz's defenses. Redz blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4# Redz blocks an elbow strike. Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Redz blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper tries to work over Redz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Redz blocks an elbow strike. Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Redz lands a nice uppercut. Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Redz lands a body punch in the clinch. Cooper is pushing Redz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Romano Redz's cut. That's time! Redz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redz throwing a counter right hand but Cooper manages to avoid it. Redz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper wants to clinch. Cooper is looking to clinch. #CL2# Cooper closes the distance and pushes Redz back into the cage. Cooper misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Cooper. Redz lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC# Redz manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Redz. Cooper is looking to clinch but Redz is avoiding it.
Redz throwing a counter right hand but Cooper manages to avoid it. Redz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1# Redz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Redz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Redz in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Redz takes an elbow to the temple. Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Redz gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage. Redz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage. Redz misses with some punches.
Cooper lands with a right to the head. Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Cooper stalling.
#T2# Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redz. Cooper misses with an elbow over the top. Redz blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Redz takes an elbow to the temple. Redz avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
A short right from Redz on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper is pressed up against the cage. Redz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooper down to the mat. Cooper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cooper is looking to clinch but Redz is avoiding it.
#CL2# Redz tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Redz successfully pulls guard.
Redz is trying to keep Cooper in close.
#T3# Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Redz. Cooper wants to control from the top but Redz keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redz is on top in guard.
#REVR# Redz slips nicely into half guard. Cooper is trying to stand up here but Redz is controlling him well. Ground and pound from Redz. #T4# Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redz's back! Cooper keeps control of the position as Redz tries to break free.
Cooper doesn't have the hooks in and Redz manages to turn into his guard.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Redz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Charles Cooper. I've got Cooper 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cooper! After the fight, Charles Cooper 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:
CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1# Redz avoids the body shot from Some.
Redz misses with a straight left. A chopping leg kick lands by Some. Some throws a body shot but no joy. Redz blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Redz down. Some is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily. Some dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redz. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redz there as he acknowledges the shot. Some bone on bone action there as Redz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Some throws a leg kick but Redz sees it coming and moves out of range. It looked like Redz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Redz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1# That kick from Some tenderised Redz's leg. Redz is trying to keep his angry face on. Redz 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. A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Redz thows a left - swing and a miss! Redz swings and misses with a shot to the body and Some counters with a three punch combo that has Redz backing up. Redz nods at Some to acknowledge the strikes. Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Some has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Redz is landing a low percentage of strikes. Some moves out of range of the strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Some misses. Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Redz counters with a nice uppercut. Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some throws a push kick but Redz slaps the foot to one side. It looked like Redz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Some. Redz checks a low kick from Some. An attempted straight right counter from Redz misses the target. Redz checks a low kick from Some. Some digs a good body shot into Redz's ribs. A jab from Some does it's job there. This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Some misses letting Redz counter with a right hand. #T2# Some is looking to score with low kicks. Redz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Some circles away quickly and effectively. Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Some throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Redz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Some moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Redz moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Some throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Redz counters with a one-two to the body. Redz throws a lazy right hand but Some sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Redz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redz.
Some jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Some tries a low kick but Redz avoids it. Some looks to land a body kick but Redz moved away. Redz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Some.
Redz misses with an uppercut. Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Redz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Some misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Redz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some throws a push kick but Redz slaps the foot to one side. Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range. Redz throwing a counter right hand but Some manages to avoid it. Redz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
#T4# Some scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Redz misses with a body shot.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Some lands a head kick. Redz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Redz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Redz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Redz lunges at Some with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Some's hand. Some displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redz throws out the jab. Some lands a right hook to the body.
Redz looks to throw the jab but Some is out of range. Redz slips a straight right by Some. A jab from Redz finds it's way through Some's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A big left from Redz misses. Some misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Good work by Redz as he checks the leg kick. Some misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Some has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Some throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Some misses with a body shot.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range. Redz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Redz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Some sprawls well initially but Redz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Redz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Redz is trying to control. Some wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Some looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Redz lands with a punch from half guard. Some is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redz's back! Redz 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.#SUB2# Redz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Some gets his way!
Redz breaks Some's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Redz distracts Some with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Redz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Some is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Some has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2# Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom. Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Some pulls Redz in close to prevent any damage. Redz sitting in guard, not really doing much. Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Some works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Some looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Redz throws a big elbow that misses. Some utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Some works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Some wants to stand and escape but Redz is having none of it. Redz looking to sit in guard and control but Some gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Redz throws a strike but Some rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Some got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Some has managed to get both his arms back between Redz's legs - danger averted. 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 Romano Redz will probably get the nod. That's time! Redz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Some's corner calls for a 1-2. Some obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Redz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Redz throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it. Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Redz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Some misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Some thinking. Some misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some misses with a left hand and Redz counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redz blocks the body kick.
Some misses with a low kick.
Some misses with a right hand and Redz counters with a straight right hand. Some dodges the punch combination from Redz.
Redz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# Some misses the body punch and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Some defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redz. Nice defenses there by Redz. Nice cross by Some. Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Redz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Redz blocks the body kick.
Redz checks a leg kick nicely. Some throws a body kick that misses and Redz counters with a nice uppercut. Some throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redz or perhaps it was just good defense by Some, which made it look bad. Some feints a counter leg kick.#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Some.
Redz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A looping hook to the body misses from Some. Redz does a little dance to reset his feet. Some tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Redz swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Some wants to clinch. Redz has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Redz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Some tries to clinch but Redz moves away and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Some has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Redz throws a jab but it's blocked by Some. Some looks like he wants to counter punch here. Some lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Some misses with an uppercut
and Redz counters with a straight right hand. A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Some jabbing away but nothing is landing. Redz moves out of range of the leg kick from Some. Redz closes the distance and clinches up with Some, looking for a takedown. Redz pushes Some against the cage but Some circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redz. Redz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.#T4# A head kick misses from Some. Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some lands a nice hook to Redz's body. Redz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Some lands a right hook to the body.
Redz throws a series of punches but Some moves out of range. A nice side step and Some releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. This has been an exciting period of action! Redz tries for a takedown but Some sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Some appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Redz lands a glancing blow to the side of Some's head. Some throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Some throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Some.
And that's the end of the fight! Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Some 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some! Trouble Some made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1# Godbolt misses with an uppercut
and Redz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Redz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redz cracks Godbolt with a right hand to the side of the head. A big left from Redz misses. Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redz moves away.#TD2# Godbolt drives through with a takedown into Redz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Godbolt with a flurry of punches that miss. Redz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Redz working for submissions but it's allowed Godbolt to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Godbolt lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Nice strikes from Godbolt there. Godbolt thows a huge punch but Redz dodges it nicely.
Redz trying to control but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Godbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Redz keeping control of the position. Godbolt is looking to stall here but Redz recovers full guard. Redz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Godbolt throws a big elbow that misses. Godbolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Godbolt preventing the sweep. Godbolt chips away with some ground and pound. Godbolt landing some decent shots from guard. Godbolt works over Redz with some ground and pound from guard. Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Redz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Godbolt lands a couple of elbows. Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Godbolt trying to control but Redz is working from the bottom. Godbolt looking to sit in guard and control but Redz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Godbolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2# Godbolt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Redz stacks Godbolt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Redz! Redz moves into full mount! Redz dominating with strikes here. Redz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Godbolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Redz lands a big shot there that rocks Godbolt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Godbolt wants to hold on but Redz pushes him away. 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 Romano Redz will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Redz. Godbolt has his takedown stuffed and Redz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Godbolt misses with a right hand and Redz counters with a nice uppercut. Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown but Redz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godbolt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Redz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Redz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godbolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Godbolt. Godbolt lands with a nice body punch. Godbolt throws a body punch but Redz moves out of range. Godbolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redz counters with a straight right hand. Matthew Godbolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD# Redz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Godbolt to the ground. Redz is now in Godbolt's guard. Redz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godbolt can do to turn this around? Redz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Redz looking to pass the guard. Redz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Godbolt has his foot on Redz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redz works his way back into a safe position though. Redz 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. Redz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Godbolt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redz's guard. #REVB# Redz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Redz 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##T2# Godbolt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redz. Redz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Redz is looking for a kimura but Godbolt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redz to get the leverage. Godbolt wants to control but Redz is keeping busy.
Godbolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redz. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Godbolt is trying to maintain the position but Redz is very close to passing his half guard. Godbolt taking some punishment here, with Redz in his half guard. #SUB# Godbolt is defending against the submission attempts here by Redz.
#SUB2# Godbolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redz pulls his head out easily. #T3# Godbolt taking some punishment here, with Redz in his half guard. Redz working Godbolt over with strikes. Redz lands with a punch from half guard. Redz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Redz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Godbolt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Redz wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy. #T4# Godbolt trying to control but Redz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redz lands a nice short elbow. Godbolt is looking to control Redz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Godbolt avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Godbolt looking for submissions off his back. Redz trying to control from half guard but Godbolt is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Redz is thwarting Godbolt's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Redz jabs Godbolt to the body, keeping him at a distance. Redz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redz throws a combination that misses letting Godbolt counter with a right hand. Godbolt shoots in but Redz avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Godbolt walks into a stiff left hand from Redz. Godbolt takes a swing at Redz's ribcage but misses. #T1# Redz throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily. Godbolt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Godbolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redz tries to avoid it but Godbolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redz to the ground. Redz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Romano Redz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.#TD# Redz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Redz postures up and lands a big shot to Godbolt's brow. Redz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Redz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Godbolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Redz wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving. Romano Redz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Godbolt is retaining full guard. #T2# Godbolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Godbolt working a defensive guard here.
Redz lands a couple of digs. Godbolt trying to control the position.
Redz distracts Godbolt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Godbolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redz. Godbolt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Godbolt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Redz is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up. #SUB# Redz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Redz has momentary wrist control but Godbolt slips an elbow through the middle. Godbolt preventing the sweep. Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Godbolt works over Redz with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Godbolt wants to control from the top but Redz keeps moving. Redz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Redz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Godbolt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Redz moves out of range as Godbolt strikes. Redz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Godbolt takes one to the chin there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Godbolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Godbolt is in Redz's guard.#SUB# Redz working for a triangle but Godbolt defends it easily.
Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Godbolt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Romano Redz showed his dominance in that final round. Well Redz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Redz! Our winner, Romano Redz, 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:
Prestige FC 65: Second Chance
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Redz throws the left hand but Pullo avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Redz misses its intended target. Pullo moves out of range of the strikes. Redz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2# Pullo drives through with a takedown into guard. Redz wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment. Redz keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully. Redz keeping full guard, as Pullo tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pullo controls from within his opponent's guard. Pullo trying to control but Redz is working from the bottom. #T1# Pullo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Redz prevents Pullo from moving into mount. Redz tries to bench press Pullo off him but Pullo keeps the position. Redz keeps Pullo under control for a moment.#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. You can see the frustration on Redz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Redz prevents Pullo from moving into mount. Pullo keeps trying to improve his position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Pullo trying to control the position but Redz is working away. Redz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pullo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A jab from Redz misses. Pullo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2# Pullo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redz is trying to defend but Pullo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3# Pullo wants to free his trapped foot but Redz is holding on for dear life with his legs. Redz trying to hold on to Pullo's head to control him but Pullo postures up.
Pullo controlling the action here. Pullo moves nicely into side control. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Redz sneaks back into half guard. Pullo controlling the action here. Pullo is pressing down on Redz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redz is holding on for now. #SUB2# Pullo is working for a kimura but Redz is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pullo is trying to control. Redz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalmari Pullo dominated that round. That's time! Redz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Redz misses the shot to the body. Redz throws a right and a left that Pullo avoids nicely. Pullo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pullo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pullo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redz throws a series of punches but Pullo avoids them all with ease. Pullo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redz defends it well. Redz throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Pullo counters with a single leg into guard. Redz didn't expect that. Pullo tries to free his leg and advance position but Redz is retaining full guard. Pullo stopping the sweep attempt from Redz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pullo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redz is keeping the position for now. Pullo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Redz wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment. Redz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Redz scoring with some ground and pound. Pullo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Pullo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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. Redz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Redz content to stall in guard here. Redz won't allow Pullo to sweep him here. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Redz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pullo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pullo is trying to control the position but Redz postures up. Redz preventing the sweep. Redz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pullo is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pullo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pullo, not yet. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Redz misses with a wild body shot. Pullo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Pullo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Redz is trying to control the position but Pullo postures up. Pullo trying to control but Redz is working from the bottom. #T3# Pullo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Redz keeping full guard, as Pullo tries to pass. Pullo being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2# Pullo gets a takedown into half guard. Redz is pressing down on Pullo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Pullo pushing down on Redz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Redz actively working from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Pullo wants to work for an arm triangle but Redz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jalmari Pullo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Redz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Redz throws a jab but it's blocked by Pullo. Pullo moves out of range as Redz strikes. Pullo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redz. Pullo dodges the punch combination from Redz.
#TD2# Pullo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Redz keeping full guard, as Pullo tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redz keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully. Redz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1# Redz can't keep his opponent in guard - Pullo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Pullo is trying to control the action in half guard but Redz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Redz is trying to stand.
Pullo trying to control from half guard but Redz is working away. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pullo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A telegraphed right hand from Redz misses the target. Redz closes the distance and lands a one-two. A big left from Redz misses. Pullo moves out of range as Redz strikes. Pullo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Romano Redz is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Pullo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redz to the ground. Pullo is now in Redz's guard. Redz keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully. Jalmari Pullo has got the better of the ground game so far. Pullo forces his way into half guard. Pullo trying to control the action but Redz is working from the bottom. #T3# Pullo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redz reverses the position - he's now on top in Pullo's guard. Redz wants to stand but Pullo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Pullo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Redz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Pullo trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pullo looking to pass the guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pullo advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jalmari Pullo just about did enough to take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Redz misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from Redz. Redz moves into range and connects with a jab. Pullo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Redz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pullo slips a jab from Redz. Redz throws a lazy right hand but Pullo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pullo feints the counter takedown. Pullo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Redz swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2# and Pullo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Pullo trying to control but Redz is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pullo controls the pace.#T1# Pullo looking to pass the guard. Redz keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Pullo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Redz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2# Pullo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pullo looking to control but instead Redz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Redz is not content to let Pullo control the position. Pullo works his foot free and advances to mount. Pullo fails to take his opponent's back. #T3# Pullo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Pullo is looking to take Redz's back but instead Redz gets back to half guard. Nice work. Pullo trying to control from half guard but Redz is working away. #T4# 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. Pullo tries to pass to full mount but Redz defends it. Redz is looking to improve his position.
Pullo trying to control the action but Redz is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pullo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redz reverses the position - he's now on top in Pullo's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Romano Redz will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R5# Pullo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pullo scrambles back to his feet. Pullo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redz takes a swing at Pullo's ribcage but misses. Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Redz misses with a wild body shot. Redz throws a lazy right hand but Pullo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Redz throws a lazy right hand but Pullo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Redz misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redz wants it to stay on the feet. Redz misses with a series of wild punches.
Redz swinging wildly here.
#T1##TD2# Pullo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redz! Pullo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redz keeps working. Redz is trying to improve his position. Pullo is looking to take a break and control but Redz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Redz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Pullo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Redz! #SUB2# Pullo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Pullo wants to control the pace but Redz is squirming around nicely. #T3# Redz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Pullo looking to secure an arm triangle but Redz defends it well. Jalmari Pullo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pullo controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Redz gets back to half guard. Redz is looking to improve his position.
Pullo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pullo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Romano Redz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Romano Redz showed his dominance in that final round. I think Pullo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalmari Pullo! Jalmari Pullo is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Prestige FC 63:
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Hadjiev on the wrong end of a nice hook. A cross from Redz lands. Redz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Redz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hadjiev blocks a jab. Hadjiev attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away. Redz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hadjiev moves forwards but Redz connects with a nice, crisp jab. Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Redz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hadjiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hadjiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadjiev attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Sloppy strikes from Redz. Those never looked like landing. Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redz sprawls well. Redz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hadjiev gets slowly back to his feet. Redz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hadjiev tries for a takedown but Redz circles away easily and Redz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redz as he avoids it easily. Redz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Redz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Redz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Romano Redz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Hadjiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hadjiev. Redz swinging wildly here.
Hadjiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redz finds it's way round the side to connect with Hadjiev's head. Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hadjiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2# Hadjiev is rocked! Hadjiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redz circles away. Redz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Oh Hadjiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hadjiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Redz counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hadjiev has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Romano Redz! Romano Redz retains his middleweight title! A victorious Romano Redz 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:
Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kruiz slips a jab from Redz. Redz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Redz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kruiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Redz sizes up Kruiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Redz throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease. Kruiz is looking for a counter combo. Kruiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kruiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Redz tests Kruiz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Redz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Redz lands a nice shot to the body.
Redz fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Redz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Redz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# Kruiz defending well as Redz loads up on a big left hand. Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Redz scores with a jab. Redz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Redz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Redz swinging wildly here.
Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away. Kruiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at El Tico 's Academy in the buildup to the fight. Kruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Redz works the jab nicely. Redz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Redz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Redz scores with a hook to the body. Kruiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Redz misses with a looping right.#T2# Kruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Redz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Redz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kruiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Redz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruiz has time to react. Redz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruiz counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Kruiz clinches up against the ropes. Kruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Redz is blocking nicely.
Redz blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Redz breaks from the clinch.
Redz cracks Kruiz with a good jab. Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Redz digs a good hook to Kruiz's body.
Redz lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# Redz swings for the body but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kruiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruiz - that will leave a mark!
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range. Kruiz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redz just manages to avoid it. No joy there for Redz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruiz takes a shot right to the bread basket. Redz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Redz misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely. Kruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kruiz slips under a jab from Redz. Redz connects with a crisp jab. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redz.
Kruiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruiz misses the target. Redz misses with a shot to the body and Kruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Redz misses with a looping right. It looked like Kruiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kruiz moves out of range as Redz strikes. Kruiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kruiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Redz throws a shot from downtown. Kruiz moves away and avoids it. Redz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Redz misses with a looping right. Redz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Redz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruiz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that round. That's time! Kruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Redz misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely. Redz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kruiz tries to counter with a takedown but Redz is quick to defend against it. Redz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Redz takes a kick to the side of the head. Redz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redz is keeping the position for now. Redz working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Redz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Kruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Redz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB# Kruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redz defends it easily. Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck. Redz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Kruiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Kruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck. Kruiz has momentary wrist control but Redz slips an elbow through the middle. Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Redz scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB# Kruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redz defends it easily.#SUB# Kruiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kruiz looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Redz stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.#SUB# Kruiz looking for a guillotine here but Redz defends easily.
Kruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruiz, not yet. Kruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kruiz is looking to pass into half guard but Redz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redz is in guard.#REVB##T4# Redz trying to control but Kruiz is working from the bottom. Redz won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here. Redz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Redz won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here. Redz scoring with punches to the head and body. Redz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Redz stands up over Kruiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Redz lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Kruiz looking for a guillotine here but Redz defends easily.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Kruiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Redz misses with a looping left. Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Redz throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kruiz throws a strike but Redz avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Kruiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Redz trying to keep a closed guard but Kruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Redz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redz being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU# Kruiz stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kruiz moves away from the strike by Redz. Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away. Redz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruiz. Tom Kruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Redz lands a body shot.
Redz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away. Kruiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruiz's head. #T2# Redz scores with a decent looking hook. Redz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice shot by Redz. Kruiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Redz finds it's way through Kruiz's defenses. Redz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range. Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away. Kruiz fails with the takedown and Redz counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice cross by Redz. Redz cracks Kruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3##TD2# Redz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruiz did well to prevent Redz getting side control.#SUB# Kruiz actively working from the bottom here. Redz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Redz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kruiz is looking for a sweep. Redz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Redz working the head and body with strikes. 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.#SUB# Kruiz looking for submissions off his back. Kruiz is looking to improve his position.
Redz slips a nice elbow through Kruiz's hands, connecting with Kruiz's forehead. Redz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Redz is keen to just control but Kruiz is a slippery customer.#T4# Kruiz has hold of Redz's hands but Redz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Redz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2# Kruiz is rocked! Kruiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Oh Kruiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Redz landing some decent shots from guard. Redz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruiz's guard. Romano Redz has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Redz is nestled in close to Kruiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kruiz is working hard here to advance position. Redz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kruiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kruiz tries to get to full guard but Redz has control of the leg. Redz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kruiz quite badly. Kruiz pulls Redz in close trying to recover. Redz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kruiz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kruiz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romano Redz! Romano Redz retains his middleweight title! After winning the bout, Romano Redz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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