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AD474: Break Boundaries
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1# Slevin takes a swing at Chekananwangi's ribcage but misses. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Slevin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Slevin swings widly with a right hand
and Chekananwangi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Slevin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chekananwangi on the side of the head. Slevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Slevin swings for the body but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Slevin. Slevin throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range. Slevin wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slevin.#T1# Slevin thuds his right hand into Chekananwangi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Slevin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Slevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. Slevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slevin catches Chekananwangi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Slevin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Slevin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a takedown but Slevin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chekananwangi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2# Slevin lands a big head kick that sends Chekananwangi tumbling to the mat! Slevin takes a step backwards and waves Chekananwangi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut. 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! Slevin misses with a body shot.
Slevin looks to land a body kick but Chekananwangi moved away. Slevin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A jab from Slevin misses. Slevin fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Chekananwangi drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2# Chekananwangi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chekananwangi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chekananwangi throws an elbow that misses. Slevin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chekananwangi's guard. Nice move by Slevin!#REVB# Chekananwangi working a defensive guard but Slevin passes into half guard.
Chekananwangi trying to hold on to Slevin's head to control him but Slevin postures up.
Chekananwangi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Slevin trying to control the pace. #T3# Slevin trying to advance position but Chekananwangi counters by regaining guard. Slevin trying to control but Chekananwangi is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chekananwangi is controlling Slevin's posture.#SUB# Chekananwangi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slevin defends well. Chekananwangi is looking to sweep but instead, Slevin has passed into half guard.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Slevin prevents Chekananwangi from standing back up.
Chekananwangi moves into full guard.
#SUB# Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily. Slevin tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekananwangi is retaining full guard. Chekananwangi wants to stand and escape but Slevin is having none of it. Chekananwangi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Slevin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nango Chekananwangi's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Chekananwangi fails to land the takedown. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chekananwangi slips a jab and a cross from Slevin.
Slevin misses with a left hand and Chekananwangi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Slevin misses with a low kick. Chekananwangi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Chekananwangi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slevin closes the distance looking to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Slevin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Chekananwangi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Slevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slevin. Chekananwangi won't allow Slevin to sweep him here. #T1# Chekananwangi wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving. Slevin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Slevin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chekananwangi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Slevin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Chekananwangi looks to land a strike but Slevin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chekananwangi preventing the sweep. Chekananwangi throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Slevin is trying to keep Chekananwangi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chekananwangi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chekananwangi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chekananwangi throws a big right hand that misses. Chekananwangi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Slevin looking to control.
Slevin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Chekananwangi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Chekananwangi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slevin sprawls well initially but Chekananwangi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Slevin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chekananwangi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Chekananwangi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekananwangi is working for takedown but Slevin is calmly controlling the position for now. Chekananwangi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Slevin throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekananwangi. #TD# Chekananwangi jumps into guard, dragging Slevin to the mat.
Chekananwangi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chekananwangi controlling the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chekananwangi 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##T4# Slevin tries to roll over but Chekananwangi keeps him under control. Chekananwangi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chekananwangi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Chekananwangi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nango Chekananwangi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Chekananwangi staying out of range there. Chekananwangi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slevin is fending him off so far but Chekananwangi persists. Nope, Slevin circles away and we're back to standing. Slevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slevin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Chekananwangi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chekananwangi. Slevin misses with an elbow over the top. Slevin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Slevin. Chekananwangi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Chekananwangi - that landed with a thud.
Chekananwangi lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slevin throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekananwangi. Slevin tries to work over Chekananwangi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Slevin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekananwangi's elbow. Chekananwangi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slevin throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekananwangi. #T1# Slevin misses with a hook from the clinch. Slevin blocks an uppercut.
Slevin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi blocks the elbow strike.
Slevin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Slevin lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Slevin. A right hook to the body lands for Chekananwangi.
Tony Slevin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Slevin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slevin. Chekananwangi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chekananwangi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slevin backwards. Slevin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slevins head. Chekananwangi stalling in the clinch.
Chekananwangi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Slevin misses with the head strike.
#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! Chekananwangi lands with a light punch inside. Chekananwangi gets through Slevin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Slevin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Slevin tries a body shot but Chekananwangi blocks it.
Slevin tries a body shot but Chekananwangi blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chekananwangi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Slevin misses with a punch on the inside.
Slevin blocks an uppercut.
Chekananwangi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slevin backwards. Slevin working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slevin backwards. Slevin lands a left hand.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Chekananwangi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slevin backwards. Slevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi blocks the elbow strike.
Slevin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Chekananwangi lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Slevin. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slevin. Chekananwangi lands a hook to the side of the head. Slevin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slevin looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Slevin throws an elbow but misses. Slevin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Slevin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Slevin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slevin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Slevin. Slevin has a couple of punches blocked by Chekananwangi.
Slevin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chekananwangi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slevin backwards. Slevin misses with a hook from the clinch. Chekananwangi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slevin or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, Chekananwangi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# Chekananwangi lands with a light punch inside. Chekananwangi gets through Slevin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chekananwangi avoids a wild elbow strike from Slevin. Chekananwangi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slevin backwards. Slevin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short uppercut from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slevin or not. Chekananwangi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Slevin is rocked! Chekananwangi gets through Slevin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Slevin is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekananwangi finish him? Chekananwangi creates a bit of distance for himself, with Slevin pressed up against the cage and cracks Slevin with a massive uppercut! Slevin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Chekananwangi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nango Chekananwangi! A very excited looking Nango Chekananwangi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AD458: Blessed scarface
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Duberry throws a big shot that misses. Chekananwangi misses with a takedown and Duberry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Duberry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away. Chekananwangi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duberry sprawls well. Duberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Duberry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chekananwangi blocks the body kick.
Duberry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Chekananwangi throws a push kick but Duberry slaps the foot to one side. Duberry throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekananwangi counters with a right hand to the body. Chekananwangi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Duberry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Duberry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a takedown but Duberry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chekananwangi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Duberry with the counter takedown but Chekananwangi avoids it easily. Chekananwangi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duberry tries to avoid it but Chekananwangi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duberry to the ground. Duberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Duberry feints the counter takedown. Duberry missing with a left hand there. Chekananwangi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Duberry throws an overhand right that lands on Chekananwangi's shoulder, as Chekananwangi tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Duberry missing with a left hand there. Chekananwangi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nango Chekananwangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duberry sprawls well. Duberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. Duberry lands a nice shot to the body.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a double leg but Duberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Duberry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duberry pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out. Duberry tests Chekananwangi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Chekananwangi misses with a hook
and Duberry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chekananwangi shoots in but no luck this time. Duberry stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. Chekananwangi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Chekananwangi tries to move into range but Duberry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Duberry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've been informed that Duberry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Duberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. As Duberry tries to get set, Chekananwangi tries to push him back and clinch up but Duberry manages to avoid the attempt.#T4# Duberry misses with a low kick as Chekananwangi jumps back. Chekananwangi throws a quick counter head kick but Duberry was just out of range.#TD# Chekananwangi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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! Duberry tries to get back to half guard but can't. Duberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duberry in particular looking to stall. Chekananwangi regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Duberry dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Duberry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD# Chekananwangi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chekananwangi is looking to take a break and control but Duberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chekananwangi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duberry keeps working. Chekananwangi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duberry some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Chekananwangi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Chekananwangi is putting a hurting on Duberry here, landing some big shots from side control. Duberry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chekananwangi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nango Chekananwangi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Duberry gets full guard. Chekananwangi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chekananwangi postures up and lands a big shot to Duberry's brow. #T2# Chekananwangi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chekananwangi postures up.
Duberry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chekananwangi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Duberry tries to stand but Chekananwangi is controlling from the bottom. Chekananwangi is looking to sweep but instead, Duberry has passed into half guard.
Chekananwangi is looking for a sweep. Duberry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chekananwangi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3# Chekananwangi tries to kick Duberry off but Duberry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2# Duberry gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Duberry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Duberry lands an overhand right. Chekananwangi shoots in but no luck this time. Duberry with the counter takedown but Chekananwangi avoids it easily. Chekananwangi with a poor takedown and Duberry counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chekananwangi shoots in but Duberry avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4# Duberry misses with a head kick.
Chekananwangi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Chekananwangi walks into a jab. Duberry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Duberry shows good takedown defense. Chekananwangi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chekananwangi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duberry.
Chekananwangi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Chekananwangi shoots in for a double leg but Duberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Chekananwangi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duberry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Duberry will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Duberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Duberry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Chekananwangi misses with a takedown attempt - Duberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chekananwangi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chekananwangi ducks under a wild hook from Duberry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duberry stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Duberry stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Duberry throws a big shot that misses. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Duberry shows good takedown defense. Duberry misses with an uppercut. Chekananwangi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duberry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chekananwangi somewhat. Chekananwangi tries for a takedown but Duberry circles away easily#CL2# and Duberry counters by moving into the clinch. Duberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duberry misses with the head strike.
Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fidel Duberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Chekananwangi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duberry after a bit of a struggle. Chekananwangi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Duberry tries to work over Chekananwangi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Duberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekananwangi is looking to control Duberry's arms but Duberry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekananwangi has his back to the cage. Duberry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chekananwangi backwards. #BC2# Duberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Duberry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekananwangi defending well as Duberry loads up on a big left hand. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duberry as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Duberry throws a combination. Chekananwangi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3# Duberry swats away the attempt to clinch by Chekananwangi. Duberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekananwangi defends it well. Chekananwangi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Chekananwangi has a takedown stuffed. Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a takedown but Duberry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chekananwangi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Chekananwangi tries for a takedown but Duberry circles away easily and Duberry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Duberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chekananwangi feinted with a counter takedown. Chekananwangi dives in for a single leg takedown but Duberry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Duberry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Duberry keeps Chekananwangi at a distance using the push kick. Duberry wants to land a leg kick but Chekananwangi is out of range. Chekananwangi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Chekananwangi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duberry's waist but Duberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chekananwangi off to one side. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chekananwangi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duberry. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chekananwangi. Duberry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight! Fidel Duberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Duberry 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Duberry! After the big win, Fidel Duberry made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AD452: The Truth #34
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. King throws a lazy head kick and Chekananwangi counters with a solid body kick. Chekananwangi misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chekananwangi shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. King misses with a right hand and Chekananwangi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from King. Chekananwangi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A low kick from King misses and Chekananwangi counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. King throws a good cross that connects.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chekananwangi blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.#T1# King throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. William King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chekananwangi is defended easily by King. Chekananwangi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. King misses with a looping left. King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekananwangi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. King throws a right hand that Chekananwangi ducks under and follows up with a left that Chekananwangi also avoids with ease. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the strikes. Chekananwangi with a poor takedown and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##TD2# Chekananwangi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. King trying to keep a closed guard but Chekananwangi is proving a slippery customer.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. King keeping moving, preventing Chekananwangi from controlling successfully. Chekananwangi throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chekananwangi's guard. Nice move by King!#REVR##T3# King sitting in guard here, content to control. Chekananwangi trying to control the position.
King being controlled here momentarily. Chekananwangi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Chekananwangi keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. King preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Chekananwangi has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.
King is controlling the pace.
Chekananwangi wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Chekananwangi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. Chekananwangi wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position. Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. King throws a sloppy head kick and Chekananwangi moves out of range easily. King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. King throws a chopping leg kick but Chekananwangi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2# Chekananwangi 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. Chekananwangi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chekananwangi's guard. Nice move by King!#REVR##SUB2# Chekananwangi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. King stacks Chekananwangi 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 King! Chekananwangi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1# Chekananwangi is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well. #SUB2# Chekananwangi actively working from the bottom here. King wants to control but Chekananwangi is keeping him busy. Chekananwangi trying to control from the bottom.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. King prevents Chekananwangi from standing back up.
Chekananwangi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chekananwangi is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard. King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. King scoring with strikes to the body and head. Chekananwangi is looking to escape. King not doing much here.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# King swings for the body but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi has his takedown stuffed and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. King moves into range and connects with a jab. Chekananwangi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King thows a leg kick but Chekananwangi checks it and Chekananwangi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chekananwangi drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Chekananwangi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. As Chekananwangi backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi checks a leg kick. And Chekananwangi responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time. King jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chekananwangi tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away. Chekananwangi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. As Chekananwangi tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Chekananwangi manages to avoid the attempt. King scores with a hook to the body. Chekananwangi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chekananwangi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away. Chekananwangi is breathing heavily. King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chekananwangi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. William King is winning the standup battle so far. King connects with a jab. Chekananwangi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Chekananwangi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chekananwangi throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekananwangi. That did some damage! King stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. Chekananwangi fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekananwangi counters with a left and a right that stings King. Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Chekananwangi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Chekananwangi blocks a jab. King throws a shot from downtown. Chekananwangi moves away and avoids it. Chekananwangi is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekananwangi. William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King thumps Chekananwangi with a low kick. King looks to land a body kick but Chekananwangi moved away. Chekananwangi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chekananwangi off to one side. William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi misses with a takedown #CL# and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. King lands a shot to the body. Chekananwangi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A quick uppercut on the inside from King. Chekananwangi has a couple of punches blocked by King.
#T1# Chekananwangi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Chekananwangi fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chekananwangi backwards. King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekananwangi stops a takedown attempt from King.
Chekananwangi prevents a body shot from King. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chekananwangi backwards. King lands a right hand. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King scores with a nice hook to the head. King misses with a body punch.
Chekananwangi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekananwangi can do to turn this around?#T2# King struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekananwangi controls his hands.
King tries to work over Chekananwangi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Chekananwangi. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
William King has scored more points in the clinch so far. King prevents a takedown attempt there.
King pushes Chekananwangi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. King lands a body shot. King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekananwangi's elbow. King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chekananwangi. King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from King. King lands a nice shot to the body. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the head. Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for King.
#T3# King lands a shoulder strike. King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. King lands a body punch in the clinch. King scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the head. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the head. King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Chekananwangi is rocked! A right hand to the body from King.
Chekananwangi is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him? King throws a big uppercut that drops Chekananwangi! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chekananwangi lies dazed against the cage as King celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William King! William King decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AD436: Starting Quarter
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Satanae blocks the low kick. Satanae closes the distance looking to clinch and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. Satanae throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Chekananwangi throws a chopping leg kick but Satanae manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Satanae moved out of range nicely. Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nango Chekananwangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the jaw. Chekananwangi misses with a body shot.
Satanae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# Satanae tries to clinch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Chekananwangi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satanae tries to move into range but Chekananwangi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Satanae slips a jab and a cross from Chekananwangi.
Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by Chekananwangi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chekananwangi. Satanae tries to clinch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Satanae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekananwangi.#T2# Chekananwangi swings for the body but Satanae moves out of range.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi. Satanae throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut. Satanae is looking to clinch but Chekananwangi is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekananwangi misses the target. It looks like Chekananwangi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Chekananwangi lands a head shot. Chekananwangi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satanae. The fight stays on the outside here - Satanae looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chekananwangi misses with a straight right. Chekananwangi scores with a one two! Satanae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3# Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Satanae walks into a left hand. Chekananwangi looks to score with a jab to the body but Satanae is just out of range. Satanae wants to counter the offense by Chekananwangi and move into the clinch position. Chekananwangi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Chekananwangi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Satanae looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satanae doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekananwangi circles away.
#T4# Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Satanae ducked under it nicely. Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi. Satanae tries to clinch up. Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Satanae staying out of range there. Satanae slips a jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chekananwangi misses with a straight right. Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi. Satanae slips under a jab from Chekananwangi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Chekananwangi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satanae. Satanae tries to clinch there but Chekananwangi circles away.
Satanae tries to clinch up but Chekananwangi circles away and keeps his distance. Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Satanae counters by moving into the clinch. Chekananwangi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Satanae throws an elbow but it misses.
Satanae taking a breather. Chekananwangi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satanae can do to turn this around? Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi misses with a punch to the body.
Chekananwangi pushes Satanae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chekananwangi fails to land. Chekananwangi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekananwangi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks it.
Satanae tries to land knees in the clinch but Chekananwangi avoids the damage to the body. Chekananwangi lands a body punch. Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chekananwangi lands with a left to the head. Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae. Chekananwangi lands with a left to the head. Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Satanae effectively controlling the action here. Satanae is looking to control Chekananwangi's arms but Chekananwangi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satanae has his back to the cage. Satanae misses with a hook from the clinch. Chekananwangi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Satanae walks away with a smile on his face. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Satanae does a little dance to reset his feet. Chekananwangi looks to throw the jab but Satanae is out of range. #T2# Satanae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Satanae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekananwangi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satanae circles away quickly and effectively. Satanae tries to counter with a clinch but Chekananwangi shakes him off and moves away. Satanae tries to clinch and Chekananwangi counters with a left and a right that stings Satanae. We've been informed that Satanae has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. 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! Chekananwangi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satanae. Chekananwangi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Satanae momentarily.
Satanae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Satanae under the eye.#T3# Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Satanae moves away and avoids it. Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekananwangi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Chekananwangi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satanae tries to clinch up. Satanae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi. A big right from Chekananwangi misses. Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chekananwangi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses. Nango Chekananwangi is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# Satanae tries to clinch up. Satanae slips under a jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi. Satanae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Satanae is looking to clinch. Chekananwangi scores with a jab. Satanae defending well as Chekananwangi loads up on a big left hand. Satanae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chekananwangi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. #R3# Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Satanae tries to clinch up. Chekananwangi scores with a decent looking hook. Satanae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chekananwangi thows a left - swing and a miss! Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Chekananwangi pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Satanae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chekananwangi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chekananwangi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Satanae lands a shoulder strike. Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Chekananwangi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chekananwangi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chekananwangi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Satanae obliges. Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi digs a right hand into Satanae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Satanae's gas tank. Chekananwangi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chekananwangi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nango Chekananwangi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Satanae trying to control the position but instead, Chekananwangi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch. Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. Chekananwangi won't want to take too many of those. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chekananwangi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2# Satanae misses with the head strike.
Satanae is defending well against a takedown attempt. Chekananwangi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satanae's elbow. Satanae working Chekananwangi over with knees to the body. Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Satanae fails to land. Satanae lands on the inside with an uppercut. Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks with his arms.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Chekananwangi is blocking nicely.
Chekananwangi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Satanae looking to slow down the pace here. Satanae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chekananwangi's face.
Satanae throws an elbow but it misses.
Chekananwangi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Satanae is defending well.#T3# A battle for position here, against the cage. Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekananwangi swings wildly with an uppercut but Satanae uses good head movement to avoid it. Satanae wants to stall.
Satanae prevents a body shot from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi avoids the elbow strike from Satanae, against the cage.
Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae. Chekananwangi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chekananwangi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chekananwangi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae. Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tigellinus Satanae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nango Chekananwangi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae missing with knees to the body.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chekananwangi avoids it. Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Satanae tries a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks it.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Chekananwangi is blocking nicely.
Chekananwangi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chekananwangi blocks it with crossed arms. Chekananwangi is trying to pull guard but Satanae turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Tigellinus Satanae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Chekananwangi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nango Chekananwangi! Nango Chekananwangi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD430: Tick tick tick
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Chekananwangi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely. Chekananwangi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chekananwangi's head.#CUT# It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut. Bateman lands a jab to Chekananwangi's midsection. Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekananwangi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chekananwangi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD# Bateman cracks Chekananwangi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chekananwangi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bateman finish him?
#ROC# Chekananwangi is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chekananwangi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bateman rattles Chekananwangi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Chekananwangi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bateman dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Chekananwangi stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman! Patrick Bateman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD423: Less is more
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Garfunkel. Garfunkel misses with a shot to the body and Chekananwangi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut. Garfunkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekananwangi is just out of range. Garfunkel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi staying out of range there. A punch combination from Chekananwangi misses. Chekananwangi moves in looking to clinch but Garfunkel pushes him off. Garfunkel throws an off balance right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. Frank Garfunkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garfunkel staying out of range there. Chekananwangi slips under a jab from Garfunkel. A little feinted left hand from Chekananwangi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Garfunkel misses the target. Chekananwangi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Chekananwangi misses with a few strikes there.
Garfunkel moves out of range of the strikes. Chekananwangi tries to clinch up. Garfunkel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1# Garfunkel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. Garfunkel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Garfunkel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chekananwangi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chekananwangi connects with a right hand. Garfunkel shakes it off. A leg kick checked by Chekananwangi. A looping hook to the body misses from Garfunkel. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet. Garfunkel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Chekananwangi scores with a sloppy right hand. Garfunkel should have avoided that one. Chekananwangi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Garfunkel thows a left - swing and a miss! Chekananwangi appears to be looking for a big counter. Garfunkel just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Garfunkel darts in and clinches Chekananwangi up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Garfunkel fails to land. Chekananwangi lands a shoulder strike. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Garfunkel misses with some punches.
Garfunkel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Chekananwangi as the two fighters clinch.
Chekananwangi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chekananwangi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chekananwangi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Garfunkel misses with the head strike.
Garfunkel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garfunkel misses with a short punch on the inside. Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch. Chekananwangi pushes Garfunkel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chekananwangi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekananwangi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT# That has opened up Frank Garfunkel's cut even more. Chekananwangi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garfunkel lands with a left to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garfunkel. Chekananwangi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Chekananwangi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garfunkel.#T3# Chekananwangi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Chekananwangi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Garfunkel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chekananwangi counters with a one-two to the body. Chekananwangi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Garfunkel misses with a left hand and Garfunkel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A big left from Garfunkel misses. Garfunkel throws a hook but Chekananwangi blocks it. Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from Chekananwangi misses the target. Nango Chekananwangi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chekananwangi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Garfunkel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chekananwangi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garfunkel somewhat. Chekananwangi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Chekananwangi misses with a low kick.
Chekananwangi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4# Garfunkel throws a looping overhand right but Chekananwangi ducks down to avoid it. Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Garfunkel moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Garfunkel misses the target. Chekananwangi throwing a counter right hand but Garfunkel manages to avoid it.#TD2# Garfunkel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chekananwangi sprawls well initially but Garfunkel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back. Chekananwangi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Garfunkel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Garfunkel looks to score some points with some ground and pound. 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 Nango Chekananwangi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Garfunkel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back. Chekananwangi is staying active underneath Garfunkel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Chekananwangi actively working from the bottom 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. Garfunkel connects with a nice short shot to Chekananwangi's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfunkel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Garfunkel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Chekananwangi wants to improve his position but Garfunkel is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garfunkel lands a nice short elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back. Chekananwangi has hold of Garfunkel's hands but Garfunkel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chekananwangi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back. Garfunkel wants to take a breather but Chekananwangi is having none of it. #SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back. Garfunkel working the head and body with strikes. Garfunkel wants to control but Chekananwangi is keeping him busy. The fighters are battling for position here. Chekananwangi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Garfunkel with a nice head shot there. Garfunkel wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving. Garfunkel is working Chekananwangi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB# Chekananwangi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Garfunkel trying to control but Chekananwangi is working from the bottom. Chekananwangi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garfunkel controls the pace. Garfunkel wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving. #SUB# Chekananwangi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garfunkel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garfunkel defends it easily.#T3# Chekananwangi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garfunkel. #SUB# Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garfunkel defends it easily. Garfunkel lands a couple of elbows. Frank Garfunkel has got the better of the ground game so far. Garfunkel lands a couple of elbows. Garfunkel scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Garfunkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garfunkel defends it easily. Chekananwangi wants to sweep here but Garfunkel controlling him for the moment. Garfunkel wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving. Garfunkel cracks Chekananwangi with a solid left hand.#T4# Garfunkel lands a couple of decent looking shots. Chekananwangi keeping moving, preventing Garfunkel from controlling successfully. Garfunkel distracts Chekananwangi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garfunkel defends it easily. Garfunkel stands up over Chekananwangi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Chekananwangi looking for a guillotine here but Garfunkel defends easily.
Garfunkel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Garfunkel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garfunkel tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekananwangi is retaining full guard. #SUB# Garfunkel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Chekananwangi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garfunkel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Garfunkel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Chekananwangi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garfunkel was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekananwangi. Garfunkel scores with a jab to the jaw. Garfunkel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chekananwangi on the side of the head. Garfunkel throws a solid leg kick but Chekananwangi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garfunkel. A telegraphed right hand from Garfunkel misses the target. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch.#CL# Garfunkel tries to keep at a distance but Chekananwangi has taken the fight into the clinch. Garfunkel throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekananwangi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chekananwangi. A nice left hand lands by Garfunkel.
Chekananwangi lands with a right to the head. I was talking to Chekananwangi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Garfunkel fails to land. Garfunkel swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid it. Chekananwangi lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Chekananwangi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chekananwangi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garfunkel eats them both and turns towards Chekananwangi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1# Garfunkel misses with a straight right. A jab from Garfunkel finds it's way through Chekananwangi's defenses. Garfunkel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekananwangi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chekananwangi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chekananwangi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Chekananwangi.
Garfunkel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekananwangi counters with a good low kick that Garfunkel was not able to check. Garfunkel misses with a looping right. A big right from Chekananwangi misses. #CL2# Garfunkel clinches up with Chekananwangi and pushes him back against the cage. Chekananwangi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chekananwangi stops a takedown attempt from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel lands a left hand.
Garfunkel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Still in the clinch, Chekananwangi scores with a nice short uppercut. Garfunkel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garfunkel. Nango Chekananwangi has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi scores with a hook to the body. Garfunkel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chekananwangi lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Chekananwangi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice jab there from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garfunkel. Garfunkel misses with a right hand enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab. Chekananwangi misses with a looping left. Chekananwangi blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Chekananwangi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Garfunkel looks to throw the jab but Chekananwangi is out of range. Chekananwangi walks into a stiff left hand from Garfunkel. Chekananwangi tries to move into range but Garfunkel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3# Garfunkel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chekananwangi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chekananwangi lands a slapping body shot.
Garfunkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Chekananwangi cracks Garfunkel with an open hand slap. Chekananwangi misses with a right hand and Garfunkel counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Garfunkel throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Chekananwangi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Chekananwangi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Chekananwangi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garfunkel. Garfunkel swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2# Garfunkel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chekananwangi swings wildly with an uppercut but Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid it. Chekananwangi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Garfunkel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekananwangi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chekananwangi can't find room to land a body shot as Garfunkel controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chekananwangi. A head punch on the inside from Garfunkel fails to land. Chekananwangi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards. Chekananwangi pushes Garfunkel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Chekananwangi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Garfunkel clinches up against the cage. Nice body punch from Chekananwangi. #BC# Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch.
Chekananwangi misses with the combination.
It seemed like Garfunkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chekananwangi slips a jab from Garfunkel. Garfunkel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nango Chekananwangi. I think Chekananwangi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nango Chekananwangi! A victorious Nango Chekananwangi 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:
AD417: Likecoholic
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Chekananwangi clinches. Chekananwangi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chekananwangi has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randy. Randy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chekananwangi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekananwangi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chekananwangi blocking some punches.
Randy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekananwangi's elbow. Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch. Randy lands with a left to the head. Chekananwangi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Randy tries to throw a body punch but Chekananwangi avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage. Randy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Chekananwangi breaks from the clinch.
Randy throws a leg kick which misses Chekananwangi's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekananwangi tries to avoid it. Randy slaps away a takedown attempt from Chekananwangi, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chekananwangi fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Randy scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Randy sprawls well. Randy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet. Randy throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Randy blocks a head kick by Chekananwangi.
Nice shot by Randy. Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekananwangi is just out of range. Randy slips a jab and a cross from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with a kick to the body and Randy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Randy lands a leg kick that knocks Chekananwangi off balance momentarily. Chekananwangi throws a right hand that misses
and Randy counters with a straight right hand. Randy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Chekananwangi walks into a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chekananwangi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randy.#T2# Randy scores with a jab. Chekananwangi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Chekananwangi ducks under a wild hook from Randy. Randy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi shoots and misses letting Randy counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Chekananwangi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight. Randy connects with a right hand. Chekananwangi shakes it off.#KD2# Randy lands a big right hand that sends Chekananwangi crashing to the mat! Randy stays standing though and waves Chekananwangi back to his feet!#ROC2# Chekananwangi is rocked! Chekananwangi throws a hook but Randy blocks it. Oh Chekananwangi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Randy throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi avoids them all with ease. Chekananwangi seems to have got his legs back now. Randy ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi.#KD2# Randy lands a big right hand that sends Chekananwangi crashing to the mat! Randy stays standing though and waves Chekananwangi back to his feet! A nice leg kick lands there from Chekananwangi. A head kick misses from Randy. Randy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chekananwangi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Randy lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Randy as he checks the leg kick.#T3# Chekananwangi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chekananwangi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chekananwangi throws a jab when Randy was well out of range. Good exchange - Randy coming out on top. Chekananwangi throws an off balance right hand
and Randy scores with a counter punch that sends Chekananwangi to the canvas! Randy smells blood - he's punishing Chekananwangi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Chekananwangi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Randy! During a confident post fight interview, Macho Randy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD410: Affinitas
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Chekananwangi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Chekananwangi is now in James's guard. Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chekananwangi preventing the sweep. Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chekananwangi tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. #REVB# Chekananwangi taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chekananwangi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. James thows a huge punch but Chekananwangi dodges it nicely.
#T1# James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Chekananwangi is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard. Chekananwangi is looking to improve his position.
Chekananwangi blocking the ground and pound attempt from James. James not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow. James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chekananwangi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chekananwangi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# Chekananwangi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James. Chekananwangi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chekananwangi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chekananwangi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chekananwangi! #REVR# James gets back to half guard. Chekananwangi trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom. James is trying to control but can't.
James wants to control the action here but instead Chekananwangi manages to pass to full mount! Chekananwangi with a couple of short strikes.#T3# James is trying to escape the mount.
James wants to hold on but Chekananwangi pushes him away. Chekananwangi tries to control but James wriggling away. James working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Chekananwangi is working for a guillotine from mount but James frees his head quite easily.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chekananwangi with the ground and pound from mount. Chekananwangi working the ground and pound effectively.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chekananwangi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape. #T4# James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. James regains full guard. Nicely done. James working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chekananwangi defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chekananwangi trying to control but James is working from the bottom. Chekananwangi won't allow James to sweep him here. Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chekananwangi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# James takes one to the chin there. A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target. Chekananwangi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. James misses with a combination
and Chekananwangi counters with a straight right hand. Chekananwangi fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jimmy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice uppercut lands for Chekananwangi. That snapped James's head back.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. James throws an off balance right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. Chekananwangi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. James takes one to the side of the head.
Chekananwangi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chekananwangi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chekananwangi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimmy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. James swinging wildly here.
Chekananwangi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# James with a lazy takedown attempt and Chekananwangi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chekananwangi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. James misses with a body shot.
James scores with a jab. James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chekananwangi jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.#KD# Chekananwangi drops James with a right and a left! Chekananwangi comes rushing in but James regains his composure and manages to keep Chekananwangi in guard.
#ROC# James is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Chekananwangi stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control. James is still in real trouble! Can Chekananwangi finish him? Chekananwangi working the ground and pound. James is looking to reverse the position. Chekananwangi looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chekananwangi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Chekananwangi! That's hurt James! Will he recover? Chekananwangi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi! Nango Chekananwangi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD404: Christmas Eve 2016
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Chekananwangi throws a good cross that connects.
Chekananwangi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Chekananwangi lands with a right hand. Force seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Force just misses with a punch to the body.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Force throws a hook but Chekananwangi blocks it. Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chekananwangi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Force swings for the body but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away. Chekananwangi punishes Force's body with a nice straight punch. Force looks to land a combination but Chekananwangi avoids it well. Nice shot lands for Chekananwangi. 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! A cross from Chekananwangi lands. Nice body punch from Force. Chekananwangi scores with the left hand. Force knows he should have avoided that one. Force misses the jab. Chekananwangi 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. Chekananwangi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Force on the side of the head. Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekananwangi.#T1# Force looks to throw the jab but Chekananwangi is out of range. Mac Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Force takes one on the button. Chekananwangi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Force. Force circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Force misses with a straight right. It seemed like Chekananwangi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Force throws the left hand but Chekananwangi avoids the punch easily. Chekananwangi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Force rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. Force throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Chekananwangi drives through with a takedown into Force's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Chekananwangi wants to pass the guard but Force is keeping the position. Chekananwangi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Force is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Chekananwangi wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving. Chekananwangi is looking to work some ground and pound but Force has wrist control. Force being controlled here, momentarily. Force pulls Chekananwangi in close to prevent any damage. Chekananwangi wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Chekananwangi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Force backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Force throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chekananwangi counter with a right hand. #T3# A big left from Force misses. Force misses with an uppercut. Force takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Force showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chekananwangi.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Force throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range. A big right from Force misses. Force tries to bum rush Chekananwangi with a series of wild strikes but Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chekananwangi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2# Chekananwangi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Force's guard. Chekananwangi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Force keeping moving, preventing Chekananwangi from controlling successfully. #T4# Force is trying to keep Chekananwangi in close.
Force keeping moving, preventing Chekananwangi from controlling successfully. #ES# Force has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chekananwangi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Force trying to control the position but instead, Chekananwangi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage. Chekananwangi gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Force is defending well against a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round. That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Force misses the jab. Donk. Force catches Chekananwangi right on the button with a cross. Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Force's shoulder, as Force tries to avoid the shot. Force misses with an uppercut
and Chekananwangi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chekananwangi throws out a counter right but Force avoids it with no problem. Force misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chekananwangi counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chekananwangi is defended easily by Force. Force misses with a shot to the body and Chekananwangi counters with a nice uppercut. Chekananwangi defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand. Chekananwangi defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Force loads up on a big right hand but Chekananwangi slips the punch. Chekananwangi slips under a jab from Force. Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Chekananwangi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chekananwangi lands a head shot.#T1# Chekananwangi cracks the inside of Force's front leg. Chekananwangi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Force. A chopping leg kick lands by Chekananwangi. Force throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Force misses. Force misses with an uppercut. Chekananwangi saw that one coming. Nango Chekananwangi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chekananwangi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Force takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chekananwangi throws a jab when Force was well out of range. Force throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chekananwangi throws out a counter right but Force avoids it with no problem. Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekananwangi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Force will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Force throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A head kick misses from Chekananwangi. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Force throws a hook but Chekananwangi avoids it easily. Force swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chekananwangi moves into range and connects with a jab. Chekananwangi moves away from the strike by Force. Force throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab. Force works the jab nicely. Chekananwangi with a hook. Force's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chekananwangi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Force scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2# Force is rocked! Force throws a predictable looking body shot
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oh Force is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Force misses with a right hand and Chekananwangi scores with a counter punch that sends Force to the canvas! Chekananwangi smells blood - he's punishing Force with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Force has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi! An out of breath Nango Chekananwangi 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:
AD397: Glorious ending
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1# Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Davis throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi avoids them all with ease. It looked like Chekananwangi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Chekananwangi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chekananwangi checks a leg kick nicely. Donny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Chekananwangi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Davis lands with a straight right. Chekananwangi didn't see that one coming. Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Davis looks to throw the jab but Chekananwangi is out of range. Chekananwangi dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Chekananwangi ducked under it nicely. Left hook, right uppercut from Davis. This has been an exciting period of action! Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekananwangi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy. Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing. Chekananwangi checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1# Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! Chekananwangi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chekananwangi checks the leg kick. Chekananwangi throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it. Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis flicks out a counter leg kick but Chekananwangi steps away. Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! Chekananwangi moves out of range as Davis strikes. Chekananwangi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Chekananwangi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chekananwangi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London Top Tier in the buildup to the fight. Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Chekananwangi slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekananwangi is just out of range. Chekananwangi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis. Chekananwangi with a hook. Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Chekananwangi scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Donny Davis has been cut. 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! A nice leg kick lands there from Davis. #T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab. Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely. Davis needs to keep his hands up - Chekananwangi had a free shot at his head there. Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chekananwangi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis is looking for the big counter here. Davis misses with a looping right. Davis throws a head kick that misses. Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chekananwangi lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased.
Davis slips under a jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis staying out of range there. Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.#T3# Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekananwangi counters with a straight right hand. Chekananwangi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekananwangi circles away quickly and effectively. Chekananwangi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A jab from Davis does it's job there. Chekananwangi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Chekananwangi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Davis slips under a jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi moves away from the strike by Davis. Chekananwangi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chekananwangi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chekananwangi tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chekananwangi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chekananwangi blocks a leg kick. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. Davis throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis throws a low kick but Chekananwangi moves out of range easily. Chekananwangi connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Chekananwangi does no damage. #TD# Chekananwangi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Chekananwangi controlling the position from side mount. Davis taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chekananwangi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. #SUB# Chekananwangi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Donny Davis's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Davis throws a shot from downtown. Chekananwangi moves away and avoids it. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Chekananwangi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis unleashes a big counter combination but Chekananwangi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Davis misses with a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Chekananwangi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chekananwangi checks it well. Davis is looking to land body kicks. Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely. Donny Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekananwangi. Davis misses the jab. Chekananwangi throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chekananwangi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis thuds his right hand into Chekananwangi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Chekananwangi moves out of range as Davis strikes. Chekananwangi defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand. Chekananwangi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# Davis dodges the punch combination from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head. Davis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. An attempted straight right counter from Chekananwangi misses the target. Chekananwangi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Chekananwangi counters with a one-two to the body. Davis jabs Chekananwangi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Davis clobbers Chekananwangi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekananwangi ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Chekananwangi slips under a jab from Davis. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. No luck with that takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut. Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses.#T2# Davis defending well as Chekananwangi loads up on a big left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis lands with a straight right. Chekananwangi didn't see that one coming. Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekananwangi. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekananwangi. As Davis looks to move away, Chekananwangi throws a big counter combo but Davis just gets out of the way. Chekananwangi digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs. Chekananwangi sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Chekananwangi takes one on the button. Davis works Chekananwangi's body with a nice hook. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis swinging wildly here.
Donny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chekananwangi throws a hook but Davis blocks it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Sloppy strikes from Chekananwangi. Those never looked like landing. Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekananwangi is able to avoid easily. Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3##TD# Chekananwangi shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Chekananwangi tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Davis working a defensive guard here.
Chekananwangi won't allow Davis to get back to his feet. Chekananwangi trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #T4# Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chekananwangi. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Chekananwangi with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Davis. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis throws a leg kick that misses. Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chekananwangi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chekananwangi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses. Chekananwangi lands a right hook to the body.
Chekananwangi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donny Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Donny Davis's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekananwangi's sensitive parts. Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chekananwangi is out of range and Davis settles back down. Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet. Chekananwangi throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range. Davis misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Chekananwangi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi slips under a jab from Davis. Chekananwangi defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand. Chekananwangi misses with a right hand and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A head kick misses from Davis. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Davis throws the left hand but Chekananwangi avoids the punch easily. It looked like Chekananwangi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Donny Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Davis throws a combination that misses enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab. Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekananwangi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chekananwangi has a takedown stuffed. Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chekananwangi checks it well. Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand. Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Davis misses with the combination.
Chekananwangi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis. Chekananwangi throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis wants to slow Chekananwangi down by chopping away at his legs. Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2# Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one. Davis scores with a hook. Davis loads up on a big right hand but Chekananwangi slips the punch. Chekananwangi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chekananwangi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Davis counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekananwangi is just out of range. Chekananwangi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.#TD# Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Chekananwangi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chekananwangi is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control. Chekananwangi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chekananwangi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Chekananwangi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chekananwangi is looking to pass into half guard but Davis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Davis is in guard.#REVB# Chekananwangi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Davis content to stall in guard here. Davis wants to get up but he can't break Chekananwangi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4# Chekananwangi controlling Davis's posture. Davis wants to get up but he can't break Chekananwangi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chekananwangi fails to land with a series of punches.
Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Donny Davis. I've got Davis 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nango Chekananwangi! During a confident post fight interview, Nango Chekananwangi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Donny Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Milwaukee's Best for keeping me energized, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Uncle Lar for letting me fight here in Montreal Fight Nights! I really wanted the win tonight, I'll get it next time.'.
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Event:
AD389: Dr. No
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chekananwangi misses with the combination.
We've been told by Chekananwangi's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chekananwangi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Chekananwangi misses. A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet. A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekananwangi. Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chekananwangi moves out of range as Burns strikes. 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! Burns misses with an uppercut
and Chekananwangi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns misses with a left hand and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Connor Mac Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chekananwangi tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chekananwangi connects with an inside leg kick. Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Burns. Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away. Chekananwangi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away. Connor Mac Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chekananwangi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Chekananwangi persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing. Burns loads up on a big right hand but Chekananwangi slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet. Burns misses with a left hand and Chekananwangi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi misses the shot to the body. Chekananwangi misses with a right hand and Burns counters with a nice body shot. #T2# Nice body punch from Burns. Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chekananwangi's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away. Chekananwangi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head. Burns keeps the fight on the outside. Chekananwangi misses with a low kick.
Burns lands with a shot to the body. Burns tries to move into range but Chekananwangi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Burns throws a body shot but no joy. Burns misses with a straight left. Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekananwangi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nice uppercut there from Burns. A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target. Burns clobbers Chekananwangi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chekananwangi ducks right into an uppercut from Burns. Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick. Burns ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi. Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Chekananwangi misses the jab. Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. 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! Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chekananwangi's hands. Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekananwangi throws out the jab. Chekananwangi slips a straight right by Burns. Chekananwangi is looking for a counter combo. Burns lands with a good body shot. Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chekananwangi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target. Burns throws a shot from downtown. Chekananwangi moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round. That's time! Chekananwangi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Chekananwangi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Chekananwangi moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Chekananwangi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekananwangi. As Burns backs away, Chekananwangi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chekananwangi. Burns tried to score with a low kick but Chekananwangi checks it. A left lands for Burns. Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Chekananwangi's head back.
Chekananwangi misses with a looping right. Chekananwangi defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it. Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekananwangi blocks a jab.#T1# Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Burns misses with a hook to the body
enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab. Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the strikes. Chekananwangi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Chekananwangi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chekananwangi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chekananwangi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chekananwangi tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it. A cross from Burns lands. Chekananwangi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chekananwangi throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range. #T2# Chekananwangi moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Chekananwangi swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup. Burns throws out a loose jab but Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi walks into a left hand. Chekananwangi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chekananwangi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Chekananwangi throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Chekananwangi's belly button to the back. A nice inside leg kick there by Chekananwangi. That's going to slow Burns down. Chekananwangi misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chekananwangi or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad. A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Burns with a nice cross.#T3# Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL# Chekananwangi has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Chekananwangi gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Chekananwangi tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chekananwangi is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now. Chekananwangi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Chekananwangi is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Chekananwangi blocks a body shot from Burns. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns. Chekananwangi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. #T4# Burns lands with a left to the head. Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Burns manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Chekananwangi does it's job there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chekananwangi connects with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet. Chekananwangi misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab. Nice jab there from Burns. Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekananwangi with a nice cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Burns cracks Chekananwangi with a good jab. Chekananwangi fails with the takedown letting Burns counter with a right hand. Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy. Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chekananwangi at a distance.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chekananwangi on the side of the head. Burns throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekananwangi there as he acknowledges the shot. Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns thuds his right hand into Chekananwangi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chekananwangi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab. Burns misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Chekananwangi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chekananwangi throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns. Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range. Burns throws out a counter right but Chekananwangi avoids it with no problem. Burns misses with a wild body shot. Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekananwangi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Chekananwangi slips under a jab. Chekananwangi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns has time to react. Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chekananwangi throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekananwangi is just out of range. Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet. Chekananwangi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burns. Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chekananwangi doesn't seem bothered though. Chekananwangi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# A head kick by Chekananwangi misses and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns digs a good hook to Chekananwangi's body.
Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Burns throws out a leg kick but Chekananwangi moves out of range and Burns only half commits. Burns throws out a leg kick but Chekananwangi moves out of range and Burns only half commits. Chekananwangi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a left to the body. Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns. Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4# Burns 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2# Chekananwangi is rocked! Burns cracks Chekananwangi with a left hook right on the temple and Chekananwangi goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burns lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Chekananwangi is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor Mac Burns! Connor Mac Burns 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:
AD383: Big fundamental
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Chekananwangi's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekananwangi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Li lands a nice shot that snaps Chekananwangi's head back.
A big left from Li misses. Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chekananwangi misses with a looping left. Li throws a hook but Chekananwangi avoids it easily. Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Li swinging wildly here.
Chekananwangi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chekananwangi counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt. Chekananwangi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Chekananwangi, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've been told by Chekananwangi's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Li throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. #T1# Chekananwangi slips under a jab from Li. Chekananwangi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it. Li slips under a jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekananwangi there as he acknowledges the shot. Li throws out a powerful jab. Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. It looked like Chekananwangi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Chekananwangi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chekananwangi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A left lands for Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Chekananwangi throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.#T2# A left lands for Chekananwangi. Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekananwangi can pounce on him.
Chekananwangi throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Li looks to land a left hand but Chekananwangi moved out of range nicely. As Li looks to move away, Chekananwangi throws a big counter combo but Li just gets out of the way. Chekananwangi scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Li walks into a left hand. Li throws a chopping leg kick but Chekananwangi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi. Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chekananwangi misses with a two punch combination.
Chekananwangi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chekananwangi tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Li throws out a loose jab but Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Chekananwangi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3# Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chekananwangi looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well. Li throws a sloppy head kick and Chekananwangi counters with a good, hard body kick but Li shrugs it off. Nice sprawl there from Li as Chekananwangi shoots in. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy. Li misses with a wild body shot. Chekananwangi loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch. Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Li.#CL# Chekananwangi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Chekananwangi lands a body shot. Chekananwangi misses with a body punch.
Chekananwangi lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Chekananwangi throws a head punch that misses. Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage. Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A battle for position here, against the cage. Chekananwangi scores with a shot to the side of Li's head. Chekananwangi misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage. Li is pressed up against the cage. Chekananwangi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chekananwangi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jab from Li. A jab lands there for Li. Chekananwangi misses the jab. Li looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chekananwangi digs a good body shot into Li's ribs. Li wants to clinch but Chekananwangi slips to the side and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A slow jab from Li misses its intended target. Li throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Chekananwangi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Li makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Li throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Chekananwangi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Li. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the strikes. Li lands a head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range. Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch. Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Li throws a leg kick that is checked and Chekananwangi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Chekananwangi down. Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Li misses with a two punch combination.
Chekananwangi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li misses with a looping right. Chekananwangi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Li swings widly with a right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Li swings widly with a right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Chekananwangi to acknowledge the strikes. Li moves forwards but Chekananwangi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chekananwangi misses with a looping right. Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chekananwangi just misses with a punch to the body.
Li misses with a hook
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand. Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi walks into a straight right hand from Li. Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li tries to clinch up but Chekananwangi circles away and keeps his distance. Li lands a nice shot that snaps Chekananwangi's head back.
Good exchange - Chekananwangi coming out on top. Chekananwangi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Li misses with an uppercut
enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab. Chekananwangi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Li misses its intended target. Li misses with an uppercut. Chekananwangi saw that one coming. Chekananwangi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Li misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Chekananwangi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Li cracks a nice hook into Chekananwangi's ribs. Chekananwangi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice shot lands for Li. A solid body kick from Chekananwangi. Jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi scores with a three punch combo!
Chekananwangi throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Chekananwangi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Li. Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekananwangi circles away quickly and effectively. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it. Chekananwangi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chekananwangi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chekananwangi tries to counter with a takedown but Li is quick to defend against it. Chekananwangi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li. Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li misses with an uppercut. Li connects with an inside leg kick.#TD# Chekananwangi drives through with a takedown into guard. Chekananwangi won't allow Li to sweep him here. Chekananwangi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Li tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chekananwangi forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yize Li will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jab from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT# It looks like Yize Li has been cut. A left lands for Chekananwangi. Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Chekananwangi lands a high kick!
Chekananwangi throws a jab but it's blocked by Li. Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chekananwangi is out of range and Li settles back down. Chekananwangi tries to counter with a takedown but Li is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi ducks under a wild hook from Li. Chekananwangi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab. Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# A swing and a miss from Li. A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Chekananwangi down. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Chekananwangi throws a big counter combination but Li scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Chekananwangi jabbing away but nothing is landing. A jab lands there for Li. Li feints and then cracks Chekananwangi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekananwangi down. Chekananwangi lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range. Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Chekananwangi should have avoided that one. Chekananwangi misses with a looping right. Chekananwangi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2# Li clobbers Chekananwangi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chekananwangi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A jab from Li misses. Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li. No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chekananwangi throws out a powerful jab. Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it. Chekananwangi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Chekananwangi lands an overhand right.#T3# Chekananwangi misses with a body kick. Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chekananwangi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A punch lands to the side of Chekananwangi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Li swings and misses with a shot to the body and Chekananwangi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Li lands a leg kick that knocks Chekananwangi off balance momentarily. Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses. A punch lands to the side of Chekananwangi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Li misses with a low kick as Chekananwangi jumps back. Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chekananwangi swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
#T4# Li defending well as Chekananwangi loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy. Chekananwangi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab. Chekananwangi tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way. Chekananwangi misses with a double jab.
#TD# Chekananwangi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Li quickly recovers to half guard. Nango Chekananwangi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Li is trying to get back to full guard. Li gets full guard. Li seems keen to control Chekananwangi's posture.#SUB# Chekananwangi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Li has momentary wrist control but Chekananwangi slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Nango Chekananwangi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chekananwangi 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nango Chekananwangi! After winning the bout, Nango Chekananwangi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD378: VR46
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Trevis swings widly with a right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Trevis tries to clinch there but Chekananwangi circles away.
Trevis shoots in but Chekananwangi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chekananwangi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chekananwangi wants it to stay on the feet. Chekananwangi lands the left hand. Chekananwangi digs a good hook to Trevis's body.
#TD2# Chekananwangi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Chekananwangi is standing up over Trevis. Trevis looks to escape but Chekananwangi dives into side control.
#REVR# Trevis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Trevis defending against the ground and pound. Sloppy strikes there by Chekananwangi.#T1# Chekananwangi working the head with strikes. #SUB2# Chekananwangi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trevis, who protects the arm well. Chekananwangi cracks Trevis with an elbow. That is naaassty. Trevis is trying to get back to his feet. Chekananwangi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Chekananwangi landing strikes. Trevis defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2# Chekananwangi is trying to get an arm triangle but Trevis is defending well. Chekananwangi lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2# Trevis is rocked!#T2##SUB2# Chekananwangi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Trevis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chekananwangi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Trevis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chekananwangi lets go of the hold and Trevis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nango Chekananwangi! A very excited looking Nango Chekananwangi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Chekananwangi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson. Chekananwangi misses the shot to the body. Chekananwangi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Chekananwangi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chekananwangis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2# Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Chekananwangi has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chekananwangi defending well though. Thompson is trying to control. Chekananwangi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Thompson working the head and body with strikes. Thompson wants to control but Chekananwangi is keeping him busy. Chekananwangi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back! Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Thompson wants to get back to his feet. Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2# Thompson tries to roll but Chekananwangi sticks to his back.
Thompson trying to control the hands but Chekananwangi won't let him. Chekananwangi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Thompson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Chekananwangi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Thompson tries to break free.
Thompson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3# Chekananwangi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thompson hang on? Chekananwangi 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. Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Chekananwangi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Chekananwangi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Chekananwangi's attempts to control the action. Chekananwangi is in the full mount, landing strikes. Chekananwangi drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thompson! More shots from Chekananwangi and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi! Nango Chekananwangi made sure to mention his sponsor, Notorious Clothing Co. in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunting tries to bum rush Chekananwangi with a series of wild strikes but Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chekananwangi tries a low kick but Bunting avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Bunting. Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi with a nice cross. Chekananwangi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Bunting misses. Chekananwangi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bunting misses with a straight right. Bunting swings for the body but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Bunting. Bunting misses with a straight right. #T1# Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Bunting throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Bunting scores with a three punch combo!
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut
and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Chekananwangi's leg but Chekananwangi calmly moves out of range. Chekananwangi with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chekananwangi scores with a jab. Chekananwangi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunting throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Chekananwangi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bunting won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chekananwangi wants to take a breather but Bunting manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2# Chekananwangi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunting is just riding it out for now. Chekananwangi eventually gives up the hold. Bunting is looking for a sweep. Chekananwangi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chekananwangi is pressing down on Bunting's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunting is holding on for now. #SUB2# Chekananwangi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3# Chekananwangi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bunting! Chekananwangi tries to control but Bunting wriggling away. Chekananwangi looking to ground and pound but Bunting is blocking nicely. Bunting holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chekananwangi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chekananwangi throws a wild left hand from mount and Bunting manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Bunting tries to get to full guard but Chekananwangi has control of the leg. #SUB2# Chekananwangi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2# Chekananwangi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunting has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Chekananwangi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunting is just riding it out for now. Chekananwangi eventually gives up the hold. Chekananwangi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bunting's thigh. Bunting counters though and makes it back to full guard. 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 Borg Bunting will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Chekananwangi misses with a straight left. Bunting throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range. Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Chekananwangi lunges at Bunting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunting's hand. Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Chekananwangi tries to clinch up. Bunting scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chekananwangi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Bunting shows good takedown defense. Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Bunting's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunting pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out. Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi misses with the combination.
#T1# Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bunting throws a nice looking combination but Chekananwangi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've been told by Bunting's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick that misses. Chekananwangi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chekananwangi misses with a left hand and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bunting connects with a jab. Chekananwangi slips a straight right by Bunting. Chekananwangi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chekananwangi misses with a takedown and Chekananwangi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi tries to clinch up and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekananwangi can do to turn this around?#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target. Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bunting scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekananwangi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting. A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Chekananwangi looks to throw a body kick enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Bunting does it's job there. Bunting jabs Chekananwangi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range. Chekananwangi misses with a hook
and Bunting finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting connects with a right hand. Chekananwangi shakes it off.#T3# Bunting scores with a head kick. Chekananwangi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice takedown defense from Bunting. No joy for Chekananwangi on that attempt. Chekananwangi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chekananwangi is breathing heavily. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Chekananwangi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Chekananwangi avoids nicely. Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Chekananwangi with that takedown attempt. Bunting lands an overhand right. Bunting is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick.#T4# Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An inside leg kick from Bunting misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Chekananwangi's head but Chekananwangi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Bunting shows good takedown defense. Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Chekananwangi avoided it. Chekananwangi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekananwangi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Chekananwangi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bunting catches Chekananwangi right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Bunting gets tackled into the cage by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi maintains the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunting working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage. Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekananwangi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Chekananwangi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bunting lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Chekananwangi misses its intended target. Chekananwangi walks into a straight right hand from Bunting. Bunting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chekananwangi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunting. Bunting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chekananwangi throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Bunting.#T1# Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Chekananwangi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet. Chekananwangi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunting. Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi lands an overhand right. A head kick misses from Bunting. Chekananwangi checks the leg kick. Bunting feints a jab promting Chekananwangi to slip. Bunting then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chekananwangi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Chekananwangi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range. Bunting fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chekananwangi blocks a low kick nicely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it.#T2# Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunting is out of range and Chekananwangi settles back down. A little feinted left hand from Bunting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting lands a slapping body shot.
Bunting throws a low kick but Chekananwangi avoids it. Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Bunting finds it's way through Chekananwangi's defenses. Bunting moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Chekananwangi's shoulder, as Chekananwangi tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it. Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the head.
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bunting bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Chekananwangi blocks the leg kick.
Bunting tries to move into range but Chekananwangi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bunting jabs at Chekananwangi's body. Bunting misses with a hook. Chekananwangi ducked under it nicely. Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL# Bunting rushes Chekananwangi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chekananwangi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunting throws a head punch that misses. Bunting misses with some punches.
Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Bunting is pressed up against the cage. Chekananwangi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunting down to the mat. Bunting avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Bunting's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunting pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out. Chekananwangi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bunting scores with a body shot.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekananwangi's head.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting. Chekananwangi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily. Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bunting cracks Chekananwangi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bunting keeps Chekananwangi at a distance using the push kick. Chekananwangi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bunting. Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range. Bunting throws a head kick that misses. Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekananwangi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunting swivels and escapes. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Bunting lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chekananwangi throws out a powerful jab. Bunting digs a good hook to Chekananwangi's body.
Chekananwangi looks to land a combination. Bunting sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunting, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting gave a mention to On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GFC 21: Tsunami
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chekananwangi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bunting misses the jab. Bunting connects with a jab. Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely. Bunting throws a head kick that misses. Bunting misses with a wild combination.
Chekananwangi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting works the jab nicely. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick but Bunting sees it coming and moves out of range. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi scores with the left hand. Bunting knows he should have avoided that one. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# A jab from Bunting does it's job there. Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. Bunting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunting throws a body kick that misses. Chekananwangi lands with a nice body kick. Chekananwangi lands with a straight right. Bunting didn't see that one coming. Chekananwangi looks for the body kick but Bunting saw that one coming. Bunting has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunting there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice defenses there by Bunting. Chekananwangi fails to land the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Bunting. Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi. Bunting thuds a left hand into Chekananwangi's body. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunting is able to avoid easily. Nice uppercut lands for Chekananwangi. That snapped Bunting's head back.
A lazy left from Chekananwangi finds it's target. Bunting lands a body shot.
Chekananwangi throws a hook but Bunting avoids it easily. Chekananwangi tries to bum rush Bunting with a series of wild strikes but Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunting looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bunting displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chekananwangi. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi cracks Bunting with a right hand to the side of the head. Chekananwangi throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi lands with a shot to the body. #T3# A combination from Chekananwangi does no damage. Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekananwangi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chekananwangi thows a left - swing and a miss! Chekananwangi misses the jab. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bunting there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bunting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bunting lands a head shot. Bunting checks a leg kick. Bunting looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it. A big right from Chekananwangi misses. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting throws a nice looking combination but Chekananwangi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chekananwangi misses with a looping right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chekananwangi misses with a straight left. Bunting scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Chekananwangi does no damage. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Bunting cracks the inside of Chekananwangi's front leg. Chekananwangi throws a right hand that Bunting ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunting also avoids with ease. Chekananwangi scores with a nice strike. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. Bunting stuffs the takedown. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nango Chekananwangi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Chekananwangi lands a jab to Bunting's midsection. Chekananwangi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bunting cracks Chekananwangi with a right hand to the side of the head. Chekananwangi moves away from the strike by Bunting. Chekananwangi cracks Bunting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Chekananwangi throws a half hearted mid kick. Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekananwangi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Chekananwangi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bunting counters with a right hand to the body. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Chekananwangi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chekananwangi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chekananwangi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bunting counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. Bunting takes a swing at Chekananwangi's ribcage but misses. Chekananwangi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Chekananwangi moves into range and connects with a jab. A big left from Bunting misses. Chekananwangi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. Bunting staying out of range there. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bunting lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chekananwangi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekananwangi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Chekananwangi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekananwangi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Chekananwangi connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunting throws a right hand that Chekananwangi ducks under and follows up with a left that Chekananwangi also avoids with ease. Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Chekananwangi.
Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chekananwangi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunting moves away. Bunting misses with a looping right. A leg kick checked by Bunting. Chekananwangi scores with a nice body kick.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chekananwangi misses with a low kick.
Chekananwangi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekananwangi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Bunting tries to keep at a distance but Chekananwangi has taken the fight into the clinch. Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chekananwangi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Bunting - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch.
Chekananwangi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chekananwangi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunting. Chekananwangi throws the left hand but Bunting avoids the punch easily. Chekananwangi throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting counters with a three punch combo that has Chekananwangi backing up. Chekananwangi nods at Bunting to acknowledge the strikes. Chekananwangi misses the shot to the body. Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Chekananwangi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Chekananwangi as he checks the leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Chekananwangi.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Chekananwangi slips a jab from Bunting. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi. Bunting is looking to counter with a body kick. Chekananwangi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Bunting throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Chekananwangi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunting! #SUB2# Chekananwangi tries for a kimura but Bunting is defending well. Bunting can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunting is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nango Chekananwangi will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Bunting dodges the punch combination from Chekananwangi.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bunting lands with a cross. Chekananwangi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Bunting. Nice defenses there by Bunting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting moves away from the strike by Chekananwangi. Bunting will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Chekananwangi tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Chekananwangi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Chekananwangi avoided it.#T1# Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. A leg kick checked by Bunting. Chekananwangi misses the body punch and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. Bunting throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away. Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it. Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi moves into range and connects with a jab. Chekananwangi scores with a push kick. Bunting lands a body shot.
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut. #T2# Chekananwangi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chekananwangi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting. Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it. Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chekananwangi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunting paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bunting digs a good hook to Chekananwangi's body.
Bunting uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bunting misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# so Chekananwangi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chekananwangi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Chekananwangi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Chekananwangi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chekananwangi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bunting is not content to let Chekananwangi control the position. Borg Bunting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chekananwangi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Bunting struggling a bit here. Nango Chekananwangi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bunting seems a little lost for a moment, as Chekananwangi dominates the positioning. Chekananwangi trying to control the position but Bunting is working away. Chekananwangi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bunting is trying to get back to half guard. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borg Bunting. I think Chekananwangi 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GFC 14: Hardon vs Boxer
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Villars.#CUT2# It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut. Chekananwangi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villars's sensitive parts. Villars scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice defenses there by Villars. Chekananwangi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Villars is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Villars lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chekananwangi is looking to land body kicks. Villars misses with a few strikes there.
Chekananwangi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Villars just manages to avoid it.#TD# Chekananwangi drives through with a takedown into Villars's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. This has been an exciting period of action! Chekananwangi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villars swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chekananwangi wants to control from the top but Villars keeps moving. Villars working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chekananwangi. #T1# Chekananwangi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Villars controlling Chekananwangi's posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chekananwangi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Villars trying to control the position.
Chekananwangi working some strikes from top position. Villars managing to control the position. Chekananwangi pushing down on Villars's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Villars trying to control here.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Chekananwangi is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Villars trying to control here.
Villars is trying to stand up here but Chekananwangi is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Chekananwangi there. #SUB# Chekananwangi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villars wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB# Chekananwangi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chekananwangi is working away from the top position though. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Villars tries to kick Chekananwangi off but Chekananwangi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Chekananwangi is thwarting Villars's attempts to control the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Villars keeps control of the position for the meantime. Chekananwangi is thwarting Villars's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Chekananwangi staying out of range there. Chekananwangi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Villars sprawls and moves away. Villars throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chekananwangi attempts a counter takedown but Villars avoids it well and moves away.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekananwangi.#CUT# It looks like Richard Villars has been cut. A big right from Villars misses. Villars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Villars.#TD# Chekananwangi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Chekananwangi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Villars has managed to free his arm - good work. Chekananwangi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Villars tries to roll over but Chekananwangi keeps him under control.#SUB# Chekananwangi is looking for a kimura but Villars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chekananwangi to get the leverage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Chekananwangi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Chekananwangi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villars was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekananwangi. Villars throws a counter combo. Nango Chekananwangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Villars jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Villars.
A big right from Chekananwangi misses. Chekananwangi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Chekananwangi scores with a body shot.
Chekananwangi scores with a nice head shot. Nice body kick there by Chekananwangi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi with a nice cross.#CL2# Villars has Chekananwangi up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Chekananwangi. This has been an exciting period of action! Villars misses with the head strike.
Chekananwangi tries to stall but Villars uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1# Villars swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Chekananwangi. #ROC# Villars is rocked! Good body shot from Chekananwangi.
Villars is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekananwangi finish him? Villars is breathing heavily. Villars gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD# Chekananwangi has Villars pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chekananwangi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Villars tumbling to the mat - Chekananwangi dives into Villars's guard. Chekananwangi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Villars's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi! Nango Chekananwangi made sure to mention his sponsor, Notorious Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. Richard Villars was interviewed post fight and said 'It's to late now to say sorry?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1# Chekananwangi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Chekananwangi is looking to slow Zorrander down with leg kicks. #TD# Zorrander shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chekananwangi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Zorrander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zorrander working away. Zorrander trying to control the position but Chekananwangi is working away. Chekananwangi is looking for a sweep. Zorrander content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Zorrander wants to control but Chekananwangi is keeping him busy. #SUB# Zorrander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chekananwangi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Zorrander working away. Zorrander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB# Zorrander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Chekananwangi tries to buck Zorrander off but Zorrander is having none of it. Chekananwangi is trying to control Zorrander's posture but Zorrander avoids it. Chekananwangi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zorrander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Chekananwangi is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Zorrander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chekananwangi, who protects the arm well. Chekananwangi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Chekananwangi wants to improve his position but Zorrander is controlling well.
Zorrander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Chekananwangi moves into full guard.
Chekananwangi controlling Zorrander's posture. Zorrander preventing the sweep. Zorrander wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chekananwangi is on top in guard.
#REVB# Chekananwangi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zorrander's guard. #T3# Chekananwangi prevents Zorrander from improving his position. Zorrander is looking to control Chekananwangi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zorrander avoid being mounted? Chekananwangi is pressing down on Zorrander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zorrander is holding on for now. Zorrander has hold of Chekananwangi's hands but Chekananwangi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chekananwangi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorrander keeps working. Zorrander trying to control from the bottom.
Chekananwangi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zorrander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Chekananwangi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chekananwangi is looking to stall here but Zorrander recovers full guard. #SUB# Zorrander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chekananwangi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chekananwangi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zorrander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chekananwangi's guard. #REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Chekananwangi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zorrander defends it easily. Zorrander trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekananwangi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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 Zeus Zorrander 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# Chekananwangi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zorrander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zorrander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Zorrander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chekananwangi circles away. Chekananwangi with the counter takedown but Zorrander avoids it easily. Chekananwangi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekananwangi. The fight stays on the outside here - Zorrander looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zorrander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Zorrander darts in looking for a takedown but Chekananwangi gets double underhooks and turns Zorrander into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi misses with a body kick. Chekananwangi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Chekananwangi throws a front kick aimed at Zorrander's knee but Zorrander avoids it well. Zorrander tries to clinch there but Chekananwangi circles away.
Chekananwangi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Zorrander looks for a takedown but Chekananwangi sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Zorrander. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chekananwangi lands a lovely overhand right. Chekananwangi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zorrander lands a two punch combo.
#TD2# Chekananwangi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zorrander on his heels. He'll look to pass Zorrander's guard now, I'm sure. Chekananwangi won't allow Zorrander to sweep him here. Chekananwangi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chekananwangi wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving. Zorrander keeping full guard, as Chekananwangi tries to pass. Chekananwangi is pushing down on Zorrander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorrander is fighting to maintain full guard but Chekananwangi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Zorrander wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Zorrander looking for submissions off his back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Zorrander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Zorrander is staying active underneath Chekananwangi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Chekananwangi works his way into full mount! Chekananwangi wants to control the pace but Zorrander is squirming around nicely. Nango Chekananwangi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Zorrander is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Chekananwangi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zorrander turns into him and now he's in Chekananwangi's guard.
Chekananwangi is trying to control the position but Zorrander postures up. Zorrander wants to control from the top but Chekananwangi keeps moving. #SUB2# Chekananwangi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zorrander pushing down on Chekananwangi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4# Chekananwangi is refusing to be controlled, as Zorrander sits in half guard. Chekananwangi is trying to get back to full guard. Chekananwangi manages to get to full guard.
Chekananwangi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Zorrander trying to control but Chekananwangi is working from the bottom. Chekananwangi is trying to control the position but Zorrander postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Chekananwangi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zorrander has time to react. Chekananwangi lands with an overhand left. Zorrander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Zorrander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL# Zorrander has managed to clinch.
Chekananwangi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zorrander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chekananwangi throws a head punch that misses. Chekananwangi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Chekananwangi has hold of one of Zorrander's legs. Zorrander is fighting the takedown attempt but Chekananwangi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. 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! Chekananwangi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Zorrander trying to control the position.
Chekananwangi is looking to advance position but Zorrander has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1# Chekananwangi is looking to get to half guard. Chekananwangi regains half guard. Chekananwangi trying to control but Zorrander postures up.
Chekananwangi regains full guard. Nicely done. Chekananwangi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chekananwangi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Zorrander is controlling Chekananwangi's posture.#T2# Chekananwangi trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom. Zorrander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chekananwangi is one step ahead there. Chekananwangi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chekananwangi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Zorrander working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Chekananwangi distracts Zorrander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Chekananwangi throwing strikes but missing. Chekananwangi passes Zorrander's left leg - he's now in half guard. Zorrander trying to control here.
#SUB2# Chekananwangi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zorrander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chekananwangi. Zorrander is pressing down on Chekananwangi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# Chekananwangi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zorrander is keeping the position for now. Zorrander wants to sweep but no luck. Chekananwangi working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Chekananwangi drops back looking for a leg! Zorrander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zorrander manages to kick Chekananwangi off! Chekananwangi jumps back into Zorrander's guard. Chekananwangi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Nango Chekananwangi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chekananwangi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nango Chekananwangi! An out of breath Nango Chekananwangi 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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