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Event:
PFN - 9
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Ja. Ja moves out of range as Bully strikes. Ja thumps Bully with a low kick. Bully throws a leg kick that misses. Bully lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ja throws a hook but Bully avoids it easily.#TD# Bully shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bully trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Ja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bully is aware though and is defending well. Ja is trying to control the position but Bully postures up. Bully trying to control but Ja is working from the bottom. Bully postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bully has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Bully trying to control but Ja is working from the bottom. Bully stands and throws Ja's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1# Ja is not content to let Bully control the position. Bully scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ja to see if he's OK.#SUB# Bully working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Bully wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ja, who protects the arm well. Bully working away.#SUB# Bully thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ja is looking for a sweep.#T2# Ja gets back to half guard. Ja wants to control but Bully is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Bully is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bully pulls his head out easily. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Bully wants to take a breather but Ja is having none of it. Bully has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ja regains half guard.#T3# Ja taking some punishment here, with Bully in his half guard. #SUB# Bully seems to be working for a kimura but Ja defends the submission attempt. Ja trying to hold on to Bully's head to control him but Bully postures up.
Bully slips a nice elbow through Ja's hands, connecting with Ja's forehead. Bully is looking to advance position but Ja won't allow it. #SUB2# Ja looking for submissions off his back. Bully is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4# Ja trying to control but Bully postures up.
Bully lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Ja actively working from the bottom here. Bully looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bully with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Bully is keen to just control but Ja is a slippery customer. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bully controlling the action here. Bully is trying to control the action in half guard but Ja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyber Bully dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bully tries to move into range but Ja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ja can do to turn this around? Bully throws a lazy uppercut
and Ja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bully finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bully. Bully tries to move into range but Ja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bully wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ja tries to close the distance and clinch but Bully swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bully is defended easily by Ja. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bully throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ja to counter with a crisp jab. Bully throws a half hearted mid kick. Ja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bully shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD# Bully shoots in and gets a takedown into Ja's guard.#T1# Bully wants to control from the top but Ja keeps moving. #SUB2# Bully got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bully has managed to get both his arms back between Ja's legs - danger averted. Ja wants to improve his position but instead Bully has moved into half guard.
Ja is not content to let Bully control the position. Ja is looking for a sweep. Bully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ja wants to control but Bully is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Ja looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ja trying to hold on to Bully's head to control him but Bully postures up.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ja is controlling Bully's trapped leg to prevent Bully from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Ja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ja keeps working. Bully lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ja tries to roll over but Bully keeps him under control. Bully is nestled in close to Ja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3# Ja is looking to improve his position.
Bully is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Ja wants to hold on but Bully pushes him away. Ja can't escape the position.
Ja is still trying to improve position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ja tries to hold on but Bully postures up. Bully lands with some strikes. Cyber Bully overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bully putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC# Ja is rocked! Ja working to try and regain half guard.
Ja is still in real trouble! Can Bully finish him? Bully trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Ja tries to hold on but Bully pushes him away. Bully landing strikes from the mount and Ja is in trouble! #SUB# Bully looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Bully avoids the attempt from Ja to control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bully with good strikes from the mount here! Bully postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ja in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ja to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyber Bully!
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Event:
Pulse 87 - Kromog vs Driver II
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Baroni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Baroni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Ja rushes Baroni and presses him up against the cage. Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ja lands a right hand. #TD# Baroni has Ja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baroni pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ja tumbling to the mat - Baroni dives into Ja's guard.#SUB2# Baroni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baroni has managed to get both his arms back between Ja's legs - danger averted. Baroni trying to control but Ja is working from the bottom. Baroni throwing strikes from guard but Ja blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baroni escapes and throws Ja's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB# Baroni tries for a kimura but Ja is defending well. #T1# Ja struggling a bit here.#SUB# Baroni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Ja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baroni pulls his head out easily. Baroni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ja tries to get to full guard but Baroni has control of the leg. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Baroni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ja defends it well. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ja tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Baroni manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Baroni pulls Ja in to control the position. #SUB# Baroni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ja defends it easily. Ja trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom. Ja looking to pass the guard. #T3# Ja showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Baroni looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ja looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Baroni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baroni trying to keep a closed guard but Ja is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ja trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom. Ja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Ja won't allow Baroni to sweep him here. Ja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baroni swats away the attempt to clinch by Ja. Baroni tries a head kick but it misses.
Ja 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Donald Baroni will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Baroni throws a right hand that misses
and Ja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baroni circles away quickly and effectively. Ja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baroni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ja throws a leg kick but Baroni sees it coming and moves out of range. Ja walks into a straight right hand from Baroni. Baroni lands a head shot. Baroni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baroni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ja under the eye. Baroni with a hook. Baroni lands a jab to the nose. Baroni throws a poor cross that misses
and Ja counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baroni misses with a wild combination.
Ja steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baroni. Baroni throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Donald Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baroni misses the shot to the body. Baroni avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ja misses with a body shot.
Baroni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Baroni throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Ja. Ja avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ja lands a leg kick that knocks Baroni off balance momentarily. Baroni lands with an uppercut that bounces Ja off the cage and back into range. Ja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baroni on the side of the head. Ja wants to clinch. Baroni thows a left - swing and a miss! Ja lands a lovely overhand right. Baroni lands a glancing blow to the side of Ja's head. Ja scores with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baroni. Baroni lands a right hook to the body.
Ja tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2# Ja has closed the distance and engaged Baroni in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ja. Ja working Baroni over with knees to the body. Ja misses with the head strike.
Baroni gets underhooks to prevent Ja's takedown attempt.
Ja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baroni or not. Baroni is trying to break free. Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ja utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ja misses with a hook from the clinch. Baroni misses with a body punch.
Baroni struggles to land a body shot inside as Ja controls his hands.
Baroni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ja.
#BC# Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Baroni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ja's waist but Ja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baroni off to one side. Baroni throws a hook but Ja avoids it easily. Nice shot by Ja. Ja scoring well with a low kick there.
Ja staying out of range there. Ja throws an overhand right that lands on Baroni's shoulder, as Baroni tries to avoid the shot. Baroni throws a lazy right hand but Ja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Donald Baroni is winning the standup battle so far. A big left from Baroni misses. Baroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ja was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroni. Baroni throws a big shot that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Ja. Ja cracks Baroni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hwai Ja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. An inside leg kick from Ja misses. Baroni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Baroni shoots in looking for a takedown. Ja tries to sprawl out of it but Baroni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4# Baroni getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ja looks to score with a jab to the body but Baroni is just out of range. Baroni throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baroni throws a low kick but Ja avoids it. Ja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ja throws a leg kick that misses. Baroni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ja. Ja tries to clinch up but Baroni circles away and keeps his distance. Baroni checks a low kick from Ja. Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baroni throws the left hand but Ja avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hwai Ja will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Baroni has a takedown stuffed. Ja thinks about the counter body kick. A head kick misses from Baroni. Ja ducks under a wild hook from Baroni. Baroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Baroni throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Baroni closes the distance and clinches up with Ja, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes Ja against the cage but Ja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It seemed like Ja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A punch lands to the side of Baroni 's head but he takes it in his stride. Baroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroni.
Ja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baroni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Baroni throws a hook but Ja avoids it easily. Baroni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baroni lands a nice shot to the body.
Ja is looking to clinch. Baroni attempts a counter takedown but Ja avoids it well and moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroni throws out the jab. #T1# Baroni goes for a double leg but Ja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ja continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Baroni. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ja moves away. Ja slips under a jab from Baroni. Ja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ja tries to clinch up but Baroni circles away and keeps his distance. Baroni lands with an overhand left. Ja scoring well with a low kick there.
Ja lands a nice hook to Baroni's body. Baroni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Baroni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Baroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ja sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baroni's corner calls for a 1-2. Baroni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Baroni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ja manages to avoid it. Ja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baroni's head. Baroni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ja but Ja pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Baroni takes a swing at Ja's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baroni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ja walks into a left hand. Ja looks to land a combination. Baroni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Baroni throws the left hand but Ja avoids the punch easily. Baroni lands a nice shot that snaps Ja's head back.
Baroni scores with a hook to the body. Ja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baroni. Ja wants to clinch up but Baroni keeps it at a distance. Baroni misses with a looping left. Ja avoids the head kick by Baroni.
Ja looks to land a left hand but Baroni moved out of range nicely. Ja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baroni. Ja throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Ja moves into the clinch.#T3# Baroni stops a takedown attempt from Ja.
Baroni is working Ja over against the cage. Baroni pushes Ja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Baroni gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baroni moves nicely into side control. Ja is trying to control Baroni's posture but Baroni avoids it. Ja sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ja gets full guard.#SUB2# Ja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baroni is aware though and is defending well. Ja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baroni's guard. #REVB# Ja trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Baroni is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ja has his hands clasped together but Baroni extends and breaks Ja's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baroni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Baroni!
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Event:
Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Ja throws a nice inside leg kick. Ja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adedji. Adedji catches Ja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adedji appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Ja just misses with a punch to the body.
Ja defending well as Adedji loads up on a big left hand. Ja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ja there as he acknowledges the shot. Adedji has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ja misses with a hook. Ja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adedji. Adedji throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adedji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A combination from Ja does no damage. Adedji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adedji connects with a body shot. Ja ducks under a wild hook from Adedji. Adedji backing away here, and Ja unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adedji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A clash of legs there as Adedji blocks the low kick. Ja tries to clinch up and Adedji counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Ja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adedji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ja misses the shot to the body. Ja slips a straight right by Adedji. Adedji takes a swing at Ja's ribcage but misses. Ja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adedji counters with a straight right hand. Ja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adedji. Ja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adedji misses with a hook. Adedji misses with a looping left. A good leg kick by Ja. Adedji throws a lazy right hand but Ja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ja throws out a counter right but Adedji avoids it with no problem. Ja throws the left hand but Adedji avoids the punch easily. Adedji tries to counter by clinching up but Ja breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# Adedji throws a poor cross that misses
and Ja counters with an inside leg kick. Adedji walks into a left hand. Ja closes the distance but Adedji moves to the side and Adedji counters with a straight right hand. Adedji throws a combination that misses and Ja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. 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! Ja is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Adedji has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ja finds it's way round the side to connect with Adedji's head. Ja throws a jab when Adedji was well out of range.#CL2# Ja has closed the distance and engaged Adedji in a clinch.
A short right from Ja on the inside. Ja avoids the elbow strike from Adedji, against the cage.
Ja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adedji is defending well. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ja. #T3# Adedji misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adedji. Ja lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ja takes an elbow to the temple. Adedji lands a shoulder strike. Ja misses with a knee strike.
Ja takes an elbow to the temple. Adedji with a knee to the head.
Adedji working aggressively here.
#BC# Adedji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Adedji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ja doesn't seem bothered though. Adedji misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Ja counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by Ja.
Ja wants to take the fight to the mat but Adedji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4# Adedji working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ja working aggressively here.
Ja is working for takedown but Adedji is calmly controlling the position for now. Seun Adedji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwai Ja. Adedji avoiding damage as Ja throws knees to the body.
Adedji throws a punch but it's blocked by Ja. Adedji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Adedji gets underhooks to prevent Ja's takedown attempt.
#BC# Adedji breaks from the clinch.
Adedji avoids the head kick by Ja.
#CL2# Ja moves into the clinch. Ja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adedji backwards. Ja swings wildly with an uppercut but Adedji uses good head movement to avoid it. Adedji takes a shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hwai Ja will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Adedji misses with a jab to the body
and Ja counters with a straight right hand. Seun Adedji is winning the standup battle so far. Adedji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adedji misses the target. Adedji misses with a straight left. Ja getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ja shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Adedji is looking to counter punch. A punch lands to the side of Adedji 's head but he takes it in his stride. Adedji keeps the fight on the outside. Ja throws a right hand that Adedji ducks under and follows up with a left that Adedji also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adedji swats away the attempt to clinch by Ja. Adedji throws a big shot that misses. Ja connects with an inside leg kick. Ja misses with a hook to the body
and Adedji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Ja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adedji. Ja only half commits to the counter leg kick. Adedji misses with a looping right. Ja misses with a low kick.
Adedji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Adedji tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Adedji sets himself, and Ja steps forward looking for the clinch! Adedji avoids it this time. Adedji throws a hook but Ja blocks it. Adedji with a body punch. A glancing blow. Adedji throws a body shot but no joy. Ja misses the shot to the body. Adedji throws a big counter combination but Ja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Adedji on the wrong end of a nice jab. Adedji avoids the head kick by Ja.
Ja throws a leg kick that misses. Adedji takes a swing at Ja's ribcage but misses. Ja slips a jab from Adedji. A big left from Ja misses. #T2# Adedji lands a nice hook to Ja's body. Ja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# Adedji pushes Ja up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Ja fails to land. Ja lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adedji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ja working aggressively here.
Adedji displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ja up against the cage. Adedji effectively controlling the action here. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Adedji for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Ja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adedji is keeping busy. Adedji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ja avoiding damage as Adedji throws knees to the body.
#T3# A short right from Ja on the inside. Ja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adedji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adedji presses Ja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ja prevents Adedji from breaking the clinch. Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ja blocking some punches.
Ja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ja fails to land. Ja goes for a takedown attempt but Adedji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adedji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# Adedji is looking to clinch. Adedji is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jab, jab by Ja - just one landing. Adedji misses with a wild body shot. Ja scores with a jab to the head.
Adedji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adedji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ja in his tracks. Ja throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ja throws a jab but it's blocked by Adedji. Adedji throws a big shot that misses. Adedji lands with a good body shot. Adedji misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seun Adedji will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Adedji takes a swing at Ja's ribcage but misses. Ja lands a head shot.#ROC2# Adedji is rocked! Adedji throws a jab when Ja was well out of range. Oh Adedji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Adedji on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Adedji.#ROC# Ja is rocked! Adedji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ja was well out of range. Poor timing from Adedji. Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Adedji finish him? Ja stuns Adedji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adedji has time to react. Ja seems to have recovered his senses. Ja ducks under a wild hook from Adedji. Ja unleashes a big counter combination but Adedji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Adedji loads up on a big right hand but Ja slips the punch. Adedji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A quick step to the side and Adedji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Adedji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ja manages to avoid it. Ja throws a monster overhand right that drops Adedji! Ja follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwai Ja! Hwai Ja opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Pulse 82 - Dog vs James
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.#CL# Ja has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja. Stanfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ja's elbow. Stanfield misses with a hook from the clinch. Ja blocks an uppercut.
Ja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow. Ja lands an uppercut. Ja tries a body shot but Stanfield blocks it.
A short left from Ja. Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja scores with a shot to the side of Stanfield's head. Stanfield working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Ja uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Ja misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja scores with a nice hook to the head. Stanfield misses with a hook from the clinch. Stanfield lands a left hand.
Ja has Stanfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stanfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja. Ja prevents a body shot from Stanfield. Stanfield is looking to take this one to the mat. Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stanfield blocks an uppercut.
Ja scores with a nice hook to the head. Stanfield can't break the clinch.
Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ja. Stanfield tries to throw a body punch but Ja avoids it by throwing Stanfield back against the cage. Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield. Ja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanfield is keeping busy. Ja misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Ja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ja utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A head punch on the inside from Stanfield fails to land. Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stanfield cracks Ja with an open hand slap. Ja throws a low kick, looking for Stanfield's leg but Stanfield calmly moves out of range. Hwai Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away. Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot. Stanfield fails with the takedown. Ja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ja is looking to clinch but Stanfield is avoiding it.
#T3# A big right from Stanfield misses. No luck for Stanfield with that takedown attempt. Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield. Stanfield throws a right hand that Ja ducks under and follows up with a left that Ja also avoids with ease. Ja works over Stanfield's head and body with a nice combination. Ja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stanfield misses with a looping right. Ja bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards. Decent striking displayed by Ja there.#ROC# Stanfield is rocked! Ja ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Stanfield's jaw. Stanfield's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ja does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwai Ja! A pretty intense looking Hwai Ja took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. Marlo Stanfield spoke after the fight, saying 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.
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Event:
Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Rothschild. Ja 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. Ja fails in his attempt to clinch. Ja throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ja doesn't seem bothered though. Rothschild throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Ja works Rothschild's body with a nice hook. We've been told by Rothschild's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ja thumps Rothschild with a low kick. Ja tries to clinch but Rothschild is having none of it. Ja throws a leg kick but Rothschild sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rothschild throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ja avoids it.#CL2# Ja moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothschild. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Ja controls his hands.
Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Ja working aggressively here.
Rothschild misses with some punches.
Rothschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rothschild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rothschild prevents the takedown attempt.
Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rothschild working hard to break the clinch. A short body shot lands from Rothschild as the two fighters clinch.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
Ja pushes Rothschild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothschild. Ja tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ja misses with a punch on the inside.
Rothschild gets through Ja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rothschild misses with a hook from the clinch. Ja lands a hook that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ja misses with some punches.
Rothschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ja misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Ja. #BC# Rothschild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild. A head kick from Ja lands but Rothschild takes it in his stride. Ja jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ja lands a jab-cross combination. Ja lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2# Ja moves into the clinch. Ja is working for takedown but Rothschild is calmly controlling the position for now. Rothschild managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Ja fails to land. Rothschild is trying to break the clinch but Ja has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja. A short left from Ja. Rothschild prevents a body shot from Ja. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ja. #BC# Rothschild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ja tries to clinch up and Rothschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hwai Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ja misses with a double jab.
Rothschild lands with a cross. Ja throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rothschild fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ja just manages to avoid it. Ja missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Ja throws out a loose jab but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it. It appears Rothschild was looking to counter with a kick there. Rothschild lands a slapping body shot.
Rothschild throws a leg kick that misses. Rothschild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Ja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rothschild. Ja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rothschild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ja. Rothschild scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2# Ja clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Ja on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# The fighters circling - Ja throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Rothschild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ja throws a combination that misses enabling Rothschild to counter with a crisp jab. Rothschild lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ja will feel that in the morning. Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hwai Ja seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rothschild's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ja has Rothschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Ja struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothschild controls his hands.
Ja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards. Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Ja lands with a right to the head. Ja working aggressively here.
Ja throws a head punch that misses. Rothschild lands with a right to the head. #BC# Rothschild breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ja 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 Rothschild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rothschild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Ja misses with a right hand and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Ja is rocked! Rothschild circles away from the clinch attempt and Rothschild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him? Ja misses with a low kick.
Ja seems to have recovered his senses. Ja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Ja does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from Rothschild does it's job there.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rothschild 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. A cross from Ja lands. Rothschild throws a low kick, looking for Ja's leg but Ja calmly moves out of range. Ja is looking to clinch but Rothschild is avoiding it.
Rothschild was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ja! But no joy. That kick from Rothschild tenderised Ja's leg. Ja is trying to keep his angry face on. Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ja counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ja moves away from the strike by Rothschild. Ja scores with a jab to the jaw. Rothschild takes a swing at Ja's ribcage but misses. Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Ja swinging wildly here.
Rothschild fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ja just manages to avoid it. Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ja was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ja! But no joy. A decent looking cross lands there for Ja. Rothschild throws a big shot that misses. Ja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rothschild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss! Rothschild throws a low kick but Ja moves out of range easily. It seemed like Ja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice body punch from Rothschild. Rothschild thuds a left hand into Ja's body. Ja scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Ja walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild. The fighters circle momentarily. Ja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Ja moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Ja.
Ja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow. Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Ja uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rothschild. Rothschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow. Rothschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body. Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild misses with some punches.
#BC# Rothschild breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hwai Ja will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# No joy there for Ja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Ja. A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild. Rothschild dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ja. That did some damage! Ja darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ja throws a leg kick which misses Rothschild's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothschild tries to avoid it. Ja misses with a right hand and Rothschild counters with a left to the body. Ja jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rothschild looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range. Rothschild is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ja misses with a hook. Nice shot lands for Rothschild. Rothschild has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#KD# Rothschild lands a big head kick that sends Ja tumbling to the mat! Rothschild takes a step backwards and waves Ja back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Hwai Ja has been cut.#T1# A shot to the body from Rothschild misses and Ja counters with a straight right hand. Rothschild takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Ja catches Rothschild right on the button with a cross. Rothschild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ja. Ja obviously looking to wear him down.
Rothschild slips a jab from Ja. Ja thumps Rothschild with a low kick. Ja throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily. Ja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ja misses with a leg kick and Rothschild counters with a nice body kick. Rothschild with a nice cross. Rothschild slips a jab and a cross from Ja.
Andy Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rothschild has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ja finds it's way round the side to connect with Rothschild's head. 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! Rothschild stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rothschild swats away the attempt to clinch by Ja. Rothschild walks into a straight right hand from Ja. Rothschild throws a low kick, looking for Ja's leg but Ja calmly moves out of range. Ja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Rothschild as he connects with a hook. Rothschild lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ja falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rothschild dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rothschild! After winning the bout, Andy Rothschild 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:
Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Ja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ja scores with a shot to the body.
Kruglov cracks Ja with a good jab. A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target. We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Ja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top. A left lands for Kruglov.#ROC2# Ja is rocked!#CL# Ja clinches up with Kruglov and pushes him back against the cage. Oh Ja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ja blocking some punches.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja misses with a short punch on the inside. Ja seems to have got his legs back now. Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ja blocks it with crossed arms. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Ja.
#T1# Ja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruglov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Kruglov manages to break the clinch.
Ja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Kruglov misses with a hook. Ja seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ja looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range. Kruglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kruglov misses the shot to the body. Ja misses with a head kick.
Ja throws a leg kick but Kruglov checks it. A shot to the liver by Ja. Beautiful body shot. Kruglov misses with a kick to the body letting Ja counter with a right hand. Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand. Kruglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ja's hands. This has been an exciting period of action! Kruglov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ja.#T2##CL# Ja pushes Kruglov up against the cage in a clinch. Ja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head. Kruglov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ja - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kruglov, and another! Ja is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Anton Kruglov! Anton Kruglov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Ja misses with a straight right. Ja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ja throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Ja closes the distance and clinches. Bengtsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ja lands with a short shot to the head. Bengtsson misses with some punches.
Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengtsson is struggling to control the position. Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Ja controls the action.
Bengtsson is trying to force a seperation but Ja has the dominant position. Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside. I was talking to Ja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A body shot lands from Bengtsson.
Ja lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bengtsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bengtsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ja has double underhooks. Ja using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ja stalling against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengtsson can't break the clinch.
Ja blocking some punches.
Ja is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bengtsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bengtsson.
Ja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ja blocking some punches.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Bengtsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengtsson is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ja keeps control of Bengtsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ja pushes Bengtsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengtssons head. Ja misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ja with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bengtsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards. Ja digs a right hand underneath Bengtsson's ribcage. Bengtsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bengtsson working aggressively here.
Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ja trying to land knees to the body.
Ja digs a right hand underneath Bengtsson's ribcage. Bengtsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Ja tries to work over Bengtsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bengtsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
Bengtsson tries to work over Ja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ja lands a hook to the side of the head. Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ja. Ja pushes Bengtsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Bengtsson breaks from the clinch.
Ja digs a good hook to Bengtsson's body.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Ja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ja's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ja duly obliges. #CL# Bengtsson gets tackled into the cage by Ja. Ja maintains the clinch. Ja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bengtsson is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Bengtsson has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment. Ja lands an uppercut. Bengtsson is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ja can't find room to land a body shot as Bengtsson controls the action.
Ja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Bengtsson as the two fighters clinch.
Ja tries to land a knee to the head but Bengtsson blocks with his arms.
Ja throws a head punch that misses. Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside. Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses. Bengtsson has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment. Ja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengtssons head. Bengtsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Ja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bengtsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bengtsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ja moves away. Ja scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Ja rushes Bengtsson and presses him up against the cage. Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ja lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Bengtsson.
Ja blocking some punches.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ja's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengtsson. Ja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ja has a couple of punches blocked by Bengtsson.
Ja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bengtsson's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ja lands a hook that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards. #T1# Bengtsson misses with some punches.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Bengtsson tries to work over Ja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Bengtsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Ja closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja. Ja blocks an uppercut.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ja lands a nice shot that snaps Bengtsson's head back.
Ja lands a leg kick that knocks Bengtsson off balance momentarily. Ja looks to land a combination but Bengtsson avoids it well. Bengtsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ja at a distance.
#T2# Ja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bengtsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bengtsson throws a hook but Ja blocks it. Ja appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ja.
It seemed like Bengtsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bengtsson throws a right hand that misses
and Ja counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ja cracks Bengtsson with a right hand to the side of the head. Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bengtsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Ja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bengtsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ja has double underhooks. Bengtsson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ja. Ja lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Bengtsson is rocked! Ja lands a nice shot to the body. Bengtsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Bengtsson wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Ja. Ja misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bengtsson.
Ja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bengtsson can do to turn this around? Bengtsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ja. Bengtsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Ja blocks a body shot from Bengtsson. #BC2# Bengtsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Ja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bengtsson taking a breather. #BC2# Bengtsson manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Ja clinches up with Bengtsson and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Bengtsson looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ja landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ja lands a hook to the side of the head. Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike. Ja can't find room to land a body shot as Bengtsson controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ja utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ja tries to work over Bengtsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ja lands with a right to the head. Bengtsson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ja. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Bengtsson clobbers Ja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ja lands with a good body shot. Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Ja is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ja moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ja. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bengtsson! But no joy.#T1# Bengtsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Ja on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bengtsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ja lands the left hand. Hwai Ja is winning the standup battle so far. Ja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson. An inside leg kick lands from Ja. Ja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ja connects with an inside leg kick. Ja thows a left - swing and a miss! Bengtsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bengtsson throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Bengtsson tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bengtsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ja tries to clinch but Bengtsson is having none of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bengtsson. That did some damage! Ja throws a head kick that misses. Ja thuds his right hand into Bengtsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bengtsson misses with a left hand and Ja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ja throws out a loose jab but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ja is looking to clinch but Bengtsson is avoiding it.
Ja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bengtsson. That did some damage! Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Ja looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bengtsson keeps the fight on the outside. Hwai Ja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A jab lands there for Ja. Ja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bengtsson. Ja scores with the left hand. Bengtsson knows he should have avoided that one. Ja scores with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Ja. Bertil Bengtsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Ja throws a wild body kick that Bengtsson sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Bengtsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ja connects with a nice looking jab.
Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengtsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bengtsson! But no joy. Bengtsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Ja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bengtsson misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Hwai Ja showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ja 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwai Ja! Hwai Ja opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ja has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rram is landing a low percentage of strikes. Ja misses with a body punch
and Rram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ja jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Ja clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ja catches Rram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2# Ja has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Ja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Ja.
Ja misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Rram manages to break the clinch.
Ja misses with a looping left. Ja slips under a jab from Rram. Rram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rram there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1# Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ja loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch. Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Ja looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ja just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter. Ja slips a straight right by Rram. Ja fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ja. Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A chopping leg kick lands by Ja. Ja lands an overhand right.#CL2# Ja forces Rram back against the cage and clinches. Rram has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment. Ja has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Ja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Ja has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ja pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM in the buildup to the fight. Ja misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rram counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rram getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ja works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rram misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ja! But no joy. Ja misses with a body shot
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Ja will be more careful next time no doubt. Ja throws a leg kick and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Ja throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it. Ja looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range. Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ja slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC# Ja is rocked! Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ja has time to react. Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him? Jab, jab by Ja - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rram cracks Ja with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ja tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rram pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ja is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram! Nosyaj Rram retains his lightweight title! Nosyaj Rram managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pulse 52 - Aldo vs Chonan III
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Ja slips a jab from Carreon.#CL# Ja instigates a clinch. #BC2# Carreon breaks from the clinch.
Carreon throws a right and a left that Ja avoids nicely. Ja connects with a solid leg kick. Ja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Ja throws a right and a left that both miss. Carreon is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Ja closes the distance and pushes Carreon back into the cage.#BC2# Carreon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ja lands a jab. Ja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Carreon looks to land a combination but Ja avoids it well. Carreon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ja throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carreon.#T1# Ja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carreon is out of range and Ja settles back down. Ja misses with a hook
and Carreon counters with a three punch combo that has Ja backing up. Ja nods at Carreon to acknowledge the strikes. A left lands for Ja. Hwai Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice jab there from Carreon. Ja throws a sloppy head kick and Carreon moves out of range easily. Carreon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ja darts in looking for a takedown but Carreon gets double underhooks and turns Ja into the cage. Carreon tries to counter by closing the distance. A good leg kick by Ja. Ja takes a swing at Carreon's ribcage but misses. As Ja backs off Carreon throws a huge counter combo but Ja manages to avoid it all. Ja misses with a right hand and Carreon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ja misses with an uppercut
and Carreon counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2# Ja is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ja misses with a hook. Carreon ducked under it nicely. Oh Ja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carreon tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Carreon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ja seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Ja throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ja throws a leg kick that is checked and Carreon counters with a left and a right that stings Ja. Ja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carreon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ja. Ja scores with a shot to the body.
Carreon misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Ja darts in and clinches Carreon up against the cage. Carreon pushes Ja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Carreon misses with a body punch.
Carreon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# Carreon can't break the clinch.
Carreon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ja misses with a punch on the inside.
Carreon lands an uppercut. Ja prevents Carreon from breaking the clinch. Ja wants a takedown but no success here.
Ja keeps control of Carreon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carreon's elbow. Carreon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Carreon can't break the clinch.
Ja working aggressively here.
#T4# A short right from Ja on the inside. Ja lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ja.
Ja misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Carreon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ja slips a jab from Carreon. Carreon throws a combination. Ja tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carreon scores with a hook to the body. Ja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Ja rushes Carreon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Carreon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jagger Carreon will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Carreon misses with a shot to the body and Carreon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice body punch from Ja. Carreon looks to land a combination but Ja avoids it well. Ja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carreon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ja fails with a takedown attempt. Carreon misses with a hook. Ja ducked under it nicely. Carreon misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ja misses the target. Ja looks to land a left hand but Carreon moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carreon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Carreon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ja.
Ja misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Ja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Carreon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carreon counters with a series of strikes. Ja will be more careful next time no doubt. Ja misses with a left hand and Carreon counters with a nice uppercut. Carreon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ja counters with a straight right hand. Carreon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Carreon.
#CL# Ja closes the distance and pushes Carreon back into the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Carreon wants to get back to striking at distance but Ja won't allow it.
Carreon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Carreon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ja prevents Carreon from breaking the clinch. Ja has Carreon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carreon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ja scores with a shot to the side of Carreon's head. Carreon prevents a body shot from Ja. Carreon has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment. Ja prevents a body shot from Carreon. #BC2# Carreon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carreon ducks under a wild hook from Ja. Ja cracks Carreon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jagger Carreon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Carreon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Carreon there. The fight stays on the outside here - Ja looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ja scores with a jab to the body. Carreon throws a right and a left that both miss. Ja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carreon. Carreon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ja is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ja connects with a right hand. Carreon shakes it off. Carreon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ja moves away. Ja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carreon.
#T4# Ja connects with a single shot there. Ja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carreon counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carreon throws a combination that misses and Ja counters with a stiff right hand. Carreon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carreon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ja counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC# Carreon is rocked! Ja sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Carreon's defenses. It connects perfectly with Carreon's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwai Ja! A pretty intense looking Hwai Ja took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Pulse 46
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Ja takes a swing at Bidam's ribcage but misses. Bidam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively. Bidam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bidam throws out the jab. Bidam scores with a three punch combo!
Bidam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bidam throws a solid leg kick but Ja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bidam. Bidam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ja blocks a low kick nicely. Ja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bidam counters with a left and a right that stings Ja. Bidam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ja misses the shot to the body. Bidam throws a series of punches but Ja moves out of range. Ja tries to close the distance and clinch but Bidam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ja misses with an uppercut. Bidam saw that one coming. Ja sets himself, and Bidam steps forward looking for the clinch! Ja avoids it this time. Bidam punishes Ja's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Ja scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Ja. Bidam does a little dance to reset his feet. Bidam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hwoarang Bidam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ja misses with a head kick.
Bidam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bidam tries a head kick but it misses.
Ja feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bidam looks to land a combination but Ja avoids it well. Hwoarang Bidam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bidam misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Bidam misses. Ja was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bidam misses with a body punch
and Ja counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ja is looking to wear down Bidam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ja scores with a decent looking hook. Bidam misses with a double jab.
Ja avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Decent striking displayed by Ja there. Ja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bidam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Bidam is rocked! Ja cracks Bidam's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bidam slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Ja can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwai Ja! Post fight, Hwai Ja stared into the camera and said 'Don't worry. Your only 18...'.
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Event:
Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Ja lands with a straight right. Westjoin didn't see that one coming. Ja lands a glancing blow to the side of Westjoin's head.#CUT# It looks like Oregano Westjoin has been cut. Westjoin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Westjoin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ja manages to avoid it. Westjoin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Westjoin scores with a hook to the body. Ja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice body kick there by Ja. Westjoin connects with a jab. Westjoin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ja. Westjoin moves out of range as Ja throws a body kick.
Westjoin checks a low kick from Ja. This has been an exciting period of action! Ja throws a right hand that Westjoin ducks under and follows up with a left that Westjoin also avoids with ease. We've been informed that Westjoin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Westjoin lunges at Ja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ja's hand. Ja throws a low kick but Westjoin avoids it. Sloppy strikes from Ja. Those never looked like landing. Westjoin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Westjoin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ja. Westjoin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1# Ja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A clash of legs there as Westjoin blocks the low kick. Ja scores with a hook to the body. Westjoin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Good standup being displayed there by Ja as he connects with a hook. Ja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Ja throws out a loose jab but Westjoin uses good head movement to avoid it. Westjoin avoids the body shot from Ja.
Ja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westjoin.
Ja misses with a wild body shot. Ja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westjoin circles away quickly and effectively. Sloppy strikes from Ja. Those never looked like landing. Westjoin missing with a left hand there. Ja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westjoin. Westjoin is trying to counter with his kicks. Westjoin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Westjoin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ja counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Ja misses with a low kick as Westjoin jumps back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westjoin. Ja avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A quick step to the side and Ja tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ja scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westjoin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ja. Westjoin digs a good hook to Ja's body.
Ja ducks under a wild hook from Westjoin. A chopping leg kick lands by Westjoin. Ja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Westjoin. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westjoin! But no joy. Ja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Westjoin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Westjoin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ja throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Ja attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Westjoin throws a head kick that misses. Westjoin blocks a low kick nicely. Westjoin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ja tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Westjoin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Westjoin scores with a jab to the body. Westjoin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ja slips under a jab. Westjoin connects with a looping right hand.
Westjoin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ja was well out of range. Poor timing from Westjoin. Westjoin 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. Westjoin throws a solid leg kick but Ja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Westjoin.#T4# Ja fails to land with a series of punches.
Ja lands with a nice body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ja connects with a body shot. Ja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westjoin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Westjoin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ja connects with a leg kick. Westjoin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Westjoin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ja is able to avoid easily. Ja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ja lands with an uppercut that bounces Westjoin off the ropes and back into range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ja moves out of range of the strikes. Ja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Westjoin connects with a body shot. Ja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Hwai Ja will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oregano Westjoin's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Westjoin blocks a jab. Westjoin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ja. Ja cracks Westjoin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Ja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westjoin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ja. Westjoin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westjoin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ja is just out of range. Ja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westjoin. Ja connects with a leg kick. Westjoin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Westjoin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ja has got the better of the exchanges. Ja thuds his right hand into Westjoin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Westjoin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ja cracks Westjoin with a right hand to the side of the head. Westjoin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westjoin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Westjoin checks a low kick from Ja. A combination from Ja does no damage. Ja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ja cracks a nice hook into Westjoin's ribs. Ja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westjoin. Ja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Westjoin throws a right and a left that Ja avoids nicely. Ja throws a nice outside leg kick. Westjoin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ja. A nice leg kick lands there from Ja. Ja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westjoin. Nice shot by Ja. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A left lands for Westjoin. Westjoin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Ja.
Westjoin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westjoin cracks Ja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ja throws a leg kick but Westjoin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Westjoin lands with a straight right. Ja didn't see that one coming.#ROC2# Ja is rocked! Ja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westjoin.
Oh Ja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westjoin lunges at Ja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ja's hand. Good work by Ja as he checks the leg kick. Westjoin checks a low kick from Ja. A jab lands there for Ja. Ja seems to have got his legs back now. Ja swings for the body but Westjoin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Westjoin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ja throws a leg kick which misses Westjoin's front leg but catches the back leg as Westjoin tries to avoid it. Westjoin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ja throws a body punch but Westjoin moves out of range. #T3# Westjoin walks into a left hand. Ja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westjoin can do to turn this around? Westjoin sizes up Ja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ja wants to land a leg kick but Westjoin is out of range. Ja misses with a jab to the body
and Westjoin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hwai Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westjoin drops Ja with a huge uppercut! Ja drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Westjoin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oregano Westjoin! A determined Oregano Westjoin didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Ja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively. A punch combination from Rram misses. Ja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram slips a jab from Ja. We've been informed that Ja has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Rram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram. Nice uppercut lands for Ja. That snapped Rram's head back.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ja moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An inside leg kick lands from Ja. Ja dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram feints a jab promting Ja to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ja slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A combination from Rram does no damage. Ja dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ja throws a combination. Rram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1# Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ja misses with a straight right. Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Rram looks to land a combination. Ja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Rram misses with a double jab.
Ja is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ja swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Ja moves into range and connects with a jab. Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Rram swinging wildly here.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ja 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.
Ja tries to land a leg kick but Rram saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Rram. Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ja can pounce on him.
Ja looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range. Ja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ja throws a leg kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rram throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd cheers as Ja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Ja moves into the clinch successfully.
Rram is trying to push Ja away but Ja has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Rram can't break the clinch.
#T3# Ja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ja stalling against the ropes.
Ja tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ja under the eye. Ja jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ja tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.#T4# Ja feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf. Ja misses with a head kick.
Ja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A punch lands to the side of Rram 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ja tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ja throws out the jab. Ja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ja tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way. Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with a wild body shot. Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hwai Ja will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram cracks Ja with an open hand slap. Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far. Rram throws a right and a left that Ja avoids nicely. Ja throws an off balance right hand
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ja slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
#CL2# Ja drives through and clinches with Rram against the ropes.
Ja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rram avoids it. Rram blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ja. Rram tries to circle away but Ja has him pinned against the ropes.#T1# Ja has Rram pressed against the ropes, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ja throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. Ja lands an uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rram as Ja tries to tie him up. Ja misses with the head strike.
Rram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ja has him pressed against the ropes. Ja misses with a short punch on the inside. Rram prevents a body shot from Ja. #BC# Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Ja fails in his attempt to clinch. Rram throws a big counter combination but Ja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ja's head backwards.#CL2# Ja gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ja has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Ja tries to land knees in the clinch but Rram avoids the damage to the body. Ja has Rram pressed against the ropes, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Rram manages to break the clinch.
Ja drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. 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! Ja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rram misses with a looping left. Ja tries to counter by closing the distance. Good shot there by Ja. Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rram moves out of range of the leg kick from Ja. It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Ja with a nice cross.#T3# Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw. Ja connects with a nice looking jab.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram connects with a body shot. Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rram appears to be looking for a big counter. Rram lands with a good body shot. Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Ja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rram. Rram circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A nice combination there by Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ja moves away. Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ja wants to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch position. Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ja throws a good cross that connects.
#T4# Rram swings for the body but Ja moves out of range.
Rram staying out of range there. Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rram checks a leg kick. Ja throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely. A punch combination from Rram misses. Ja misses with a straight left. Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ja can pounce on him.
Rram slips under a jab. Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively. A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick. Rram throws a body punch but Ja moves out of range. Rram throws a series of punches but Ja moves out of range. Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rram throws a body punch but Ja moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram cracks Ja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Ja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ja. Ja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away. Rram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ja slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rram missing with a left hand there. Ja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Ja tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way. Rram throws a nice looking combination but Ja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2# Ja instigates a clinch. #T1##BC# Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ja scores with a jab. Rram acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Ja wants to clinch and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Ja will be more careful next time no doubt. Ja swings widly with a right hand
and Rram counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Ja is rocked! Rram moves forwards but Ja connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ja. Rram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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! Ja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rram under the eye. Rram misses with a looping left. Rram misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively. Ja misses with a straight right. Ja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ja pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ja lands with a cross. #ROC2# Rram is rocked! Ja lands with a hook. Rram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ja throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range. Rram blocks the body kick.
Ja swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now. Rram slips under a jab. A combination from Ja does no damage. No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram stuns Ja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rram throws a right and a left that Ja avoids nicely. #T3# Ja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ja misses with a wild body shot. Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ja throws a head kick that misses. Ja throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it. Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ja tries to land a leg kick but Rram saw it coming and moves away.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ja. Ja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jab from Ja. Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ja tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.#T4# Ja works Rram's body with a nice hook. Ja misses with a hook. Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Ja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rram misses with an uppercut. A head kick misses from Ja. Rram is looking for a counter combo. Ja swinging wildly here.
Rram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ja momentarily.
Ja thows a leg kick but Rram checks it and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Ja backing up. Ja nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes. Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rram here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Ja throws a nice head kick!
Ja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Nosyaj Rram. I think Rram 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nosyaj Rram! After winning the bout, Nosyaj Rram 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:
Pulse 31
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Ja closes the distance but Carreon moves to the side and Carreon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Carreon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ja doesn't seem bothered though. Ja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ja tries to clinch enabling Carreon to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Ja. Carreon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ja throws a shot from downtown. Carreon moves away and avoids it. Ja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Carreon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ja ducks right into an uppercut from Carreon. Carreon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ja is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Carreon misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Ja gets a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Carreon.
#T1# Ja lands a hook that snaps the head of Carreon backwards. Ja blocking some punches.
#BC# Carreon manages to break the clinch.
Carreon checks the leg kick. Ja misses with an uppercut
and Carreon counters with a series of strikes. Ja will be more careful next time no doubt. Ja throws a shot from downtown. Carreon moves away and avoids it. Carreon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ja manages to circle out of the way. Ja tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Carreon to counter with a crisp jab. Ja tries to clinch up but Carreon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ja blocks a body shot from Carreon. Carreon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2# A frustrated look appears on Carreon's face as he tries to break the clinch. Carreon prevents a body shot from Ja. Carreon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Carreon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ja has him pressed against the ropes. Ja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Carreon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Carreon is trying to break the clinch but Ja has him pressed against the ropes. A frustrated look appears on Carreon's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ja working aggressively here.
Ja misses with a punch on the inside.
Carreon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ja controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ja. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Carreon breaks from the clinch.
Ja lunges at Carreon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carreon's hand. #T3# Carreon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ja off the ropes and back into range. Carreon looks to land a combination. Ja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Carreon ducks under a wild hook from Ja. Carreon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carreon.
Nice defenses there by Ja. Ja throws a leg kick which misses Carreon's front leg but catches the back leg as Carreon tries to avoid it. Ja throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Ja has managed to clinch.
Ja lands with a light punch inside. Ja missing with knees to the body.
Ja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# Carreon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. That kick from Ja tenderised Carreon's leg. Carreon is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good work by Carreon as he checks the leg kick. Good leg kick by Ja there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hwai Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Carreon.
Carreon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Ja clinches up with Carreon and pushes him back against the ropes. Carreon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch on the inside from Ja fails to land. Carreon blocking some punches.
#BC# Carreon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ja tries to clinch and Carreon counters with a straight right hand. Ja is looking to slow Carreon down with leg kicks. #KD# Oooooh!!! Carreon has knocked Ja down with a huge combo! Carreon steps away and waves a wobbly Ja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Ja is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagger Carreon dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Carreon finish him? Ja tries to clinch but Carreon moves out of range. Carreon throws a right and a left that both miss. Carreon sets himself, and Ja steps forward looking for the clinch! Carreon avoids it this time. Ja seems to have recovered his senses. Carreon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ja tries to clinch but Carreon is having none of it. Ja throws a solid leg kick but Carreon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ja. Carreon throws a right and a left that both miss. Jagger Carreon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Carreon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Carreon takes a swing at Ja's ribcage but misses. Ja drops his hands for a split second and Carreon immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ja face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Carreon follows up with a right hand that knocks Ja into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jagger Carreon! Jagger Carreon retains his lightweight title! A very excited looking Jagger Carreon 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:
Pulse 28
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Paschal shoots in but Ja avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ja looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ja as he jumps to the side. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut. Paschal tries to pull guard but Ja forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ja to keep the fight standing.#TD# Ja lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ja passes into half guard.
Paschal tries to roll over but Ja keeps him under control.#T1# Ja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Paschal is trying to get back to full guard. Ja frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ja looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Paschal tries to lock up and control but Ja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ja wants to control the pace but Paschal is squirming around nicely. Paschal prevents Ja from taking his back. Paschal wants to control but Ja is having none of it. Paschal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ja has a good base and remains in mount. Paschal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ja is looking for a triangle but Paschal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Ja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3# Paschal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Ja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paschal defends well. Paschal scoring with some ground and pound. Paschal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Paschal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paschal has managed to get both his arms back between Ja's legs - danger averted. Paschal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ja swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ja keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully. #SUB# Ja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4# Paschal distracts Ja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Paschal chips away with some ground and pound. Ja looking to control.
#SUB# Ja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paschal is aware though and is defending well. Paschal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Ja is looking for a triangle here but Paschal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ja can't do much from the bottom here. Paschal trying to control the position but Ja is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Paschal working the ground and pound. Paschal scoring with punches and elbows. 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 Hwai Ja will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Paschal with a lazy takedown attempt and Ja counters with a nice leg kick. Paschal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ja pinned against the ropes. Ja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ja throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paschal avoids it. Ja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja lands with a nice body punch. Paschal closes the distance and clinches up with Ja, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes Ja against the ropes but Ja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal.#CL# Ja has closed the distance and engaged Paschal in a clinch.
Ja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paschal's face.
#T1# Paschal throws a head punch that misses. Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paschal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paschal tries to score a body lock takedown but Ja shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ja is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Paschal is breathing heavily. A knee to the head by Ja.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paschal as Ja tries to tie him up. Paschal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ja landing knees to the head.
Paschal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ja after a bit of a struggle. Ja misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Ja landing knees to the body.
#TD# Ja lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Paschal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ja passes to side control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom. Ja controls the position. Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Ja staying calm. Paschal is trying to get back to half guard. Ja is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Paschal gets back to half guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ja is trying to control. Paschal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Paschal actively working from the bottom here. Ja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Paschal won't allow Ja to pass to mount. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Paschal wants to get back to full guard. Hwai Ja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Paschal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ja has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Paschal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB# Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily. Paschal drops an elbow to the side of Ja's head. Ja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paschal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paschal's back! Paschal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paschal throws a strike from the bottom but Ja passes into side control!
Ja working away. Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom. #T1# Paschal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Paschal is trying to improve his position. Ja working away. Paschal tries to buck Ja off but Ja is having none of it. Paschal sneaks back into half guard. Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2# Paschal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ja passes into side control! Paschal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ja off and has taken his back! Ja trying to control the hands but Paschal breaks the grip. Hwai Ja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Ja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Paschal's arms. Paschal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ja has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Paschal.#SUB2# Paschal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Ja breaks Paschal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB2# Paschal working for submissions but it's allowed Ja to get to half guard.
Paschal moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Paschal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Ja from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ja passes Paschal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Marlin Paschal. Well Ja 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwai Ja! A relieved looking Hwai Ja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pulse 23
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from O'Neil. Ja throws a head kick that half lands.
Ja scores with a kick to the midsection. O'Neil throws a right and a left that both miss. O'Neil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ja checks a leg kick nicely.#CL# O'Neil gets a clinch. Ja missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Ja has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A frustrated look appears on O'Neil's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja missing with knees to the body.
O'Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ja backwards. O'Neil managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O'Neil avoids it. Ja misses with a body punch.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# O'Neil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ja backwards. O'Neil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ja lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Ja.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O'Neil.
O'Neil wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from O'Neil. Ja content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O'Neil avoids it. Ja keeps control of O'Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from O'Neil. Ja blocks a body shot from O'Neil. Ja has O'Neil pressed against the ropes, preventing O'Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ja lands a nice knee to the body. O'Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil. Ja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O'Neil is defending well. A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by O'Neil as Ja tries to tie him up. Ja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O'Neil avoids it. O'Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ja backwards. A short left from O'Neil. Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil tries a body shot but Ja blocks it.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil is trying to stall.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Ja controls the action.
O'Neil digs a right hand underneath Ja's ribcage. Ja let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja. #T3# Ja misses with a knee strike.
A short left from O'Neil. O'Neil is trying to maintain a safe position but Ja gets an underhook and turns O'Neil into the ropes. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, O'Neil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. O'Neil misses with some punches.
O'Neil lands a body punch. Ja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on O'Neil's face as he tries to break the clinch. O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O'Neil. Ja lands a knee to the body.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head. Ja tries to land knees in the clinch but O'Neil avoids the damage to the body. O'Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ja is controlling him. A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Neil. #T4# O'Neil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ja trying to land knees to the body.
Ja has O'Neil pressed against the ropes, preventing O'Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range. O'Neil lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. O'Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. O'Neil stalling in the clinch but Ja improves position. O'Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ja tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. O'Neil scores with a shoulder strike. O'Neil lands a nice uppercut. O'Neil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC# Ja is rocked! O'Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O'Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. O'Neil working hard to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian O'Neil dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# O'Neil avoids the head kick by Ja.
Both fighters circling a little - Ja finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. O'Neil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ja counters with a series of strikes. O'Neil will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# O'Neil closes the distance and clinches. A short body shot lands from O'Neil as the two fighters clinch.
O'Neil tries to throw a body punch but Ja avoids it by throwing O'Neil back against the ropes. Still in the clinch, O'Neil scores with a nice short uppercut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ja obliges. Ja tries to land a knee to the head but O'Neil blocks with his arms.
Ja can't find room to land a body shot as O'Neil controls the action.
A short right from O'Neil on the inside. Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him? O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. O'Neil lands a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. O'Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut. O'Neil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ja has him pressed against the ropes.#T1# O'Neil digs a right hand into Ja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ja's gas tank. Ja is breathing heavily. A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Neil. A right hand to the body from O'Neil.
#BC# O'Neil breaks from the clinch.
O'Neil fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ja to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ja looks to clinch but O'Neil throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ja taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cian O'Neil! Cian O'Neil retains his welterweight title! Cian O'Neil 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:
Pulse 20
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1# Ogle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL# Ja moves into the clinch. Ja misses with a knee to the head. Ogle is trying to break the clinch but Ja is controlling him. Knees to the body from Ja.
Ogle wants to break free but Ja has control.
Ogle managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ogle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ogle takes a knee to the side of the body. Ja lands a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ogle tries to circle away but Ja has him pinned against the ropes. Ogle misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ja as Ogle tries to tie him up. Ogle misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Ja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ja is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ogle is defending well for now. Ogle tries to work over Ja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ja as Ogle tries to tie him up. Ogle wants to get back to striking at distance but Ja won't allow it.
#BC2# Ogle breaks the clinch.
Ja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ogle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ogle's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ogle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Ja throws a body punch but Ogle moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Ogle misses. Ja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ogle on the side of the head. Ogle lands with a straight right. Ja didn't see that one coming.#T2# Ogle lands with a straight right. Ja didn't see that one coming. Ja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ja slips a jab and a cross from Ogle.
Ja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ogle misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Ja counters by moving into the clinch. Ogle managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ogle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ja trying to land knees to the body.
Ja is looking for a takedown. Nice body punch from Ja - that landed with a thud.
Ogle trying to stall but Ja improves his position.
Ja misses with a body punch.
Ja has Ogle pressed against the ropes, preventing Ogle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Ogle takes a knee to the side of the body. Ja just leaning against Ogle, taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ogle. Ogle working hard to break the clinch. Ogle is trying to break the clinch but Ja has him pressed against the ropes. Ja using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ogle is trying to force a seperation but Ja has the dominant position. Ja keeps control of Ogle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ja landing knees to the head.
Ja with a knee to the head.
Ja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ja scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4# Ogle is trying to break the clinch but Ja has him pressed against the ropes. Ogle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ogle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ogle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ja is keeping busy. Ogle can't find room to land a body shot as Ja controls the action.
Ja misses with a knee strike.
Ja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action! Ogle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ogle taking a breather. Ogle tries to break the clinch but Ja is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ogle looks to land a combination but Ja avoids it well. #CL# Ja forces Ogle back against the ropes and clinches. Ja is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ja connects with a knee to the head.
Ogle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Ja on the inside. Ogle takes a knee to the side of the body. Ja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ogle can do to turn this around? Ja misses with a knee to the head. Ogle taking a breather. Ogle is looking to break free of the clinch but Ja has double underhooks. Ogle managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ja keeps control of Ogle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ogle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ja working Ogle over with knees to the body. Ja tries to land a knee to the head but Ogle blocks with his arms.
Ogle is trying to push Ja away but Ja has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ogle. Ogle managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ogle managing to block the knees to the body from Ja.
Ja tries for a takedown but Ogle manages to get underhooks.
Ja tries to score a body lock takedown but Ogle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ogle is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2##TD# Ja gets a trip takedown into half guard. Ja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Ja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ogle is looking for a sweep. Ja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Ja wants to work for an arm triangle but Ogle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ogle gets full guard. Ogle seems keen to control Ja's posture. Ja wants to control from the top but Ogle keeps moving. #T3# Ogle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ogle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Ja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ogle dives on top into guard.#REVB# Ogle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Ja has his foot on Ogle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ogle works his way back into a safe position though. Ogle lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Ja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ogle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB# Ogle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ogle lands a couple of elbows. Ogle wants to control from the top but Ja keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ogle cracks Ja with a solid left hand.#SUB# Ja is looking for a triangle but Ogle pushes his legs off easily.
Ogle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Ja throws a leg kick but Ogle sees it coming and moves out of range. Ja misses with a jab to the body
and Ogle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Ja takes the fight into the clinch. Ja missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Ja gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB# Ogle is defending against the submission attempts here by Ja.
Ogle is not content to let Ja control the position. Ghani Ogle has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ogle is trying to stand up here but Ja is controlling him well. #T1##SUB# Ogle is defending against the submission attempts here by Ja.
Ogle is trying to stand up here but Ja is controlling him well. #SUB# Ja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ogle sees it coming and defends easily. Ja not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ja is looking to stall here but Ogle recovers full guard. Ogle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ja is one step ahead there. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Ja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ogle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ja has Ogle in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Ja has an active guard here but Ogle has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ogle pulls his head out easily. Ja works his way to full guard. Good work. Ogle wants to control from the top but Ja keeps moving. Ja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ja, not yet. #T3# Ogle sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Ja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ogle defends it easily.#SUB# Ja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ogle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ja. Hwai Ja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ja is trying to control Ogle's posture but Ogle avoids it. Ja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ogle is looking to take a break and control but Ja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ogle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ogle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ja some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Ogle stalls from top position. Ghani Ogle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ja struggling a bit here. Ogle landing strikes. Ja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ogle connects with a decent elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ja can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Ogle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ja, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight! Ghani Ogle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ja 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwai Ja! An out of breath Hwai Ja 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:
Pulse 17
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Ja pushes Aberig up against the ropes in a clinch. Aberig looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Ja tries a knee to the head but Aberig blocks it.
Ja wants to stall.
Aberig throws a punch but it's blocked by Ja. Aberig takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Husian Aberig has been cut. A head punch on the inside from Ja fails to land. Ja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aberig misses with a body punch.
Ja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aberig's elbow. Ja is looking to control Aberig's arms but Aberig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ja has his back to the ropes. Ja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aberig's face.
Ja looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ja stalls. Ja tries a body shot but Aberig blocks it.
Aberig misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja. Ja misses with a knee strike.
Aberig working aggressively here.
Ja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ja. A head punch on the inside from Ja fails to land. A short left from Ja. Aberig working aggressively here.
Ja misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aberig's elbow. Ja tries to stall but Aberig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Ja. Ja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aberig backwards. Aberig misses with some punches.
Ja misses with a hook from the clinch. Ja taking a breather. #T2# Ja connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Aberig is rocked! Ja connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Aberig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A knee to the head by Ja.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Aberig trying to break out of Ja's Thai clinch. Ja unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Aberig to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Ja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hwai Ja! After winning the bout, Hwai Ja 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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