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Event:
XF Brawl 3
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Crespo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supuaga tries for a takedown but Crespo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crespo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Supuaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.#CL2#
Supuaga clinches up against the cage.
Crespo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Supuaga smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Crespo has Supuaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo leaning against his opponent.
Supuaga is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Supuaga jumps into guard, dragging Crespo to the mat.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Supuaga blocks nicely. #T1#
Supuaga keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Supuaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Supuaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Supuaga's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Supuaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crespo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Supuaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crespo is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crespo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Supuaga wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Supuaga is retaining full guard.
Crespo trying to control but Supuaga is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crespo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crespo postures up.
#T3#
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Supuaga looking to control.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crespo prevents Supuaga from getting back to his feet.
Crespo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Supuaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Crespo has closed the distance and engaged Supuaga in a clinch.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4##CL2#
Supuaga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldo Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maatia Supuaga.#TD#
Crespo gets a takedown into half guard.
Crespo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Supuaga defending well though.
Crespo prevents Supuaga from improving his position.
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!
Supuaga wants to sweep but Crespo has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo looks up at the clock and then as Supuaga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crespo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Crespo 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#
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown but Supuaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crespo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Supuaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supuaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crespo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Supuaga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crespo scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Supuaga is fending him off so far but Crespo persists. Nope, Supuaga circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Supuaga defends it nicely.#T1#
Supuaga misses with a low kick as Crespo jumps back.
Crespo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crespo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Supuaga missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crespo drops his hands momentarily and Supuaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Crespo.#BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Supuaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo shoots in but no luck this time.
Supuaga scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Supuaga gets a clinch. #T2#
Crespo blocks an elbow strike from Supuaga.
#BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Supuaga sprawls well. Supuaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Crespo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo is trying to force a seperation but Supuaga has the dominant position.
Supuaga wants to break free but Crespo has control.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga tries to pull guard but Crespo holds him up against the cage and eventually Supuaga drops back down to his feet.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
Supuaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crespo tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards. #BC#
Crespo manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Crespo is rocked!#CL2#
Supuaga pushes Crespo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Crespo back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Crespo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Supuaga controlling the action here for a moment.
Supuaga avoiding damage.
Crespo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Supuaga manages to pull guard.
Crespo looking to sit in guard and control but Supuaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supuaga looking to pass the guard.
Supuaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Supuaga throws a strike but Crespo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Good work by Crespo as he checks the leg kick.
Crespo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crespo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Supuaga.
Supuaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crespo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Supuaga.
Aldo Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Crespo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crespo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supuaga keeps working.
Crespo throwing shots but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Crespo winds up and cracks Supuaga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Supuaga wants to improve his position but Crespo is controlling well.
Supuaga trying to control but Crespo postures up.
Nice strikes from Crespo there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crespo prevents Supuaga from standing back up.
Crespo working Supuaga over with strikes.
Supuaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crespo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Supuaga taking some punishment here, with Crespo in his half guard.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Supuaga is defending well.
Supuaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crespo.
Supuaga trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Supuaga to regain full guard. #T3#
Supuaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crespo cracks Supuaga with a solid left hand.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Supuaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Supuaga working a defensive guard here.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Supuaga has his feet on Crespo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Supuaga clinches. #T4#
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Crespo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Supuaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Supuaga leaves Crespo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo throws a right hand that Supuaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Supuaga also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Supuaga! But no joy.
Supuaga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crespo as he avoids it easily.
Crespo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Supuaga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo wants to get back to striking at distance but Supuaga won't allow it.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!#BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aldo Crespo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL2#
Supuaga clinches up against the cage.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Supuaga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Supuaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crespo's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Supuaga manages to pull guard.
Supuaga trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Supuaga looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Supuaga keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Supuaga trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Supuaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Supuaga is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supuaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crespo postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crespo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crespo preventing the sweep.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Supuaga moves into the clinch.
Crespo wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Supuaga gets control of Crespo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Supuaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo passes into half guard.
Crespo wants to control but Supuaga is keeping him busy.
Supuaga tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
Crespo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Supuaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Supuaga's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo throwing shots but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Supuaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crespo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crespo is keen to just control but Supuaga is a slippery customer.
Supuaga is looking to improve his position.
Crespo trying to control from half guard but Supuaga is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crespo lands strikes from half guard.
Supuaga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crespo.
Crespo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Supuaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Supuaga shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Crespo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Supuaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aldo Crespo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Supuaga was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crespo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Supuaga has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crespo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Supuaga tries to improve position but can't.
Crespo scoring with punches and elbows.
Crespo in side control, throwing shots but Supuaga defends.
Crespo looks up at the clock and then as Supuaga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crespo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crespo works to advance to full mount. Supuaga defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Supuaga can't escape the position.
Crespo lands a heavy elbow.
Supuaga is looking to improve his position but Crespo isn't that keen on the idea.
Crespo landing punches. #T2#
Crespo prevents Supuaga from getting the reversal.
Supuaga tries to hold on but Crespo pushes him away.
Crespo raining down shots from the mount!
Crespo working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
Crespo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Supuaga is still in real trouble! Can Crespo finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supuaga taking shots to the head.
Crespo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Supuaga bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Crespo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Crespo!
During a confident post fight interview, Aldo Crespo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
XF Brawl 1
Date: Sep 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Cheating throws a series of punches but Supuaga moves out of range. #TD2#
Supuaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Cheating has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Supuaga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cheating has taken the fight to the clinch.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheating is keeping busy.
Supuaga stalls. #TD2#
Supuaga pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Supuaga looking for a guillotine here but Cheating defends easily.
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!
Supuaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Supuaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheating not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Supuaga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Supuaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Cheating defends it. #T2#
Supuaga moves nicely into side control.
Supuaga working the ground and pound from side control.
Supuaga looking to control but instead Cheating has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Supuaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheating keeps working.
Supuaga trying to mount his opponent but Cheating defends it.
Supuaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheating is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cheating is concentrating on defense, preventing Supuaga from advancing position.
Cheating is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Supuaga is working for a kimura here but Cheating manages to reverse the position and he's now in Supuaga's guard.
Cheating wants to get up but he can't break Supuaga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Supuaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cheating stopping the sweep attempt from Supuaga.#T4#
Supuaga is still trying to improve position.
Supuaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheating wants to stand but Supuaga has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheating takes a swing at Supuaga's ribcage but misses.
Supuaga throws a series of strikes that have Cheating backpedaling.
Cheating swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Supuaga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Supuaga.
Cheating is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Cheating pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheating pinned against the cage. Cheating gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheating is defended easily by Supuaga.
Cheating takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheating misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Supuaga pushes Cheating up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga tries to land a knee to the head but Cheating blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Cheating manages to break the clinch.
Cheating throws a shot from downtown. Supuaga moves away and avoids it.
Supuaga with the counter takedown but Cheating avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
Supuaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supuaga.
Cheating throws a hook but Supuaga avoids it easily.
Cheating sets himself, and Supuaga steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheating avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Cheating throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.#T1#
Cheating missing with a left hand there. Supuaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supuaga tries to counter with a clinch but Cheating shakes him off and moves away.
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Cheating.
Cheating misses with a hook
and Supuaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Supuaga blocks a jab.
Supuaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Cheating misses.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supuaga.
Cheating clobbers Supuaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheating takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Supuaga with that takedown attempt.
Cheating stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Cheating up against the cage.
Cheating is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Cheating turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga is pressed up against the cage. Cheating has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supuaga down to the mat. Supuaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Cheating.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheating managing to block the knees to the body from Supuaga.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Mom Cheating is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheating looks to land a right hand but Supuaga moved out of range.
Supuaga lands with an overhand left.
Cheating swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Supuaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supuaga tries for a takedown but Cheating sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mom Cheating has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maatia Supuaga.
Cheating fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supuaga is out of range.
Supuaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheating has a takedown stuffed.
Cheating rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supuaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cheating misses with a takedown attempt
and Supuaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Supuaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cheating.#T3#
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Cheating up against the cage.
Supuaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheating just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but Supuaga keeps him there for the moment.
Cheating's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheating controls his hands.
Supuaga prevents Cheating from breaking the clinch.
Cheating working hard to break the clinch.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but Supuaga keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Supuaga pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cheating got a little sloppy there for a moment and Supuaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cheating has managed to get both his arms back between Supuaga's legs - danger averted.
Supuaga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Cheating tries to stand but Supuaga is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Supuaga is looking for a triangle but Cheating pushes his legs off easily.
Cheating postures up.
Cheating controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Supuaga is working an open guard so Cheating takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Supuaga avoids the body shot from Cheating.
Supuaga cracks Cheating with a good jab.#CL2#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cheating pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cheating takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheating misses the target.
Cheating swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Supuaga rushes Cheating and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cheating breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Cheating.
Cheating with a lazy takedown attempt
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheating misses the shot to the body.
Cheating is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supuaga connects with a looping right hand.
Supuaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheating.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Cheating is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Supuaga forces Cheating back against the cage and clinches.
Supuaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Supuaga can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Supuaga counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheating tries to circle away but Supuaga has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC#
Cheating's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheating throws a sloppy body shot
and Supuaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheating misses with a right hand
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Cheating misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Supuaga.#ROC2#
Cheating is rocked!
Cheating throws a leg kick but Supuaga checks it.
Supuaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Cheating is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheating misses with a wild body shot.
Supuaga throws a big counter head kick but Cheating avoids it with no problem.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supuaga.
A countering left hand to the body from Supuaga misses.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Cheating sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Supuaga has closed the distance and engaged Cheating in a clinch.
#BC2#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating seems to have got his legs back now.
Cheating misses with an uppercut
and Supuaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supuaga. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Cheating has him pressed against the cage.
Mom Cheating has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maatia Supuaga.#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Cheating.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheating paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Cheating throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Supuaga clinches.
Supuaga keeps control of Cheating as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Cheating.
Supuaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheating.
Supuaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Supuaga does no damage.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.
Supuaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheating misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##CL#
Cheating has taken the fight to the clinch.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supuaga taking a breather.
Cheating tries to break the clinch but Supuaga is controlling the position.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cheating breaks the clinch.
Cheating throws a big shot that misses.
Mom Cheating has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheating swinging wildly here.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
Supuaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supuaga counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cheating throws a lazy right hand but Supuaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheating throws a jab when Supuaga was well out of range.
Cheating shoots in for a double leg but Supuaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Supuaga.
Cheating throws out a loose jab but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to counter with a clinch but Cheating pushes him away.
Cheating looks to land a combination but Supuaga avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheating misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maatia Supuaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cheating tries to clinch but Supuaga moves away
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheating walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Supuaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheating prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Supuaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maatia Supuaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Maatia Supuaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
XF 21
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucarescu Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supuaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu Jr.
Supuaga scores with a jab. Lucarescu Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Supuaga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucarescu Jr is pressed up against the cage. Supuaga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lucarescu Jr down to the mat. Lucarescu Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucarescu Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Supuaga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucarescu Jr's guard.#SU#
Supuaga gets to his feet - Lucarescu Jr follows without any prompting.
Supuaga misses with a straight left.
Lucarescu Jr throws a series of punches but Supuaga moves out of range. #CL#
Supuaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucarescu Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Lucarescu Jr.
Lucarescu Jr working aggressively here.
Supuaga pushes Lucarescu Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Lucarescu Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Supuaga pulls guard successfully.
Supuaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucarescu Jr is one step ahead there. #T1#
Supuaga is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Supuaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Supuaga working a defensive guard here.
Lucarescu Jr stops Supuaga from standing up.
Supuaga wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supuaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lucarescu Jr is looking to stand up but Supuaga won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Lucarescu Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucarescu Jr throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Lucarescu Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Lucarescu Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Supuaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucarescu Jr circles away.
#TD#
Supuaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Lucarescu Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Lucarescu Jr letting Supuaga take a breather here.
Lucarescu Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lucarescu Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Supuaga misses.
Lucarescu Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Supuaga moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Supuaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Supuaga rushes Lucarescu Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Supuaga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucarescu Jr regains guard immediately.
Supuaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucarescu Jr is keeping the position for now.
Lucarescu Jr wants to stand up but Supuaga is controlling him. #T4#
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucarescu Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Supuaga wants to stand but Lucarescu Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Supuaga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucarescu Jr keeping full guard, as Supuaga tries to pass.
Lucarescu Jr wants to stand and escape but Supuaga is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga 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#
Supuaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucarescu Jr on the side of the head.
Supuaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucarescu Jr can do to turn this around?
Lucarescu Jr misses with a shot to the body
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand.
Lucarescu Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucarescu Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Supuaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucarescu Jr is just out of range.
Lucarescu Jr cracks Supuaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Lucarescu Jr tries to keep at a distance but Supuaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Supuaga tries to pull guard but Lucarescu Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Supuaga drops back down to his feet.
Lucarescu Jr gets through Supuaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga misses with a straight left.
Lucarescu Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucarescu Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Supuaga.#T1#
Supuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supuaga lands with a shot to the body.
Mircea Lucarescu Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucarescu Jr walks into a left hand.
Supuaga swings for the body but Lucarescu Jr moves out of range.
Lucarescu Jr misses the jab.
Lucarescu Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
Lucarescu Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Supuaga is just out of range.
Lucarescu Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucarescu Jr.#CL#
Supuaga has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lucarescu Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Lucarescu Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Supuaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lucarescu Jr can turn it around.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Lucarescu Jr.
Supuaga lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Supuaga manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Supuaga has his foot on Lucarescu Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucarescu Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Supuaga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Supuaga looking for a guillotine here but Lucarescu Jr defends easily.
Lucarescu Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Supuaga's guard.
Lucarescu Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Supuaga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Lucarescu Jr keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
Lucarescu Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucarescu Jr keeping full guard, as Supuaga tries to pass.
Supuaga advances to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucarescu Jr is trying to stand up here but Supuaga is controlling him well.
Supuaga wants to control but Lucarescu Jr is keeping him busy.
Lucarescu Jr is trying to stand.
Supuaga wants to pass the guard but Lucarescu Jr is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lucarescu Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mircea Lucarescu Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Supuaga rushes Lucarescu Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucarescu Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucarescu Jr stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Lucarescu Jr keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Mircea Lucarescu Jr has been cut.
Lucarescu Jr swings for the body but Supuaga moves out of range.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Lucarescu Jr is avoiding it.
#CL#
Supuaga has Lucarescu Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Lucarescu Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lucarescu Jr.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Lucarescu Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Lucarescu Jr finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucarescu Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Lucarescu Jr pushes him off.
Lucarescu Jr throws out a counter right but Supuaga avoids it with no problem.
Lucarescu Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Supuaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucarescu Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lucarescu Jr misses with the combination.
Mircea Lucarescu Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucarescu Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Supuaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Supuaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucarescu Jr.
Lucarescu Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand.
Maatia Supuaga is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Supuaga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lucarescu Jr uses from the top position. #T2#
Lucarescu Jr won't allow Supuaga to sweep him here. #SUB#
Supuaga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucarescu Jr is looking to stand up but Supuaga won't let him.
Supuaga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucarescu Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucarescu Jr has momentary wrist control but Supuaga slips an elbow through the middle.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but Lucarescu Jr keeps moving.
Supuaga wants to pass the guard but Lucarescu Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Supuaga stops Lucarescu Jr from standing up.
Supuaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucarescu Jr wants to stand up but Supuaga is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucarescu Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Lucarescu Jr's head.
A bit of stalling here from Supuaga.
Supuaga works on Lucarescu Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Supuaga scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucarescu Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Lucarescu Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Supuaga stuns Lucarescu Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucarescu Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maatia Supuaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucarescu Jr throws the left hand but Supuaga avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Supuaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Lucarescu Jr back into the cage.
Mircea Lucarescu Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Supuaga 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maatia Supuaga!
Maatia Supuaga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blue Moon for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
XF 17
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Supuaga.
Chambers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Chambers lands a big shot that drops Supuaga! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supuaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Supuaga, not yet.
Supuaga is still in real trouble! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Supuaga's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johny Chambers!
Johny Chambers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
XF 11
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Supuaga moves into the clinch.#BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supuaga.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Supuaga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Supuaga.
Supuaga stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Supuaga.
Supuaga is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
Markov connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Supuaga cracks Markov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Supuaga circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Supuaga rushes Markov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land. #BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Supuaga.
Supuaga sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SU#
Supuaga decides to stand back up. Supuaga steps back and let's Markov get back to his feet.
Supuaga 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.
Markov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Markov up against the cage.#T2#
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supuaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markov smiles and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Supuaga checks a leg kick.
Supuaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Supuaga counters with a nice body shot.
Markov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Supuaga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Supuaga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Supuaga decides to stand back up. Supuaga steps back and let's Markov get back to his feet.
Markov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Supuaga's head backwards.
Supuaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supuaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markov's sensitive parts. #T3##CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.#TD#
Supuaga pulls Markov into guard.
Supuaga has Markov pulled in close to control his posture.
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Markov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Supuaga looking to control.
#T4##SU2#
Markov gets to his feet - Supuaga follows without any prompting. #CL#
Supuaga pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Supuaga tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Supuaga drops back down to his feet.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supuaga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatia Supuaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supuaga with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Supuaga's knee momentarily.#CL#
Supuaga clinches up against the cage.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Supuaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supuaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supuaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Markov slips a jab from Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga works over Markov's head and body with a nice combination.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Supuaga moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supuaga.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Supuaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markov.
Markov tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Supuaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Supuaga tries to land knees in the clinch but Markov avoids the damage to the body.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Markov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Supuaga on the side of the head.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Supuaga blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.#T2#
A jab from Markov misses.
Supuaga misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a left and a right that stings Supuaga.
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!
Supuaga misses the shot to the body.
Markov tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Supuaga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Markov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Supuaga controls the pace.
Supuaga won't allow Markov to get back to his feet.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.
Supuaga trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Supuaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Markov seems keen to control Supuaga's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Supuaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markov's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Markov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Supuaga. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Supuaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Supuaga has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatia Supuaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Supuaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Supuaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markov quickly recovers to half guard.
Supuaga is controlling the pace.
Markov manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Markov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Supuaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markov moves away from the strike by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a jab to Markov's midsection.#CL#
Supuaga has Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Supuaga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Supuaga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Markov stands up from Supuaga's guard - Markov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Supuaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Markov up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Markov.
Markov trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markov into the cage.
Maatia Supuaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Markov tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
#T1#
Supuaga gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatia Supuaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Supuaga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Supuaga.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga just leaning against Markov, taking a breather.
Markov tries to circle away but Supuaga has him pinned against the cage.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
Markov tries to stall but Supuaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Supuaga decides to pull guard.
Markov postures up.
#T2#
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maatia Supuaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supuaga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Supuaga looking to control.
Supuaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Markov wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving. #SUB#
Supuaga working for submissions but it's allowed Markov to get to half guard.
Markov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Supuaga! #T3#
Supuaga tries to lock up and control but Markov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Markov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Supuaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Supuaga is trying to reverse the position but instead Markov has taken his back - oops!
Supuaga trying to control the hands but Markov breaks the grip.
Markov is hanging on to Supuaga's back as he tries to escape.
Supuaga is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markov has the hooks in. Supuaga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Supuaga's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Markov trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov not allowing Supuaga to control his hands.
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 Maatia Supuaga.
I think Supuaga 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maatia Supuaga!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maatia Supuaga waved his t-shirt featuring Blue Moon's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
XF 5
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sands gets a double leg takedown into Supuaga's guard.
Sands won't allow Supuaga to get back to his feet.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supuaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands distracts Supuaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sands is working Supuaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supuaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sands preventing the sweep.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
Supuaga wants to stand and escape but Sands is having none of it.
Supuaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Supuaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Supuaga gets caught napping as Sands dives in and scores a takedown. Supuaga manages to retain guard.
Supuaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving. #T2#
Sands with a nice head shot there.
Supuaga has control of Sands's left arm, preventing Sands from doing any damage.
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Supuaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Supuaga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Supuaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Supuaga stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.#T3#
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Sands is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supuaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sands is tightening it up a little... Supuaga has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Supuaga reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Supuaga taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sands!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Supuaga.
Supuaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Supuaga gets a clinch.
Davis misses with a knee strike.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Supuaga lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Supuaga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Supuaga winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Supuaga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davis for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Supuaga controlling the action here.
Supuaga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Supuaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Supuaga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Supuaga landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble! #T4#
Supuaga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Supuaga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Supuaga lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Supuaga controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Supuaga finish him?
Supuaga unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Davis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Supuaga celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maatia Supuaga!
Maatia Supuaga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blue Moon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ADWGC 11
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 7318 p4p, 463 weight class) and Choke You (ranked 20711 p4p, 475 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Choke You!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
You has a takedown stuffed.
You has a takedown stuffed.
Supuaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Supuaga (2) vs (0) You
You wants to sweep here but Supuaga controlling him for the moment.
Supuaga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. You is keeping the position for now.
You wants to sweep here but Supuaga controlling him for the moment.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but You keeps moving.
You is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
You looking for subs off his back but Supuaga has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You is doing well to control the position and prevent Supuaga from advancing to side control.
Supuaga is thwarting You's attempts to control the position.
Supuaga wants to pass to mount but You is defending the position.
Supuaga content to control rather than advance.
You wants to get back to full guard.
Supuaga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to advance position but You won't allow it.
You looking for a kimura from the bottom but Supuaga passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (5) vs (0) You
You tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Supuaga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
You is not content to let Supuaga control the position.
You moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. You swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga preventing the sweep.
Supuaga lying in You's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. You decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Supuaga taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Choke You! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I (ranked 3301 p4p, 269 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 6049 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Supuaga's choice of entrance music: Wanna Taki Taki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to pull guard but Supuaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Supuaga jumps guard and drags ExPeRiMeNt I to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Supuaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ExPeRiMeNt I gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Supuaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to pass the guard but Supuaga is keeping the position.
Supuaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ExPeRiMeNt I doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ExPeRiMeNt I manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control but Supuaga is working from the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I passes Supuaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to mount his opponent but Supuaga defends it.
ExPeRiMeNt I seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Supuaga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Supuaga is looking to improve his position.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working for a submission of some sort.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga regains full guard. Nicely done.
ExPeRiMeNt I won't allow Supuaga to sweep him here.
Supuaga keeps trying to improve his position.
Supuaga seems keen to control ExPeRiMeNt I's posture.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Supuaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Supuaga is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (2) Supuaga
Supuaga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
ExPeRiMeNt I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Supuaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking for a triangle but Supuaga pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but ExPeRiMeNt I is retaining full guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Supuaga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (5) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Supuaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Supuaga is pressing down on ExPeRiMeNt I's thigh, looking to free his foot. ExPeRiMeNt I is holding on for now.
ExPeRiMeNt I gets full guard.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but ExPeRiMeNt I keeps moving.
ExPeRiMeNt I throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Supuaga controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I working a defensive guard here.
Supuaga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Supuaga advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (8) Supuaga
Supuaga advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (10) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Supuaga content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I can't escape the position.
Supuaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Supuaga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to escape.
ExPeRiMeNt I working to try and regain half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to hold on but Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling from the full mount.
Supuaga manages to capitalize on a mistake by ExPeRiMeNt I to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (13) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I is in bad spot here.
Supuaga is trying to stick to ExPeRiMeNt I's back but ExPeRiMeNt I is turning into Supuaga. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Supuaga's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by ExPeRiMeNt I. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (2) vs (13) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to advance position but Supuaga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (2) vs (17) Supuaga
Supuaga wants to control the pace but ExPeRiMeNt I is squirming around nicely.
Supuaga fails to advance to ExPeRiMeNt I's back.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to improve his position but Supuaga isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working hard here to advance position.
Supuaga controlling the pace for now.
ExPeRiMeNt I is wriggling around trying to escape.
ExPeRiMeNt I reaches up to try and control the position but Supuaga seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! ExPeRiMeNt I rolls and tries to escape and now Supuaga has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: ExPeRiMeNt I (2) vs (20) Supuaga
Supuaga doesn't have the hooks in and ExPeRiMeNt I manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (4) vs (20) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I slips nicely into half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to pass to mount but Supuaga is defending the position.
Supuaga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I drops back, looking for a kneebar! Supuaga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Supuaga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Supuaga! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (4) vs (24) Supuaga
Supuaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Supuaga takes a little break here. ExPeRiMeNt I wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
ExPeRiMeNt I regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Supuaga is looking to advance position but ExPeRiMeNt I won't allow it.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but ExPeRiMeNt I defends it.
ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to get back to full guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I moves into full guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Supuaga stacks ExPeRiMeNt I on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Supuaga! Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (4) vs (27) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to escape the position but Supuaga is controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Supuaga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (8) vs (27) Supuaga
Supuaga is keeping busy.
ExPeRiMeNt I is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Supuaga is defending well though. ExPeRiMeNt I let's go of the attempt for now.
Supuaga is trying to break free.
ExPeRiMeNt I working for the choke.
Supuaga breaks ExPeRiMeNt I's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (8) vs (29) Supuaga
ExPeRiMeNt I looking for a triangle here. Supuaga is fighting it but it looks tight! ExPeRiMeNt I pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Supuaga is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3662 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Mantuano (ranked 16942 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga gets underhooks to prevent Mantuano's takedown attempt.
Supuaga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Supuaga manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Supuaga (4) vs (0) Mantuano
Supuaga trying to control the action but Mantuano is working from the bottom.
Mantuano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Supuaga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Supuaga (4) vs (4) Mantuano
Supuaga wants to escape the position.
Supuaga 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.
Mantuano looking for the choke from the back.
Supuaga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantuano trying to control momentarily.
Supuaga rolls, trying to escape but Mantuano keeps control of the position.
Supuaga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mantuano.
Supuaga can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mantuano gets his way!
Mantuano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Supuaga tries to break free.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga but Supuaga is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Supuaga tries to escape but Mantuano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantuano is persistently looking for the submission but Supuaga is defending it well.
Mantuano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano tries to get the hooks in deep but Supuaga pushed the leg off.
Supuaga trying to control the hands but Mantuano breaks the grip.
Mantuano looking for the choke but no joy.
Supuaga tries to break free.
Mantuano looking for the RNC.
Mantuano looking to hold on to the position here but Supuaga rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving.
Mantuano is stalling in the full guard.
Supuaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Supuaga, not yet.
Mantuano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Supuaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga has his hands on Mantuano's head, controlling the position.
Mantuano passes Supuaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Supuaga is looking to control Mantuano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Supuaga avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supuaga keeps working.
Mantuano tries to pass to full mount but Supuaga defends it.
Supuaga is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is refusing to be controlled, as Mantuano sits in half guard.
Supuaga wants to control but Mantuano is keeping busy.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supuaga actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supuaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano forces his way into half guard.
Mantuano is trying to control the action in half guard but Supuaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mantuano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (4) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano looking to secure an arm triangle but Supuaga defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano looking to control but Supuaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mantuano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Supuaga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mantuano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Supuaga is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Supuaga (6) vs (7) Mantuano
Supuaga passes into half guard.
Mantuano actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Mantuano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
Mantuano is trying to control but Supuaga manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (9) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano gets back to half guard.
Supuaga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Mantuano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga trying to control the pace.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (12) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Supuaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mantuano is just riding it out for now. Supuaga eventually gives up the hold.
Mantuano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Supuaga is taking a breather. Mantuano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Supuaga escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Supuaga! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (15) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mantuano tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
Supuaga is trying to control. Mantuano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Supuaga trying to control from half guard but Mantuano is working away.
Mantuano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Mantuano defends it.
Mantuano wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano wants to control but Supuaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Supuaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano tries to get to full guard but Supuaga has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is controlling the pace.
Mantuano trying to hold on to Supuaga's head to control him but Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga trying to advance position but Mantuano counters by regaining guard.
Mantuano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Supuaga (15) vs (9) Mantuano
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to control. Supuaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Supuaga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mantuano passes into half guard.
Mantuano trying to mount his opponent but Supuaga defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantuano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Supuaga sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Maatia Supuaga is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maatia Supuaga thanked Blue Moon for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7882 p4p, 587 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3664 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga has chosen Wanna Taki Taki as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Supuaga clinches.
Supuaga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kid trying to control but Supuaga is working from the bottom.
Supuaga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard.
Supuaga trying to control but Kid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Supuaga is looking to improve his position.
Supuaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Supuaga has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kid wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Supuaga is keeping the position for now.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Supuaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) Supuaga
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid pulls Supuaga in close to prevent any damage.
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Supuaga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling from the top position.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
Kid is looking to sweep but instead, Supuaga has passed into half guard.
Kid moves into full guard.
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Supuaga defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looking to pass the guard.
Kid is looking for a triangle here but Supuaga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (5) Supuaga
Kid can't do much from the bottom here.
Supuaga wants to take a breather but Kid manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Supuaga.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Supuaga passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (8) Supuaga
Supuaga trying to control the position but Kid is working away.
Kid is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga happy to just control the position for now.
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Supuaga keeps moving and retains side control.
Supuaga wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Kid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Supuaga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (8) Supuaga
Supuaga is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Supuaga is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kid looking to break Supuaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Supuaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kid will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kid trying to control momentarily.
Kid looking for the RNC.
Supuaga tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kid goes for an armbar but Supuaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Supuaga. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (4) vs (10) Supuaga
Kid looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid working for a triangle but Supuaga defends it easily.
Supuaga passes Kid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kid won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling the pace.
Kid won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
Supuaga is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Kid defends it.
Supuaga controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supuaga trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Supuaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kid defends it well.
Kid trying to control from the bottom.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supuaga pulls his head out easily.
Supuaga controlling the action here.
Kid tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supuaga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Supuaga prevents Kid from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Kid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kid trying to control but Supuaga postures up.
Kid manages to get to full guard.
Kid is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid wants to sweep here but Supuaga controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga wins on points by 10 to 4.
Maatia Supuaga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3649 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 23026 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanna Taki Taki. Maatia Supuaga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga rushes Fernandez De Calderon and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to pull guard but Supuaga has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernandez De Calderon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fernandez De Calderon tightens his grip and picks Supuaga up, before dumping him to the ground. Supuaga manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Supuaga (0) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Supuaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Supuaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Supuaga has his foot on Fernandez De Calderon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez De Calderon works his way back into a safe position though.
Supuaga 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez De Calderon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Supuaga (2) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez De Calderon is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga passes into half guard.
Supuaga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Supuaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez De Calderon keeps working.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps trying to improve his position.
Supuaga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez De Calderon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Supuaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Supuaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez De Calderon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is pressing down on Fernandez De Calderon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fernandez De Calderon is holding on for now.
Supuaga prevents Fernandez De Calderon from improving his position.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supuaga pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Supuaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Supuaga trying to control from half guard but Fernandez De Calderon is working away.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandez De Calderon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supuaga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez De Calderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Supuaga.
Fernandez De Calderon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon controls Supuaga momentarily but Supuaga frees himself.
Supuaga passes Fernandez De Calderon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a triangle here but Supuaga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (5) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Supuaga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Supuaga wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon gets back to half guard.
Supuaga is looking to pass Fernandez De Calderon's guard but actually Fernandez De Calderon recovers to full guard.
Supuaga trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping full guard, as Supuaga tries to pass.
Fernandez De Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supuaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supuaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon controls Supuaga momentarily but Supuaga frees himself.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for subs off his back but Supuaga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Supuaga works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (8) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control but Supuaga postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Supuaga is really struggling to control Fernandez De Calderon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fernandez De Calderon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Supuaga (10) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Supuaga avoids the attempt from Fernandez De Calderon to control.
Fernandez De Calderon gets back to half guard.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandez De Calderon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandez De Calderon avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is trying to control. Fernandez De Calderon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga is taking a breather. Fernandez De Calderon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandez De Calderon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Supuaga wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Fernandez De Calderon gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon working a defensive guard here.
Supuaga trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Supuaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez De Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supuaga has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez De Calderon's legs - danger averted.
Supuaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez De Calderon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez De Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga is working hard here to advance position.
Supuaga stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez De Calderon.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but Fernandez De Calderon keeps moving.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a triangle but Supuaga pushes his legs off easily.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but Fernandez De Calderon keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez De Calderon, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Supuaga wants to pass the guard but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Maatia Supuaga very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 19289 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3595 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pandora's Music Box. Supuaga has chosen Wanna Taki Taki as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga is pressed up against the cage. Machin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supuaga down to the mat. Supuaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Supuaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Supuaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin moves into the clinch.
Supuaga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machin regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Supuaga
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga forces his way into half guard.
Machin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Supuaga is very close to passing his half guard.
Supuaga trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
Supuaga is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Machin as he works his way to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supuaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supuaga preventing the sweep.
Supuaga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Supuaga passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Supuaga jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) Supuaga
Supuaga taking a breather here.
Supuaga moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Machin (0) vs (7) Supuaga
Supuaga controlling from the full mount.
Supuaga wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Supuaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin wants to control but Supuaga is having none of it.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Supuaga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin can't escape the position.
Supuaga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Supuaga looking to control but Machin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Supuaga has control of Machin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Supuaga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to take Machin's back here but Machin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Supuaga trying to control but Machin is having none of it.
Machin tries to hold on but Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Machin has worked his arm free - good work by Machin!
Supuaga trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin trying to control but Supuaga flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Machin (0) vs (10) Supuaga
A bit of a pause in the action here. Supuaga controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Supuaga controlling the position well here. Machin rolled but Supuaga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Machin fending off the submission attempt from Supuaga.
What can Machin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Supuaga.
Machin just trying to survive but Supuaga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Supuaga is riding his opponent, not letting Machin buck him off.
Supuaga is persistently looking for the submission but Machin is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin fending off the submission attempt from Supuaga.
Machin tries to escape but Supuaga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
Machin trying to control the position but Supuaga manages to sink in the hooks.
Supuaga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin can't escape the position.
Machin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Supuaga looking for the choke from the back.
Supuaga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Supuaga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Machin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is not going to allow Machin to sit and survive in this position.
Supuaga controlling from the back.
Supuaga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Machin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Machin can't escape the position.
What can Machin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Supuaga looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga wins on points by 10 to 0.
Maatia Supuaga gave a mention to Blue Moon in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tyme (ranked 383 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanna Taki Taki. Tyme has chosen Here Comes The Money as his entrance music. Mark Tyme is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mark Tyme !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tyme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyme gets control of Supuaga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyme will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Supuaga preventing the sweep.
Tyme has his foot on Supuaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Supuaga works his way back into a safe position though.
Supuaga 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.
Tyme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supuaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supuaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supuaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga controlling from the top position.
Tyme is trying to control the position but Supuaga postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyme is keeping the position for now.
Tyme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Supuaga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyme is retaining full guard.
Tyme wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyme is looking for a triangle but Supuaga pushes his legs off easily.
Supuaga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyme keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
Tyme keeping full guard, as Supuaga tries to pass.
Supuaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supuaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyme controls Supuaga momentarily but Supuaga frees himself.
Tyme has an active guard here but Supuaga has managed to pass into half guard.
Tyme wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme is trying to control but can't.
Tyme looking for submissions off his back.
Supuaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Tyme is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tyme is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tyme trying to control from the bottom.
Tyme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga trying to control the pace.
Tyme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supuaga pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga trying to control the pace.
Tyme trying to control from the bottom.
Tyme looking for submissions off his back.
Tyme is trying to control but can't.
Tyme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tyme moves into full guard.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyme is retaining full guard.
Tyme looking to control.
Tyme being controlled here, momentarily.
Supuaga wants to pass the guard but Tyme is keeping the position.
Supuaga sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (3) vs (0) Tyme
Who's going to make the next move?
Tyme tries to improve position but can't.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Tyme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyme regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (6) vs (0) Tyme
Supuaga content just to control the position here.
Tyme manages to control the position for a moment.
Tyme is squirming around, avoiding Supuaga's attempts to control the action.
Tyme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyme sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wants to control but Supuaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Supuaga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (9) vs (0) Tyme
Tyme is trying desperately to improve position.
Supuaga controlling from the full mount.
Supuaga avoids the attempt from Tyme to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tyme working to try and regain half guard.
Supuaga controlling the position easily from mount.
Tyme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Supuaga controlling the position easily from mount.
Tyme working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looking to control but Tyme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyme is squirming around, avoiding Supuaga's attempts to control the action.
Supuaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Supuaga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tyme is holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyme is squirming around, avoiding Supuaga's attempts to control the action.
Tyme holds of for dear life.
Tyme is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Supuaga has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Supuaga (12) vs (0) Tyme
Supuaga controlling the position well here. Tyme rolled but Supuaga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyme tries to roll but Supuaga sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Supuaga.
Supuaga looking for the RNC.
Supuaga controlling well, preventing Tyme from escaping the position.
Tyme trying to control the action but Supuaga just sinks the hooks in.
Supuaga controlling well, preventing Tyme from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Supuaga is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tyme is defending well though. Supuaga let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Supuaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Maatia Supuaga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview.
Mark Tyme spoke after the fight, saying 'I wasn't ready for Primetyme '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Supuaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Supuaga has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter lands a nice elbow.
Fighter landing knees to the body.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Supuaga blocks an elbow strike from Fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Fighter lands a left hand.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter lands a damaging elbow.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Supuaga is working Fighter over against the cage.#T1#
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Fighter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter lands a knee to the head.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter lands an elbow that stopped Supuaga in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter landing knees to the head.
Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Supuaga wants to break free but Fighter has control.
Fighter avoiding damage as Supuaga throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter as Supuaga tries to tie him up.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Fighter lands an elbow inside that Supuaga shrugs off.
Fighter lands an elbow just above Supuaga 's eye. #ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
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!
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Supuaga avoids the elbow strike from Fighter, against the cage.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter is leaning against Supuaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter as Supuaga tries to tie him up.
Supuaga slowing the pace effectively.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Supuaga takes an elbow to the temple.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fighter.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Supuaga tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Supuaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga tries to stall but Fighter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Fighter.
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter trying to land knees to the body.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Supuaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Supuaga seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fighter obliges.
Fighter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Supuaga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a nice elbow.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fighter lands a nice elbow.
Supuaga can't break the clinch.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Supuaga's ribcage. Supuaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Supuaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourney Fighter dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Fighter back into the cage.
Fighter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Supuaga's defenses.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
Fighter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Supuaga blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga takes a shot to the head.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Supuaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter cracks the inside of Supuaga's front leg. #T1#
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Supuaga moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Supuaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Fighter with a knee to the head.
Fighter pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Fighter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supuaga can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fighter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Fighter.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike from Supuaga.
Supuaga tries to circle away but Fighter has him pinned against the cage.
Fighter connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter pushes Supuaga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fighter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Supuagas head.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Supuaga with a big uppercut! Supuaga tries to clinch up but Fighter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Supuaga to the mat! Supuaga covers up and Fighter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tourney Fighter!
Tourney Fighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 59 Watanabe vs Strawberry
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Supuaga tries to clinch but Ho Joy moves out of range. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga trying to land knees to the body.
Ho Joy has Supuaga pressed against the cage, preventing Supuaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ho Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Ho Joy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Ho Joy.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy stalling.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Ho Joy is pushing Supuaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Supuaga lands an elbow inside.
Supuaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Joy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Supuaga 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.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.
Ho Joy blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga wants to break free but Ho Joy has control.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch but Ho Joy keeps him there for the moment.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
Supuaga wants to break free but Ho Joy has control.
#T2#
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy avoiding damage.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Supuaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
#BC#
Ho Joy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Ho Joy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ho Joy trying to stall but Supuaga improves his position.
#T3#
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Ho Joy blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Joy is pushing Supuaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands with a left to the head.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Supuaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supuaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
Ho Joy tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Ho Joy lands a left and a right that send Supuaga crashing to the mat, dazed. Ho Joy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
Ho Joy connects with a right hand. Supuaga shakes it off.
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Ho Joy pushes Supuaga away with a front kick.
Ho Joy swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
Ho Joy lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Supuaga goes down and covers up as Ho Joy starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!
A very excited looking Do Ho Joy 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:
EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Supuaga moves into the clinch.
Supuaga gets underhooks to prevent Biernat's takedown attempt.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Biernat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Supuaga prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supuaga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supuaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Supuaga clinches up with Biernat and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supuaga lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Supuaga as Biernat shoots in.#T1#
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Supuaga instigates a clinch.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Supuaga gets underhooks to prevent Biernat's takedown attempt.
Supuaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Biernat tries to pull guard but Supuaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Biernat's head.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
A shot in the inside from Supuaga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supuaga.
Supuaga pushes Biernat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga pushes Biernat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
Supuaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Supuaga fails with a takedown attempt.
Supuaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Supuaga unleashes a big counter combination but Biernat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Supuaga scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga tries to land a knee to the head but Biernat blocks with his arms.
Supuaga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Supuaga.
Biernat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Supuaga pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.#BC2#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Supuaga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Biernat did well to prevent Supuaga getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Supuaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Supuaga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Supuaga works his way into full mount!
Supuaga lands a big shot there that rocks Biernat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Biernat wants to control but Supuaga is having none of it.
Supuaga lands a couple of good shots and Biernat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga controls the position.#SUB2#
Supuaga looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Biernat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Supuaga biding his time, looking for the opening.
Supuaga keeps control of the position as Biernat tries to break free.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Supuaga on the ground.
Supuaga wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.
Biernat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Supuaga is riding his opponent, not letting Biernat buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Supuaga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biernat's waist but Biernat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Supuaga off to one side. #TD2#
Supuaga shoots in and gets a takedown into Biernat's guard.
Supuaga is stalling in the full guard.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat wants to sweep but no luck.
Supuaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Supuaga advances to half guard.
Biernat trying to control from the bottom.
Biernat is looking to get back to full guard here but Supuaga has managed to pass to side control instead.
Supuaga works to advance to full mount. Biernat defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Supuaga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biernat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biernat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Biernat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Biernat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biernat tries to get out of the position.
Supuaga with shots to the head and body - Biernat looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Supuaga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Biernat is surviving well by controlling Supuaga's body position as best he can.
Biernat wants to hold on but Supuaga pushes him away.
Biernat is trying to escape the mount.
Biernat wants to control but Supuaga is having none of it.
Supuaga controlling the pace for now.
Biernat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Biernat is working hard here to advance position.
Biernat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Supuaga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Supuaga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Supuaga trying to control the action but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Supuaga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biernat is in trouble now - Supuaga has advanced to mount!
Biernat is trying to reverse the position but instead Supuaga has taken his back - oops!
Supuaga controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Biernat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Supuaga looking for the choke from the back.
Supuaga has the hooks in. Biernat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supuaga avoids it really well and circles away.
Biernat with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Supuaga counters by clinching up.
Biernat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supuaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supuaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supuaga lands with a left to the head.
Supuaga pushes Biernat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga gets through Biernat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biernat is trying to force a seperation but Supuaga has the dominant position.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Supuaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Good body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga pushes Biernat against the cage and as Biernat bounces back, Supuaga cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Supuaga follows up with more strikes but Biernat was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maatia Supuaga!
After the big win, Maatia Supuaga made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blue Moon and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Supuaga clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supuaga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennis counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Dennis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Supuaga has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dennis is keeping busy.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga closes the distance but Dennis moves to the side
and Dennis counters with a series of strikes. Supuaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Dennis keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Supuaga gets a double leg takedown into Dennis's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dennis wants to get back to his feet but Supuaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Dennis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Supuaga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Dennis is looking to break free of the clinch but Supuaga has double underhooks.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Supuaga 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.
Supuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Supuaga. Supuaga maintains the clinch.
Dennis stalls.
Dennis wants to break free but Supuaga has control.
Dennis taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Dennis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dennis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dennis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dennis clinches. #T3##BC2#
Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Dennis rushes Supuaga and presses him up against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga digs a right hand underneath Dennis's ribcage. Dennis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dennis blocking some punches.
Dennis trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dennis into the cage.
Nice body punch from Dennis - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##BC#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Supuaga misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Dennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dennis closes the distance and pushes Supuaga back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holt Dennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Dennis rushes Supuaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Supuaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennis won't allow it.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Dennis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Dennis missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Dennis missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dennis has closed the distance and engaged Supuaga in a clinch.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Supuaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dennis, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Dennis throws knees to the body.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Dennis misses with a knee strike.
Supuaga has Dennis pressed against the cage, preventing Dennis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dennis swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Supuaga. #BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.#T2#
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.
Dennis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Supuaga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dennis avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dennis blocking some punches.
Supuaga can't break the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Dennis misses with a kick to the body
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Supuaga forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis. #BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dennis. #CL2#
Supuaga forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supuaga manages to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to counter the offense by Dennis and move into the clinch position.
Dennis lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Dennis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supuaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Supuaga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dennis is defending well for now.#T4#
Supuaga is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Supuaga as Dennis tries to tie him up.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dennis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supuaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dennis.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Supuaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dennis is trying to push Supuaga away but Supuaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Holt Dennis will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Holt Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Supuaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dennis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Supuaga has managed to clinch.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dennis is keeping busy.
Supuaga is trying to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it. #CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch.#T1#
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Dennis letting Supuaga take a breather here.#BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards. #BC#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supuaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Dennis.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Dennis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Supuaga manages to circle out of the way.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
Supuaga is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Dennis controlling the action here for a moment.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dennis instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supuaga can do to turn this around?
Supuaga scores with a hook to the body. Dennis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supuaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick by Dennis misses
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Dennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Supuaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.#CL2#
Supuaga clinches with his opponent.
Dennis slowing the pace effectively.
Dennis is trying to force a seperation but Supuaga has the dominant position.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis throws a right hand that Supuaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Supuaga also avoids with ease.#T4#
Supuaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis throws a big counter combination but Supuaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Dennis keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dennis takes the fight into the clinch.
Dennis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Supuaga up against the cage.
Supuaga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maatia Supuaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Dennis controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holt Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supuaga stalling in the clinch but Dennis improves position.
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 Holt Dennis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!
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Event:
EFA 35 Vermeulen vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Supuaga darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia keeps control of Supuaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Supuaga stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position. #BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Supuaga's head back.
#T1#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Supuaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Supuaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Supuaga's head.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Supuaga's head backwards.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
A big right from Garcia misses. #CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.#T2#
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
A short right from Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands with a right to the head.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Supuagas head.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Supuaga.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia misses with some punches.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Garcia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards. #ROC2#
Supuaga is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Supuaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Garcia.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Supuaga pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Supuaga gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia digs a right hand into Supuaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supuaga's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Supuaga tries to tie him up.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supuaga digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Supuaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia 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#
Supuaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supuaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia lands a jab to Supuaga's midsection.
Supuaga tries to clinch
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Supuaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Supuaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Supuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Supuaga's ribs.
Supuaga shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supuaga counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Supuaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supuaga.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Supuaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia feints a counter leg kick.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia throws the left hand but Supuaga avoids the punch easily.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Supuaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Haislan Garcia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supuaga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Supuaga.
#T2#
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.
Garcia pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Garcia digs a right hand into Supuaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supuaga's gas tank.
Supuaga tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Good body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Supuaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Garcia lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Supuaga misses the target.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Supuaga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Supuaga somewhat.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Supuaga backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Supuaga's head back.
Supuaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Supuaga tries to clinch
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
As Garcia tries to get set, Supuaga tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcia manages to avoid the attempt.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Supuaga down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Supuaga.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supuaga is out of range.
Supuaga tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supuaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Supuaga pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia lands a jab to Supuaga's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Supuaga defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Supuaga tries to clinch up.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supuaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.#CL#
Supuaga clinches.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Garcia.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia gets through Supuaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Supuaga lands a left hand.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Garcia.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
#T3#
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Supuaga wants to stall.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supuaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Garcia - that landed with a thud.
Supuaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Supuaga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Garcia is unloading with more strikes now! Supuaga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haislan Garcia!
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Event:
EFA 24 Azgada vs Correia
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Supuaga is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Supuaga shoots in looking for a takedown but Murhaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Supuaga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Supuaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Supuaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supuaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
Supuaga dives in for a single leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Supuaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Supuaga slips under a jab.#CL2#
Supuaga forces Murhaa back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supuaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Supuaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa works Supuaga's body with a nice hook.
Supuaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Supuaga avoids the punch easily.
Supuaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Supuaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.#T3#
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhaa lands with a right hand.
Supuaga walks into a jab.
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Supuaga has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Murhaa avoiding damage.
#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Supuaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supuaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!#TD2#
Supuaga dives in and scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Murhaa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Murhaa is taking a breather. Supuaga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and pushes Murhaa back into the cage.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Supuaga is defended easily by Murhaa.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Supuaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Supuaga wants to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Supuaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Supuaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Supuaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Supuaga throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.#T2##CL2#
Supuaga has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Supuaga jumps back.
Supuaga seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
#T3##BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Supuaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Murhaa.
Supuaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa sets himself, and Supuaga steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supuaga can do to turn this around?#T4#
Supuaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Supuaga manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Supuaga pushes Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Supuaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Paul Murhaa 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga tries to clinch up
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Supuaga misses with a left hand
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Supuaga avoids it well.
Supuaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Supuaga tries to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a huge left! Supuaga is in big trouble! He's backing up but Murhaa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Supuaga from any more damage. A dominating finish by Murhaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Murhaa!
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Event:
Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Zulu connects with a leg kick. Supuaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Supuaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Supuaga ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Sloppy strikes from Supuaga. Those never looked like landing.
Zulu throws a solid leg kick but Supuaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zulu.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Supuaga's head but Supuaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Zulu misses the target.
Supuaga blocks a jab.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Zulu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Supuaga moved away.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zulu at a distance.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Supuaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Zulu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Supuaga moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Zulu misses. #CL2#
Supuaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Zulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Supuaga tries to clinch there but Zulu circles away.
Supuaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Supuaga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Zulu lands a big head kick that sends Supuaga tumbling to the mat! Zulu takes a step backwards and waves Supuaga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Zulu Zulu has been cut.#CL2#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Zulu.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Supuaga lands a body punch.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Zulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supuaga throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Supuaga clinches. #T3#
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zulu with a knee to the head.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Supuaga pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga gets through Zulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Zulu with a knee to the head.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supuaga.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu prevents Supuaga from breaking the clinch.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Supuaga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Supuaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Supuaga tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
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 Zulu Zulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zulu Zulu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Supuaga moves into the clinch.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Zulu.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Supuaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Supuaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga lands with a right to the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Zulu keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Supuaga rushes Zulu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Supuaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Supuaga clinches up with Zulu and pushes him back against the cage.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supuaga is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zulu or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Zulu's head.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zulu lands a nice knee to the body.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
Supuaga digs a right hand underneath Zulu's ribcage. Zulu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Supuaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
Supuaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Supuaga pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Supuaga. #T4#
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Supuaga lands with a left to the head.
Supuaga lands with a left to the head.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Zulu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.
Supuaga lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Supuaga.
Nice body punch from Supuaga. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zulu tries to keep at a distance but Supuaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zulu Zulu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zulu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Supuaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Zulu.
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Supuaga is looking to control Zulu's arms but Zulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Supuaga has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu lands a good knee to the midsection. Supuaga won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Supuaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zulu working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Supuaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Supuaga forces Zulu back against the cage and clinches.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zulu crunches a lovely knee into Supuaga's ribcage.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supuaga tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Zulu blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Supuaga as the two fighters clinch.
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Supuaga down.
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Zulu keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Supuaga scores with a body shot.
Supuaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Supuaga has managed to clinch.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Supuaga. #T3#
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Zulu Zulu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Supuaga gets a clinch.
Supuaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Supuaga. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga tries to clinch there but Zulu circles away.
Zulu throws a low kick, looking for Supuaga's leg but Supuaga calmly moves out of range.
Zulu throws a head kick but Supuaga moves out of range.
Maatia Supuaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulu thumps Supuaga with a low kick.
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Zulu keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Supuaga moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Supuaga lands a shot to the body.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zulu is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Supuaga.
Supuaga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Supuaga.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga lands a body punch.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Zulu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Supuaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maatia Supuaga!
Maatia Supuaga made sure to mention his sponsor, Blue Moon in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Chavez jabs at Supuaga's body.
Supuaga tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Chavez catches Supuaga right on the button with a cross.
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supuaga in his tracks. #ROC2#
Supuaga is rocked!
Supuaga shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Supuaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supuaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Supuaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Chavez throws a hook but Supuaga blocks it.
Chavez's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Supuaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Chavez lands a big head kick that sends Supuaga tumbling to the mat! Chavez takes a step backwards and waves Supuaga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supuaga tries to clinch up
and Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Supuaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supuaga shoots in looking for a takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl out of it but Supuaga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chavez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Supuaga tries to clinch up
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Supuaga pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Supuaga is trying to break free.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Supuaga gets a clinch.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
#BC2#
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Supuaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez works Supuaga's body with a nice hook.
Supuaga wants to clinch.#T3#
Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Supuaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Supuaga as he connects with a hook.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Supuaga gets a clinch.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Supuaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supuaga moves away.#CL#
Supuaga has closed the distance and engaged Chavez in a clinch.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Supuaga looking to slow down the pace here.
Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga wants to stall.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga being controlled against the cage.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Supuaga is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estaban Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Supuaga tries to clinch but Chavez moves away
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Estaban Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supuaga slips a straight right by Chavez.
Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Supuaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Supuaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Supuaga ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Supuaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Supuaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supuaga is looking to counter punch.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supuaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez drops Supuaga with a naaaaasty hook - Supuaga is in real trouble here! Chavez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estaban Chavez!
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Event:
Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Supuaga checks a leg kick.
Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzales taking a breather.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.
Gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supuaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzales lands a nice knee to the body.
Supuaga is trying to force a seperation but Gonzales has the dominant position.#T2#
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Supuaga drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land. #BC#
Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Gonzales instigates a clinch.
Gonzales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
#ROC2#
Supuaga is rocked!
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Supuaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga. #T3#
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Supuaga tries to clinch up.
Gonzales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Supuaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales swings for the body but Supuaga moves out of range.
Gonzales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Gonzales catches Supuaga right on the button with a cross.
Supuaga tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzales wants to slow Supuaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Supuaga pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Supuaga.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Gonzales looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzales prevents Supuaga from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Supuaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Supuaga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzales.
#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Supuaga clinches with his opponent.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Supuaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards. #BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supuaga.
Supuaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzales.
Supuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Supuaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Supuaga is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzales. Those never looked like landing.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luis Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luis Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Supuaga is out of range.
Supuaga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzales counters with a low kick, right behind Supuaga 's knee.
Supuaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a hook but Supuaga avoids it easily.#T2#
Supuaga thuds a left hand into Gonzales's body.
Gonzales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
Supuaga swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Supuaga's ribs.
Gonzales will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Supuaga feints and as Gonzales raises his hands in defense, Supuaga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Supuaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supuaga is pushing down on Gonzales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzales is fighting to maintain full guard but Supuaga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Supuaga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzales holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've been hearing that Supuaga has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##SUB2#
Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gonzales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Supuaga escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Supuaga!
Gonzales wants to control but Supuaga postures up.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Supuaga stands up.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Supuaga takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales. Supuaga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Supuaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Supuaga pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzales.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
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 Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Supuaga throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Gonzales lands a shot to the body.
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supuaga.
Supuaga is looking to wear down Gonzales with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Supuaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Supuaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Supuaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Supuaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.#TD#
Supuaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonzales quickly recovers to half guard.
Supuaga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Supuaga moves into full mount! Gonzales won't be happy about that!
Gonzales is desperately trying to improve his position but Supuaga has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzales is in a horrible position here. Supuaga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzales is working to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Supuaga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gonzales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Supuaga looking to control but Gonzales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Supuaga prevents Gonzales from getting the reversal.
Gonzales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Supuaga.
Gonzales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzales tries to hold on but Supuaga pushes him away. #SUB#
Supuaga wants to finish this one by submission but Gonzales is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Supuaga. #T4#
Supuaga controlling his opponent.
Gonzales wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gonzales is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Supuaga not allowing Gonzales to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Supuaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maatia Supuaga!
Maatia Supuaga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blue Moon for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Supuaga seems unphased.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Supuaga throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson clobbers Supuaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Supuaga gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Supuaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Supuaga gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Supuaga. #T1#
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
Johnson presses Supuaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Supuaga is trying to break free.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson gets through Supuaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Supuaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body punch. #T2#
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.
Supuaga takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson working aggressively here.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Supuaga controls his hands.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson gets through Supuaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Supuaga improves position.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga looking to stall.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Supuaga taking a breather.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson pushes Supuaga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson digs a right hand into Supuaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supuaga's gas tank.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Supuaga tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Supuaga presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson cracks Supuaga with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards. #T1#
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Supuaga improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supuaga.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supuaga can do to turn this around?
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
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!
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Supuaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Supuaga has his back to the cage.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson trying to stall but Supuaga improves his position.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Supuaga gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Supuaga lands with a left to the head.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Supuaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Supuaga controls the action.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Supuaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Supuaga gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Supuaga in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Supuaga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supuaga is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Supuaga into the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Johnson pushes Supuaga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Supuaga.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
#T2#
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
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!
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
#T3#
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has Supuaga pushed against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
#T4#
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Supuaga tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson 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.
Maatia Supuaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Johnson has Supuaga up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Supuaga.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Jack Johnson.
Well Johnson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
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Event:
Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supuaga moves away.
Supuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Supuaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Supuaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pepper 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.
Pepper misses the body punch
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Supuaga.
Supuaga slips under a jab from Pepper.
Pepper connects with a nice looking jab.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
Pepper looks to land a right hand but Supuaga moved out of range.
Supuaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Pepper pushes him off.#CL2#
Supuaga has Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Supuaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Pepper.
Supuaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Pepper misses.
Supuaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Pepper.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Pepper throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pepper throws a big shot that misses.
Pepper lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Pepper clinches.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supuaga.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Supuaga cracks Pepper with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pepper is keeping busy.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pepper.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga slowing the pace effectively.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peppers head.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
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 Ryan Pepper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pepper throws a poor cross that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper working aggressively here.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
#T1#
A short left from Supuaga.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Supuaga controls his hands.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a body punch.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper is looking to control Supuaga's arms but Supuaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pepper has his back to the cage.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pepper backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pepper.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pepper as Supuaga tries to tie him up.
A short right from Supuaga.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Pepper tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
#T3#
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supuaga has Pepper pressed against the cage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.#T4#
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a body shot. #BC2#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepper misses with a lunging right hand
and Supuaga counters with a left and a right that stings Pepper.
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!
Pepper throws a right hand that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Pepper is rocked!
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Pepper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Supuaga clinches.
Pepper lands a body punch.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Pepper seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot.
Supuaga slips under a jab.
Supuaga throws a counter combo.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pepper misses the target.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Pepper connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pepper connects with a single shot there.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Pepper circles away and keeps his distance.
Pepper looks to land a left hand but Supuaga moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Pepper misses the target.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab. #CL2#
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land. #T1#
Supuaga is trying to force a seperation but Pepper has the dominant position.
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepper's elbow.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Good body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
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!
Pepper has Supuaga pressed against the cage, preventing Supuaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supuaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Pepper.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Supuaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Supuaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Supuaga pushes Pepper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Pepper.
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 Ryan Pepper.
I think Pepper 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Karlsson lands a jab to Supuaga's midsection.#CL2#
Supuaga clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Supuaga is pressed up against the cage. Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supuaga down to the mat. Supuaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supuaga in his tracks.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Supuaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supuaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Supuaga controls his hands.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supuaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Supuaga has Karlsson pushed against the cage.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Supuaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supuaga's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga takes a shot to the head.
Supuaga gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Supuaga presses Karlsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Supuaga controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Supuaga is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson cracks Supuaga with a nice body shot.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson swings for the body but Supuaga moves out of range.
Supuaga throws out a counter right but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Supuaga takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses. #T3##CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Supuaga.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Supuaga's head.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson keeps control of Supuaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Karlsson gets through Supuaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supuaga.
Karlsson sets himself, and Supuaga steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlsson avoids it this time.
Supuaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supuaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Supuaga tries to clinch #TD#
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Supuaga has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karlsson works his way into side control. #SUB#
Karlsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Supuaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Karlsson has hold of Supuaga's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Supuaga tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karlsson cranks the arm and Supuaga screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Supuaga, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aron Karlsson!
Aron Karlsson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.
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Event:
FFA 32: Wasteland
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Hong throws out a loose jab but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Hong landing knees to the body.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong lands a knee to the body.
Hong blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Hong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Supuaga walks away with a smile on his face. Hong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hong throws a hook but Supuaga avoids it easily.
Supuaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Supuaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong with a knee to the head.
Supuaga can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Supuaga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Hong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supuaga.
Supuaga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Supuaga blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga presses Hong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supuaga scores with a hook to the body.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Supuaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
A short left from Supuaga.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Supuaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga. #T3#
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Hong lands a nice knee to the body.
Hong trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hong into the cage.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Hong taking a breather. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Hong taking a breather.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Hong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Supuaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hong up against the cage.
Hong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Supuaga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supuaga has Hong pushed against the cage.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hong working Supuaga over with knees to the body.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
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 Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Supuaga forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Supuaga digs a right hand underneath Hong's ribcage. Hong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
Hong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Supuaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hong can turn it around.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Hong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.#BC#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Supuaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hong.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong scores a nice knee to the body.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside. #T2#
Supuaga letting Hong take a breather here.
Hong with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maatia Supuaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Supuaga.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supuaga.
Hong prevents Supuaga from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Supuaga is keeping busy.
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong tries to pull guard but Supuaga holds him up against the cage and eventually Hong drops back down to his feet.
Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
#BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Supuaga clinches.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong lands a left hand.
#T4#
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Hong being controlled against the cage.
Supuaga gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Hong misses with a knee strike.
Hong blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga looking to stall.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Hong prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Hong pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Supuaga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Supuaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Supuaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Hong working Supuaga over with knees to the body.
Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Hong.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga looking to slow down the pace here.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Hong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hong throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hong trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hong into the cage.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Supuaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Supuaga.
#BC#
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hong misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Supuaga has Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Supuaga is keeping busy.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Hong is looking to control Supuaga's arms but Supuaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hong has his back to the cage. #BC#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Supuaga forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhuy Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Hong.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga lands with a right to the head.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Hong prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supuaga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Supuaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hong up against the cage.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maatia Supuaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Supuaga has him pressed against the cage.
Maatia Supuaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhuy Hong.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Supuaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supuaga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maatia Supuaga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maatia Supuaga made sure he mentioned Blue Moon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rob swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Supuaga rushes Rob and presses him up against the cage.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rob or not. #TD#
Rob turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rob manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Supuaga bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supuaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rob was well out of range. Poor timing from Supuaga.
Rob drops down looking for a counter takedown but Supuaga sprawls and moves away.
Supuaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Supuaga ducks under a wild hook from Rob.
Supuaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rob with a body shot.
Rob looks to land a left hand but Supuaga moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Supuaga drives through and clinches with Rob against the cage.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
Rob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Rob misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Rob misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Rob takes a swing at Supuaga's ribcage but misses.
Supuaga throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Rob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rob.
Supuaga stalling in the clinch but Rob improves position.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Supuaga. #BC#
Rob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rob misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Rob dives in and scores a takedown into Supuaga's guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Supuaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Supuaga's head.#T2#
Rob stays in close to Supuaga's body and controls the position.
Supuaga wants to sweep here but Rob controlling him for the moment.
Supuaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rob drops back looking for a leg! Supuaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Supuaga manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Supuaga's guard.
Rob has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rob slips nicely into half guard.
Supuaga is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Supuaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rob. #T3##SUB#
Rob is working for a kimura but Supuaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Supuaga trying to control but Rob postures up.
Ground and pound from Rob.
Supuaga is looking for a sweep. Rob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Supuaga is just riding it out for now. Rob eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Supuaga wants to improve his position but Rob is controlling well.
Supuaga keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Supuaga is defending well.
Supuaga wants to get back to his feet.
Rob is trying to control the action in half guard but Supuaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Supuaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rob scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Supuaga lands a nice shot that snaps Rob's head back.
Supuaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Supuaga as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Supuaga rushes Rob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Rob has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Rob misses with some punches.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Rob takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Supuaga gets a clinch. #BC#
Rob breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Rob is having none of it.
Rob keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL2#
Supuaga has Rob up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Supuaga wants to clinch but Rob slips to the side#TD#
and Rob counters with a single leg into guard. Supuaga didn't expect that.
Supuaga is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rob dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Rob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Supuaga is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Supuaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Supuaga gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Supuaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Rob.
Supuaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Supuaga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Supuaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Supuaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rob scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Supuaga has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura but Supuaga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rob wants to pass to mount but Supuaga is defending the position. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Supuaga defends it well.
Rob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Supuaga desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Supuaga is looking for a sweep. Rob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supuaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rob scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rob trying to control from half guard but Supuaga is working away. #SUB#
Rob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Ace Rob will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rob looks to throw the jab but Supuaga is out of range.
Rob throws a jab when Supuaga was well out of range.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Supuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Supuaga gets a clinch.
Rob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supuaga scores with a hook to the body.
Supuaga stalls.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Rob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rob.
Rob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Rob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rob goes for a takedown in the clinch but Supuaga prevents it.
#T1#
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Rob misses with a punch on the inside.
Rob misses with some punches.
Supuaga lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Rob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supuaga lands a big right hand that drops Rob! The killer instinct kicks in and Supuaga finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Supuaga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maatia Supuaga!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maatia Supuaga waved his t-shirt featuring Blue Moon's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
FFA 25:
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Supuaga throws a nice looking combination but Chatillon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Supuaga.
Supuaga looks to land a combination but Chatillon avoids it well.
Supuaga misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Chatillon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chatillon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chatillon misses with a looping right.
Supuaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Supuaga misses.
Supuaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chatillon misses with a takedown attempt
and Supuaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chatillon thinking.
Supuaga scores with a hook.#T1#
Chatillon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Supuaga misses its intended target.
Supuaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chatillon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chatillon throws out a leg kick but Supuaga moves out of range and Chatillon only half commits.
Supuaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chatillon circles away quickly and effectively.
Chatillon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Chatillon misses its intended target.
Supuaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Supuaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chatillon backs up against the cage.
Chatillon shoots in for a double leg but Supuaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Supuaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Chatillon - just one landing.
Supuaga lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatillon throws a poor cross that misses
and Supuaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Chatillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supuaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Chatillon slips a jab and a cross from Supuaga.
Chatillon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Supuaga sprawls and moves away.
Chatillon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Supuaga.#ROC2#
Chatillon is rocked!
Supuaga connects with a body shot.
Oh Chatillon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Supuaga has closed the distance and engaged Chatillon in a clinch.
Supuaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chatillon backwards.
Supuaga creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chatillon with a big uppercut! Chatillon tries to clinch up but Supuaga pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chatillon to the mat! Chatillon covers up and Supuaga unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maatia Supuaga!
After winning the bout, Maatia Supuaga 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:
FFA 19: Jordon vs Hell
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Supuaga sprawls well. Supuaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gay gets slowly back to his feet.
Gay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay feints the counter takedown.
Supuaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gay doesn't seem bothered though.
Supuaga lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Gay shoots in and gets a takedown into Supuaga's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving. #T1#
Gay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Gay gets to his feet - Supuaga follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Gay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Supuaga pushes Gay off but Gay dives into side control.
Gay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supuaga keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gay lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Supuaga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gay off and has taken his back!
Supuaga controlling well, preventing Gay from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga is not going to allow Gay to sit and survive in this position.
Supuaga looking to hold on to the position here but Gay rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gay manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Supuaga. No joy for Gay on that attempt. #T3#
Supuaga with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Supuaga gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gay has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Supuaga regains guard immediately.
Supuaga controlling Gay's posture.
Supuaga keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully.
Gay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gay passes Supuaga's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Supuaga is staying active underneath Gay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Supuaga is holding on to half guard well.
Gay is keen to just control but Supuaga is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gay is looking for a kimura here.
Supuaga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Supuaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gay circles away quickly and effectively.
Gay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Supuaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supuaga. Gay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supuaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gay counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Gay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Supuaga to the ground. Gay is now in Supuaga's guard.#SUB#
Supuaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gay passes into half guard.
Supuaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gay on the ground.#SU2#
Gay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gay.
Supuaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Gay drops back looking for a leg! Supuaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Supuaga manages to kick Gay off! Gay jumps back into Supuaga's guard. #T1#
Gay trying to control but Supuaga is working from the bottom.
Gay won't allow Supuaga to get back to his feet.
Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supuaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Gay gets to his feet - Supuaga follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Supuaga. Those never looked like landing.
Supuaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Supuaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Supuaga's head coaches at Jako Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Supuaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Supuaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay moves away.
Gay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Supuaga is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Supuaga is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Gay breaks the clinch.
Gay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Supuaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gay doesn't seem phased though.
Supuaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Gay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Supuaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supuaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rudy Gay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gay tries to free his leg and advance position but Supuaga is retaining full guard.
Gay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Supuaga working a defensive guard but Gay manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4##SUB2#
Gay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Supuaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Supuaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Supuaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Supuaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supuaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gay counters with a stiff right hand.
Supuaga misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Gay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Gay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gay is standing up over Supuaga. Supuaga looks to escape but Gay dives into side control.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supuaga regains half guard.#T1#
Gay trying to control from half guard but Supuaga is working away. #SUB2#
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gay has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gay pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Supuaga is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Gay!
A very excited looking Rudy Gay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Supuaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Supuaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Supuaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avila at a distance.
Supuaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Supuaga connects with a body shot that sends Avila's belly button to the back.
Avila looks winded!
Supuaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Supuaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Supuaga is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Avila like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Avila from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maatia Supuaga!
A victorious Maatia Supuaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Supuaga counters with a three punch combo that has Harvey backing up. Harvey nods at Supuaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Harvey is having none of it.
Harvey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Supuaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harvey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga misses with an uppercut.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Supuaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harvey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Supuaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Supuaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Supuaga defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand.
Harvey misses with a hook
and Supuaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Supuaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Supuaga lands a head shot.
Supuaga misses with a straight right.
Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Supuaga counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#
It looks like Donald Harvey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Supuaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Supuaga throws a right hand that Harvey ducks under and follows up with a left that Harvey also avoids with ease.
Harvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Supuaga counters with a straight right hand.
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Supuaga misses with a few strikes there.
Supuaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Supuaga lands with a good body shot.
Harvey misses with a hook. Supuaga ducked under it nicely.
Supuaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harvey with a jab.
Supuaga misses with a few strikes there.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga counters with a left and a right that stings Harvey.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Supuaga jabs Harvey right on the nose. Harvey blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Harvey is rocked!
Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Supuaga finish him?
Supuaga walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Harvey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Supuaga swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Harvey's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maatia Supuaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Maatia Supuaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 40
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strauss misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Strauss.
Shawcross thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but Shawcross moved away.
Shawcross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
enabling Shawcross to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#KD#
Strauss lands a big head kick that sends Shawcross tumbling to the mat! Strauss takes a step backwards and waves Shawcross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Shawcross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Shawcross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strauss doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Strauss thows a body kick. Shawcross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strauss throws a head kick that Shawcross semi-blocks.
Shawcross is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Shawcross defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Shawcross seems to have recovered his senses.
Strauss defending well as Shawcross loads up on a big left hand.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shawcross lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Shawcross lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into range.
Shawcross lands a lovely overhand right.
Shawcross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shawcross avoids the head kick by Strauss.
Strauss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Strauss explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strauss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shawcross's calf.
Shawcross has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strauss. Shawcross shrugs it off though.
Shawcross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shawcross looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strauss scores with a spinning back kick!
Shawcross moves out of range of the body kick from Strauss.
Shawcross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Shawcross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shawcross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shawcross lands the left hand.#T3#
Shawcross sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strauss is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shawcross scores with a nice strike.
Strauss lands with an overhand left.
Shawcross lands a lovely overhand right.
Shawcross swinging wildly here.
Strauss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shawcross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strauss lands with a slapping head kick.
Strauss keeps Shawcross at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Strauss lands a big head kick that sends Shawcross tumbling to the mat! Strauss takes a step backwards and waves Shawcross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strauss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shawcross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Strauss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Shawcross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shawcross moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
Shawcross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Strauss lands a left and a right that send Shawcross crashing to the mat, dazed. Strauss thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Strauss throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strauss - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Strauss.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Shawcross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shawcross.
Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Shawcross manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss 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#
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Shawcross moved out of range nicely.
Shawcross throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shawcross stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Strauss is on him like rabid pit bull! Shawcross slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 33 New Era
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Truffaut misses with a hook
#CL#
and Shawcross counters by clinching up.
Shawcross has a couple of punches blocked by Truffaut.
#BC2#
Truffaut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Shawcross.
Truffaut slips under a jab.
Truffaut misses with a looping right.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Truffaut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truffaut misses with a body kick.
Shawcross throws a looping overhand right but Truffaut ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Shawcross's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut misses with a leg kick
and Shawcross counters with a nice uppercut.
Truffaut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Truffaut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shawcross.
Both fighters circling a little - Truffaut finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Shawcross.
Shawcross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truffaut throws a leg kick but Shawcross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shawcross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Truffaut. Truffaut obviously looking to wear him down.
Shawcross connects with a single shot there.
Truffaut scores with a jab.
Truffaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shawcross to counter with a crisp jab.
Truffaut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shawcross takes a step back to recover.
Shawcross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Truffaut is looking to land body kicks.
Truffaut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Truffaut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shawcross misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Truffaut counters by clinching up.
Truffaut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shawcross or not.
Shawcross scores with a shot to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shawcross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Shawcross.
Shawcross struggles to land a body shot inside as Truffaut controls his hands.
Shawcross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shawcross swings wildly with an uppercut but Truffaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Shawcross.
#BC2#
Truffaut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Truffaut misses the body punch
and Shawcross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shawcross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut. #T3#
Shawcross throws a shot from downtown. Truffaut moves away and avoids it.
Truffaut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shawcross checks the leg kick.
Shawcross lands a slapping body shot.
Shawcross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shawcross. #CUT#
It looks like Michel Truffaut has been cut.#CL#
Shawcross gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
Shawcross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Truffaut steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shawcross.
Shawcross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Truffaut.
A slow jab from Truffaut misses its intended target.
Truffaut connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truffaut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truffaut throws a right hand that misses
and Truffaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Truffaut.
Truffaut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shawcross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Truffaut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shawcross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shawcross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shawcross throws a body punch but Truffaut moves out of range.
Shawcross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Truffaut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shawcross blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick from Truffaut lands but Shawcross takes it in his stride. #CL#
Shawcross has Truffaut up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Shawcross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Truffaut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shawcross cracks Truffaut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shawcross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truffaut can do to turn this around?#CL#
Shawcross clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shawcross.
Shawcross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Truffaut misses with the head strike.
Shawcross throws a punch but it's blocked by Truffaut.
Truffaut has a couple of punches blocked by Shawcross.
Truffaut blocks an uppercut.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truffaut tries to stall but Shawcross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Truffaut lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shawcross's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Truffaut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shawcross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Truffaut misses with a left hand
letting Shawcross counter with a right hand.
Shawcross misses with a looping left.
Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shawcross is out of range and Truffaut settles back down.
Truffaut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shawcross.
Truffaut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Truffaut misses with a left hand
and Shawcross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truffaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shawcross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Truffaut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Truffaut misses with an uppercut
and Shawcross counters with a nice uppercut.
Shawcross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Truffaut keeps Shawcross at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shawcross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#T2#
Shawcross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truffaut.
Truffaut staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Truffaut.
Shawcross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Truffaut misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Shawcross moves into the clinch.
Shawcross blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truffaut. #BC2#
Truffaut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Truffaut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shawcross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truffaut lands a leg kick that knocks Shawcross off balance momentarily.
Truffaut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shawcross misses with a left hand
and Truffaut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shawcross's knee momentarily.#T3#
Truffaut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shawcross counters with a one-two to the body.
Shawcross throws a hook but Truffaut blocks it.
Truffaut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Truffaut lands with a hook. Shawcross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shawcross throws a combination. Truffaut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shawcross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Truffaut misses with a low kick.
Truffaut swings widly with a right hand
and Shawcross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shawcross's head backwards.
Shawcross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truffaut swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Truffaut throws out a loose jab but Shawcross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shawcross throws an overhand right that lands on Truffaut's shoulder, as Truffaut tries to avoid the shot.
Shawcross misses with a looping left.
Truffaut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Truffaut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Shawcross coming out on top.
Truffaut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Truffaut slips a jab from Shawcross.
Truffaut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Shawcross shrugs it off though.
Truffaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Truffaut tries a quick counter leg kick but Shawcross is wise to it.
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 Arthur Shawcross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Truffaut's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Truffaut lands a right hook to the body.
Shawcross throws a lazy uppercut
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Truffaut throws a leg kick
and Shawcross counters with a stiff right hand.
Truffaut throws an overhand right that lands on Shawcross's shoulder, as Shawcross tries to avoid the shot.
Arthur Shawcross is winning the standup battle so far.
Truffaut looks to land a body kick but Shawcross moved away.
Shawcross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shawcross misses with a looping left.
Shawcross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Truffaut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut cracks the inside of Shawcross's front leg.
Truffaut slips a jab and a cross from Shawcross.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Shawcross's front leg but catches the back leg as Shawcross tries to avoid it.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A big right from Shawcross misses.
Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick.
Truffaut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shawcross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shawcross cracks Truffaut with a good jab.
Shawcross dips to his left and cracks Truffaut with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Truffaut.
Truffaut tries a quick counter leg kick but Shawcross is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Truffaut.
Shawcross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Truffaut.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Truffaut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Truffaut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shawcross dips to his left and cracks Truffaut with an uppercut!
Truffaut throws an off balance right hand
and Shawcross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truffaut swings widly with a right hand
letting Shawcross counter with a right hand.
Truffaut takes a swing at Shawcross's ribcage but misses.
Shawcross lands a nice shot that snaps Truffaut's head back.
Jab from Truffaut.
Truffaut throws a jab when Shawcross was well out of range.
Truffaut throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truffaut misses with an uppercut
enabling Shawcross to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Shawcross misses with a hook.
Truffaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shawcross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shawcross throws a good cross that connects.
Truffaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Shawcross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shawcross throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Truffaut moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
Shawcross cracks Truffaut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shawcross misses with a straight left.
Truffaut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shawcross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shawcross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#T4#
Shawcross scores with a hook.
Truffaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Shawcross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shawcross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truffaut throws a head punch that misses.
Truffaut presses Shawcross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Truffaut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Truffaut.
Arthur Shawcross has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Shawcross breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Truffaut.#ROC2#
Shawcross is rocked!
Shawcross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Shawcross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truffaut ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Shawcross out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Truffaut!
After winning the bout, Michel Truffaut 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Shawcross throws a hook to the side of Balisi's head but Balisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shawcross stuffs the takedown attempt from Balisi. Balisi gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Shawcross moves into range and clinches up with Balisi.
Balisi has Shawcross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shawcross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shawcross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shawcross prevents a body shot from Balisi.
Balisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shawcross can't break the clinch.
Balisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries to circle away but Balisi has him pinned against the cage.
Shawcross is working Balisi over against the cage.
Shawcross is trying to push Balisi away but Balisi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Shawcross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shawcross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Shawcross's corner calls for a 1-2. Shawcross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Shawcross rushes Balisi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Balisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shawcross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shawcross sprawls well. Shawcross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balisi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambo Balisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balisi walks into a stiff left hand from Shawcross.
Shawcross scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Balisi rushes Shawcross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balisi wants a takedown but no success here.
Shawcross leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balisi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shawcross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawcross misses with the head strike.
Shawcross misses with some punches.
Shawcross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shawcross scores with a shot to the side of Balisi's head.
Balisi letting Shawcross take a breather here.
Shawcross pushes Balisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balisi blocking some punches.
Balisi takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Balisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balisi fails to land the takedown.#T3#
A cross from Shawcross lands.
Shawcross lands a really nice looking cross but Balisi seems unphased.
Balisi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balisi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shawcross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shawcross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balisi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Balisi is rocked!
Shawcross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shawcross digs a good body shot into Balisi's ribs.
Oh Balisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balisi is breathing heavily.
Shawcross throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Balisi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shawcross taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shawcross takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Shawcross.
Balisi seems to have got his legs back now.
Shawcross misses with a punch to the body.
Balisi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shawcross is defending well for now.#T4#
Shawcross looking to stall.
Shawcross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shawcross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shawcross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shawcross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shawcross gets through Balisi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shawcross is pressed up against the cage. Balisi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shawcross down to the mat. Shawcross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shawcross is looking to clinch but Balisi is avoiding it.
Balisi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Shawcross.
Balisi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shawcross.
Balisi ducks under a wild hook from Shawcross.
Balisi darts in trying to clinch
and Shawcross counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Shawcross 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#
Balisi shoots and misses
letting Shawcross counter with a right hand.
Shawcross has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Balisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shawcross throws out the jab. #KD2#
Shawcross drops Balisi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Balisi looks back up at him and smiles so Shawcross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shawcross batters Balisi with a massive right followed by a huge left! Balisi is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shawcross lands a final crushing right hand to drop Balisi to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shawcross is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Shawcross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Shawcross's corner calls for a 1-2. Shawcross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Andreas Puukki has been cut.
Shawcross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shawcross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puukki on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Puukki is rocked!
Puukki is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Shawcross doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Puukki crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Puukki's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Shawcross!
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