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Event:
RBB 14: White vs Frank
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Noe jabs Crixus to the body, keeping him at a distance. Crixus throws a poor cross that misses
and Noe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Noe looks to land a left hand but Crixus moved out of range nicely. Crixus misses with an uppercut
and Noe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Glados Crixus has been cut. Noe connects with a body shot. Yvan Noe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Noe scores with a hook. Crixus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Noe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Noe scores with a hook to the body. Crixus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. 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! Crixus moves to clinch but Noe breaks away and Crixus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Noe thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Crixus misses with a right hand and Noe counters with a nice uppercut. Noe lands with a nice body punch. Noe's corner calls for a 1-2. Noe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Crixus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Noe to counter with a crisp jab. Noe throws a hook to the side of Crixus's head but Crixus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crixus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noe throws out the jab. A punch lands to the side of Crixus 's head but he takes it in his stride. Noe cracks Crixus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Noe lands a slapping body shot.
Crixus is breathing heavily.#T2# Noe walks into a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Noe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crixus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Danga de danga de dang - Noe scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# Glados Crixus's cut is getting worse. Noe lands a jab to Crixus's midsection. A big left from Noe misses. Noe connects with the punch.#TD# Crixus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noe! Crixus throws an elbow but Noe slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3# Noe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crixus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noe can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Noe trying to remain calm as Crixus controls from the top position. Noe tries to bench press Crixus off him but Crixus keeps the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Crixus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noe has escaped the position, nice work there. Noe is looking to reverse the position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Crixus misses with the ground and pound. Crixus tries to score with some ground and pound. Noe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Crixus throws an elbow but Noe slips to the side and avoids it well. Crixus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Noe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crixus. Crixus trying to control the action but Noe is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crixus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvan Noe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Noe throws a shot to the body.
Noe thows a left - swing and a miss! Crixus attempts a counter takedown but Noe avoids it well and moves away. Noe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Crixus misses with a right hand and Noe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Noe missing with a left hand there. Crixus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Noe stalks Crixus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crixus's face. Crixus staggers backwards, shaken. Crixus works the jab nicely. Noe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crixus. Noe throws a hook to the side of Crixus's head but Crixus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crixus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Crixus walks into a stiff left hand from Noe. Noe's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1# Crixus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Crixus throws an off balance right hand
and Noe counters with a nice uppercut. Crixus throws a poor cross that misses
and Noe counters with a stiff right hand. Crixus misses with an uppercut
and Noe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Noe looks to land a combination but Crixus avoids it well. Crixus tries to clinch up and Noe counters with a stiff right hand. Noe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# Crixus misses with a takedown attempt and Noe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Noe tries to clinch but Crixus moves out of range. Crixus attempts a counter takedown but Noe avoids it well and moves away. Noe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crixus feinted with a counter takedown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crixus throws an off balance right hand
and Noe counters with a stiff right hand. Noe leaves Crixus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Crixus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Noe misses with a straight right. #T3# Crixus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crixus appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Crixus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Yvan Noe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Noe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2# Glados Crixus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Noe missing with a left hand there. Crixus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crixus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Noe throws a looping overhand right but Crixus ducks down to avoid it. Crixus closes the distance but Noe moves to the side and Noe counters with a straight right hand. Yvan Noe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crixus with a poor takedown and Noe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glados Crixus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Noe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Noe clobbers Crixus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4# Noe looks to land a combination. Crixus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2# Crixus is rocked!#CUT2# Jeez, Glados Crixus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crixus misses with a straight left. Crixus misses with a left hand and Noe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Crixus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noe.
Crixus tries for a takedown but Noe circles away easily#KD2# and Noe counters with a crisp one two that drops Crixus! Noe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crixus to his feet! Crixus is in big trouble! Oh Crixus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Glados Crixus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yvan Noe! As Yvan Noe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is'.
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Event:
RBB 6: Joon vs Crixus
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crixus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Crixus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joon, pushing him back against the ropes. Crixus is trying to drag Joon to the mat but Joon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Crixus's coach down at Parko Ludos was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crixus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Joon working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Joon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Glados Crixus has been cut. Joon has had enough of the clinch but Crixus keeps him there for the moment. Joon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Crixus misses with a short punch on the inside. Joon misses with a body punch.
Joon misses with an elbow strike.
Joon misses with some punches.
#T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Crixus blocks a body shot from Joon. Joon scores with a hook to the body. Crixus looking for a takedown. Joon gets underhooks to prevent Crixus's takedown attempt.
Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glados Crixus. Joon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Joon just leaning against Crixus, taking a breather. Joon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crixus.
Crixus is working for takedown but Joon is calmly controlling the position for now. Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Crixus uses good head movement to avoid it. Joon working aggressively here.
Joon just leaning against Crixus, taking a breather. Crixus has Joon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Joon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Crixus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Joon misses with the head strike.
Joon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The referee is keeping an eye on Joon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crixuss head. Joon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joon tries a body shot but Crixus blocks it.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Crixus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon. Joon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Joon lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crixus's elbow. Joon lands a right hand. #T3# Crixus prevents a body shot from Joon. Joon is stalling here.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Joon fails to land. Joon misses with a body punch.
Crixus being controlled against the ropes. Joon can't find room to land a body shot as Crixus controls the action.
Joon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crixus.
Joon working hard to break the clinch.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Crixus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Joon stops a takedown attempt from Crixus.
Joon prevents the takedown attempt.
Crixus looks winded! Crixus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joon wants to stall.
Joon lands an uppercut. Crixus avoids the elbow strike from Joon, against the ropes.
Joon tries to break free but Crixus pushes him back against the ropes. Joon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crixus prevents a body shot from Joon. Joon lands a body shot. Joon digs a right hand into Crixus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crixus's gas tank. Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Nice shot lands for Joon. Joon throws a right hand that Crixus ducks under and follows up with a left that Crixus also avoids with ease. Joon throws a right hand that Crixus ducks under and follows up with a left that Crixus also avoids with ease. Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well. Joon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Chul Gun Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crixus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon. Crixus throws a hook to the side of Joon's head but Joon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Joon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crixus. Joon throws a hook but Crixus blocks it. Crixus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crixuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Joon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crixus checks it well. Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jab from Joon. Joon looks to land a left hand but Crixus moved out of range nicely. Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Joon takes a swing at Crixus's ribcage but misses. Joon misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Crixus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joon! Joon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crixus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crixus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Crixus cracks Joon with an elbow. That is naaassty. Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crixus can do to turn this around? Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Joon is not content to let Crixus control the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Crixus is trying to get an arm triangle but Joon is defending well. You can see the frustration on Joon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Crixus landing strikes. Crixus has control of an arm but Joon manages to advance to Crixus's back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joon looking to hold on to the position here but Crixus rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crixus keeping moving, preventing Joon from controlling successfully. Joon is looking to work some ground and pound but Crixus has wrist control. Joon preventing the sweep. Joon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crixus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Joon has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Joon are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3# Joon in side control, throwing shots but Crixus defends. Glados Crixus has got the better of the ground game so far. Crixus regains half guard, as Joon was trying to land strikes. Crixus trying to control from the bottom.
Crixus regains full guard. Nicely done. Joon is looking to work some ground and pound but Crixus has wrist control. Joon cracks Crixus with a solid left hand. Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Joon working some strikes from top position. Crixus is breathing heavily. Joon scoring with some ground and pound. Joon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Joon is working Crixus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Crixus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Joon throwing strikes but missing. Joon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Joon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Joon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crixus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Joon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Joon throws a big right hand that misses. Joon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Joon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Crixus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Nice takedown defense from Joon. No joy for Crixus on that attempt. Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Crixus's shoulder, as Crixus tries to avoid the shot. Crixus blocks a jab. Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Crixus moves out of range as Joon strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Joon moves out of range as Crixus strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Joon as he connects with a hook. Crixus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# The crowd cheers as Joon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crixus doesn't seem phased though. Joon swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Crixus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Crixus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Crixus blocks the strikes from Joon.
Joon is not content to let Crixus control the position. Joon gets full guard. Joon is pulling down on Crixus's head to control his posture. Crixus throws a big elbow that misses. Crixus trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom. Joon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2# Crixus stopping the sweep attempt from Joon. Joon is working hard here to advance position. Crixus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Joon gets caught flat footed, as Crixus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Joon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Joon working a defensive guard here.
Crixus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crixus with a nice head shot there.#T3# Joon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Crixus from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Crixus passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard. Joon taking some punishment here, with Crixus in his half guard. Joon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crixus on the ground. Ground and pound from Crixus. Crixus works his way into full mount! Crixus avoids the attempt from Joon to control.#T4# Joon is in a horrible position here. Crixus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crixus is landing with some decent strikes but Joon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Joon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joon wants to hold on but Crixus pushes him away. Joon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joon tries to get out of the position. Crixus lands a nice shot to the head. Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't. BOOM! Crixus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joon tries to hold on but Crixus postures up. Crixus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glados Crixus really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut. That's time! Joon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Crixus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Joon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away. Joon scores with a nice head shot. Crixus throws a right hand that misses
and Joon counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Crixus does a little dance to reset his feet. Crixus throws out a loose jab but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it. Joon throws a body punch but Crixus moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chul Gun Joon is winning the standup battle so far. Good standup being displayed there by Crixus as he connects with a hook. Crixus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Joon misses with a looping left. Crixus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A swing and a miss from Joon. Joon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crixus on the side of the head. Crixus misses with a straight right. Joon tries to clinch up but Crixus circles away and keeps his distance. Joon scores with a shot to the body.
Joon misses with a hook. Crixus ducked under it nicely. Crixus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Joon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Joon throws a series of strikes that have Crixus backpedaling.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy. Joon clobbers Crixus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# Crixus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Crixus scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crixus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab. Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crixus in his tracks. Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away. Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well. Crixus slips under a jab from Joon. Joon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Joon scores with a nice head shot. Crixus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.#T3# The fighters circling - Crixus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Joon misses with a looping left. Crixus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Joon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon misses the shot to the body. Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Good shot there by Joon. Joon connects with a nice looking jab.
Joon lands a glancing blow to the side of Crixus's head. Chul Gun Joon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Joon misses with an uppercut. Joon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crixus on the side of the head. Crixus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joon counters with a nice uppercut. Crixus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Joon looks to land a combination but Crixus avoids it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crixus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab. Joon throws a solid leg kick but Crixus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joon. Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Crixus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Crixus defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand. Crixus closes the distance and clinches up with Joon, looking for a takedown. Crixus pushes Joon against the ropes but Joon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon had his way with Glados Crixus in that round. The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Crixus avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Crixus shoots in but no luck this time. Joon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A swing and a miss from Crixus. The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Crixus ducks under a wild hook from Joon. Crixus blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Crixus misses. Joon misses with a hook. Crixus ducked under it nicely. Crixus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Joon 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.
Joon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1# Crixus throws a right hand that misses
and Joon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crixus scores with a nice head shot. Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Joon looks to land a left hand but Crixus moved out of range nicely. Crixus feints the counter takedown. Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crixus.
Crixus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon. Joon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joon lands a slapping body shot.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Crixus saw that one coming. Joon with a jab.#T2# Crixus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crixus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Crixus throws a lazy uppercut
and Joon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Joon slaps away a takedown attempt from Crixus, before circling back to the center of the mat. Joon throws a leg kick that misses. Crixus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A cross from Joon lands. Joon throws a lazy right hand but Crixus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And Crixus tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out. Crixus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Crixus is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch combination from Crixus misses. #T3# Crixus defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand. Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target. Crixus feints the counter takedown. Joon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crixus. Joon lands a body shot.
Crixus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crixus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joon loads up on a big right hand but Crixus slips the punch. Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crixus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon. Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.#T4# Crixus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joon circles away. Joon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glados Crixus. Joon throws a shot to the body.
Joon misses with an uppercut. And Crixus tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out. Joon scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Joon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crixus doesn't seem phased though. Jab by Joon. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crixus slips under a jab. Joon throws a looping overhand right but Crixus ducks down to avoid it. Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Crixus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon. Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Chul Gun Joon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice takedown defense from Joon. No joy for Crixus on that attempt. Glados Crixus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joon throws a looping overhand right but Crixus ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Chul Gun Joon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Joon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:45 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chul Gun Joon! Chul Gun Joon is the new welterweight champion! An out of breath and clearly excited Chul Gun Joon thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RBB 3: Third Brawl
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crixus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well. Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Crixus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crixus not landing any meaningful shots this time. Diaz is staying active underneath Crixus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Crixus lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crixus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head. #SUB2# Crixus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. Crixus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Crixus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Crixus working the head and body with strikes. Crixus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Crixus slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead. Diaz tries to get to full guard but Crixus has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crixus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz! Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz taking shots to the head. #T2# Crixus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Crixus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Crixus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crixus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crixus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on? Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Crixus working the ground and pound effectively.
Crixus controlling his opponent. Crixus is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3# Crixus is in the full mount, landing strikes. Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Crixus lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crixus wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely. Crixus lands a heavy elbow. Crixus lands a big elbow. Crixus looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Crixus working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay. #T4# Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crixus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position. Crixus dominating with strikes here. Crixus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crixus wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely. Crixus scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there. Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Diaz wants to control but Crixus is having none of it. Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glados Crixus 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# Diaz misses with a takedown #TD2# so Crixus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB# Diaz working for a triangle but Crixus defends it easily.
Crixus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Crixus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Crixus trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Diaz has momentary wrist control but Crixus slips an elbow through the middle. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Crixus throws a big right hand that misses. Crixus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Crixus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Crixus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crixus throws a big elbow that misses. Crixus working some strikes from top position. Diaz is trying to keep Crixus in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Crixus's coach down at Parko Ludos was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crixus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Diaz tries for a takedown but Crixus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Crixus tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crixus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL# Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crixus, pushing him back against the cage. Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Diaz tries to pull guard but Crixus holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Crixus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well. Our sources have told us that Diaz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Crixus wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3# Crixus looking for a takedown. Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crixus blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2# Crixus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Crixus manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Crixus trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Crixus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Glados Crixus has got the better of the ground game so far. Crixus preventing the sweep. #T4# Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Crixus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Crixus won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Crixus scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Diaz closes the distance and clinches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diaz tries to pull guard but Crixus won't allow it.
#TD2# Crixus is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crixus persists though and gets the takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glados Crixus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Crixus circles away.
Crixus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Crixus, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Crixus against the cage but Crixus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crixus but Crixus pushes him off and we're back to square one. Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Crixus in a clinch.
#TD2# Crixus lands a takedown into guard.
Crixus controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crixus wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Diaz 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. Crixus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crixus has passed into side control.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crixus on the ground. Crixus scoring with punches and elbows. Crixus misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Crixus landing a few strikes. Crixus scores with a couple of short elbows. Crixus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2# Crixus lands a decent elbow from side control. Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Diaz is not content to let Crixus control the position. Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Crixus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Crixus lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3# Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crixus gets to mount! Diaz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Diaz is looking to improve his position but Crixus isn't that keen on the idea. Crixus working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Crixus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crixus raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4# Crixus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crixus with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there. Diaz taking shots to the head. Crixus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crixus trying to control but Diaz is having none of it. Crixus prevents Diaz from getting the reversal. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crixus with the ground and pound from mount. Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Glados Crixus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Crixus 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glados Crixus! Nick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fight, I did what I was supposed to do and it is what it is, hard pill to swallow. Sorry to all my fans and I promise not to let you down next time. Thanks everybody!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1# A left lands for Madden. Madden 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.
Madden moves out of range of the strikes. Madden tries to counter with a takedown but Crixus is quick to defend against it. Madden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crixus. Crixus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crixus throws a hook but Madden avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden tries to clinch up#TD2# and Crixus counters with a takedown into side control. #T1# Crixus scores with punches from side control. Crixus staying calm. Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't. Madden is trying to control Crixus's posture but Crixus avoids it. Crixus is chipping away with strikes.
Madden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Crixus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Madden to see if he's OK.#ROC2# Madden is rocked! A big shot lands for Crixus! That's hurt Madden! Will he recover? Crixus fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glados Crixus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2# Crixus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martin's guard.#SUB2# Crixus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Crixus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Crixus landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crixus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Crixus is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.#T1# Crixus wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position. Martin being controlled here, momentarily. Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Crixus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Let's hope that Crixus 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Crixus looking to pass the guard. Crixus controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Crixus landing with the ground and pound. Crixus is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows. Crixus scoring with some ground and pound. Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crixus. Crixus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Crixus pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3# Crixus controlling the pace. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Crixus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Crixus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Crixus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Martin taking some punishment here, with Crixus in his half guard. Crixus slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.#SUB# Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crixus pulls his head out easily. Martin is breathing heavily. Crixus controlling the pace. #T4# Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crixus scores with a couple of nice shots. Crixus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Crixus lands with a punch from half guard. Crixus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Crixus drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head. #SUB2# Crixus seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crixus is figuring out what he wants to do next. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glados Crixus dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Martin shoots for a takedown but Crixus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Crixus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard. Crixus postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow. Crixus controlling from the top position. Crixus is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2# Martin is rocked! Crixus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Glados Crixus has got the better of the ground game so far. Crixus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Crixus postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Martin covers up, he's hurt! Crixus keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Crixus and the ref steps in to end the fight! Crixus can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glados Crixus!
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