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Event:
IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Kobra moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away. Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away. A quick step to the side and Kobra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Clark lands a nice looking body kick. Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily. Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra appears to be looking for a big counter. Kobra cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head. Kobra throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing. Boyd Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kobra scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Clark throws a nice looking combination but Kobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kobra tried to counter with a leg kick but Clark avoided it. Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kobra counter with a right hand. A clash of legs there as Kobra blocks the low kick. Kobra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clark walks into a stiff left hand from Kobra. Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily. Kobra moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark. Clark throws a front kick aimed at Kobra's knee but Kobra avoids it well. We've been informed that Clark 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. Kobra throws a good cross that connects.
Clark tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Kobra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A punch combination from Clark misses. As Clark looks to move away, Kobra throws a big counter combo but Clark just gets out of the way. Kobra looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Clark.
#T2# Clark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobra checks a leg kick. Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
It looked like Kobra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clark. Kobra works the jab nicely. Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kobra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark throws a lazy head kick and Kobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Clark misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Clark misses with a hook. Kobra ducked under it nicely. Clark staying out of range there. Despite the aggression on Clark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Clark throws a half hearted mid kick. Clark throws a nice inside leg kick. Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice defenses there by Clark. Clark looks to throw a body kick letting Kobra counter with a right hand. Clark throws a push kick but Kobra slaps the foot to one side. Kobra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range. Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Clark misses with a combination
and Kobra counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kobra misses the shot to the body. #T4# Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2# Clark drops Kobra with a beautiful combination! Kobra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clark is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Kobra is rocked! Kobra avoids the head kick by Clark.
Kobra throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it. Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Kobra seems to have got his legs back now. Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it. Kobra feints a jab promting Clark to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Clark dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kobra misses with a double jab.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range. Clark throws a wild body kick that Kobra sees coming a mile off. Kobra swinging wildly here.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily. Kobra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head. Kobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gin Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark tries a low kick but Kobra avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Kobra does a little dance to reset his feet. Kobra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Kobra gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2# and Clark counters with a crisp one two that drops Kobra! Clark thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kobra to his feet! Kobra is in big trouble! Boyd Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kobra throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range. Kobra throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobra. Kobra lands with a shot to the body. Kobra slips under a jab from Clark. Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Clark.
#T2# A head kick by Clark misses and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kobra rather than just go for the knockout. Nice cross by Kobra. Kobra misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Kobra. Kobra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Clark throws a head kick that misses. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Clark has knocked Kobra down with a huge combo! Clark steps away and waves a wobbly Kobra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kobra swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark. Clark takes one to the side of the head.
#T3# Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra. Clark takes one on the button. Some bone on bone action there as Kobra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kobra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away. Kobra looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely. Clark misses with a low kick. A counter left hand to the body from Kobra misses its target. Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kobra throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it. Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Clark avoids it. Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobra doesn't seem bothered though. Kobra slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Kobra misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clark wants to land a leg kick but Kobra is out of range. Kobra is looking to counter punch. Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobra counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt. Clark is breathing heavily. Kobra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyd Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! 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# Decent striking displayed by Kobra there. Kobra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clark tries to bum rush Kobra with a series of wild strikes but Kobra uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clark scores with a body shot.
Kobra lands a slapping body shot.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away. Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobra avoids the head kick by Clark.
Kobra lands with a shot to the body. Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kobra lands a jab-cross combination. Kobra throws out a powerful jab. Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobra throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely. Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Kobra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Clark throws the kick towards the body but Kobra avoids it. Boyd Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Kobra misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming. Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Clark throws a right and a left that Kobra avoids nicely. Kobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark is trying to counter with his kicks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kobra motions for Clark to come forward. Kobra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Kobra throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range. Kobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Clark throws a series of punches but Kobra avoids them all with ease. It looked like Kobra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# Kobra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobra. Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
A leg kick checked by Kobra. Clark misses the shot to the body. Clark is looking to score with low kicks. Kobra throws a big counter combination but Clark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Clark throws a right hand that Kobra ducks under and follows up with a left that Kobra also avoids with ease. Kobra appears to be looking for a big counter. Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gin Kobra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Clark misses with a leg kick. #T4# Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing. Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobra 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.
A punch combination from Kobra misses. Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kobra cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs. Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Kobra does no damage. A left lands for Kobra. Kobra misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Gin Kobra showed his dominance in that final round. Well Clark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Clark! Boyd Clark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IFC MW 26 Zapata vs Ubereem
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1# Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobra. Kobra tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Kobra gets tackled into the cage by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobra uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn. Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. Kobra has Van Rijn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Van Rijn lands a right hand. Kobra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
#T1# A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Kobra is rocked! Kobra tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Kobra blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn. Van Rijn lands a right hand. Kobra is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him? Kobra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobra seems to have recovered his senses. Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kobra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobra unleashes a big counter combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Van Rijn blocks a jab.#CL2# Kobra moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobras head. Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike. Kobra is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn. A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Van Rijn lands a body punch. Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobra controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Kobra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kobra's gas tank. A short right from Van Rijn. #T3# Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head. Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut. Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Kobra. Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn. Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head. Van Rijn lands with a left to the head. Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn. Kobra looks winded! Van Rijn throws a big uppercut that drops Kobra! More strikes from Van Rijn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kobra lies dazed against the cage as Van Rijn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!
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Event:
IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1# Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving. Greene looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Kobra throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Greene moves into range and clinches up with Kobra. Kobra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kobra scores with a shoulder strike. Kobra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greene can't get the takedown.
Greene jumps guard but Kobra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gin Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Greene. Kobra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greene.
#T1# Kobra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kobra digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kobra lands an uppercut. Kobra has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment. Kobra tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Kobra back against the cage. Kobra is trying to force a seperation but Greene has the dominant position. Kobra lands a body punch. Kobra lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Kobra breaks the clinch.
#CL# Kobra takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Kobra lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Kobra - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Kobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kobra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kobra lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head. Kobra misses with a head kick.
Greene wants to counter the offense by Kobra and move into the clinch position. Kobra scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kobra is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3# Kobra looks for the body kick but Greene saw that one coming. Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobra, which made it look bad. Kobra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene looks to clinch and Kobra counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kobra scores with a one two! Greene had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4# Kobra stalks Greene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greene's face. Greene staggers backwards, shaken. Kobra jabs at Greene's body. Kobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC# Greene is rocked!#CL# Kobra gets in close and instigates a clinch. Greene is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobra finish him? 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! Kobra wants to break free but Greene has control.
Kobra lands a nice shot to the body. Greene seems to have recovered his senses. Greene is trying to pull guard but Kobra has him pressed against the cage. Kobra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards. Greene jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kobra walks away with a smile on his face. Greene gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Danga de danga de dang - Kobra scores with a four punch combination! Kobra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kobra dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut! Greene wants to clinch but Kobra slips to the side and Kobra counters with a series of strikes. Greene will be more careful next time no doubt. Gin Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Greene to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Greene looks to clinch but Kobra throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Greene taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gin Kobra! In his post fight interview, Gin Kobra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Jefferson rushes Kobra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kobra wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
Jefferson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kobra has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Kobra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. Jefferson avoiding damage.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. Kobra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body. Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land. Jefferson lands with a right to the head. Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobra. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Kobra.
Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobra's efforts to push away. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobra. Jefferson lands a right hand. Jefferson stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson. Jefferson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kobra up against the cage. Kobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jefferson obliges. Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson'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. Good body shot from Jefferson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kobra lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards. Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kobra blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2# Kobra is rocked! Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kobra blocks a body shot from Jefferson. #T3# Jefferson lands with a left to the head. Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jefferson digs a right hand into Kobra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kobra's gas tank. Kobra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Come on Jefferson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kobra seems to have got his legs back now. Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards. Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Kobra's head. Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jefferson throws a head punch that misses. Jefferson lands a shoulder strike. Jefferson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Jefferson. Jefferson gets through Kobra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jefferson lands a body punch. #T4# Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Kobra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kobra struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
Kobra is breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson. Jefferson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jefferson throws a big uppercut that drops Kobra! More strikes from Jefferson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kobra lies dazed against the cage as Jefferson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cahal Jefferson! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cahal Jefferson made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC MW17
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Kobra drives through and clinches with Kenshin against the cage.
Kobra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kenshin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobra. Kobra tries to throw a body punch but Kenshin avoids it by throwing Kobra back against the cage. Kobra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenshin is keeping busy. A frustrated look appears on Kobra's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kenshin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kobra takes a shot to the head. #TD2# Kenshin pulls guard. #SUB2# Kobra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kenshin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kobra has managed to get both his arms back between Kenshin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Kenshin looking for a guillotine here but Kobra defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenshin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2# Kenshin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kobra is defending well. Kenshin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kobra has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kenshin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uesugi Kenshin!
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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1# Kobra lands a body shot.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobra circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Kobra does a little dance to reset his feet. Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobra swats him away and circles back towards the center. Banks throws a body shot but no joy. Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut. Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobra counters with a nice body shot. Banks misses with a wild body shot. Banks throws a nice looking combination but Kobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A combination from Banks does no damage. Banks feints a jab promting Kobra to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kobra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobra unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kobra throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range. Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobra tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Banks dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
#T1# Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobra lands with a good body shot. Banks is looking to wear down Kobra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A punch combination from Banks misses. Banks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kobra tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Banks takes a swing at Kobra's ribcage but misses. Banks throws a right and a left that Kobra avoids nicely. Banks wants to clinch but Kobra slips to the side and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A combination from Kobra does no damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Banks feints a jab promting Kobra to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kobra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kobra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice jab there from Kobra. Kobra scores with a three punch combo!
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Kobra throws out a powerful jab. Kobra slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Kobra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Banks is breathing heavily. Good exchange - Kobra coming out on top. Kobra misses with a double jab.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kobras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kobra connects with a body shot. Kobra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL# Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Kobra. #BC2# Kobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kobra scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Banks checks a low kick from Kobra. Banks throws a body shot but no joy. Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Kobra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banks. Banks looks to clinch and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Banks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body. Kobra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range. Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body. Banks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kobra lands the left hand. Kobra scores with a punch to the head. Kobra throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely. 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! Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Kobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kobra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kobra throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range. Banks tries to clinch but Kobra moves out of range. #T4# Kobra throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range. Kobra scores with a nice strike. Kobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Banks's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kobra's corner calls for a 1-2. Kobra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kobra misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra connects with a jab.#CL# Kobra gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch. Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short right from Kobra on the inside. Kobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobra's elbow. Banks pushes Kobra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marshall Banks's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Kobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Banks misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing. Kobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kobra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobra misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Kobra's head back.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away.#T1# Kobra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kobra keeps the fight on the outside. Banks swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Banks swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Banks misses with a hook to the body
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Kobra scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one. Kobra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Banks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Kobra breaks the clinch.
Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
#T2# Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Kobra counters with a crisp one two that drops Banks! Kobra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banks to his feet! Banks is in big trouble!#ROC2# Banks is rocked! Kobra is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kobra shuts the power down on Banks. Lights out, game over! Kobra is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gin Kobra! Gin Kobra decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Sexyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A nice leg kick lands there from Kobra. Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Kobra moved out of range. Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
and Kobra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kobra slaps away a takedown attempt from Sexyama, before circling back to the center of the mat. A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target. We've been told by Kobra's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kobra lands with a shot to the body. Sexyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sexyama misses with a looping right. A combination from Kobra does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Kobra.
Kobra thuds a left hand into Sexyama's body. Sexyama tries for a takedown but Kobra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kobra is looking to counter punch. Gin Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama. Sexyama swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Sexyama takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2# Sexyama tightens his grip and picks Kobra up, before dumping him to the ground. Kobra manages to land in guard. Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet. Kobra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexyama trying to move into half guard but instead Kobra has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2# Sexyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobra defends well.#SUB2# Sexyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Sexyama is trying to control the position but Kobra postures up. Sexyama 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. Kobra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kobra forces his way into half guard. Kobra wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy. Kobra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Sexyama is staying active underneath Kobra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3# Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Kobra sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Sexyama looking for submissions off his back. Kobra prevents Sexyama from improving his position. Kobra performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sexyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sexyama. Sexyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Sexyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Sexyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Gin Kobra will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Sexyama pushes Kobra up against the cage in a clinch. Kobra is trying to break free. Kobra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobra working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Sexyama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kobra uses from the top position. Kobra throws an elbow that misses. Sexyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobra's guard. Nice move by Sexyama!#REVB# Sexyama trying to control but Kobra is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sexyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1# Sexyama advances to half guard. #SUB2# Kobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sexyama wants to take a breather but Kobra is having none of it. Sexyama passes the guard and advances to mount! Sexyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2# Sexyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Kobra prevents Sexyama from taking his back. Sexyama throws some wild stikes that Kobra manages to avoid easily.
Sexyama tries to control but Kobra wriggling away. Kobra is working to get back to half guard.
Sexyama tries to control but Kobra wriggling away. #T3# Sexyama pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kobra is desperately trying to improve his position but Sexyama has a good base and remains in mount. Poor strikes thrown by Sexyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2# Sexyama working for a submission but Kobra is keeping him at bay. Sexyama forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2# Sexyama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kobra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. I would not like to be Kobra right now.
#T4# Kobra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Sexyama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kobra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Sexyama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kobra is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2# Sexyama working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kobra is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sexyama has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kobra taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark. Kobra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Clark blocks a head kick by Kobra.
Clark throws a solid leg kick but Kobra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark. Clark throws a head kick that misses enabling Kobra to counter with a crisp jab. Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head. A combination from Clark does no damage. Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark darts in trying to clinch and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body. A left and a right from Kobra both land. Nice combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark throws a right and a left that both miss. Clark tries to work over Kobra's front leg with a kick but Kobra checks it. Kobra lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Clark throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Clark throws a lazy head kick and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Clark moves into the clinch. Kobra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kobra dodges an elbow strike from Clark.
Kobra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobra controls his hands.
Kobra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobra avoids it. Kobra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobra effectively controlling the action here. Clark misses with a hook from the clinch. Kobra scores with a hook to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kobra as Clark tries to tie him up. #T2# Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kobra is keeping busy. Clark missing with knees to the body.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kobra controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kobra avoids the elbow strike from Clark, against the cage.
Kobra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobra's hands. Clark cracks Kobra with a good jab. Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Kobra sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Clark walks into a left hand. Kobra misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Kobra. Beautiful body shot. Kobra lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Kobra moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Kobra. Clark gets through Kobra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Kobra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark misses with a combination
and Kobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD# Clark lands a big head kick that sends Kobra tumbling to the mat! Clark takes a step backwards and waves Kobra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Kobra is rocked! Kobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kobra is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him? Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobra seems to have recovered his senses. Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobra circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gin Kobra 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# A combination from Clark does no damage. Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobra counters with a left and a right that stings Clark. Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobra looks like he wants to counter punch here. Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range. Kobra misses with a body kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kobra!
Clark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clark duly obliges. Clark looks to throw a body kick and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobra. Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively. Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Kobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Kobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobra.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kobra scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kobra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Kobra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobra! But no joy. Kobra tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kobra ducks under a wild hook from Clark. Kobra blocks a jab. Clark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# Nice body kick from Clark. Kobra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kobra tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kobra dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. Gin Kobra seems to be getting the better of the standup. Clark throws a body shot but no joy. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobra checks a leg kick. Kobra looks like he wants to counter punch here. Clark throws a solid leg kick but Kobra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark. A little jabbing left from Kobra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Clark misses with a hook. Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kobra.#T3# Kobra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Kobra ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. It looked like Clark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Clark throws a jab when Kobra was well out of range. Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyd Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kobra lands a two punch combo.
Kobra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kobra keeps the fight on the outside. Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
A low kick from Clark is predictable there and Kobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Kobra clinches up against the cage. Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Clark missing with knees to the body.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kobra taking a breather. Kobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kobra managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Clark prevents Kobra from breaking the clinch. Kobra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Clark looking to stall.
Boyd Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark. A right handed body shot lands from Kobra.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark lands a shot to the body. Clark is trying to stall.
Clark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clark 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.
Gin Kobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Kobra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Clark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Kobra. Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark is looking to counter punch. Kobra scores with a hook. Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Kobra does no damage. A big right from Kobra misses. Clark tries to bum rush Kobra with a series of wild strikes but Kobra uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
#T1# Kobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobra throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Clark misses with a body kick. Kobra blocks the body kick.
Kobra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kobra throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and moves out of range. Kobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Kobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Kobra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark. Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boyd Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kobra connects with a crisp jab. Kobra cracks Clark with a good jab. 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! Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kobra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Clark throws a combination that misses and Kobra counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Clark misses and Kobra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking. A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Clark is looking to clinch. Clark darts in trying to clinch and Kobra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kobra slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Clark on that attempt. #T3# Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket. Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kobra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kobra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark takes one to the chin there. Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Clark clinches. Clark lands a shoulder strike. Kobra goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark is looking to counter the offense by Kobra and move into the clinch.#T4# Clark throws a series of punches but Kobra avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket. Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobra counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kobra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark. Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kobra lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head. Clark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clark throws a head kick that misses. Kobra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clark. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kobra moves into range and connects with a jab. Gin Kobra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kobra winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra! Gin Kobra 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:
IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1# Tay throws a head kick that misses. Kobra appears to be looking for a big counter. Kobra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Some wild striking there from Tay.
Kobra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tay throws a shot from downtown. Kobra moves away and avoids it. Tay throws a leg kick which misses Kobra's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobra tries to avoid it. Tay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kobra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A head kick by Tay misses and Kobra counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tay throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra counters with a series of strikes. Tay will be more careful next time no doubt. Tay throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A punch combination from Tay misses. Tay misses with a left hand and Kobra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tay throws a leg kick and Kobra counters with a stiff right hand. Tay throws a push kick but Kobra slaps the foot to one side. Tay throws a right and a left that both miss. Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra. #T1# Kobra connects with a looping right hand.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Tay looks winded! Tay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Tay 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. Kobra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tay doesn't seem bothered though. Tay misses with a double jab
and Kobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kobra throws a series of punches but Tay moves out of range. Tay throws a head kick that misses and Kobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tay throws a low kick but Kobra avoids it. Kobra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kobra on the wrong end of a nice jab. Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kobra counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tay checks a low kick from Kobra. Kobra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobra counters with a two punch combo. Tay avoids a kick to the body.
#T2# Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobra with a nice cross. A low kick from Tay is predictable there and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Tay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kobra avoids the body shot from Tay.
Kobra is looking to counter punch. Kobra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kobra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kobra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tay. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kobra!
Kobra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kobra lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kobra scores with a four punch combination! Kobra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tay misses with the combination.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Tay throws a leg kick and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Tay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kobra lands with a nice combination. Tay backs away looking to recover. Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kobra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A low kick from Tay misses and Kobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Kobra does no damage. Tay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tay is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kobra hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chong Tay! A less than humble Chong Tay misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kobra throws a jab when Ram was well out of range. Ram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kobra gets off balance looking for a body kick and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kobra moves away from the strike by Ram. A combination from Ram does no damage. Kobra scores with a jab. Ram jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Ram looks to move away, Kobra throws a big counter combo but Ram just gets out of the way. Kobra lands a slapping body shot.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ram counters with a straight right hand. Ram misses with a body punch
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kobra moves away from the strike by Ram. Kobra misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ram! But no joy.#T1# Kobra misses with a head kick.
Ram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kobra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ram momentarily.
Kobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Ram is just out of range. Ram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ram avoids the head kick by Kobra.
A combination from Kobra does no damage. It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kobra misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a left to the body. Kobra throws a lazy right hand but Ram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ram unleashes a big counter combination but Kobra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kobra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Ram misses. Kobra looks to throw a body kick and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Kobra lands a jab to Ram's midsection. Ram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body. Kobra swings for the body but Ram moves out of range.
Ram is looking for the big counter here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kobra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ram.
Kobra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ram sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kobra misses with a few strikes there.
Kobra scores with a jab to the head.
Kobra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ram counter with a right hand. Ram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobra. Ram checks a leg kick. Kobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kobra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kobra tries to clinch there but Ram circles away.
Kobra throws the kick towards the body but Ram avoids it. Kobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra lands with a good body shot. Kobra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ram counters with a straight right hand. Kobra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ram blocks the body kick.
Kobra throws a head kick but Ram moves out of range.
Ram throws a series of punches but Kobra avoids them all with ease. Kobra works over Ram's head and body with a nice combination. Kobra misses with a head kick.
#T4# Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Ram moves out of range easily. Ram throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobra. Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobra manages to avoid it. Kobra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kobra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ram swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra is looking for a counter combo. Ram misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobra manages to avoid it. Kobra moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off. Ram moves out of range of the strikes. Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
Kobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kobra misses the jab. Ram throws out a counter right but Kobra avoids it with no problem. Ram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ram duly obliges. #ROC2# Kobra is rocked! Kobra connects with a crisp jab. Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kobra throws the left hand but Ram avoids the punch easily. Ram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Ram's head. Kobra seems to have got his legs back now. Kobra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ram. Gin Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kobra avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kobra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ram counters with a right hand to the body. Kobra misses with a lunging right hand
and Ram counters with a left to the body. Kobra throws a jab when Ram was well out of range. Ram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Kobra misses with a body kick. Nice defenses there by Ram. Ram just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobra lands a jab-cross combination. Kobra connects with a body shot that sends Ram's belly button to the back. Ram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobra was well out of range. Poor timing from Ram. Kobra throws a right and a left that both miss. Ram throws a counter combo. Kobra throws a body shot but no joy. Kobra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ram as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Ram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ram misses with a body shot.
Kobra is looking to counter punch. Kobra throws a shot to the body.
Kobra is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it.
#T2# Kobra misses with a hook to the body
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ram swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Kobra counters with a quick kick to the body but Ram blocks it. Ram moves out of range of the body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kobra takes one to the chin there. Nice takedown defense from Ram. No joy for Kobra on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gin Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ram. Kobra looks to land a body kick but Ram moved away. Kobra swinging wildly here.
Kobra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ram.
#T3# Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Ram. Those never looked like landing. Ram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kobra misses with the combination.
Gin Kobra is winning the standup battle so far. Kobra misses with an uppercut. Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ram.
Ram slips under a jab from Kobra. Kobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around? Ram throws a series of punches but Kobra moves out of range. Kobra misses with an uppercut. Kobra is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it.
Ram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4# A shot to the liver by Kobra. Beautiful body shot. Ram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kobra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kobra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kobra lands an overhand right. Kobra swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ram! But no joy. Ram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ram slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Ram throws a body punch but Kobra moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Ram misses the target. Nice body punch from Kobra. Kobra misses with a body shot.
Ram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kobra misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Kobra's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kobra misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ram throws the left hand but Kobra avoids the punch easily. It looked like Kobra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kobra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ram sprawls well. Ram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kobra gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Kobra misses with a combination
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice jab there from Kobra. Kobra looks for the body kick but Ram saw that one coming. Ram misses with the combination.
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ram avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kobra lunges at Ram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ram's hand. Ram throws out a loose jab but Kobra uses good head movement to avoid it. Ram avoids the body shot from Kobra.
Ram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2# Kobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ram. Kobra does a little dance to reset his feet. Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Ram moves out of range easily. Ram throws out a counter right but Kobra avoids it with no problem. Kobra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ram counters with a nice uppercut. Kobra throws a hook but Ram avoids it easily. Ram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kobra misses with an uppercut. Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ram throws out a counter right but Kobra avoids it with no problem. Kobra swinging wildly here.
Kobra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Kobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobra closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kobra tries to land a leg kick but Ram saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Kobra lands. Ram connects with a jab. Kobra with a jab. Kobra dips to his left and cracks Ram with an uppercut! Ram throws a good cross that connects.
Kobra with a lazy takedown attempt and Ram counters with a stiff right hand. Kobra gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kobra tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ram is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kobra buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kobra!! Kobra is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ram throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram! Battle Ram made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC XXI
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kobra misses with an uppercut. An inside leg kick from Head misses. Kobra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Head misses with a leg kick. Kobra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head throws a counter combo. Kobra is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Head unleashes a big counter combination but Kobra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Head with a poor takedown and Kobra counters with a stiff right hand. Head tries to clinch there but Kobra circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# so Head counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kobra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kobra working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Head distracts Kobra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kobra is pulling down on Head's head to control his posture. Head is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control. Head trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kobra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Head postures up in Kobra's guard and throws a big left but Kobra blocks it. Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kobra keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Head is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control. Head throws an elbow that misses. Kobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Head's guard. Nice move by Kobra!#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kobra stopping the sweep attempt from Head.#SUB2# Head working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Head throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kobra uses it to pass to side control.
Head is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Head struggling a bit here. Head wants to get back to his feet but Kobra drags him back down. Head is looking for a sweep. Head wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Head tries to get back to half guard but can't. Head is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kobra is trying to control. Head wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kobra thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Kobra controlling the action here. Kobra stops Head from getting back to his feet.
Head pushes Kobra off but Kobra dives into side control.
Head tries to escape but Kobra is in control. Head tries to buck Kobra off but Kobra is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Head is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kobra is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Kobra tries to control but Head wriggling away. Head is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gin Kobra will probably get the nod. That's time! Kobra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kobra scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one. Head walks into a left hand. Head fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Kobra gets caught flat footed, as Head shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Head throws a strike but Kobra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Kobra preventing the sweep. Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Head keeping full guard, as Kobra tries to pass. Crack Head has got the better of the ground game so far. Head is looking to sweep but instead, Kobra has passed into half guard.
#SUB2# Head looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kobra trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom. Well, if Kobra 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.
Head manages to get to full guard.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Head wants to stand but Kobra is controlling the position. Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobra's guard. #REVB# Kobra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Head throws a big elbow that misses. Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Head trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Head working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kobra's head. Head is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control. Head in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Head works over Kobra with some ground and pound from guard. Head preventing the sweep. #T3# Head lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Head with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Head accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Head has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Head is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Head postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Head cracks Kobra with a solid left hand. Head postures up in Kobra's guard and throws a big left but Kobra blocks it. Head is working Kobra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Head throwing strikes from guard but Kobra blocks nicely. Head chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Head chips away with some ground and pound. Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Head throwing strikes from guard but Kobra blocks nicely. Head with a flurry of punches that miss. Head throwing strikes but missing. Kobra pulls Head in close to his closed guard and prevents Head from doing any damage or advancing position. Head stands up over Kobra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Head content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Head 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! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Head closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Head throwing shots but Kobra is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Head seems to be working for a kimura but Kobra defends the submission attempt. Head is looking to stall here but Kobra recovers full guard. Head in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kobra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Head with a flurry of punches that miss. Head throwing strikes but missing. Head throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Head content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kobra controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself. Head loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Head throwing strikes from guard but Kobra blocks nicely. #T2# Head throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Head accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Head is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Head scoring with some ground and pound. Head working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Head throwing strikes from guard but Kobra blocks nicely. Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Head in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Kobra has momentary wrist control but Head slips an elbow through the middle. Head scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Head is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control. Head loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Head wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving. #SUB# Kobra is looking for a triangle but Head pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Head accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Head cracks Kobra with a solid left hand. Head landing with the ground and pound. #T4# Head throwing strikes but missing. Head postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Head throwing strikes but missing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Head's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Head scoring with punches to the head and body. Head trying to control but Kobra is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Head is working Kobra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Head with a flurry of punches that miss. Kobra has momentary wrist control but Head slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Crack Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Head 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Head! Crack Head 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:
IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra lands the left hand. Kobra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kobra tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Yonic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2# Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kobra's guard. Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Yonic wants to pass the guard but Kobra is keeping the position. Kobra tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic passes Kobra's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Still in half guard, Yonic seems content to control. Kobra is trying to get back to full guard. Yonic trying to pass the guard but Kobra defending well. #T1# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yonic in particular looking to stall. Yonic moves into full mount! Kobra won't be happy about that! Yonic controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like Yonic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Let's hope that Yonic 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.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Yonic looking to finish with strikes here!
Yonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3# Yonic with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2# Yonic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Yonic controlling the pace for now. Yonic moves to back control. #T4##SUB2# Yonic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Yonic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kobra knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kobra for a finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yonic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kobra trying to control the position but Yonic manages to sink in the hooks. Kobra is trying to break free.
Yonic gets his hands free as Kobra looks to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yonic throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2# Yonic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Yonic drives through with a takedown into Kobra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Yonic passes into half guard. Kobra wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Kobra defending well. Yonic slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Kobra wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Kobra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Kobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Yonic.
Yonic slows the pace down in half guard. Yonic is continuing to stall.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Yonic feints and as Kobra raises his hands in defense, Yonic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far. Kobra keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. Kobra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Yonic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kobra keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass. Yonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kobra is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up. Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Yonic trying to control but Kobra is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Yonic misses with a takedown and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yonic doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kobra counters with a left to the body. Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yonic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gin Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic. Kobra is looking to clinch but Yonic is avoiding it.
Yonic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobra defends well and Yonic ends up having to push Kobra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Yonic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2# Yonic shoots in and gets a takedown into Kobra's guard. Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobra is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yonic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kobra scores with a jab.#TD2# Yonic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yonic staying calm. Kobra tries to buck Yonic off but Yonic is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Yonic trying to control the position but Kobra is working away. #T1# Kobra tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Yonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kobra is letting Yonic control him for a moment. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kobra is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Yonic wants to control but Kobra is keeping him busy. A lull in the action here as Yonic stalls from top position. Kobra is trying to improve his position. Kobra is trying to escape the position but Yonic is controlling the position. #T3# Yonic wants to control but Kobra is keeping him busy. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kobra is being controlled here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gin Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yonic fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kobra throws a good cross that connects.
Kobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yonic misses with a hook
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Yonic as he checks the leg kick. We've been told by Kobra's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Yonic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobra's half guard. Kobra has a hand on Yonic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yonic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4# Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Yonic lands a big elbow. Kobra tries to lock up and control but Yonic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2# Yonic goes for an armbar but Kobra turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kobra. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yonic pulls Kobra in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Boss Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yonic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic! Boss Yonic very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet. Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Kobra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Michael Levesque fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Kobra misses. Kobra looks to land a combination but Michael Levesque avoids it well. Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael Levesque paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Michael Levesque feints and as Kobra raises his hands in defense, Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Kobra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Michael Levesque with a poor takedown and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kobra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobra thuds a left hand into Michael Levesque's body. Michael Levesque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra. Kobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Michael Levesque fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobra lands with a straight right. Michael Levesque didn't see that one coming.#T1# Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobra defends it nicely. Michael Levesque moves out of range of the body kick. Michael Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra connects with the punch. Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Michael Levesque misses the jab. Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kobra misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michael Levesque or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobra, which made it look bad. Michael Levesque takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Levesque takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Levesque fails to land the takedown. Kobra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2# Nice sprawl there from Kobra as Michael Levesque shoots in. Michael Levesque misses with a few strikes there.
As Michael Levesque backs off Kobra throws a huge counter combo but Michael Levesque manages to avoid it all. Kobra scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Michael Levesque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Michael Levesque is breathing heavily.#CL2# Kobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Michael Levesque takes a shot to the head. Kobra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michael Levesque backwards. #BC2# Kobra manages to break the clinch.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown attempt - Kobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kobra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Michael Levesque misses with a combination
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body. #T3# A punch combination from Kobra misses. Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
#TD# Michael Levesque scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2# Kobra pushes Michael Levesque off and gets back to his feet. Michael Levesque is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra. 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! Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobra tries to sprawl out of it but Michael Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kobra lands a jab. Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobra as he jumps to the side. Michael Levesque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. It seemed like Kobra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Kobra slaps away a takedown attempt from Michael Levesque, before circling back to the center of the mat. Michael Levesque takes a shot right to the bread basket. Michael Levesque leaves Kobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Michael Levesque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Michael Levesque's head. Michael Levesque takes a shot right to the bread basket. Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobra tries to sprawl out of it but Michael Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Kobra. Michael Levesque misses with a double jab
and Kobra counters with a left to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra 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# Kobra throws a nice looking combination but Michael Levesque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra looks to land a body kick but Michael Levesque moved away. Nice shot lands for Kobra. Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense. Kobra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kobra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kobra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD# Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kobra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Michael Levesque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Michael Levesque in side control, throwing shots but Kobra defends. Kobra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kobra taking some punishment here, with Michael Levesque in his half guard. #T1# Michael Levesque with the ground and pound but Kobra uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kobra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Michael Levesque is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kobra holds on and takes a little breather. Michael Levesque with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kobra has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle. Michael Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque 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.#T2# Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet. Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Kobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Kobra!#REVB##SUB# Michael Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobra defends well. Kobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Michael Levesque throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Kobra from controlling successfully. Kobra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3# Kobra postures up in Michael Levesque's guard and throws a big left but Michael Levesque blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Michael Levesque shoots and misses and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him. Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense. Michael Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Michael Levesque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Michael Levesque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kobra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michael Levesque somewhat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobra! But no joy. Kobra lands with an uppercut that bounces Michael Levesque off the cage and back into range.#T4# Michael Levesque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kobra works Michael Levesque's body with a nice hook. Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Michael Levesque moves out of range easily. Michael Levesque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kobra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Michael Levesque misses with a takedown and Michael Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Michael Levesque fails to land the takedown. Kobra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michael Levesque. Kobra cracks Michael Levesque with a good jab. Michael Levesque with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobra to score with a decent uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra 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. This is the final round! #R3# Kobra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Levesque looks to land a right hand but Kobra moved out of range. Kobra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michael Levesque tries to move into range but Kobra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Michael Levesque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kobra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael Levesque doesn't seem bothered though. Nice uppercut there from Kobra. Kobra looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kobra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Michael Levesque has his takedown stuffed and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A chopping leg kick lands by Kobra. Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobra as he avoids it easily. Kobra lands a two punch combo.
#T1# A head kick misses from Michael Levesque. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Michael Levesque prevents a body shot from Kobra. Michael Levesque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A nice left hand lands by Kobra.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Kobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kobra avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Kobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Kobra jabs at Michael Levesque's body. Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing. Kobra lands a jab. Michael Levesque fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kobra dips to his left and cracks Michael Levesque with an uppercut! Michael Levesque fails with a takedown attempt. 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! Kobra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet. #T3# Kobra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobra tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobra to the ground. Kobra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A little jabbing left from Kobra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Michael Levesque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Levesque blocks the body kick.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Michael Levesque with that takedown attempt. A lazy body kick from Michael Levesque and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet. A jab lands there for Kobra. Michael Levesque misses with a takedown attempt and Kobra counters with a left and a right that stings Michael Levesque. Some wild striking there from Kobra.
#T4# Kobra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Michael Levesque throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kobra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice jab there from Kobra. Michael Levesque has a takedown stuffed. Kobra connects with a looping right hand.
Kobra lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobra is looking to land body kicks. Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gin Kobra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A low kick from Michael Levesque is predictable there and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kobra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra! Gin Kobra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 4
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1# Biscuit dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Kobra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Kobra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Biscuit looks for a takedown but Kobra sprawls well. Kobra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit. Biscuit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kobra is wise to it. Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Biscuit avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biscuit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobra sprawls well. He's pushed Biscuit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1##TD2# Biscuit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kobra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Biscuit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kobra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biscuit has Kobra in his guard.#REVR# Kobra won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here. Biscuit keeping moving, preventing Kobra from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Biscuit trying to control the position.
Biscuit wants to stand up but Kobra is controlling him. Kobra is fighting to break Biscuit's control of his arms but Biscuit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Biscuit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kobra has picked Biscuit up and slammed him! Biscuit can't keep hold of the triangle and Kobra manages to pass to side control!#T2# Biscuit tries to improve position but can't. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biscuit can do anything to dispel that myth. Biscuit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kobra is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Biscuit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biscuit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Kobra missing with strikes from the back. Biscuit tries to escape but Kobra has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Biscuit keeps trying to improve his position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kobra punches the canvas rather than the man. Kobra has the hooks in. Biscuit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3# Biscuit is keeping busy.
Biscuit tries to break free.
Kobra doesn't have the hooks in and Biscuit manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Biscuit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobra is keeping the position for now. Biscuit scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Biscuit throwing strikes but missing. Biscuit looking to pass the guard. #T4# Biscuit connects with a couple of short punches. Biscuit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Biscuit connects with a couple of short punches. Biscuit is in close to Kobra's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2# Kobra is rocked! Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Oh Kobra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Biscuit wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving. Biscuit lands a couple of elbows. Biscuit wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving. Kobra seems to have got his legs back now. Kobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Biscuit wants to pass the guard but Kobra is keeping the position. 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 Gin Kobra will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kobra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kobra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kobra feints a jab promting Biscuit to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Biscuit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Kobra. Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside. A punch combination from Kobra misses. Kobra tries to clinch there but Biscuit circles away.
Biscuit tries a low kick but Kobra avoids it. Kobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biscuit. #TD2# Biscuit feints and as Kobra raises his hands in defense, Biscuit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Biscuit working some strikes from top position. Biscuit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Biscuit advances to half guard. Kobra taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard. Biscuit is nestled in close to Kobra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobra keeps working. Kobra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kobra wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit working over Kobra with some ground and pound. Kobra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Biscuit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Biscuit slows the pace down in half guard. Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Kobra taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard. Kobra has hold of Biscuit's hands but Biscuit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Biscuit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kobra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biscuit is working away from the top position though. Kobra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit. Biscuit throwing shots but Kobra is blocking nicely. Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Biscuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Biscuit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Biscuit works his way into side control. Biscuit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kobra some visible discomfort.
Biscuit looks up at the clock and then as Kobra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Biscuit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Biscuit lands a strong strike to the head of Kobra. That's dazed him! Biscuit looking to finish here. Kobra is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Biscuit lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit! Schmorgen Biscuit gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC XI
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Medzy. Medzy with the counter takedown but Kobra avoids it easily. Kobra misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Medzy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Medzy. #SUB2# Medzy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kobra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kobra has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Medzy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Medzy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobra is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Medzy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kobra throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Medzy's body to avoid the submission. Medzy has instead reached around Kobra's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Medzy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mihail Medzy!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# A punch combination from Kobra misses. Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Hughes does it's job there. Hughes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kobra fails with the takedown. Hughes connects with a body shot that sends Kobra's belly button to the back. Kobra looks winded!#KD# Hughes catches Kobra napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kobra to the canvas!
#ROC# Kobra is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kobra is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him? Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kobra has a closed guard, preventing Hughes from standing up. Hughes stands up over Kobra, holding on to his feet. Hughes throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kobra is out cold! Hughes lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Hughes!
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Event:
IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing. Kobra looks to land a combination. Manelito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Manelito tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kobra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A left and a right from Kobra both land. Nice combination. Manelito tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kobra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manelito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobra. Kobra scores with a jab. Manelito acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manelito 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Manelito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Kobra scores with a shot to the side of Manelito's head. #TD# Kobra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kobra is pulling down on Manelito's head. It's preventing any offense from Manelito, at least for the moment.#T1# Kobra wants to sweep but no luck. Kobra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manelito's guard. #REVR# Kobra stops Manelito from standing up. Manelito looks winded! Kobra stays in close to Manelito's body and controls the position. Kobra continues to stall.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Manelito is looking to stand up but Kobra isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kobra scores with a punch to the head. Kobra throws a wild body kick that Manelito sees coming a mile off. Manelito tries to counter by closing the distance. Kobra darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3##CL# Kobra instigates a clinch. Kobra blocking some punches.
Manelito throws a head punch that misses. Manelito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobra avoids it.#BC# Kobra breaks the clinch.
Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobra misses with a wild combination.
Kobra looks to land a combination. Manelito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Manelito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra. Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manelito back to the ropes. Kobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC# Manelito is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kobra cracks Manelito with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Manelito falls to his knees and Kobra doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gin Kobra! A very excited looking Gin Kobra rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 2
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
It looked like Yamamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kobra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Kobra has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kobra after a bit of a struggle. Kobra pressing his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1# Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Kobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2# Kobra forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches. Yamamoto is looking for a takedown. We've been informed that Kobra 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. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobra pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kobra prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobra. #T2##BC2# Kobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobra lands the left hand. Kobra throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease. Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobra lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kobra is quick to defend against it. Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kobra throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease. Yamamoto throws a big counter combination but Kobra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kobra looks winded!#T3# Kobra stuffs the takedown. Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
It appears Yamamoto was looking to counter with a kick there. Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto is looking to counter the offense by Kobra and move into the clinch. Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
As Kobra looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Kobra just gets out of the way. Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
Yamamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4# Kobra feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A punch combination from Kobra misses. Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kobra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kobra tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Despite the aggression on Kobra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kobra throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range. As Kobra looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Kobra just gets out of the way. Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kobra swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kobra tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yamamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Kobra. Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
Kobra throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely. Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes. Kobra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kobra misses with the combination.
Yamamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kobra is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A nice combination there by Kobra.
#T1# Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gin Kobra seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kobra misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Kobra clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Kobra is calmly controlling the position for now. Kobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobra is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Yamamoto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kobra regains guard immediately. #ES2# Kobra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yamamoto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2# Kobra struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
A short right from Kobra. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobra sprawls well. Kobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet. Kobra feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3##TD# Yamamoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Kobra throws Yamamoto to one side and escapes! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobra. Yamamoto thinks about countering with a head kick. Kobra misses with a double jab.
Kobra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamamoto eats them both and turns towards Kobra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Kobra looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well. Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobra. Kobra throws a body kick that misses. Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobra. Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobra just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYamamoto.#T4# Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Kobra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from Kobra. Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes. Kobra lands a jab to the head.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobra misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Kobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kobra throws a right and a left that both miss. Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra is looking to score with low kicks. Yamamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Kobra breaks away and moves out of range. Kobra works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination. Kobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yamamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Kobra breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamamoto fails with the takedown. Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Yamamoto counters by clinching up. Kobra lands a nice shot to the body. Kobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Kobra tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage. Kobra lands a hook to the side of the head. Kobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Kobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range. Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto. #TD# Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kobra is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
#T2# Yamamoto looking to pass the guard. Kobra is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up. Kobra 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.#SUB# Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gin Kobra has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Yamamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kobra dives on top into guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Yamamoto has his foot on Kobra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobra works his way back into a safe position though. Kobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now. Kobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Kobra pushes his legs off easily.
Kobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Kobra tries to pass. Kobra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kobra wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kobra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra! Gin Kobra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1# Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
Wallace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kobra tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range. Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wallace dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
Kobra throws a hook but Wallace blocks it. Kobra throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease. Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kobra if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace. Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobra misses with a double jab.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##CL2# Wallace clinches up with Kobra and pushes him back against the cage. Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wallace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace lands a head kick!
Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Kobra slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Kobra throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely. #T2# Kobra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wallace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Kobra.
#CL2# Wallace clinches up against the cage.#BC# Kobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing. Kobra is breathing heavily. Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobra.
Kobra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A combination from Wallace does no damage. Kobra darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Kobra into the cage. #CL2# Wallace rushes Kobra and presses him up against the cage. A knee to the head by Wallace.
A shot in the inside from Wallace. Wallace landing knees to the head.
A short right from Wallace on the inside. Wallace leaning against his opponent.
#T3# Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Wallace is trying to trip Kobra. He has hold of a leg but Kobra is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wallace persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wallace distracts Kobra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wallace postures up in Kobra's guard and throws a big left but Kobra blocks it. Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Kobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Kobra!#REVR##SUB2# Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wallace is tightening it up a little... Kobra has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kobra reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kobra taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Wallace! An out of breath Ryan Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1# Kobra lands a two punch combo.
Wooten slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
Wooten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kobra misses with a low kick. Wooten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobra.#TD# Wooten closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kobra's guard.#ES2# Kobra kicks Wooten off and gets to his feet. 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! Wooten fails with the takedown and Kobra counters with a straight right hand. Wooten seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kobra shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Wooten is backing up but Kobra catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Wooten covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kobra Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gin Kobra!
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