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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Cold
Declan taking a breather here.
Declan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cold for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan has knee on belly momentarily but Cold bucks him off and regains half guard.
Declan is taking a breather. Cold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Cold defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Declan 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.
Cold felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan continues to stall.
Declan is looking to pass Cold's guard but actually Cold recovers to full guard.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cold's guard. #SUB#
Declan looking for a submission but Cold manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cold managing to control the position.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T3#
Cold controlling Declan's posture.
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Declan wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cold is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Cold looking to control.
#T5#
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cold is keeping the position for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
More hug and hope from Declan.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7##SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but Cold is defending well.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cold won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Cold manages to get to full guard.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cold is trying to keep Declan in close.
#T9#
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Cold seems keen to control Declan's posture.#T10#
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold wants to control the position but Declan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Declan is trying to control. Cold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cold! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) Cold
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cold manages to regain half guard. #T12#
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Cold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Declan.#T13#
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (0) Cold
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cold is looking to escape. #T14#
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Steven Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'. |
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Event:
CACC 204: Sparxx vs Bennett
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches.
Cold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tetsuo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tetsuo wants the takedown. Cold is fighting it off but Tetsuo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cold's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (0) Cold
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tetsuo passes Cold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cold.
Cold has Tetsuo pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cold is trying to control the position but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Cold is pulling down on Tetsuo's head. It's preventing any offense from Tetsuo, at least for the moment.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cold is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Cold 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.
Cold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Cold keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tetsuo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cold pulls Tetsuo in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Tetsuo looking to sit in guard and control but Cold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (2) Cold
Tetsuo 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tetsuo wants to control but Cold passes easily into half guard.
#T8#
Tetsuo trying to control from the bottom.
Tetsuo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tetsuo is looking to get back to full guard here but Cold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (5) Cold
Cold working away.#T9#
Cold is looking to take a break and control but Tetsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tetsuo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cold controlling the action here.#T10#
Cold prevents Tetsuo from improving his position.
Tetsuo trying to control from the bottom.
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo is working hard here to advance position.
Cold sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Tetsuo tries to get to full guard but Cold has control of the leg.
Tetsuo manages to get to full guard.
Tetsuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tetsuo, not yet.
Cold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Cold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tetsuo has control of Cold's left arm, preventing Cold from doing any damage.
Tetsuo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Cold is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tetsuo is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Tetsuo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tetsuo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tetsuo is staying active underneath Cold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cold trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cold wins on points by 5 to 2.
Steven Cold took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Jurgen Tetsuo had this to say: 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steven Cold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Irwin drives through and clinches with Cold against the ropes.
#TD2#
Irwin has picked Cold up - he's going for a ride! Irwin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cold (0) vs (2) Irwin
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin trying to control the action but Cold is working from the bottom. #T1#
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cold's coaches at MMA LA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Let's hope that Irwin 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.
Cold desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Cold is staying active underneath Irwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cold is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cold trying to control here.
#T3#
Cold is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Irwin trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.
Cold works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cold seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Cold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irwin is fighting to break Cold's control of his arms but Cold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cold is pulling down on Irwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Irwin, at least for the moment.
Cold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cold being controlled here, momentarily.
Cold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irwin looking to sit in guard and control but Cold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (2) vs (2) Irwin#T8#
Cold content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Cold 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Irwin working a defensive guard here.
#T9##SUB2#
Irwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Cold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin managing to control the position.
Irwin wants to control the position but Cold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Cold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Irwin trying to control here.
Cold content to control rather than advance.
Irwin wants to control but Cold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well,Cold is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Well, if Cold 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.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cold is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Irwin reverses the position - he's now on top in Cold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (2) vs (4) Irwin#T13#
Cold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Cold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Irwin content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Joe Irwin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Steven Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck it'. |
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Event:
CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steven Cold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turturro showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cold (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Cold is working away.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Cold defends it.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Cold is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking to pass Cold's guard but actually Cold recovers to full guard.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cold is keeping the position for now.
Cold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom. #T2#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom. #T3#
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is working for a kimura but Cold is defending it quite comfortably.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Cold defending well.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Cold is having none of it. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cold is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Cold is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cold sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Cold won't allow it.
Cold is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cold keeping control of the position. #T6#
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Cold is working away. #SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro not doing much here.
Cold is not content to let Turturro control the position.#T7#
Cold trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Cold is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Turturro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cold's thigh. Cold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cold keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T8#
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Cold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to sweep here but Cold controlling him for the moment.
Cold looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (2) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Turturro is pushing down on Cold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cold is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Turturro has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cold (2) vs (7) Turturro
Cold is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Turturro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cold is surviving well by controlling Turturro's body position as best he can.
Turturro trying to control but Cold is having none of it.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Cold has given up his back. Will we see Turturro going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cold (2) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position well here. Cold rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Cold is defending it well.
Well, with Turturro on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cold is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Cold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turturro's arms. #T12#
Cold just trying to survive but Turturro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Turturro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Cold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turturro gets his way!
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a choke. Cold gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Cold manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (4) vs (10) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking for subs off his back but Cold has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T13#
Cold is controlling the pace.
Turturro is staying active underneath Cold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro trying to hold on to Cold's head to control him but Cold postures up.
Cold controlling the action here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Cold keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Steven Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck it'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.#CL#
Cold tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cold tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Costa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
#BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa tries to clinch but Cold moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cold has time to react.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costa blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cold.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##TD#
Costa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cold has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Costa is on him like a limpet, forcing Cold back against the cage.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa wants a takedown.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Costa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Costa wants the takedown. Cold is fighting it off but Costa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cold's guard against the cage.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom. #T2#
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Cold pushes Costa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cold counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Cold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Cold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Costa avoids the head kick by Cold.
Costa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cold momentarily.
Costa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Cold should have avoided that one. #TD#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa trying to control the position but Cold is working away. #T3#
Costa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Costa has an Americana. Cold didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Costa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Costa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Santiago Costa!
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Costa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Steven Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand a Bang ...im sry too the fans for this boring zhit'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Cold throws out a loose jab but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cold.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Cold avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Cold clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Punchsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Cold has double underhooks.
Punchsky can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Cold has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
#BC2#
Punchsky breaks from the clinch.
Cold throws a leg kick which misses Punchsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Punchsky tries to avoid it.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cold throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a series of strikes. Cold will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Cold clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchsky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchsky lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Punchsky prevents a body shot from Cold.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Punchsky wants to break free but Cold has control.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchskys head.
Cold lands a body shot.
Punchsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Punchsky can turn it around.
Punchsky looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punchsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Cold lands with a light punch inside.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Punchsky is rocked!
Cold works on Punchsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Punchsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Punchsky to his knees! Cold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
A very excited looking Steven Cold 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:
GAMMA#862 Grabber v Horse
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
Raffington scores with a one two! Cold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Cold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Cold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Cold throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cold throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Cold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Cold moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cold.
Raffington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Raffington with a jab.
Cold lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Raffington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raffington.
Cold lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cold throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Cold avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Cold misses
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.#T2#
Cold throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Cold throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Cold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Raffington.
Cold throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Cold lands with an overhand left.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Cold's head but Cold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Raffington coming out on top.
Cold looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raffington.#CUT2# Steven Cold's cut is getting worse.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Cold misses with a wild body shot.
Cold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Cold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Cold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Cold throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Cold finds it's target.
Raffington connects with the punch.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
Cold throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington thumps Cold with a low kick.
Raffington scores with a sloppy right hand. Cold should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Cold finds it's target.
Cold misses the jab.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
As Raffington looks to move away, Cold throws a big counter combo but Raffington just gets out of the way.
Cold misses with a head kick.
Cold misses with a straight right.
Raffington lands with a big left! Cold is wobbled badly! Raffington comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Cold to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Steven Cold had this to say: 'Stand a Bang ...im sry too the fans for this boring zhit'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell jabs Cold right on the nose. Cold blinks but takes it well.
Cold looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Cold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cold misses the target.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cold as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell scores with a jab.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Mitchell catches Cold right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
Cold misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cold.#CUT#It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell walks into a jab.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cold has time to react.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cold throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Cold lands a big head kick that sends Mitchell tumbling to the mat! Cold takes a step backwards and waves Mitchell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Travis Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Cold's ribs.#TD2#
Mitchell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mitchell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mitchell is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.
Cold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Mitchell wants to control but Cold is keeping him busy.
Mitchell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mitchell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cold tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Cold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Cold dodges it nicely.
Cold has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Cold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Cold dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Cold looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cold keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cold's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Steven Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Cold seems unphased.
Mitchell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell works over Cold's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold avoids a kick to the body.
Cold throwing a counter right hand but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Cold seems unphased.
Mitchell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Cold is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Cold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cold.
Cold throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cold drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mitchell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cold's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Steven Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand a Bang ...im sry too the fans for this boring zhit'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#853 Lohmus v MacArthur
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
Cold misses with a looping right.
Cold misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Costa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Costa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cold is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
Costa trying to control from half guard but Cold is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa blocks a jab.#T2#
Cold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Costa counters with a right hand to the body.
Costa scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold is breathing heavily.
Cold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
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!
Cold swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cold won't be happy with that.
Cold is letting Costa control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Costa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cold keeps working.
Cold tries to escape but Costa is in control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cold seems a little lost for a moment, as Costa dominates the positioning.
Costa wants to control but Cold is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cold lands a lovely overhand right.
Cold misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Cold misses its intended target.
Steven Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cold throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cold is wriggling around but Costa manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Costa is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
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#
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costa lands a jab.
Cold misses with a head kick.
Costa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cold misses with a hook.
Santiago Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Costa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cold at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a sloppy body shot
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cold misses with a lunging right hand
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cold misses with a hook
and Costa counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Costa!
A relieved looking Santiago Costa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Steven Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand a Bang ...im sry too the fans for this boring zhit'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold throws a leg kick but Newton moved away.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Cold moves away and avoids it.
Cold takes one on the button.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Cold misses with a straight left.
Newton punishes Cold's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cold throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cold in his tracks.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Cold is out of range.
Cold throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton misses the body punch
and Cold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Newton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newton takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Cold shapes to counter with a head kick.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Cold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton scores with a nice right hand.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Cold with an uppercut!
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cold cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cold delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Cold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Cold's shoulder, as Cold tries to avoid the shot.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton avoids the body shot from Cold.
Cold throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Steven Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton misses with a hook
and Cold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Newton ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton throws the left hand but Cold avoids the punch easily.
Cold raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cold throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton goes for a double leg but Cold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cold continues to drive forward.
Cold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Cold throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Newton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cold sprawls and moves away.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Cold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Newton moves out of range of the body kick from Cold.
Cold takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Cold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Cold moved out of range.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Newton blocks the low kick.
Cold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Cold is quick to defend against it.
Nice body kick there by Cold.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cold.
Newton is looking to clinch but Cold is avoiding it.
Newton lands a nice hook to Cold's body. Cold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cold. #T4#
Newton sizes up Cold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cold.
Newton with a nice cross.
Cold slips a jab from Newton.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cold throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Newton 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.
Cold defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Newton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cold misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold lands with a nice body punch.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Cold misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Cold is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Cold tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cold kicks Newton off and gets back to his feet.
Cold swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCold.
Newton scores with a jab.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Cold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton thuds his right hand into Cold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Newton lands a head shot.
Cold misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Newton counters with a single leg into guard. Cold didn't expect that.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Cold in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Newton, up you get!
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cold in his tracks.
Newton throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Cold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cold takes one on the button.
Cold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bill Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Cold misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Cold tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws out a powerful jab.
Cold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Cold throws a body kick that misses.
Newton lands the left hand.#T3#
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Cold moved out of range.
Cold misses with a right hand #TD#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton trying to move into half guard but instead Cold has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Cold pushes his legs off easily.
Cold is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cold tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cold wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Cold defends it easily.
Cold wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cold passes into side control.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Cold slips a jab from Newton.
A low kick from Cold is predictable there #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newton prevents Cold from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Cold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.#T1#
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cold manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cold has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cold stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.#SUB#
Cold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #SU2#
Cold gets to his feet - Newton follows without any prompting.
Cold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Cold throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton defending well as Cold loads up on a big left hand.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Cold slips the punch.
Cold looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
Newton throws the left hand but Cold avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Cold.
Cold takes one to the chin there.
Newton misses with a body shot
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Cold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Cold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newton won't allow Cold to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cold dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Newton is tightening it up a little... Cold has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cold reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cold taps out! Nice BJJ there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Newton! |
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Event:
GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cold checks a leg kick.
Cold throws a fast counter high kick but DeSilva manages to duck under it in time.
DeSilva throws out a powerful jab.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cold misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the body.
DeSilva thumps Cold with a low kick.
Cold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for DeSilva.
#CL2#
DeSilva tries to keep at a distance but Cold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva is leaning against Cold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cold.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
#BC#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cold moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeSilva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
DeSilva throws a jab when Cold was well out of range.
DeSilva throws a combination. Cold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva lands a head shot.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cold is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Cold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cold down.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a front kick.
Cold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like DeSilva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cold momentarily.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Cold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Cold moves into the clinch.
DeSilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Cold digs a right hand into DeSilva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeSilva's gas tank.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cold.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Cold.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a jab to Cold's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cold looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Cold misses with a body shot.
#T4#
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Cold's body.
Cold tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Cold.
DeSilva with a nice calf kick.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Cold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold misses the jab.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cold. Cold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cold throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cold instigates a clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Cold blocks it.
Cold lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
Cold misses with a body punch.
DeSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
#T1#
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
#BC#
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
DeSilva looks to land a body kick but Cold moved away.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
Cold motions for DeSilva to come forward. Cold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Cold sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a body punch
and Cold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
Cold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSilva. That did some damage!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Cold.
Cold staying out of range there.#CL2#
Cold pushes DeSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Steven Cold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cold or not.
Cold misses with a body punch.
#BC#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like DeSilva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Cold.
A big right from Cold misses.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL2#
Cold closes the distance and pushes DeSilva back into the cage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from DeSilva.
Cold tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva. #T4#
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Cold tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Cold.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Cold.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DeSilva jabs Cold right on the nose. Cold blinks but takes it well.
Cold throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Cold checks it.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cold has time to react.
Cold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Cold is out of range.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva backing away here, and Cold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cold tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
Cold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Cold looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva scores with the left hand. Cold knows he should have avoided that one.
Cold misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
DeSilva thumps Cold with a low kick.
Cold slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Cold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from DeSilva.
Cold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Cold with an uppercut!
Cold tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold looks to clinch
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva scores with a nice body kick.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Cold moved out of range.
A nice side step and Cold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSilva.
Cold moves away from the strike by DeSilva.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cold there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook but Cold blocks it.
DeSilva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Cold throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Cold throws a low kick but DeSilva avoids it.
Cold slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
Cold lets loose with a powerful body kick. DeSilva will feel that in the morning.
Steven Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the body
and Cold counters with a big head kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cold gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold 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:
GAMMA#836 Paulin v Grabber
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekstrovertti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cold tries to clinch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Cold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Cold is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Cold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ekstrovertti - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Cold misses the jab.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti looks to throw the jab but Cold is out of range.
Cold blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
#CL#
Cold rushes Ekstrovertti and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Cold blocks it.
Ekstrovertti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold scores with a hook to the body.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
A short left from Cold.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
Cold tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Cold digs a right hand into Ekstrovertti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekstrovertti's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Cold.
Cold tries to work over Ekstrovertti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti - that landed with a thud.
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Cold.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Ekstrovertti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cold.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Cold.
A right hook to the body lands for Cold.
Cold misses with some punches.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Ekstrovertti manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cold clinches with his opponent.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is leaning against Cold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position but instead, Cold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Ekstrovertti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cold tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Ekstrovertti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Ekstrovertti is trying to stall.
Ekstrovertti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekstrovertti throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekstrovertti controls his hands.
Cold tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekstrovertti's elbow.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekstrovertti's elbow.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekstrovertti misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cold.
Ekstrovertti looking to stall.
Ekstrovertti lands with a light punch inside.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cold throws a body kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cold.
Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Cold moves out of range.
Cold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cold doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Ekstrovertti.
A low kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cold is looking to clinch. #T1#
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Cold right on the button with a cross.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Cold moved away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Cold down with leg kicks.
Cold scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight left.
Cold is looking to wear down Ekstrovertti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Ekstrovertti.#CL#
Cold darts in and clinches Ekstrovertti up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekstrovertti's elbow.
A body shot lands from Ekstrovertti.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ekstrovertti looking to stall.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold blocking some punches.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Cold.
Ekstrovertti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekstrovertti taking a breather.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Cold. #T3#
Cold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the head.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekstrovertti's elbow.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold lands a right hand.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekstrovertti controls his hands.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cold lands with a light punch inside.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
Ekstrovertti is breathing heavily.
Cold lands with a right to the head.
Cold prevents a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti blocks an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekstrovertti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekstrovertti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cold is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekstrovertti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekstrovertti tries to stall but Cold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekstrovertti has Cold pressed against the cage.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Ekstrovertti has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
#BC2#
Ekstrovertti breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Cold.
Cold throws a body kick that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cold connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Cold will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cold wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekstrovertti's head backwards.
Cold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cold tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti keeps the fight on the outside.
Cold blocks the body kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Cold.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
#KD#
Cold lands a big head kick that sends Ekstrovertti tumbling to the mat! Cold takes a step backwards and waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Cold was well out of range.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti is looking to score with low kicks.
Cold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cold wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cold's sensitive parts.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ekstrovertti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Cold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Cold.
Cold takes one to the chin there.
Ekstrovertti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cold counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cold's head backwards.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cold. That did some damage!
Cold lands a right hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cold punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Cold.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the head.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cold crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ekstrovertti - the referee stops the clock and Cold gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ekstrovertti. Cold manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Cold is just out of range.
Cold looks for the body kick but Ekstrovertti saw that one coming. #KD#
Cold lands a big head kick that sends Ekstrovertti tumbling to the mat! Cold takes a step backwards and waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick which misses Cold's front leg but catches the back leg as Cold tries to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross.
Cold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab to the body
and Cold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cold. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cold checks a leg kick.
Cold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Cold lands a big head kick that sends Ekstrovertti tumbling to the mat! Cold takes a step backwards and waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steven Cold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekstrovertti is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold lands a big head kick that sends Ekstrovertti to the canvas! Cold follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold 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:
GC 348 ?? vs ??
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Packer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold misses with a straight right.
Packer throws a head kick that Cold semi-blocks.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Cold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Cold avoids it.
Packer works Cold's body with a nice hook.
Packer swings widly with a right hand
and Cold counters with a low kick, right behind Packer 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer throws a front kick that sends Cold stumbling back into the cage.
Packer slips under a jab from Cold.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer.
Cold throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Cold blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Cold. #T1#
Cold takes one to the side of the head.
Packer checks the leg kick.
Cold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cold blocks a head kick by Packer.
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cold throws a low kick but Packer moves out of range easily.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer digs a good body shot into Cold's ribs.
Cold looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Cold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Packer misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Packer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Packer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold needs to keep his hands up - Packer had a free shot at his head there.
Packer throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
Packer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Cold digs a good body shot into Packer's ribs.
Jab by Packer.#CL2#
Packer forces Cold back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Packer.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer blocks a body shot from Cold. #T3#
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Cold misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Cold digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Packer blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold lands a body shot.
Packer looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Cold.
A short right from Cold on the inside. #T4#
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer blocks a body shot from Cold.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold scores with a hook to the body.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer blocking some punches.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colds head.
Cold gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cold. That's going to slow Packer down.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Packer closes the distance and clinches up with Cold, looking for a takedown. Packer pushes Cold against the cage but Cold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Packer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Cold. #T1#
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cold under the eye.
Packer tests Cold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Packer circles away.
#KD#
Cold cracks Packer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Packer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cold finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer wants to land a leg kick but Cold is out of range.
Packer throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Cold throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Cold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Cold saw that one coming.
Packer works Cold's body with a nice hook.
Cold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cold scores with a body shot.
Cold missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cold lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Packer.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Cold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Cold drops Packer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Packer looks back up at him and smiles so Cold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T3#
Cold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Cold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Packer, pushing him back against the cage.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer presses Cold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer prevents a body shot from Cold.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands a left hand.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cold tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cold.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Cold is working Packer over against the cage.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Packer is rocked!
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cold lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Packer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cold dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold 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:
GC 346 Cold vs Machida
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Cold tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Cold misses with the head strike.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cold.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cold misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cold.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Cold digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Cold is blocking nicely.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cold.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Cold working aggressively here.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Cold avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
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 Steven Cold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida tries to clinch up but Cold circles away and keeps his distance.
Cold lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Cold.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Cold.
Machida wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Cold keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Machida clinches.
Cold tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Machida tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Cold is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Cold blocks with his arms.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida is looking to control Cold's arms but Cold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the cage.
Cold avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cold avoids it.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Cold shrugs off.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida blocking some punches.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cold.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold. #ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machida's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machida drops to his knees and Cold pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold 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:
GC 342 Cold vs Dambullah
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Dambullah scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cold misses the target.
A big left from Cold misses.
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Dambullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cold throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Cold misses with a hook to the body
and Dambullah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cold misses the body punch #CL2#
and Dambullah counters by moving into the clinch.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Dambullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dambullah lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold fails with a takedown attempt.
Cold misses the jab.#T1##TD#
Cold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dambullah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cold working away.#SU#
Cold decides to stand back up. Cold steps back and let's Dambullah get back to his feet.
Cold jabs Dambullah right on the nose. Dambullah blinks but takes it well.
Dambullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cold's sensitive parts.
Cold thuds a left hand into Dambullah's body.
Cold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Cold slaps the foot to one side.
Dambullah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah throws the left hand but Cold avoids the punch easily.
Cold moves out of range of the leg kick from Dambullah.#T2#
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cold throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Cold lands with a kick to the temple. Dambullah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good exchange - Dambullah coming out on top.#CUT2#
Steven Cold's cut is getting worse.
Cold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Jab, jab by Cold - just one landing.
Cold scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cold.
Dambullah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Cold gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
#T3#
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dambullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold. #BC2#
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cold moves away from the strike by Dambullah.
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
Dambullah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
Cold throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah tests Cold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cold works Dambullah's body with a nice hook.
Dambullah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cold throws a lazy body kick
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Cold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dambullah's guard.
Dambullah controlling Cold's posture.
Dambullah wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold 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.
A close round but Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
Dambullah slaps away a takedown attempt from Cold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dambullah lands a jab to the head.
Cold misses with a head kick.
Dambullah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Cold's belly button to the back.
Dambullah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dambullah. That one must have hurt.
Dambullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Dambullah works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Steven Cold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dambullah is fending him off so far but Cold persists. Nope, Dambullah circles away and we're back to standing.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cold. That's going to slow Dambullah down.
Dambullah keeps Cold at a distance using the push kick.
Dambullah scores with a nice strike.
Cold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dambullah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Dambullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Dambullah drops Cold with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cold looks back up at him and smiles so Dambullah waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Cold is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold looks to clinch
and Dambullah counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Cold out cold! What a finish! Dambullah is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Papa Moosh Dambullah waved his t-shirt featuring Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
*GC 340 Newton vs Cold
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cold connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton with a hook.
Cold throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton avoids the head kick by Cold.
Newton avoids the head kick by Cold.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Cold scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Cold.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton catches Cold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Cold throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Cold finds nothing but air with that leg kick 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!
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newton really felt that one!
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cold tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cold to the ground. Cold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton swings for the body but Cold moves out of range.
Cold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Cold.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steven Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cold lands a right hook to the body.
Cold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cold throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Cold fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold working a defensive guard here.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Cold is retaining full guard.
Cold wants to stand up but Newton is controlling him.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Cold is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cold is aware though and is defending well.
Cold preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Newton has his feet on Cold's thighs here. He's pushed Cold off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cold screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton!
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Event:
GC 337 Man vs Bohi
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Cold needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
That kick from Dambullah tenderised Cold's leg. Cold is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Cold rushes Dambullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dambullah tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Cold working aggressively here.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Cold lands a right hand.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
#T1#
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold lands a body punch.
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Dambullah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold blocking some punches.
Dambullah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dambullah can turn it around.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Dambullah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dambullah or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold working aggressively here.
#T2#
Dambullah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold is working Dambullah over against the cage.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Dambullah lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dambullah breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cold rushes Dambullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from Cold.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah lands a nice uppercut.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dambullah lands an uppercut.
Cold cracks Dambullah with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Dambullah.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dambullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold works on Dambullah's body with a couple of short punches.
Dambullah looks winded!
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Dambullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Dambullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dambullah.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Cold is leaning against Dambullah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold lands a body shot. #T4#
Cold lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Cold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cold lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cold lands a two punch combo.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Cold moved away.#CL#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dambullah can do to turn this around?
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold tries a body shot but Dambullah blocks it.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold presses Dambullah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dambullah is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cold misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dambullah.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dambullah lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dambullah.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold scores with a shot to the side of Dambullah's head.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dambullah. #T3#
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cold.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold lands with a right to the head.
Cold pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Cold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Cold lands with a light punch inside.
Cold is leaning against Dambullah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Dambullah is rocked!
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Cold lands an uppercut.
Dambullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dambullah to his knees! Cold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GC 334 Megaton vs Honda
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Nurmy. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cold steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cold throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Khalabib Nurmy has been cut.
Nurmy defending well as Cold loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cold is defending well.
Nurmy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Nurmy.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Nurmy misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmy tries for a takedown but Cold manages to get underhooks.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmy backwards.
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmy's elbow.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmy or not. #T1#
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold works on Nurmy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmy is breathing heavily.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Nurmy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Cold.
Cold cracks Nurmy with a nice body shot.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Nurmy is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Cold.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmy controls his hands.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold lands a body punch. #T2#
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Cold scores with a hook to the body.
Cold pushes Nurmy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmy takes a shot to the head.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmy blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmy takes a shot to the head.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold gets underhooks to prevent Nurmy's takedown attempt.
Cold lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Cold.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
A short right from Cold.
Nurmy blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmy.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cold on the inside. #ROC2#
Nurmy is rocked!
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmys head.
Oh Nurmy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cold is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GC 331 Honda vs Hoarse
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Cold takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Cold closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa is working Cold over against the cage.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cold 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.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cold pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Costa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Cold prevents a body shot from Costa.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Cold takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cold tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cold pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow. #TD#
Costa gets control of Cold's arms and successfully pulls guard. Costa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Costa looking for a guillotine here but Cold defends easily.
#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Costa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cold wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Costa trying to control but Cold postures up.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa trying to control here.
Cold tries to pass to full mount but Costa defends it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Costa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Costa wants to improve his position but Cold is controlling well.
Cold controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Cold takes one to the chin there.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Cold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Cold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa prevents a body shot from Cold.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cold steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Costa with a body shot.
Cold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa punishes Cold's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Cold with the counter takedown but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Costa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cold tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Costa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Costa can't control as he wanted to and Cold manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Costa stalling away here and it's allowed Cold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Cold has control of Costa's left arm, preventing Costa from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa wants to get up but he can't break Cold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Costa wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Cold keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Cold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cold trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cold is retaining full guard.
Cold 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.
Costa trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold fails to land the takedown.
Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Cold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cold lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa lands with a straight right. Cold didn't see that one coming.
Cold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.#TD2#
Cold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Costa to the ground. Cold is now in Costa's guard.
Cold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cold defends well.
Steven Cold has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Cold stands up and waves to Costa to follow him.
Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Cold 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!
Cold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Cold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Steven Cold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cold slips under a jab.
Cold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costa's hands.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa lands a nice hook to Cold's body. Cold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costa connects with a body shot.
Costa works Cold's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Cold forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Cold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cold prevents a body shot from Costa.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow. #TD#
Costa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Costa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costa's head.
Cold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Cold gets to his feet. Costa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.#TD2#
Costa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Cold from standing up. #T2##SUB#
Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Costa looking for a guillotine here but Cold defends easily.
#SU2#
Cold stands and steps away. Costa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cold moves away from the strike by Costa.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Costa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Cold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Cold looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cold's hands.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
And Cold responds with a good body kick, but Costa manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Cold moves into the clinch.
Steven Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Cold to the mat.
#SUB#
Costa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cold has passed into half guard!
Cold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cold is continuing to stall.#T4#
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cold stalling. #SUB#
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cold pulls his head out easily.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Cold.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Costa!
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Event:
GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida cracks Cold with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Cold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Knees to the body from Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow. #T1#
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
A short left from Machida.
Machida gets through Cold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida misses with some punches.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colds head.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Machida tries a body shot but Cold blocks it.
Cold is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Machida pushes Cold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Cold misses with a body punch.
A short left from Machida.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Cold lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colds head. #T3#
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cold.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
#T4#
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cold's brow.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Cold. Cold maintains the clinch.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Cold misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Machida.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Steven Cold's cut even more.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cold.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold lands a body shot.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Cold tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold lands a body punch.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold lands an uppercut.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cold.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida gets through Cold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Machida finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Cold avoids it.
Cold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machida defends it well.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Machida.#CL2#
Cold clinches.
A hook to the body from Cold.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cold working aggressively here.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
#T2#
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida blocking some punches.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold blocking some punches.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Cold takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Machida misses with a body punch.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cold's face.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold misses with some punches.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cold avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
#T4#
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cold's brow.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Cold's head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Machida is rocked!
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold lands a body shot.
Cold pushes Machida against the cage. Cold is working some dirty boxing. Cold pushes off with a quick right hook! Machida goes down! Machida tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cold moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Cold thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punchsky!
Cold misses with a looping right.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punchsky as he jumps to the side.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold wants to clinch up but Punchsky keeps it at a distance.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cold scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punchsky lands the left hand.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cold's head backwards.
Punchsky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cold slips under a jab from Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Cold throws a body kick that misses.
Punchsky misses the jab.
Cold wants to clinch.
Cold thuds a left hand into Punchsky's body.
Punchsky tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cold counters with a single leg into guard. Punchsky didn't expect that.
Cold showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##ES#
Punchsky pushes Cold off and gets back to his feet.
Punchsky swinging wildly here.
Punchsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Punchsky gets tackled into the cage by Cold. Cold maintains the clinch.
Punchsky blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Punchsky is trying to break free.
Cold blocks a body shot from Punchsky.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Punchsky misses with the head strike.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchsky's elbow.
Punchsky misses with a body punch.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Punchsky controls the action.
A short uppercut from Punchsky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Punchsky tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold pushes Punchsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchsky misses with the head strike.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punchsky working aggressively here.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punchsky has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Punchsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punchsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.#BC#
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cold.
Cold tries for a takedown but Punchsky circles away easily
and Punchsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punchsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punchsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cold lands a glancing blow to the side of Punchsky's head.#TD2#
Cold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cold trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Cold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Punchsky swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cold to counter with a crisp jab.
Punchsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cold.
Cold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cold throws a head kick that misses
and Punchsky counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Punchsky prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold scores with a shot to the side of Punchsky's head.
Punchsky misses with some punches.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold presses Punchsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold gets through Punchsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Punchsky is rocked!
Cold presses Punchsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Punchsky to his knees! Cold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Cold thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Yonic scores with the left hand. Cold knows he should have avoided that one.
Yonic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yonic lands with a hook. Cold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Cold lands.
Yonic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cold walks into a jab.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cold.
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Yonic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cold. That one must have hurt.
Cold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yonic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yonic scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yonic, as that shot connected.
Cold is looking to chop away at Yonic's legs.
Cold takes one to the chin there.
Yonic scores with a decent looking hook.
Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yonic.
#T1#
Yonic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yonic checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yonic.
Yonic lands with an uppercut that bounces Cold off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Cold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cold.
Yonic dodges the punch combination from Cold.
Decent striking displayed by Yonic there.
Cold is looking to land body kicks.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cold tries to move into range but Yonic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cold lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cold slips a straight right by Yonic.
Cold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yonic.
Cold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Yonic takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
Yonic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cold throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yonic.
Cold is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cold is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Cold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yonic stops Cold from standing up.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cold is keeping the position for now.
Cold wants to get back to his feet but Yonic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Yonic postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cold. That one must have hurt.
Yonic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yonic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cold at a distance.
Cold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yonic. That did some damage!
Yonic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yonic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Yonic.
Cold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yonic. That did some damage!
Cold throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cold in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Yonic.
Cold scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Yonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cold misses with a hook.
Yonic lands with an overhand left.
Cold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yonic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cold finds it's way round the side to connect with Yonic's head. #TD2#
Yonic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yonic.
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold wants to get back to his feet.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cold keeps working.
Cold taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yonic scores with a nice strike.
Yonic throws a hook but Cold avoids it easily.
Cold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yonic blocks a head kick by Cold.
Cold lands a leg kick that knocks Yonic off balance momentarily.
Cold slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yonic.
Boss Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yonic scores with a jab. Cold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Cold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cold.
Cold 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.
Jab from Yonic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Cold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cold works the jab nicely.
Yonic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Cold shows good takedown defense.
Cold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cold.
Yonic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yonic sizes up Cold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yonic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Cold. #TD2#
Yonic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cold's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold missing with punches from the bottom.
Cold is trying to stand up here but Yonic is controlling him well.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cold trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic prevents Cold from standing back up.
#ES#
Cold pushes Yonic off and gets back to his feet.
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Cold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yonic.
Cold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cold lands with a slapping head kick.
Yonic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yonic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cold - the referee stops the clock and Yonic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cold. Yonic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Yonic misses with a jab to the body
and Cold counters with a three punch combo that has Yonic backing up. Yonic nods at Cold to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab lands there for Yonic.
Cold throws a hook but Yonic blocks it.
Cold throws a lazy right hand but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yonic swings for the body but Cold moves out of range.
Yonic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Yonic does it's job there.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
Yonic connects with the punch.
Yonic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cold at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Yonic throws out a counter right but Cold avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Yonic gets a double leg takedown into Cold's guard.
Yonic is standing up over Cold. Cold looks to escape but Yonic dives into side control.
#REVR#
Cold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Yonic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cold tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yonic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the head.
Cold is looking to get to half guard.
Yonic controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold wants to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yonic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cold circles away.
Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cold throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yonic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yonic.
A shot to the liver by Yonic. Beautiful body shot.
Cold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
That has opened up Boss Yonic's cut even more.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Cold shows good takedown defense.
Cold scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cold throws a leg kick but Yonic sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yonic! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Cold.
Yonic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cold's head.#T1#
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cold.
Cold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yonic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yonic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yonic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cold.
Cold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cold misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Yonic coming out on top.
Steven Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cold cracks Yonic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yonic misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Cold.
Yonic throws the left hand but Cold avoids the punch easily.
Yonic blocks a head kick by Cold.
Yonic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yonic connects with a single shot there.
Yonic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Yonic.
Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Cold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Yonic lands a glancing blow to the side of Cold's head.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Cold saw that one coming.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Cold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yonic to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yonic, as that shot connected.
Yonic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yonic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cold doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Yonic.#T3#
Cold throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cold's guard.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yonic scoring with some ground and pound.
Steven Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cold is keeping the position for now.
Yonic is in close to Cold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yonic slips nicely into half guard.
Cold is trying to stand.
#T4#
Yonic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yonic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cold's head.
Yonic is keen to just control but Cold is a slippery customer.
Cold wants to get back to his feet.
Cold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Cold is having none of it.
Yonic drops an elbow to the side of Cold's head.
Yonic working Cold over with strikes.
Yonic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic blocks the strikes from Cold.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yonic 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Steven Cold had this to say: 'Damn i need Roids'.
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Event:
AEW 24
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Bagov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bagov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Bagov ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cold and Bagov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Cold throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bagov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Cold knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Cold!
An intense looking Steven Cold took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im the king here '.
The defeated Ali Bagov had this to say: 'This loss is because i have to fight in america cause no one wants to fight me in my country.'.
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Event:
AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Cold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bunyasarn lands a nice shot that snaps Cold's head back.
Bunyasarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cold catches Bunyasarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cold tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold tries to work over Bunyasarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold is leaning against Bunyasarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook. Cold ducked under it nicely.
Bunyasarn loads up on a big right hand but Cold slips the punch.
Cold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cold tries to clinch
and Bunyasarn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cold is just out of range.
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Bunyasarn pushes him off.
Cold tries to clinch but Bunyasarn is having none of it.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cold moves away.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Cold wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Cold has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn working aggressively here.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunyasarn lands a body shot.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Bunyasarn.
Cold works on Bunyasarn's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Bunyasarn on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bunyasarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunyasarn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cold.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunyasarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
Bunyasarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cold moves away.
Bunyasarn tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunyasarn.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunyasarn blocks a body shot from Cold.
Bunyasarn lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Bunyasarn breaks from the clinch.
Bunyasarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cold misses its target.
The fighters circling - Bunyasarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cold connects with a crisp jab.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunyasarn thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Cold throws the kick towards the body but Bunyasarn avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunyasarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold slips under a jab.
It appears Cold was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Cold moves into the clinch.
Bunyasarn has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunyasarn.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bunyasarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Cold misses.
Cold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the body kick from Cold.
Cold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunyasarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold works on Bunyasarn's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunyasarn.
Cold scores with a shot to the side of Bunyasarn's head. #T4#
Bunyasarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold tries to work over Bunyasarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold is leaning against Bunyasarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bunyasarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunyasarn controls his hands.
A short right from Bunyasarn on the inside.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunyasarns head.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Cold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunyasarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn blocks a body shot from Cold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ananada Bunyasarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bunyasarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunyasarn takes one on the button.
Cold tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Cold takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick from Bunyasarn lands but Cold takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cold tries to clinch up but Bunyasarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunyasarn takes one on the button.#CL#
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
Bunyasarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Bunyasarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
#BC2#
Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold throws a front kick aimed at Bunyasarn's knee but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
Bunyasarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Cold tries to clinch but Bunyasarn is having none of it.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunyasarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Cold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Bunyasarn controls the action.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bunyasarn.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunyasarn gets through Cold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Cold wants to clinch.
Ananada Bunyasarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Cold should have avoided that one.
Bunyasarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunyasarn circles away.
Bunyasarn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bunyasarn throws the kick towards the body but Cold avoids it.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice right hand.
Bunyasarn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cold finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunyasarn's head.
Cold tries to clinch up but Bunyasarn circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunyasarn misses.
Bunyasarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Cold misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Bunyasarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn misses with a head kick.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunyasarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunyasarn throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL#
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bunyasarn.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunyasarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold keeps control of Bunyasarn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold tries a body shot but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Bunyasarn lands a body shot.
A short right from Bunyasarn.
A body shot lands from Bunyasarn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunyasarn lands a right hand.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Bunyasarn presses Cold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunyasarn digs a right hand into Cold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cold's gas tank.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Bunyasarn is working Cold over against the cage.
Bunyasarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Bunyasarn.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cold.
Good body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunyasarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunyasarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunyasarn gets through Cold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Bunyasarn lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunyasarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunyasarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bunyasarn. #ROC2#
Cold is rocked!
Bunyasarn pushes Cold against the cage. Bunyasarn is working some dirty boxing. Bunyasarn pushes off with a quick right hook! Cold goes down! Cold tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bunyasarn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ananada Bunyasarn!
Ananada Bunyasarn is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ananada Bunyasarn made sure he mentioned UnderGround Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Steven Cold spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn i need Roids'.
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Event:
AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cold pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Cold lands an uppercut.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Cold tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold scores with a hook to the body.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cold.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold working aggressively here.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
Cold gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
#T1#
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cold moves into the clinch.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Cold tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Cold has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mason seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cold can turn it around.#BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cold throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cold tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason working aggressively here.
#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cold wants to clinch.
Cold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Cold tries to clinch
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Cold has managed to clinch.
Cold keeps control of Mason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Cold.
Mason prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold lands with a light punch inside.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cold.
Cold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
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!
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Cold.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Cold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mason with a big uppercut! Mason tries to clinch up but Cold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mason to the mat! Mason covers up and Cold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Steven Cold stared into the camera and said 'And the New !?.. life is good'.
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Event:
AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Cold takes a swing at Brathwaite's ribcage but misses.
Brathwaite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brathwaite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cold wants to clinch but Brathwaite slips to the side
and Brathwaite counters with a left and a right that stings Cold.
Brathwaite connects with a right hand. Cold shakes it off.
Brathwaite gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Wanne thank the S/M dudes world wide..Whipe that azz'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Torkoly Jr.
Cold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torkoly Jr.
Cold swings for the body but Torkoly Jr moves out of range.
As Cold looks to move away, Torkoly Jr throws a big counter combo but Cold just gets out of the way.
Cold jabs Torkoly Jr right on the nose. Torkoly Jr blinks but takes it well.#KD2#
Cold bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Torkoly Jr! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torkoly Jr wants to hit a switch here but Cold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Torkoly Jr there!
Cold looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1##SU2#
Cold stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Torkoly Jr misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Cold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Torkoly Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Torkoly Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cold counters with a monster head kick that knocks Torkoly Jr out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold 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:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 10
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cold has Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takulai is trying to push Cold away but Cold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cold breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold has Takulai pressed against the cage, preventing Takulai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cold moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takulai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takulai.
#T1##CL#
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takulai is trying to pull guard but Cold has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cold manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Takulai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takulai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takulai throws a fast counter high kick but Cold manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Cold clinches with his opponent.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cold drives through and clinches with Takulai against the cage.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Cold manages to break the clinch.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Cold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cold lands with a slapping head kick.
Takulai tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Cold counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Takulai down! Cold is looking to finish but Takulai is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Takulai is rocked!
Takulai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cold is now in half guard.
Takulai pushes Cold off looking to stand but Cold dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB2#
Takulai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takulai is trying to stand up here but Cold is controlling him well.
Takulai trying to control from the bottom.
Cold content to control rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Takulai pushes Cold off looking to stand but Cold dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takulai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.#CL#
Cold has Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold prevents Takulai from breaking the clinch.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takulai or not.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takulai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cold cracks Takulai with a nice body shot.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takulais head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steven Cold is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Cold throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Takulai stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cold follows into mount! #CUT#
It looks like Ade Takulai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takulai wants to hold on but Cold pushes him away.#SU#
Cold get's back to his feet.
Takulai misses with a kick to the body.
Takulai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takulai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takulai can do to turn this around?
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Takulai pushes him off.
Takulai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
Takulai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Cold has managed to clinch.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takulai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold misses with a two punch combination.
Steven Cold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Takulai throws a right and a left that Cold avoids nicely.
It looked like Cold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takulai scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Cold has closed the distance and engaged Takulai in a clinch.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold is working Takulai over against the cage.
Takulai working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Takulai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cold is defending well.
Takulai takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cold has Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takulai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cold misses with a wild combination.
Takulai wants to counter with a clinch but Cold pushes him away.
Cold throws a head kick that Takulai semi-blocks.
Cold just misses with a punch to the body.
Takulai is looking for the big counter here.
Cold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takulai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cold is looking to clinch.
Takulai tries a quick counter leg kick but Cold is wise to it.#CL#
Cold has closed the distance and engaged Takulai in a clinch.
Takulai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takulai prevents a body shot from Cold. #BC#
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
Takulai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cold's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Takulai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takulai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cold swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai dodges the punch combination from Cold.
Cold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Cold throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
Cold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takulais head. #BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Cold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cold and sends Takulai crashing to the mat! Cold follows him down to the mat - Takulai regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cold tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takulai controls his leg. #T2#
Takulai is trying to stand up here but Cold is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takulai trying to control but Cold postures up.
#SUB2#
Takulai looking for submissions off his back.
Takulai is looking to control Cold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takulai avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Takulai misses with a double jab.
Takulai shoots in but no luck this time.
Steven Cold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cold misses with a lunging right hand
and Takulai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cold really felt that one!
Takulai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cold as he jumps to the side.
Cold throwing a counter right hand but Takulai manages to avoid it.
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Takulai pushes him off.
Takulai throws a fast counter high kick but Cold manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takulai.
Takulai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Cold breaks the clinch.
Ade Takulai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takulai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Cold darts in and clinches Takulai up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takulai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cold manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Cold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Cold!
A relieved looking Steven Cold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Cold.
Cold lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Baroni. That snapped Cold's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Baroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baroni scores with a hook to the body. Cold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baroni looks to land a combination but Cold avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Cold.
Baroni lands with a right hand.
Cold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Cold throws a sloppy head kick
and Cold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baroni.
And Cold counters with a quick kick to the body but Baroni blocks it.
Cold tries to clinch but Baroni is having none of it.
Baroni avoids the head kick by Cold.
Baroni throws a right hand that misses
and Cold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Baroni.#CUT2#
Steven Cold's cut is getting worse.
Baroni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cold.
Baroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baroni throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily. #CL#
Baroni tries to keep at a distance but Cold has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
#BC2#
Baroni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Baroni 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.
Baroni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni connects with a nice looking jab.
Baroni fails to land with a series of punches.
Cold scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baroni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cold throws a nice looking combination but Baroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillip Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold thumps Baroni with a low kick.
Cold misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but Baroni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baroni misses with a wild combination.
Baroni throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baroni loads up on a big right hand but Cold slips the punch.#CL#
Baroni tries to keep at a distance but Cold has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
#BC#
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Baroni misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Cold closes the distance and pushes Baroni back into the cage.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Baroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baroni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baroni misses with a looping right.
Baroni connects with a crisp jab.
Baroni throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baroni misses with a two punch combination.
Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baroni throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Baroni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Baroni throws a shot from downtown. Cold moves away and avoids it.
Baroni throws out a powerful jab.
Baroni tests Cold's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Cold clinches with his opponent.
Baroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tries a body shot but Baroni blocks it.
Baroni wants a takedown.
Baroni is trying to break free.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Cold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cold has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by Cold.
No joy there for Baroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Baroni throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Cold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baroni scores with a sloppy right hand. Cold should have avoided that one.
Cold defending well as Baroni loads up on a big left hand.
Cold throws a big counter combination but Baroni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steven Cold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baroni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baroni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cold at a distance.
Cold throws a series of punches but Baroni avoids them all with ease.
Baroni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cold slips a jab from Baroni.
Cold wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
Cold clinches up with Baroni and pushes him back against the cage.
Baroni takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Baroni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baroni is looking to break free of the clinch but Cold has double underhooks.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Cold breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Baroni pushes him off.
Baroni cracks Cold with a good jab.
Baroni scores with the left hand. Cold knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Steven Cold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Baroni punishes Cold's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Baroni.
Baroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cold is looking to counter punch.
Baroni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baroni.
Cold lands a really nice looking cross but Baroni seems unphased.
Cold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baroni.
Baroni lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Baroni throws a sloppy body shot
and Cold counters with a straight right hand.
Baroni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Baroni there.
Baroni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baroni thuds a left hand into Cold's body.
Cold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baroni.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cold.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Baroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baroni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baroni working aggressively here.
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Baroni backwards. #BC2#
Baroni breaks from the clinch.
Cold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cold avoids the head kick by Baroni.
Cold moves out of range as Baroni strikes.
Cold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cold throws a chopping leg kick but Baroni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Cold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baroni blocks a head kick by Cold.
Baroni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baroni throws a right hand that Cold ducks under and follows up with a left that Cold also avoids with ease.
Baroni misses the shot to the body.
Cold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baroni swinging wildly here.
Baroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baroni blocks a head kick by Cold.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Cold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Baroni circles away.
Baroni tries a head kick but it misses.
Baroni looks to throw the jab but Cold is out of range.
Baroni looks to land a left hand but Cold moved out of range nicely.
Cold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Baroni pushes him off.
Baroni misses with a wild combination.
Cold throwing a counter right hand but Baroni manages to avoid it.
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!
Baroni throws a sloppy head kick
and Cold counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Baroni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baroni checks a leg kick.
Baroni misses with a body shot
and Baroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steven Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baroni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cold slips under a jab from Baroni.
Baroni swings for the body but Cold moves out of range.
Phillip Baroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Cold.#CL#
Cold rushes Baroni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Phillip Baroni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC#
Cold manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cold eats them both and turns towards Baroni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch lands to the side of Cold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but Baroni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroni. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baroni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baroni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cold.
Baroni throws a series of punches but Cold moves out of range.
Baroni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cold.
Baroni connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Cold.
I think Baroni 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TAFC: Big Bash 2 - Aus Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Cold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitchell lands a jab.
Cold swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cold drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cold.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Cold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
A short right from Mitchell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold. #BC2#
Cold manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cold and sends Mitchell crashing to the mat! Cold follows him down to the mat - Mitchell regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh Mitchell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Mitchell looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cold passes into side control!
Mitchell seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Cold controls the position from side control.
Mitchell tries to buck Cold off but Cold is having none of it.#T2##SU2#
Cold has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Cold darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cold 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.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Travis Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitchell as he connects with a hook.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Cold with an uppercut!
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Travis Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Cold.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Cold moves out of range.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cold walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold tries to clinch up.
Cold misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Cold tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Travis Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cold clinches.
Cold putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cold stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Cold.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Cold tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell throws a hook but Cold blocks it.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Cold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Cold.
#T1#
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cold.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cold moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cold prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold. #T2#
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Cold lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cold breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Cold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mitchell is looking to regain half guard here but Cold keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold gets to mount! Mitchell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cold controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Cold looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mitchell throws a strike but Cold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Steven Cold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cold is one step ahead there. #T4#
Mitchell wants to improve his position but instead Cold has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Mitchell actively working from the bottom here.
Cold is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Cold trying to control the pace.
Cold wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cold.
Cold tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cold darts in trying to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Cold throws a fast counter high kick but Mitchell manages to duck under it in time.
Mitchell lands a jab to the nose.
Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell cracks Cold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Mitchell.
Cold blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land. #BC2#
Cold breaks the clinch.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Cold moves away and avoids it.
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Cold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Cold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
Cold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cold moves away.
Mitchell lands a head shot.#TD2#
Cold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Cold wants to stand but Mitchell has his arm trapped.
Mitchell is trying to work for a sweep but Cold has mounted him!
Mitchell tries to reverse the position but Cold maintains control.#T3#
Mitchell wants to hold on but Cold pushes him away.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Cold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Mitchell is looking to improve his position but Cold isn't that keen on the idea.
Cold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitchell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
A victorious Travis Mitchell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 128
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Marco. That's going to slow Shiba down.
Marco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marco avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Marco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shiba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marco misses with a hook.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco connects with a nice looking jab.
Marco throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Shiba checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiba! But no joy.
Marco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shiba's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marco throws a body kick that misses.
Marco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marco misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Marco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Marco has been cut.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shiba tries to move into range but Marco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Dennis Marco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Marco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marco.
Shiba misses the body punch
and Marco counters with a straight right hand.
Marco jabs Shiba right on the nose. Shiba blinks but takes it well.
Marco connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Marco.
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Marco slips the punch.#T2#
Marco looks to throw the jab but Shiba is out of range.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marco.
Marco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Shiba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shiba throws a right hand that misses
and Marco counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Marco misses
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Marco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Marco is looking to counter punch.
Marco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiba throws out the jab.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick from Marco.
Nice jab there from Shiba. #CUT2#
Dennis Marco's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Marco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marco.
Marco scores with a leg kick.
Shiba wants to clinch.
Marco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Marco was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Marco is rocked!
Shiba closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Boyka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marco. #TD2#
Boyka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Marco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marco throws a hook but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Marco throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marco defends it well.
Boyka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marco circles away.
Marco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyka.
Dennis Marco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Boyka.
Marco misses the jab.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyka.
Marco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marco.
Boyka moves out of range as Marco throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Marco misses its intended target.
Boyka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marco pinned against the cage. Marco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marco avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Marco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marco.
Marco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyka looks for a takedown but Marco sprawls well.
Marco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marco sprawls well. Marco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Marco. No joy for Boyka on that attempt.
Marco is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marco, right into the meat.
Marco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyka's hands.
Marco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Marco.
Boyka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marco scores with a spinning back kick!
Marco cracks Boyka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
Marco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Marco finish him?
Boyka looks winded!
Boyka tries to get into range but Marco steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Boyka! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Marco scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Marco!
Dennis Marco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Marco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Voyage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Marco has been cut.
Marco misses with a left hand
enabling Voyage to counter with a crisp jab.
Marco slips a straight right by Voyage.
Marco swings for the body but Voyage moves out of range.
Voyage digs a good body shot into Marco's ribs.
Voyage connects with a looping right hand.
Voyage scores with a shot to the body.
Voyage scores with a shot to the body.
Marco misses with a right hand
and Voyage counters with a stiff right hand.
Marco walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marco lands a really nice looking cross but Voyage seems unphased.
Voyage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voyage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marco needs to keep his hands up - Voyage had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Voyage - just one landing.
Marco misses with an uppercut
and Voyage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco throws a right hand that misses
and Voyage counters with a stiff right hand.
Voyage throws a shot to the body.
Marco misses with a hook to the body
and Voyage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marco jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Voyage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marco on the side of the head.
Marco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Marco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Voyage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marco misses with a left hand
and Marco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voyage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marco doesn't seem bothered though.
Voyage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marco misses with a jab to the body
and Voyage counters with a left to the body.
Marco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voyage counters with a nice uppercut.
Voyage scores with the left hand. Marco knows he should have avoided that one.
Voyage lands an overhand right.
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!
Marco looks to throw a body kick
and Voyage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marco misses the body punch
and Voyage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marco misses the body punch
and Voyage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Marco is rocked!
Voyage cracks Marco on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Marco falls backwards against the cage. Voyage follows up with more strikes that drop Marco to his knees. Voyage keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Marco! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liquid Voyage!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liquid Voyage made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sambora falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Marco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marco is thwarting Sambora's attempts to control the position.
Marco trying to pass the guard but Sambora defending well.
Sambora is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marco.
Marco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marco thows a huge punch but Sambora dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Marco tries to pass to full mount but Sambora defends it.
Marco moves nicely into side control.
Marco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marco trying to control the action but Sambora is working from the bottom.
Sambora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sambora is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sambora gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marco tries to control but Sambora wriggling away. #T2#
Sambora blocking the ground and pound.
Marco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marco controlling the pace for now.
Marco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marco with shots to the head and body - Sambora looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marco landing strikes from the mount.
Marco controlling the position easily from mount.
Marco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Marco lands a big shot there that rocks Sambora but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sambora is looking to escape.
Marco with the ground and pound from mount.
Sambora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sambora tries to get out of the position.
Marco tries to control but Sambora wriggling away. #T4#
Sambora is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sambora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sambora in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sambora wants to control but Marco is having none of it.
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sambora's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marco landing strikes from the mount and Sambora is in trouble!
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!
Marco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marco working Sambora over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Marco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marco moves forwards but Sambora connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Sambora dives in and scores a takedown into Marco's guard.
Sambora trying to control the position from guard on top but Marco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Marco is tightening it up a little... Sambora has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sambora reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sambora taps out! Nice BJJ there by Marco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dennis Marco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Marco lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marco has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Marco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marco lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Marco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marco throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Marco slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Marco is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marco distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Marco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Marco.
Marco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marco working Johnson over with strikes here. #T2#
Marco avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Marco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marco with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marco lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marco is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johnson tries to escape but Marco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marco scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#T3#
Marco lands a series of strikes from the back and Johnson goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Marco!
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