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Event:
Torcida 26 - Payne Vs Figgis
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Valdevino closes the distance and clinches. Shango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Valdevino is struggling to control the position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Shango stalling in the clinch but Valdevino improves position. Valdevino keeps control of Shango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdevino. Shango letting Valdevino take a breather here. Shango tries to pull guard but Valdevino holds him up against the cage and eventually Shango drops back down to his feet.
Valdevino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdevino stops a takedown attempt from Shango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valdevino blocking some punches.
Shango letting Valdevino take a breather here. Shango has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valdevino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Basil Valdevino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango. Shango trying to stall but Valdevino improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdevino.
#T1# Shango wants to take the fight to the mat but Valdevino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Shango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valdevino to keep the fight standing. Valdevino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shango looks winded! Valdevino pushes Shango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Valdevino lands with a right to the head. Shango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valdevino is defending well. A short uppercut from Valdevino. Valdevino scores with a shoulder strike. Valdevino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valdevino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Valdevino works on Shango's body with a couple of short punches. Valdevino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Valdevino lands with a right to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Valdevino has Shango pushed against the cage. Valdevino pushes Shango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Valdevino lands with a short shot to the head. Valdevino pushes Shango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Valdevino scores with a nice hook to the head. Valdevino lands a nice uppercut. Valdevino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Valdevino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valdevino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shango up against the cage. A short left from Valdevino. Valdevino slowing the pace effectively. Shango wants to get back to striking at distance but Valdevino won't allow it.
Valdevino lands a body shot. A short body shot lands from Valdevino as the two fighters clinch.
Valdevino is working Shango over against the cage. Valdevino lands a hook that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Valdevino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shango or not. Valdevino lands with a left to the head. Valdevino lands a nice uppercut. Valdevino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Valdevino. #T3# Valdevino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice left hand lands by Valdevino.
A nice left hand lands by Valdevino.
Valdevino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC# Shango is rocked! A short right from Valdevino. Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdevino finish him?#KD# Valdevino drops Shango onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shango is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Valdevino drops Shango onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shango is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Valdevino lands a body shot. Valdevino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Valdevino has Shango pressed against the cage.
Valdevino scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Valdevino. Shango seems to have recovered his senses. Valdevino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valdevino scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdevino. #T4# Valdevino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valdevino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shango or not. A left hand lands to the body for Valdevino.
Valdevino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Valdevino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Valdevino gets through Shango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Valdevino just leaning against Shango, taking a breather. Valdevino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Valdevino scores with a shoulder strike. Valdevino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Valdevino scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Valdevino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Valdevino avoiding damage.
#KD# Valdevino drops Shango onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shango is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Valdevino dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Valdevino is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Shango flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shango is out cold! Valdevino holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Valdevino!
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Torcida 19-Venom Vs Smashterov
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Shango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Shango tries to pull guard but Dawson won't allow it.
Shango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head. Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shango has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment. Shango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Papa Shango has been cut. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dawson has eaten all the pies! Shango goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice body kick there by Shango. Shango scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut. Shango throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it. Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Shango throws out a powerful jab. Shango fakes the leg kick and cracks Dawson in the body. Papa Shango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Dawson instigates a clinch. Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dawson. Dawson lands with a left to the head. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawson to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shango fails to pull guard.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dawson on the inside. Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Shango is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shango changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Shango throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# A big right from Shango misses. Dawson wants to counter the offense by Shango and move into the clinch position. Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shango moves away. Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shango. A nice inside leg kick there by Shango. That's going to slow Dawson down. Shango avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dawson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Dawson drives through and clinches with Shango against the cage.
Shango misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shango avoids it. Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Shango is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position. Dawson is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson. Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dawson.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson lands an elbow inside. Dawson is leaning against Shango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shango is defending well for now. Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shango avoids it. Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shango avoids the damage to the body. Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shango trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shango into the cage. Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson cracks Shango with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dawson misses with some punches.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Dawson. Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shango misses with some punches.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Shango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shango.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Shango feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Shango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shango. #CL2# Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shango, pushing him back against the cage. Shango is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks. Johnny Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson. Shango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage. Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head. Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Shango misses with a punch on the inside.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shango.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson. Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango is trying to break free.#T1# Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shango managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Shango is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dawson lands with a short shot to the head. Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shango avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson. Shango is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shango's brow. A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land. Shango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow. Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shango is defending well for now. Shango dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it. Dawson tries a body shot but Shango blocks it.
#T2# Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Still in the clinch, Shango scores with a nice short uppercut. Dawson is breathing heavily. Shango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shango.
Shango looking for a takedown. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson. Dawson throws a head punch that misses. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shango controls his hands.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Shango blocks the elbow strike.
Shango misses with a punch to the body.
Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson. Shango on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shango has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment. Shango is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dawson prevents Shango from breaking the clinch. Shango lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses. Shango can't break the clinch.
Shango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawson to keep the fight standing. Dawson misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land. #T4# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawson as Shango tries to tie him up. Shango stalling in the clinch but Dawson improves position. Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shango lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Shango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dawson walks away with a smile on his face. Shango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shango connects with a single shot there. Shango scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shango lands a jab to the nose. Papa Shango is winning the standup battle so far. Shango changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shango throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Dawson fails with the takedown and Shango counters with a straight right hand. Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Shango takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shango scores with a kick to the body.
Shango throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Shango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Shango in a clinch.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top. Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Shango has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dawson after a bit of a struggle. A short right from Dawson on the inside. Dawson prevents Shango from breaking the clinch. Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Shango's head. Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head. Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Shango. Shango jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow. Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shango is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shango misses with a hook from the clinch. Shango wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shango.
#T2# Shango misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson pushes Shango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Shango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Shango won't want to take too many of those. Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson. A shot in the inside from Dawson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shango avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage. Shango avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shango avoids it. Shango tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shango is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Dawson misses with an elbow over the top. Dawson lands a damaging elbow. Shango is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. Shango looking to stall.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards. Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shango leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Shango avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Shango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well. Shango tries to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling the position. Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage. Johnny Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Papa Shango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shango taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shango. Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Shango managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Shango. Shango looking for a takedown. Dawson presses Shango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head. Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dawson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dawson! A victorious Johnny Dawson 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:
Torcida 13 - Venom Vs Palm
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1# Smashterov goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Smashterov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smashterov defends it well. Shango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nice defenses there by Smashterov. Shango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smashterov throws a hook but Shango avoids it easily. Smashterov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Smashterov slips under a jab from Shango. Shango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smashterov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Shango blocks a jab. A little jabbing left from Shango on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Smashterov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smashterov. Smashterov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shango misses with a hook. Smashterov ducked under it nicely. Smashterov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shango. A decent looking body kick lands there for Smashterov. Shango looks winded! Smashterov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shango. #KD# Smashterov drops Shango with a beautiful combination! Shango stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smashterov is looking for the KO!#CUT# It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.#T1##KD# Smashterov lands a big right hand that sends Shango crashing to the mat! Smashterov stays standing though and waves Shango back to his feet!#ROC# Shango is rocked! Smashterov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Smashterov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zangief Smashterov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smashterov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Smashterov connects with a leg kick. Shango looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Shango takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A shot to the liver by Smashterov. Beautiful body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smashterov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smashterov throws a nice outside leg kick. Smashterov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shango's calf.#KD# Smashterov lands a big right hand that sends Shango crashing to the mat! Smashterov stays standing though and waves Shango back to his feet! Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Smashterov finish him? Smashterov scores with a hook to the body. Shango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shango seems to have recovered his senses. A chopping leg kick lands by Smashterov. A bone on bone clash there as Shango blocks the leg kick.
Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashterov is just out of range.#T2# Shango takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smashterov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shango takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smashterov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zangief Smashterov! Zangief Smashterov 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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