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Event: SSG 360 Archer vs Helvig     
Date:   Oct 13, 2024





185 cm
39 yrs
148 lbs



180 cm
26 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Corona has his foot on Berendas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berendas works his way back into a safe position though.
Berendas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Corona is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Corona seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corona being controlled here, momentarily.
Berendas is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.
Berendas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berendas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berendas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas is controlling the pace.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berendas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Berendas is taking a breather. Corona 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.
Corona is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas stalling. #T4#
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas content to control rather than advance.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
Berendas content to control rather than advance.
Corona trying to control but Berendas postures up. #T5#
Corona wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corona trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T6#
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona being controlled here, momentarily.
More stalling from Berendas.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (5) Berendas#T7#
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas taking a breather here.
Berendas tries to move to mount but Corona blocks the move with his legs.
Berendas controlling the position.
Corona is looking to reverse the position.
Berendas controls the position from side control.
Berendas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corona!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Corona (0) vs (7) Berendas#T8#
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The adventures of Berendas the control monster continue. Boring.
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount. #T9##T10#
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Corona can't escape the position.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corona can't escape the position. #T11#
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Point Blanc, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Berendas 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.
Corona is trying to escape the mount.
Berendas controlling from mount. #T12#
Corona tries to reverse the position but Berendas maintains control.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Corona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Well,Corona is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corona can't escape the position.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Berendas controlling from the full mount.
Corona is in all sorts of trouble here. #T14#
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Corona is trying to escape the mount.
Berendas controlling from the full mount.
Corona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Uvele Berendas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt     
Date:   Oct 06, 2024





175 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs



185 cm
39 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sadrano gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sadrano wants the takedown. Corona is fighting it off but Sadrano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corona's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadrano (2) vs (0) Corona
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sadrano controls the pace.
Sadrano looking to pass the guard.
Sadrano 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.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona 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.#T1#
Sadrano looking to pass the guard.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corona holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadrano 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.
Sadrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadrano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sadrano continues to stall.
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadrano 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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona is trying to keep Sadrano in close.
Sadrano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sadrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Corona is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sadrano has his hands clasped together but Corona extends and breaks Sadrano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Corona.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker     
Date:   Sep 29, 2024





185 cm
39 yrs
148 lbs



180 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Corona tries to clinch but Gaul moves out of range.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Corona darts in and clinches Gaul up against the cage.
Gaul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Gaul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Gaul
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaul trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Gaul is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Corona wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gaul is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corona gets full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corona looking to control. #T4#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corona keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Corona is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Gaul won't allow Corona to sweep him here.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.#T5#
Corona is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaul is pushing down on Corona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corona is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corona moves into full guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Corona trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Corona keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #T7#
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corona trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Corona looking for a sweep. Not yet Corona, not yet.
Gaul postures up.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Corona wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there. #T10#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Gaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.#T11##SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Corona wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (5) Gaul
Gaul trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Gaul controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Point Blanc, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Gaul tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Gaul fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul controlling from the full mount.
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 5 to 0.
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes     
Date:   Aug 25, 2024





185 cm
39 yrs
148 lbs



180 cm
30 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ieyasu looking to score a takedown here. Corona is defending well but Ieyasu drives through and ends up in Corona's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Ieyasu defends easily.
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.
Corona controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Ieyasu slips nicely into half guard.
Ieyasu trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it. #T1#
Ieyasu keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
Corona is refusing to be controlled, as Ieyasu sits in half guard.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona gets back to full guard. #T2#
Ieyasu pushing down on Corona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona won't allow Ieyasu to pass to mount.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ieyasu seems content to control.
Ieyasu is looking to pass Corona's guard but actually Corona recovers to full guard.
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona has his hands on Ieyasu's head, controlling the position.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona working a defensive guard here.
Ieyasu trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Corona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ieyasu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Corona 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.
Ieyasu pushes down on Corona's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corona is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Ieyasu wants to work for an arm triangle but Corona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Rough House inform me that Ieyasu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ieyasu is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Ieyasu wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ieyasu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corona!
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to control the pace but Corona is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Ieyasu fails to advance to Corona's back.
Ieyasu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corona is looking to get to half guard.
Corona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ieyasu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Ieyasu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corona sees it coming and defends easily.
Corona is looking to control Ieyasu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?
Ieyasu tries to pass to full mount but Corona defends it.
Ieyasu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Ieyasu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ieyasu is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ieyasu seems content to control.
Corona trying to control here.
Ieyasu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corona trying to control but Ieyasu postures up. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ieyasu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corona!
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (8) Ieyasu#T10#
Corona tries to lock up and control but Ieyasu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a submission but Corona is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Ieyasu has hold of Corona's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Corona manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Corona manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Corona gets back to full guard.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona is trying to keep Ieyasu in close. #T11#
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ieyasu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ieyasu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corona!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (4) vs (8) Ieyasu
Ieyasu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (4) vs (10) Ieyasu#T12#
Ieyasu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (4) vs (13) Ieyasu
Corona is looking to improve his position but Ieyasu isn't that keen on the idea.
Ieyasu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Corona is holding on tight.
Ieyasu trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13##SUB2#
Ieyasu has isolated one of Corona's arms. Corona looking to fight him off but Ieyasu twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
Toyotomi Ieyasu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes     
Date:   Aug 11, 2024





185 cm
39 yrs
148 lbs



185 cm
26 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corona (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Corona being controlled for a moment.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Corona is defending well.
Ibrahim is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Corona's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Corona is working away.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Corona is working away. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Corona is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ibrahim yanks on the arm and Corona is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ibrahim.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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.

 

Event: SSG 336 Solo vs Finn     
Date:   Jul 28, 2024





178 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Corona is looking to clinch but Belmiro is avoiding it. #CL2#
Corona pushes Belmiro up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Belmiro pulls Corona into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Corona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corona defends it easily.
Corona trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Corona drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belmiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corona has Belmiro in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Corona#SUB2#
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Belmiro to get to half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corona is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold.
Belmiro not doing much here. #T2##SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Corona is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (0) Corona#T3#
Corona can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (5) vs (4) Corona
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corona tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Corona prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T4#
Corona wants to pass to mount but Belmiro is defending the position.
Corona trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Corona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corona passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (7) Corona
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working. #T5#
Corona taking a breather here.
Belmiro is not content to let Corona control the position.
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is trying to control. Belmiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (7) Corona#SUB#
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Corona slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (9) Corona#SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8##SUB#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Corona defends it easily.
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (9) vs (9) Corona
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro postures up.
Corona keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Corona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T9#
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Corona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (9) vs (11) Corona
Corona wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Corona preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #T10#
Belmiro looking to control. #SUB2#
Corona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Corona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corona has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Belmiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corona has passed into half guard!
Corona is just content to waste time from the top position. Belmiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T11##SUB#
Belmiro has an active guard here but Corona has managed to pass into half guard.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.
Belmiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belmiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corona manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (11) vs (11) Corona
Corona is pulling down on Belmiro's head to control his posture.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corona trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up. #T13##SUB#
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belmiro prevents Corona from improving his position.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. #SUB#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corona sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Corona manages to get to full guard.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Corona slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (11) vs (13) Corona
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corona wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Juan Corona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt     
Date:   Jul 21, 2024





180 cm
26 yrs
195 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Corona rushes Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Soderberg decides to pull guard.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corona defends it easily.
Corona pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Corona is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Corona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona is looking to pass Soderberg's guard but actually Soderberg recovers to full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Corona is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona stays in close to Soderberg's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Corona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corona has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corona passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Corona#SUB2#
Corona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Corona trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #SUB2#
Corona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Corona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corona working away.#T4##SUB2#
Corona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T5#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Soderberg has control of Corona's left arm, preventing Corona from doing any damage.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Corona is stalling in the full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Soderberg 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.
Corona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg pulls Corona in to control the position.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Corona defends it easily.
Corona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corona looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Corona wants to get back to full guard but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (3) Corona#SUB#
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soderberg working away.#T9##SUB#
Soderberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corona is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Corona keeps trying to improve his position.
Corona is trying to work for a sweep but Soderberg has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg prevents Corona from getting the reversal.
Soderberg controlling his opponent.
Soderberg is trying to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg. #SUB#
Soderberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corona has worked his arm free - good work by Corona!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (9) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape. #T13#
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg postures up.
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (12) vs (3) Corona

And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 12 to 3.
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke     
Date:   Jul 07, 2024





175 cm
24 yrs
155 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Moly pulls guard.
Moly wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Corona has gone for a leg lock! Moly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Corona's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Corona
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona looking to control. #T1#
Corona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Corona
Moly tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Corona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moly.
Corona wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Moly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corona escapes and throws Moly's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Corona#SUB2#
Corona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corona trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moly tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Moly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Corona is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (2) vs (7) Corona
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Corona with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moly has given up his back here. Will Corona look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Moly (2) vs (10) Corona
Moly is really stuck here. #T4##SUB2#
Corona looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is looking to control Moly but Moly is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Corona keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for the choke from the back position but Moly is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Moly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Corona. #SUB2#
Corona is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moly is defending well though. Corona let's go of the attempt for now.
Moly can't escape the position. #T5#
Corona trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moly doesn't escape.
Moly is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Corona is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Corona working for a choke but Moly reverses nicely into Corona 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (10) Corona
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.#T6#
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Moly passes Corona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona wants to get back to full guard but Moly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (7) vs (10) Corona#T8#
Corona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corona wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Corona is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Moly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corona!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (10) vs (10) Corona#T9#
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Moly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corona has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corona reaches up to try and control the position but Moly seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Corona rolls and tries to escape and now Moly has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Moly (13) vs (10) Corona#SUB#
Moly goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Corona escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (13) vs (12) Corona
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moly is looking to control Corona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moly avoid being mounted?
Corona controlling the action here. #T11##SUB#
Moly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Corona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corona is keen to just control but Moly is a slippery customer.
Moly is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a kimura here. #T12##SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.
Corona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moly is looking to improve his position.
Moly is not content to let Corona control the position.#SUB#
Corona taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Moly has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Corona has tapped! Great work by Moly! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall     
Date:   Jun 30, 2024





185 cm
38 yrs
148 lbs



172 cm
23 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Corona tries to clinch but Edison moves out of range.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corona gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Corona gets control of Edison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corona will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona is trying to keep Edison in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.
Corona controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself. #T1#
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
Edison works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Edison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corona is just riding it out for now. Edison eventually gives up the hold.
Edison wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Corona gets full guard.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Edison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Edison won't allow Corona to sweep him here.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison is looking to advance position but Corona has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (4) vs (0) Edison
Edison gets back to half guard.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T3#
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Corona pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Edison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (4) vs (2) Edison#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Edison looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Edison postures up.
Edison is looking to advance position but Corona has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (8) vs (2) Edison
Corona content just to control the position here.
Corona wants to control the pace but Edison is squirming around nicely.
Edison looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Corona (11) vs (2) Edison
Edison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Edison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Corona's guard. Nice work there by Edison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (11) vs (4) Edison#SUB#
Edison is sitting in close to Corona's body. Corona has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Edison is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Edison is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Corona.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Corona!
After winning the bout, Juan Corona thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SSG 316 Hlervu vs Ozymandias     
Date:   Jun 09, 2024





180 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Berendas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corona's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Corona
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Berendas to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Corona tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Corona trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Corona tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Corona is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Corona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Berendas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Corona's thigh. Corona counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berendas forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Berendas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Berendas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corona!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Corona
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape.
Corona is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Berendas tries to control but Corona wriggling away. #T5#
Corona can't escape the position. #SUB#
Berendas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Corona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berendas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Corona is holding on tight.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Corona tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berendas tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.#T7#
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corona looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (8) vs (0) Corona#SUB#
Berendas tightening his grip on Corona, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Berendas looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berendas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8#
Berendas avoiding Corona 's attempts to control his hands.
Berendas has good solid back control here.
Corona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9##SUB2#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berendas passes into half guard.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Corona wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Berendas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berendas works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (0) Corona
Corona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corona gets full guard.#T11#
Corona keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Corona trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
Berendas content to stall in guard here.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (14) vs (0) Corona
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corona moves into full guard.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Corona looking to control.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Berendas passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berendas prevents Corona from improving his position.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corona controlling the position for now.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
Berendas is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Berendas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (17) vs (0) Corona

And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai     
Date:   Jun 02, 2024





185 cm
38 yrs
148 lbs



185 cm
33 yrs
190 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clarkson tries to keep at a distance but Corona has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Corona manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Corona throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clarkson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Clarkson#SUB2#
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corona is looking to regain half guard here but Clarkson keeps moving and retains side control.
Corona is trying to control Clarkson's posture but Clarkson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarkson tries for a kimura but Corona is defending well. #T1#
Corona is not content to let Clarkson control the position.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Clarkson is working for a submission of some sort.
Corona is positioning himself well to prevent Clarkson advancing to mount.
Clarkson not doing much here. #T2#
Corona is trying to control but can't.
Clarkson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corona pulls Clarkson in close to his closed guard and prevents Clarkson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Clarkson trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Clarkson looking to pass the guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Corona pulls Clarkson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Clarkson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarkson defends well.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corona is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (3) Clarkson
Corona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on Corona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corona works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on Corona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corona works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Corona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona trying to control but Clarkson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clarkson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corona escapes and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (5) vs (3) Clarkson#T5##SUB#
Corona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clarkson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corona wants to control but Clarkson is keeping him busy.
Clarkson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corona's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (5) vs (7) Clarkson#T6##SUB2#
Corona fending off the submission attempt from Clarkson.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clarkson has the hooks in. Corona is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Corona looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clarkson. #SUB2#
Clarkson working for a choke but Corona reverses nicely into Clarkson 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (7) vs (7) Clarkson
Corona wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving. #T7#
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarkson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona being controlled here momentarily.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Clarkson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Clarkson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Corona stacks Clarkson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Corona!
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (10) vs (7) Clarkson
Corona happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Corona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarkson, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Clarkson looks to move to half guard but instead Corona has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Corona (12) vs (7) Clarkson#T9#
Corona prevents Clarkson from getting the reversal.
Clarkson stops Corona from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clarkson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (12) vs (9) Clarkson
Clarkson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Corona has his foot on Clarkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but Clarkson defends it easily. #T10#
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Clarkson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB2#
Clarkson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corona working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Clarkson is posturing up here but Corona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clarkson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clarkson has to tap! Slick submission there by Corona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu     
Date:   May 12, 2024





185 cm
37 yrs
148 lbs



180 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Corona has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
Corona jumps guard but Berendas stands there with Corona around his waist. Corona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Berendas has him pressed against the cage.
Corona fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Berendas has him pressed against the cage.
Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Berendas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berendas to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Berendas has Corona pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Berendas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Corona tumbling to the mat - Berendas dives into Corona's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corona is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Corona frees his head nicely. Oh but Berendas has switched to an armbar! Corona is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
During a confident post fight interview, Uvele Berendas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke     
Date:   May 05, 2024





185 cm
37 yrs
148 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Corona clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Corona pulls guard successfully.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Corona to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corona shrugs it off. #T1#
Gaul looking to take Corona's back but Corona rolls and after a scramble, Corona ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Corona to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (3) Gaul
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corona sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corona passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corona is working away from the top position though.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corona's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (2) vs (7) Gaul#SUB2#
Corona defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Corona tries to break free.
Will Gaul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Gaul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Corona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Corona 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 Gaul gets his way! #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gaul controlling the positon.
Gaul not allowing Corona to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gaul working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gaul has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Corona! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gaul gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
Chai throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Corona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corona throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Corona misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai avoids the body shot from Corona.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Corona blocks it.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Corona sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Chai misses
and Corona counters with a nice body kick.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Corona thuds a left hand into Chai's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a nice head kick!
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Jab from Chai.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corona.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Corona is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona seems to have recovered his senses.
Corona looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.#T3#
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai is looking to wear down Corona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chai slips under a jab from Corona.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Corona raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corona slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Corona counters with a body kick.
Corona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai avoids the head kick by Corona.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai 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#
Corona looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Corona lands.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Corona.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corona in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Corona raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corona's sensitive parts.
Corona punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corona.
Chai avoids the head kick by Corona.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai misses with the combination.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Corona just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Corona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai looks for the body kick but Corona saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Corona avoids the body shot from Chai.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Corona blocks it.#T3#
Corona takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai throws a right and a left that Corona avoids nicely.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Corona eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Corona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragon Li Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Corona motions for Chai to come forward. Corona throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Corona backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corona blocks a head kick by Chai.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corona moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Corona digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Corona misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dragon Li Chai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Corona slips a jab from Chai.
A big right from Corona misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
Chai connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.#T1#
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai avoids the head kick by Corona.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai lunges at Corona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corona's hand.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Corona digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Corona lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chai.
Corona misses the jab.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai blocks a head kick by Corona.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
Well Chai 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!

After winning the bout, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Chugman tries to clinch up.
Chugman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corona to the mat! Corona manages to get full guard.
Chugman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corona is trying to keep Chugman in close.
Chugman sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Corona working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Chugman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chugman has his takedown stuffed
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Corona punishes Chugman's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Chugman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corona, pushing him back against the cage.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Corona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coronas head.
Chugman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Corona breaks the clinch.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corona defends it well.#TD2#
Chugman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chugman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Chugman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
Corona tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chugman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chugman is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Chugman with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Chugman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman wants to control the pace but Corona is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Corona lands a nice looking body kick.
Corona takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corona defends it well.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
Chugman closes the distance but Corona moves to the side
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corona swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Chugman darts in and clinches Corona up against the cage.#T1#
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chugman's elbow.
Chugman tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Chugman back against the cage.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chugman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Chugman.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chugman misses with a punch to the body.
Corona lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Chugman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #SUB#
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Chugman to get to half guard.
Chugman wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy. #T2#
Chugman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Corona is pressing down on Chugman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.
Chugman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Chugman trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Corona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chugman controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corona swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corona!
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Chugman throwing shots but Corona is blocking nicely. #T4#
Chugman not doing much here.
Corona manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Chugman drops back looking for a leg! Corona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corona manages to kick Chugman off! Chugman jumps back into Corona's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona has control of Chugman's left arm, preventing Chugman from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Chugman misses.
Chugman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Corona misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Chugman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle here but Chugman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Corona struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Corona keeps Chugman under control for a moment.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chugman avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Corona didn't expect that.
Chugman controlling from the top position.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chugman stays in close to Corona's body and controls the position.
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Corona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman is trying to control the position but Corona postures up.
Corona working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chugman 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!

Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese     
Date:   Feb 02, 2024
#R1#
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Cheese was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corona. Corona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Cheese lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
and Cheese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cheese as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese connects with the punch.
Cheese lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheese, as that shot connected.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target.
Corona takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corona prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands. #T2#
Corona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Corona blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese presses Corona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corona up against the cage.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
Corona being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Corona backwards. #T3#
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Corona.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Corona.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Corona tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow. #T4#
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Cheese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese stalling against the cage.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheese tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Corona.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches.
Cheese lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Corona lands with a left to the head.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona throws a leg kick which misses Cheese's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheese tries to avoid it.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Cheese tries to clinch up
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cheese.
Cheese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese slips a straight right by Corona.
Cheese feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Cheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corona looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Cheese clobbers Corona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cheese counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corona wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Corona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cheese's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corona wants to control but Cheese passes easily into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cheese jumps into side control!
Cheese trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Cheese tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Corona wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Corona is looking for a sweep.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Corona won't allow Cheese to pass to mount.
Corona gets full guard.#SUB2#
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Cheese to get to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Corona defends it.
Cheese content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corona trying to control but Cheese postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Cheese has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Corona working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Corona.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corona trying to land knees to the body.
Corona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Corona scores with a hook to the body.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Corona blocks a body shot from Cheese.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Corona lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corona.
Corona digs a right hand into Cheese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheese's gas tank.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Corona.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Corona.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corona.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona avoiding damage as Cheese throws knees to the body.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona is working Cheese over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Cheese tries to stall but Corona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corona as Cheese tries to tie him up.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Cheese. #T3#
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese'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.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Corona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Corona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Corona.
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Corona tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona pushes Cheese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Corona.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Corona tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese cracks Corona with a nice body shot.
Cheese cracks Corona with a nice body shot.#BC#
Cheese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richard Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
I think Cheese 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!

A victorious Richard Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2     
Date:   Jan 19, 2024
#R1#
Sukulaku throws an off balance right hand
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Sukulaku misses
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
We've been informed that Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Corona connects with a right hand. Sukulaku shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona slips a jab from Sukulaku.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sukulaku.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corona throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Corona takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku misses the body punch
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body.
Corona slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
Corona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku misses with a looping right.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
Sukulaku might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Corona avoids the body shot from Sukulaku.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Sukulaku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukulaku's hands.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona staying out of range there.
Sukulaku just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorona.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku avoids the head kick by Corona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sukulaku! But no joy.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona throws a head kick but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Sukulaku lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Sukulaku misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku misses with a hook.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corona's hands.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sukulaku blocks a head kick by Corona.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corona misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corona's hands.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukulaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona 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.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Corona misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Corona.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corona connects with a high kick.
Corona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sukulaku if he has to take too many more of those.
Sukulaku blocks a head kick by Corona.
A little jabbing left from Sukulaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Corona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Corona throws a head kick but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Corona misses with a hook.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku misses with a combination
and Corona counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sukulaku walks into a straight right hand from Corona.
Sukulaku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sukulaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sukulaku! But no joy.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku is breathing heavily.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Corona jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Corona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sukulaku's head.#ROC#Sukulaku is rocked!
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sukulaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Corona avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Corona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sukulaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
Corona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Sukulaku does no damage.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona stuns Sukulaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sukulaku thinking.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sukulaku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corona has got the better of the exchanges.
Corona punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Corona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Corona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukulaku has time to react.
That kick from Corona tenderised Sukulaku's leg. Sukulaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukulaku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corona.
Sukulaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corona punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sukulaku throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Corona counters with a good low kick that Sukulaku was not able to check.
Corona lands with a right hand. #KD#
Corona lands a big head kick that sends Sukulaku tumbling to the mat! Corona takes a step backwards and waves Sukulaku back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Corona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Juan Corona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Corona lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Corona lands but Sukulaku takes it in his stride.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick. #T3#
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona lands with a straight right. Sukulaku didn't see that one coming.
Sukulaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sukulaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corona fakes the leg kick and cracks Sukulaku in the body.
Corona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sukulaku takes a step back to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Corona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corona slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corona 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

Juan Corona thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang     
Date:   Jan 05, 2024
#R1#
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corona swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Corona avoids a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Camacho 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.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Corona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.#T1#
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Corona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camacho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corona misses with a hook.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona connects with a leg kick.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corona misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona throws a head kick that half lands.
Camacho scores with the left hand. Corona knows he should have avoided that one.
Corona scores with a jab.
Camacho lands a lovely overhand right.
Camacho swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Corona.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corona cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Corona counters with a nice body kick.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camacho just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Camacho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Corona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Camacho tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.
Corona is keen to just control but Camacho is a slippery customer.
Camacho tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a kimura but Camacho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corona to get the leverage.
Corona tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camacho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working.
Camacho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corona is working away from the top position though.
Corona works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Corona can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camacho is looking to escape.
Corona takes Camacho's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona is looking to control Camacho but Camacho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Corona not allowing Camacho to control his hands.
Corona is looking to control Camacho but Camacho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Corona doesn't have the hooks in and Camacho manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jermaine Camacho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Camacho tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Camacho lands with a hook. Corona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camacho, as that shot connected.
Camacho throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Camacho.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corona tries to work over Camacho's front leg with a kick but Camacho checks it. #T1#
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona scores with a jab.
Camacho cracks Corona with an open hand slap.
A leg kick checked by Corona.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camacho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Camacho lands.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Corona. Beautiful body shot.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Corona.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camacho. Camacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona throws a counter high kick but Camacho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho throws out a counter right but Corona avoids it with no problem.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Corona.
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Camacho should have avoided that one.
Camacho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corona there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Corona lands a jab to Camacho's midsection.
Corona avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Corona misses with a body punch
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Corona throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Corona takes one on the button.
Corona scores with a spinning back kick!
Camacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Corona is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Camacho tries a quick counter leg kick but Corona is wise to it.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
Camacho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there
and Corona counters with a good, hard body kick but Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corona counters with a low kick, right behind Camacho 's knee.
Camacho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona connects with a body shot that sends Camacho's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Camacho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Corona.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Corona slips a straight right by Camacho.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corona throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lands a body shot.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Corona.
Camacho cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corona explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Corona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Camacho throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona throws a counter high kick but Camacho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho lands with a right hand.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corona takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Camacho is rocked!
Camacho has his takedown stuffed
and Corona counters with a low kick, right behind Camacho 's knee.
Camacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Camacho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corona cracks Camacho with a hook to the temple - Camacho is on wobbly legs here! Corona swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Camacho falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Corona wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Corona!
A very excited looking Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
As Phuthong backs off Corona throws a huge counter combo but Phuthong manages to avoid it all.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Corona scores with a one two! Phuthong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Corona tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Corona slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Corona shakes it off.
Phuthong checks a leg kick.
Phuthong throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong checks a low kick from Corona.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Corona avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phuthong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phuthong 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.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona thinks about the counter body kick.
Corona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A left lands for Corona.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Corona.
Corona lands a body shot.
Donk. Phuthong catches Corona right on the button with a cross.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to move into range but Corona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona walks into a left hand.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Corona.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Corona.
It looked like Phuthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona throws a leg kick but Phuthong moved away.#T4#
Corona misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corona.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coronas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corona's head.
Corona lands a head kick!
Corona keeps the fight on the outside.
Corona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong works the jab nicely.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong scores with a leg kick.
Phuthong throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Corona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phuthongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong 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#
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona walks into a left hand.
Phuthong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
A counter left hand to the body from Phuthong misses its target.#CL#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Phuthong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phuthong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T1#
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Phuthong throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona tries a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Corona.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Phuthong blocks it well.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona takes one on the button.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.
Corona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Corona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phuthong is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Corona punishes Phuthong's body with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Corona keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
Corona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Corona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona is trying to counter with his kicks.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Corona lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phuthong checks it well.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Corona throws a fast counter high kick but Phuthong manages to duck under it in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corona slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong works Corona's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Corona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
That's time! Phuthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Corona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Phuthong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corona slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Phuthong has closed the distance and engaged Corona in a clinch.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Corona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Phuthong digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Phuthong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corona.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phuthong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phuthong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
A short left from Phuthong.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corona misses with some punches.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Corona lands a left hand.
Phuthong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong lands a body punch.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Phuthong struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Phuthong.
Corona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Phuthong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corona.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Phuthong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phuthong avoiding damage as Corona throws knees to the body.
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Phuthong. #T4#
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Phuthong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong pushes Corona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phuthong lands with a right to the head.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
A body shot lands from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!

Our winner, Eh Phuthong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang     
Date:   Dec 08, 2023
#R1#
Corona digs a good body shot into Hollow's ribs.
Hollow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Hollow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hollow throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a nice body shot.
Hollow throws a leg kick
and Corona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Hollow lands a two punch combo.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollow throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Corona throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Corona tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Hollow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Corona.
Hollow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Corona.
Corona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corona swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range. #T1#
Hollow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Corona catches Hollow right on the button with a cross.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Hollow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollow avoids the body shot from Corona.
Hollow tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollow can pounce on him.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Hollow lands but Corona takes it in his stride.
Hollow moves forwards but Corona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona misses with a body kick.
Hollow takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hollow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hollow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Hollow's leg but Hollow calmly moves out of range.
Hollow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corona on the side of the head.
Hollow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollow under the eye.
Corona blocks a jab.
Hollow throws a leg kick but Corona checks it.
Corona throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow blocks a head kick by Corona.
Corona thows a body kick. Hollow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hollow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Hollow tries a low kick but Corona avoids it.
A good leg kick by Hollow.
Corona moves out of range as Hollow strikes.
Corona avoids the body shot from Hollow. #T3#
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hollow.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Hollow lands with a hook. Corona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corona defending well as Hollow loads up on a big left hand.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hollow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Hollow.
Corona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollow rather than just go for the knockout.
Corona connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Hawk Hollow has been cut.
Hollow throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona misses with a body kick.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Hollow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollow.
Hollow throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Corona throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corona misses with a low kick.
It looked like Hollow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollow blocks a leg kick.
Hollow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Corona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Hollow moves into range and clinches up with Corona.
Hollow has a couple of punches blocked by Corona.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Hollow.
Hollow blocks an uppercut.
Hollow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hollow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow'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#
Corona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Corona gets tackled into the cage by Hollow. Hollow maintains the clinch.
Hollow lands with a light punch inside.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollow working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Hollow.
I was talking to Hollow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Corona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Hollow blocks a body shot from Corona.
Still in the clinch, Hollow scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Corona.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
A short body shot lands from Corona as the two fighters clinch.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollow misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Hollow avoiding damage as Corona throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Hollow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Hollow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Hollow.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollow throws an elbow but it misses.
Hollow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hollow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corona is defending well for now.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Corona.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Corona.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hollow misses with the head strike. #T2#
Corona pushes Hollow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Corona.
Hollow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollow lands an uppercut.
Corona dodges an elbow strike from Hollow.
Hollow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Hollow has a couple of punches blocked by Corona.
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.
Corona missing with knees to the body.
Hollow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corona working aggressively here.
Hollow lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hollow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corona.
Corona lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corona.
Hollow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Corona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Hollow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona trying to land knees to the body.
Hollow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corona blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Nice body punch from Hollow - that landed with a thud.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollow landing knees to the body.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hollow.
Hollow scores with a hook to the body.
Corona takes a shot to the head.
Hollow misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Corona.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corona avoids it.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Corona lands a body punch.
Hollow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Corona in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hawk Hollow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Corona slips under a jab.
Hollow swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hollow thinking.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollow moves away.
Corona swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Hollow lands.
Corona scores with a head kick. Hollow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hollow looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow misses with a looping right.
Hollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hollow.
Hollow lands with a cross.
Hollow doesn't manage to clinch there - Corona circles away.
Hollow misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Hollow there.#T1#
Hollow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Corona connects with a high kick.
Hollow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Hollow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollow cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona blocks a jab.
Hollow lands a leg kick that knocks Corona off balance momentarily.
Corona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hollow avoids the head kick by Corona.
A jab from Corona misses.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hollow. That snapped Corona's head back.
Hollow misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hollow moves in looking to clinch but Corona pushes him off.
Corona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hollow looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Hollow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona lands a head kick. Hollow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hollow ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona takes a swing at Hollow's ribcage but misses.
Hollow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollow is just out of range.#CL#
Hollow has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hollow fails to land.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hollow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.
Corona scores with a shot to the side of Hollow's head. #T3#
Hollow blocks an uppercut.
Corona tries to work over Hollow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollow trying to land knees to the body.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollow throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona presses Hollow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona tries a body shot but Hollow blocks it.
Hollow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hollow cracks Corona with a nice body shot.
Hollow throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Hollow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hollow lands a hook that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Hawk Hollow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hollow misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow misses with some punches.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Corona working aggressively here.
Hollow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hollow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hollow lands an elbow inside that Corona shrugs off.
Hollow misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hollow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollow 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Hollow!

A very excited looking Hawk Hollow 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.

 

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Roberto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberto blocks a jab.#CL#
Roberto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Roberto tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Corona drags the fight down to the ground.
Corona looking to control.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona is trying to control the position but Roberto postures up.
Corona is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Roberto rushes Corona and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Corona as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Corona decides to pull guard.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roberto has passed into side control.
Corona wants to control but Roberto postures up.#SU#
Roberto decides to stand back up. Roberto steps back and let's Corona get back to his feet.#CL#
Roberto moves into the clinch.#T2#
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Corona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corona tries to pull guard but Roberto won't allow it.
Roberto tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Nice body punch from Roberto.
Roberto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberto lands an uppercut.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberto gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberto.
Roberto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberto blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Nice body punch from Corona - that landed with a thud.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Corona prevents a body shot from Roberto.
Roberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberto's elbow.
Roberto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Roberto.
Roberto lands a left hand.
Roberto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Corona pulls guard effortlessly.
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Roberto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Corona, up you get! #T4##CL#
Roberto moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona lands a right hand.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto lands a hook that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corona blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roberto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Corona fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paulo Roberto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
Corona tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corona blocks it with crossed arms.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Corona tries to pull guard but Roberto holds him up against the cage and eventually Corona drops back down to his feet.
Corona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roberto tries to clinch up but Corona circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Roberto forces Corona back against the cage and clinches.
Roberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Roberto lands a left hand.
Roberto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Corona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Roberto lands with a left to the head.
Roberto throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Roberto.
Paulo Roberto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roberto scores with a hook to the body.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Roberto has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto takes a shot to the head.
Roberto struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Roberto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberto to keep the fight standing.
Paulo Roberto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
A short left from Roberto.
A short uppercut from Roberto.
Roberto lands a shot to the body.
Corona is breathing heavily.#T1#
Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberto just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Corona pulls guard.
Corona working a defensive guard but Roberto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Roberto stands up and beckons Corona to his feet.
Corona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corona misses with a left hand
letting Roberto counter with a right hand.
Roberto drops Corona with a naaaaasty hook - Corona is in real trouble here! Roberto dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto 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.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1##CL#
Halli forces Corona back against the cage and clinches.
Halli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Halli.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
Halli scores with a shot to the side of Corona's head.
Halli digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Corona gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halli.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halli as Corona tries to tie him up. #TD#
Halli has Corona pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Corona tumbling to the mat - Halli dives into Corona's guard.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T1#
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVB#
Halli 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.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corona's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halli controlling from the top position.
Halli with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #SUB2#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
Corona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Halli is not content to let Corona control the position.#SUB#
Halli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Corona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corona pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Corona throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halli wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Halli is working to tighten his grip on Corona's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Corona has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Halli is really squeezing tight and eventually Corona passes out! Halli breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reijo Halli!
After the fight, Reijo Halli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Juan Corona spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
Hashima lands a head shot.
Corona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hashima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corona scrambles back to his feet.
Hashima throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hashima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corona scrambles back to his feet.
Corona lands with a hook. Hashima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch but Hashima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hashima moves out of range of the body kick from Corona.
Hashima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Hashima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Hashima ducks down to avoid it.
Hashima throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
Corona wants to clinch up but Hashima keeps it at a distance.
Hashima looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Hashima moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Hashima throws a leg kick
and Corona finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hashima finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hashima avoids the head kick by Corona.
A nice leg kick from Hashima, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashima throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hashima. Hashima obviously looking to wear him down.
Corona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corona tries to clinch there but Hashima circles away.
Hashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Corona off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Corona. #CL2#
Corona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Hashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Hashima misses with a body punch.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Hashima controls the action.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Corona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hashima pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Hashima avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hashima.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hashima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hashima misses with some punches.
Hashima presses Corona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hashima.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona blocks a body shot from Hashima.
Hashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hashima lands a body shot.
Hashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Hashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Hashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona takes a shot to the head.
Corona tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Hashima tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Hashima back against the cage.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Hashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hashima.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashima tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Hashima back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hashima.
Corona blocking some punches.
Hashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corona wants to stall.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hashima - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashima. #T4#
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hashima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hashima working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona tries to pull guard but Hashima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
Hashima can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Hashima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hashima is working Corona over against the cage.
Hashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corona tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Hashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Hashima tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Corona tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hashima misses with some punches.
Hashima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rounin Hashima 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashima. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona tries to counter with a clinch but Hashima shakes him off and moves away.
Corona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.#CL2#
Corona closes the distance and pushes Hashima back into the cage.#TD2#
Corona jumps into guard, dragging Hashima to the mat.
Hashima forces his way into half guard.
Hashima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corona wants to control but Hashima is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Hashima wants to stand up but Corona is controlling the position.
Well, if Hashima 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. #SUB2#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a nice leg kick.
Hashima scores with a jab to the body.
Corona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hashima scores with a body shot.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hashima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Corona misses with a head kick.
Hashima cracks Corona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hashima looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hashima misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Hashima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Hashima misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hashima lands a body shot.
Corona tries to clinch but Hashima is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Hashima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashima throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Rounin Hashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Hashima is looking to land body kicks.
Corona throws out a counter right but Hashima avoids it with no problem.
Hashima cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hashima misses with an uppercut.
Corona wants to counter the offense by Hashima and move into the clinch position.
Hashima throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Hashima.
Corona moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashima.
Hashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Hashima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hashima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Corona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Corona.
Good body shot from Corona.
Corona lands an uppercut.
Hashima prevents a body shot from Corona.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Corona on the inside.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Hashima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona prevents a body shot from Hashima.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Hashima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rounin Hashima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Hashima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hashima throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Hashima misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashima. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashima throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona tries to clinch up.
Hashima lands a right hook to the body.
Hashima cracks Corona with a good jab.
Hashima throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashima catches Corona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Corona rushes Hashima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hashima backwards.
Corona tries to pull guard but Hashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Corona drops back down to his feet. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hashima.
Corona works on Hashima's body with a couple of short punches.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashima misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Hashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corona or not.
Hashima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Corona jumps guard but Hashima turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coronas head.
Hashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hashima.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Hashima has him pressed against the cage.
Hashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Hashima throws a head punch that misses.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hashima gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Corona pulls guard. #SU#
Hashima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona wants to clinch.
Corona blocks the body kick.
Corona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Hashima.
Hashima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Corona clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Corona is trying to pull guard but Hashima has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hashima breaks from the clinch.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Hashima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corona. Corona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hashima throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashima swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashima works over Corona's head and body with a nice combination.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashima throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona takes one on the button.
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!
Hashima blocks a head kick by Corona.
Nice body punch from Hashima.
Rounin Hashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hashima lands with a right hand.
Hashima throws a wild body kick that Corona sees coming a mile off.
Corona looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Corona blocks a head kick by Hashima.
Hashima scores with a jab to the head.
Hashima misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Hashima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hashima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hashima finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
Corona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hashima throws a low kick, looking for Corona's leg but Corona calmly moves out of range.
Hashima throws a leg kick
and Corona counters with a series of strikes. Hashima will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashima gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Hashima is rocked!
A big left from Hashima misses.
Oh Hashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corona cracks Hashima with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hashima tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Corona pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hashima is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
A very excited looking Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1##TD#
Chugman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chugman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chugman is trying to keep Corona in close. #T1##SUB#
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corona is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corona wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Corona tries to stand but Chugman is controlling from the bottom.
Corona wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Corona wants to stand but Chugman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Corona trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Corona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chugman's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman wants to control but Corona is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.
Chugman is staying active underneath Corona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corona wants to advance to full mount but Chugman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chugman seems keen to control Corona's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Corona trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chugman's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Chugman slips under a jab.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corona swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Chugman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corona, pushing him back against the cage.
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Chugman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Chugman jumps into guard, dragging Corona to the mat.
Corona postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Corona passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corona's back!#T4#
Chugman punches Corona on the ear.
Corona rolls, trying to escape but Chugman keeps control of the position.
Chugman is looking to control Corona but Corona is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Chugman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Corona is in real trouble here. Chugman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Corona is tapping out! Chugman wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 165: Hussein v Picklesbly     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona scores with a head kick. Bloodaxe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corona throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Corona connects with a high kick.
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodaxe throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Bloodaxe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona takes one on the button.
Corona shoots in and drives through. Bloodaxe sprawls well.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Bloodaxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Juan Corona has been cut.
Corona throws a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe 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.
Corona shoots in and drives through. Bloodaxe sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Corona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corona jumps guard but Bloodaxe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.#BC#
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch.
No luck for Corona with that takedown attempt.
Corona swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Corona defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Bloodaxe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but Bloodaxe moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Bloodaxe cracks Corona with a good jab.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bloodaxe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bloodaxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Corona.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona darts in trying to clinch
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloodaxe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Bloodaxe backing up. Bloodaxe nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lunges at Corona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corona's hand.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a big head kick but Bloodaxe shrugs it off. #CL2#
Corona closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Corona'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#
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Bloodaxe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Bloodaxe cracks Corona with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Corona looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bloodaxe finish him? #ROC#Corona is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Corona is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Bloodaxe lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Juan Corona spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Picklesbly takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona throws a quick counter head kick but Picklesbly was just out of range.
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Corona's body.
Picklesbly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Picklesbly thinking.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Picklesbly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Picklesbly 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.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Corona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Picklesbly manages to circle out of the way.
Corona slips under a jab from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picklesbly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Corona's body.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Picklesbly moves out of range easily.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
A punch combination from Picklesbly misses.
Picklesbly scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picklesbly throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picklesbly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Picklesbly has managed to clinch.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picklesbly tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Picklesbly lands an elbow just above Corona 's eye.
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picklesbly misses with a punch to the body.
Corona jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picklesbly walks away with a smile on his face. Corona gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corona closes this distance looking for a takedown but Picklesbly circles away.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picklesbly misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Corona is looking to counter the offense by Picklesbly and move into the clinch.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Picklesbly circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona lands a body shot.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Corona shoots in for a double leg but Picklesbly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Picklesbly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Picklesbly backing up. Picklesbly nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Corona tries to clinch but Picklesbly is having none of it.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Picklesbly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picklesbly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Corona gets a clinch.
Corona scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Corona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Corona wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly wants to clinch
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Picklesbly is predictable there
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly blocks a head kick by Corona.
Picklesbly throws an off balance right hand
and Picklesbly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corona misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Corona throws a hook to the side of Picklesbly's head but Picklesbly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picklesbly jabs at Corona's body.
Picklesbly connects with the punch.
Corona slips a straight right by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Picklesbly saw that one coming.
Corona scores with a head kick. Picklesbly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corona blocks the body kick.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picklesbly just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorona.
Picklesbly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Picklesbly scores with a body shot.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Picklesbly counters with a nice body shot.
Picklesbly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Picklesbly forces Corona back against the cage and clinches.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly avoiding damage as Corona throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona fails to pull guard.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coronas head.
Corona takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Picklesbly - that landed with a thud.
Corona stalling in the clinch.
Picklesbly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards. #T1#
Corona fails to pull guard.
Corona tries to pull guard but Picklesbly won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Corona manages to break the clinch.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Picklesbly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona slips a jab from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Picklesbly thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Picklesbly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
Picklesbly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Corona.#T2#
Picklesbly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corona misses with a kick to the body.
Picklesbly misses the shot to the body.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picklesbly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picklesbly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corona rather than just go for the knockout.
Picklesbly scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picklesbly lands with a nice body punch.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Corona.
Jab by Corona.
Corona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picklesbly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corona scrambles back to his feet.
Corona slips a jab from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Picklesbly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Picklesbly finds it's way through Corona's defenses.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a counter high kick but Picklesbly was just alert enough to avoid it.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot.
Corona tries to move into range but Picklesbly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Corona ducks right into an uppercut from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona tries to counter by clinching up but Picklesbly breaks away and moves out of range.
Picklesbly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Picklesbly is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Picklesbly misses
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picklesbly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
Picklesbly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Picklesbly misses.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Picklesbly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Picklesbly scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Corona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picklesbly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picklesbly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Corona misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picklesbly. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picklesbly throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Picklesbly lands a nice shot to the body.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Picklesbly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Corona is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picklesbly lands a right hook to the body.
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Picklesbly misses with a hook
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Picklesbly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona throws a head kick but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Corona shakes him off and moves away.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona tries to move into range but Picklesbly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Picklesbly throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picklesbly lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Picklesbly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Corona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Picklesbly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Picklesbly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corona scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Picklesbly. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks the body kick.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Picklesbly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Picklesbly throws out a counter right but Corona avoids it with no problem.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Picklesbly throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Picklesbly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Picklesbly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picklesbly lands with a shot to the body.
Corona tries to clinch up but Picklesbly circles away and keeps his distance.
Picklesbly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Picklesbly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picklesbly lands a jab to Corona's midsection.
Picklesbly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Picklesbly slips a straight right by Corona.#CL2#
Picklesbly forces Corona back against the cage and clinches.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Corona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corona misses with a body punch
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Picklesbly flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly lands a slapping body shot.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Picklesbly moved out of range nicely.
Picklesbly wants to counter the offense by Corona and move into the clinch position.
Corona looks for the body kick but Picklesbly saw that one coming.
Picklesbly throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Picklesbly closes the distance and clinches.
Corona fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Corona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the side of Corona's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Picklesbly 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!

A very excited looking Adrian Picklesbly 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.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Corona moves forwards but Sripituksakul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight right.
Corona steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Corona holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sripituksakul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corona stalls.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Sripituksakul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sripituksakul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sripituksakul prevents a body shot from Corona. #TD#
Sripituksakul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Corona regains guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Sripituksakul won't allow Corona to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Corona has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't defend quickly enough and Corona has managed to lock this one up! Can Sripituksakul escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Corona on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Corona slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
and Dudayev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dudayev tries to score with a low kick but Corona moves his leg out of the way.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Dudayev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev throws a big shot that misses.
Corona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dudayev manages to circle out of the way.
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudayev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona lands a head kick. Dudayev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corona slips under a jab from Dudayev.#T1#
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona scores with a jab to the body.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudayev. That snapped Corona's head back. #ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Corona moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev. #CL#
Corona moves into the clinch.
Corona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudayev smiles and moves away.
Dudayev misses with a body shot
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Corona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corona scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.#T2#
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Corona shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudayev pinned against the cage. Dudayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudayev cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corona slips a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev.
Corona is looking to counter the offense by Dudayev and move into the clinch.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Dudayev moves out of range easily.
Dudayev lands a head shot.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Dudayev misses with a jab to the body
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Dudayev misses with a hook.#T4#
Dudayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona thuds his shin into the meat of Dudayev's side.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Dudayev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudayev throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dudayev misses with a double jab
and Corona counters with a big head kick but Dudayev shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dudayev throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Dudayev cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona is looking to clinch but Dudayev is avoiding it.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dudayev throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a big head kick but Dudayev shrugs it off. #ROC#Dudayev is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Corona and Dudayev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Corona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa     
Date:   Jul 21, 2023
#R1#
Fortythree misses the jab.
Corona thinks about countering with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Corona. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Corona's defenses.
Corona takes one to the chin there.
Fortythree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corona's head.
Corona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corona throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
Fortythree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corona under the eye.
Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona slips a straight right by Fortythree.
A counter left hand to the body from Corona misses its target.#T1#
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Corona counters by moving into the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortythree has him pressed against the cage.
Corona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortythree.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Corona wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
Corona is trying to stall.
Corona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Corona on the inside.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona lands a shoulder strike. #T2##BC#
Corona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fortythree swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona wants to clinch up but Fortythree keeps it at a distance.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Corona wants to clinch but Fortythree slips to the side
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corona - that will leave a mark!
Corona throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Corona with a body shot.
Fortythree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fortythree defends well and Corona ends up having to push Fortythree into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.#T3#
Corona tries to break the clinch but Fortythree is controlling the position.
Fortythree scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Corona successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortythree gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortythree showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortythree gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortythree's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Fortythree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortythree defends it easily.
Corona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortythree manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona won't allow Fortythree to sweep him here.
Corona trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fortythree manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fortythree postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but One Fortythree 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#
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Fortythree takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortythree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortythree wants to counter with a clinch but Corona pushes him away.
Corona ducks right into an uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree stuns Corona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corona wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Fortythree slips a straight right by Corona.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona moves in looking to clinch but Fortythree pushes him off.
Corona moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corona throws a body kick that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree lands a glancing blow to the side of Corona's head.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Corona digs a good hook to Fortythree's body.
Corona tries to clinch but Fortythree moves away
and Fortythree counters with a one-two 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!
Corona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Fortythree moves into the clinch.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona tries to pull guard but Fortythree won't allow it.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Corona prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Corona tries for a takedown but Fortythree manages to get underhooks.
Corona tries for a takedown but Fortythree manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC#
Corona breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Corona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Fortythree connects with a single shot there.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona tries to clinch but Fortythree moves out of range. #CL2#
Fortythree clinches up against the cage.
Corona is looking to control Fortythree's arms but Fortythree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corona has his back to the cage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Fortythree working aggressively here. #T4#
Fortythree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corona fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Fortythree has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortythree can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Corona can't break the clinch.
Corona jumps guard but Fortythree stands there with Corona around his waist. Corona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Corona misses with a head kick.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortythree works the jab nicely.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortythree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fortythree throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree walks into a stiff left hand from Corona.
Corona is looking to wear down Fortythree with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Fortythree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corona wants to clinch.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona walks into a left hand.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortythree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona slips a jab from Fortythree.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona darts in trying to clinch
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Corona thows a body kick. Fortythree tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fortythree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona wants to clinch up but Fortythree keeps it at a distance.
Corona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortythree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corona on the side of the head.
Corona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortythree swivels and escapes.
Corona with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Corona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Corona with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Corona's body.
Corona throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Corona is predictable there
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree connects with a body shot.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Fortythree works the jab nicely.
Fortythree lunges at Corona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corona's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortythree 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, One Fortythree made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023
#R1#
Halli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona scores with a jab.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Halli just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorona.
Halli digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Corona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Corona wants to control but Halli postures up.
Corona is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli working away.
Corona tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Point Blanc, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Halli tries for a kimura but Corona is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corona, who protects the arm well.
Corona is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Corona seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Halli is looking to advance position but Corona won't allow it. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well.
Corona trying to control but Halli postures up.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Corona tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Corona can't escape the position.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Corona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corona wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Corona is trying to control but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Halli working Corona over with strikes here. #T4#
Halli fails to move to back control.
Halli trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halli wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halli.
Corona wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli fails to move to back control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Corona working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Corona parries the strikes from Halli easily there. Halli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corona to escape.
Halli trying to control the position but Corona is working away.
Corona wants to control but Halli postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona sneaks back into half guard.
Halli is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position.
Corona pushes Halli off but Halli dives into side control. #T1#
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is looking for a sweep.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Corona is defending well.
Corona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corona keeps Halli under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.
Corona wants to get back to his feet but Halli drags him back down.#T3#
Halli working away.
Corona tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona tries to kick Halli off but Halli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Corona defends the submission attempt.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli thows a huge punch but Corona dodges it nicely.
Halli is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corona is trying to stand.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona gets back to full guard.
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halli trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Halli moves to clinch but Corona breaks away
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
Corona throws a head kick but Halli moves out of range.
Halli stuns Corona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Halli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Corona wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Halli's closed guard. He's half up but Halli has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Halli pivots and extends the arm, Corona falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Halli! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.

 

Event: WVT 118: Takahashi v Corassa 2     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Nice body punch from Corona.
Reefer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corona can pounce on him.
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reefer misses with a looping right.
Corona misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Reefer's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corona tries to clinch up.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Reefer.
Crunch! Corona slams his shin into Reefer's torso.
Reefer lands a jab to Corona's midsection.
Reefer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reefer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reefer misses with a left hand
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reefer missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Corona.
Reefer misses with a leg kick
and Corona counters with a two punch combo.
Reefer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Reefer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Reefer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reefer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corona's sensitive parts.
Reefer throws a body kick that misses.
Reefer swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Reefer misses with a looping left.
Reefer slips a straight right by Corona.
Reefer throws the kick towards the body but Corona avoids it.
Reefer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reefer.#CL2#
Corona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Corona manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reefer stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Reefer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reefer stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Reefer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reefer continues to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Reefer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Corona to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reefer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Corona pulls down on the head and he's put Reefer to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2     
Date:   May 26, 2023
#R1#
Corona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Badass's head.
Badass misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Badass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Badass blocks a leg kick.
Corona lands a head kick. Badass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Badass tries to land a front kick but Corona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Corona blocks a jab.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Badass throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Badass with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Corona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corona there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Badass moves out of range as Corona throws a body kick.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass throws a leg kick
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass lands with a nice body punch.
Badass misses with a hook.
Corona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Badass if he has to take too many more of those.
Badass misses with a kick to the body
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Badass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Badass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Corona fakes the leg kick and cracks Badass in the body.
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Badass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Badass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Corona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corona to score with a decent uppercut.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badass's head backwards.#ROC#Badass is rocked!
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?#T3#
Corona throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
Badass is looking to break free of the clinch but Corona has double underhooks.
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage. #BC2#
Badass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily. #CL#
Corona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona lands a body punch.
Badass letting Corona take a breather here.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch. #T4#
Badass misses with a straight left.
Corona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Badass will feel that in the morning.
Badass looks to land a combination. Corona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Badass.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Badass cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corona walks into a stiff left hand from Badass.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona 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.
A solid body kick from Corona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valtteri Badass will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Corona walks into a jab.#CL#
Corona moves into the clinch successfully.
Corona is trying to stall.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona tries to stall but Badass uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Badass misses with a hook.
Badass misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Badass backs away, Corona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Badass throws a combination that misses
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corona misses with a body kick.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Badass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Badass looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Badass thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.
Badass misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badass thinking.
Badass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corona counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass tries to land a front kick but Corona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Corona.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Corona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Badass - the referee stops the clock and Corona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Badass. Corona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick from Badass.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona lands a high kick!
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corona is looking to slow Badass down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Badass misses
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Badass scores with a punch to the head.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corona keeps Badass at a distance using the push kick.
Badass blocks a head kick by Corona.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badass. That's going to slow Corona down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corona - the referee stops the clock and Badass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corona. Badass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Badass lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Valtteri Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
Badass swings for the body but Corona moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corona.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona slips a jab from Badass.
Badass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Badass misses with a few strikes there.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badass motions for Corona to come forward. Badass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badass throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Badass throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valtteri Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Corona checks a leg kick nicely.
Corona is looking to counter with head kicks.
Badass misses with a shot to the body
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Badass connects with a leg kick.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badass misses with a two punch combination.
Badass misses with a lunging right hand
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Corona.
Badass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badass throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Corona counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Badass misses with a wild combination.
Corona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badass scoring well with a low kick there.
Badass swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corona connects with an inside leg kick.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass avoids the head kick by Corona.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Corona thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Badass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Badass scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valtteri Badass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Badass connects with a solid leg kick.
Badass thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Corona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Badass misses with a looping left.
Badass misses with a head kick.
A big left from Badass misses.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Badass there.
Danga de danga de dang - Badass scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Good exchange - Corona coming out on top.
Corona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick from Badass.
Badass misses with a series of wild punches.
Corona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corona lands with a cross.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Badass lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Badass.#T4#
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
A counter left hand to the body from Corona misses its target.
Badass misses with a hook #CL#
and Corona counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Corona.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Badass lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badass throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valtteri Badass.
I've got Badass 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala     
Date:   May 12, 2023
#R1#
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by Corona.
And Kuronoa responds with a good body kick, but Corona manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona.
Kuronoa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corona has time to react.
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Corona slips under a jab from Kuronoa.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Kuronoa.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuronoa if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona connects with a right hand. Kuronoa shakes it off.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuronoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corona.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kuronoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Kuronoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuronoa misses with a double jab.
Corona slips a straight right by Kuronoa.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuronoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuronoa scores with a body shot.
Kuronoa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuronoa. #T2#
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuronoa.
Corona fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuronoa just manages to avoid it.
Kuronoa lands with a nice body punch.
Corona looks to throw a body kick
and Kuronoa 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!
Sloppy strikes from Kuronoa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Corona.
Corona moves out of range as Kuronoa throws a body kick.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuronoa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuronoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corona.
Kuronoa moves out of range as Corona strikes.#T3#
Corona cracks Kuronoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuronoa is looking to slow Corona down with leg kicks.
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by Corona.
Kuronoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Kuronoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Kuronoa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kuronoa has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kuronoa as the two fighters clinch.
Kuronoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow. #TD2#
Kuronoa jumps guard and drags Corona to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Corona works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corona is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Corona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corona is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuronoa reverses the position - he's now on top in Corona's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corona is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Corona defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuronoa is looking to clinch but Corona is avoiding it.
Kuronoa moves in looking to clinch but Corona pushes him off.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corona misses with a hook to the body
and Kuronoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuronoa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kuronoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Corona misses.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuronoa tries to clinch there but Corona circles away.
Corona quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kuronoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by Corona.
A head kick misses from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Corona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa moves to clinch but Corona breaks away
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kuronoa blocks a jab.
Kuronoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuronoa counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuronoa lands a jab to Corona's midsection.
Kuronoa throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Corona moves out of range as Kuronoa throws a body kick.
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!
Kuronoa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona throws a head kick that Kuronoa semi-blocks. #T3#
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuronoa.
Jab by Corona.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Corona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Corona misses its target.
Kuronoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Kuronoa is rocked!
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuronoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Kuronoa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corona counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kuronoa out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Corona is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Corona lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
A clash of legs there as Corona blocks the low kick.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
Corona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Corona backpedaling.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Chai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Corona throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona works over Chai's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Corona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Corona is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chai with a nice cross.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Chai misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Corona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Corona sees coming a mile off.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai 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.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona misses with a hook.#T2#
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Corona's head back.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Chai misses the jab.
Chai pushes Corona away with a front kick.
Corona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chai throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corona. That did some damage!
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chai just manages to avoid it.
Corona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chai throws a lazy body kick
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Corona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corona moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corona throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai. #T4#
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corona momentarily.
Chai misses with a left hand
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corona blocks a head kick by Chai.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corona feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Corona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Corona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Corona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pinero Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Corona misses.
Chai throws a nice head kick!
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corona checks a leg kick.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Corona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Corona off balance momentarily.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corona.
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!
Corona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Corona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Corona avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Corona seems unphased.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Nice body kick from Chai.
Chai misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Corona moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Corona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corona. That did some damage!
Corona lands a lovely 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!
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Chai keeps Corona at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corona will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona slips under a jab from Chai.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head.
Chai misses with a kick to the body
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Chai throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
A cross from Chai lands.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona avoids the body shot from Chai.
Corona connects with a leg kick.
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Chai misses with a body shot.
Corona misses with a leg kick.
Chai tries to land a leg kick but Corona saw it coming and moves away.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Corona checks a low kick from Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
It looked like Corona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Corona.
Corona tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Corona.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai moves away from the strike by Corona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Corona misses. #T4#
Corona avoids the body shot from Chai.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai misses with the combination.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Chai slips a straight right by Corona.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Corona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corona.
Corona moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corona.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Corona wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Corona tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Corona scores with a jab.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
As Chai backs away, Corona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corona scores with a spinning back kick!
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Corona misses.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Corona.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Corona.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Corona lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Chai swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Corona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corona misses with a looping right.
A big left from Corona misses.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corona.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corona checks it well.
Chai misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Corona lands a head shot.
Corona gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
A nice leg kick from Corona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corona is out of range.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Corona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Corona's knee but Corona avoids it well.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.#T4#
Chai throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Corona throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corona!
Chai cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Corona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corona is out of range.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Corona's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a looping right.

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 Juan Corona.
Well Chai 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!

Pinero Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn'.

 

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower     
Date:   Mar 24, 2023
#R1#
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Christoph. #CL#
Corona clinches up against the cage.
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph lands a body punch.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corona - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Corona scores with a hook to the body.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona leaning against his opponent.
Corona misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Christoph.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage.
Christoph works on Corona's body with a couple of short punches.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
Christoph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Christoph gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Christoph misses with the head strike.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christoph as Corona tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christoph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christoph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christoph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corona takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corona.#CL2#
Christoph pushes Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoph tries to break the clinch but Corona is controlling the position. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Corona.
Christoph 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corona.
Corona thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christoph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body. Corona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph. #T3#
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona scores with a nice right hand.
Christoph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Christoph clinches.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Corona has Christoph pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Christoph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Christoph.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Christoph gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Christoph lands a knee to the body. #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!
Christoph blocks a body shot from Corona.
Corona tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action. #TD2#
Christoph ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Christoph no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Christoph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Christoph has his foot on Corona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corona works his way back into a safe position though.
Corona controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christoph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Corona is posturing up here but Christoph has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Corona tries to roll out but it's too tight and Corona has to tap! Slick submission there by Christoph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Juan Corona was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

 

Event: WVT 74: Edwards v Smith     
Date:   Feb 24, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona is looking to clinch.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Urameshi 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.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Corona.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corona.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Corona throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Corona only half commits.
Urameshi throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.#CL#
Corona rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
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 nice left hand lands by Corona.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Corona. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corona throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down. #CL#
Corona closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Corona prevents a body shot from Urameshi. #TD#
Corona ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corona no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urameshi wants to stand but Corona has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Corona is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Urameshi rolls with it to try and escape but Corona cranks on the arm and Urameshi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona 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.
Yusuke Urameshi spoke after the fight, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone     
Date:   Jan 20, 2023
#R1#
A jab from Corona misses.
Nice defenses there by Hashima.
It seemed like Hashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hashima misses with a leg kick
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashima checks the leg kick.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Hashima slips the punch.
Corona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hashima misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with an outside leg kick.
Hashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corona on the side of the head.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hashima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corona feints and then cracks Hashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hashima down.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hashima checks it well.
Hashima ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashima. #T1#
Hashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Hashima coming out on top.
Corona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Hashima.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Hashima swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Hashima lands with a good body shot.
Hashima slips under a jab from Corona.
Hashima moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Hashima throws a low kick but Corona moves out of range easily.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Hashima moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Hashima ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hashima.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Hashima's leg but Hashima calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Hashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hashima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coronas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Corona as he checks the leg kick.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Hashima moved out of range.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Corona sizes up Hashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut lands for Hashima. That snapped Corona's head back.
Corona with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona checks a low kick from Hashima.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Hashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hashima is looking to slow Corona down with leg kicks.
Hashima throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Hashima cracks Corona with an open hand slap.
Hashima looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Hashima throws a chopping leg kick but Corona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Hashima misses. #T3#
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hashima jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Corona's body.
Corona is looking to slow Hashima down with leg kicks.
Hashima misses with a low kick.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Hashima connects with a single shot there.
Hashima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Hashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hashima throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona tries to counter by clinching up but Hashima breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Corona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hashima is able to avoid easily.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Hashima ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashima jabs at Corona's body.
Hashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corona can pounce on him.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashima.
Hashima needs to keep his hands up - Corona had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Corona.
Hashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hashima rushes Corona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
Hashima digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona has Hashima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hashima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rounin Hashima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Corona misses with a double jab.
Corona throws a wild body kick that Hashima sees coming a mile off.
Hashima lands with an overhand left.
Corona takes a swing at Hashima's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashima.
Hashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hashima throws a combination. Corona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Hashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
Hashima cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Corona slams his shin into Hashima's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Hashima.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Corona misses.
Rounin Hashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Corona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hashima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashima.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Corona tries to clinch up.
Hashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Hashima slips under a jab from Corona.
A big left from Hashima misses.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashima.
Hashima throws a chopping leg kick but Corona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Corona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Hashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Corona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hashima to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Hashima misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashima moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hashima throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hashima throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona misses with a hook.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hashima misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hashima misses the target.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashima is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona checks a low kick from Hashima.
Hashima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Hashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Hashima throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hashima. That one must have hurt.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Corona scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corona looks to throw the jab but Hashima is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashima.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hashima.
Corona tests Hashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hashima as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Hashima's head. #T4#
Hashima works Corona's body with a nice hook.
Hashima throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashima. That's going to slow Corona down.
Hashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
Hashima throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hashima thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona throws a hook but Hashima avoids it easily.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Hashima's head but Hashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Hashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rounin Hashima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashima misses with a hook.
Corona moves away from the strike by Hashima.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Hashima moved out of range.
Corona connects with a single shot there.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corona's knee momentarily.
Corona misses with a leg kick.
Hashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A left and a right from Hashima both land. Nice combination.
Corona looks to clinch
and Hashima counters with a straight right hand.
Hashima misses with a head kick.
Hashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashima misses with a wild body shot.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Hashima with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Corona misses with a looping right.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Corona's body.
Corona defending well as Hashima loads up on a big left hand.
Hashima tries to score with a low kick but Corona moves his leg out of the way.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Corona misses
and Hashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hashima! But no joy.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Hashima is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hashima! But no joy.
Hashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona connects with a single shot there.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona connects with the punch.
Hashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona scores with a head kick.
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona punishes Hashima's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Hashima walks into a left hand.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashima misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Corona blocks the leg kick.
Corona throws a body punch but Hashima moves out of range.
Corona swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corona - that will leave a mark!
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hashima.
Hashima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona lands a head shot.
Hashima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corona to score with a decent uppercut.
Hashima throws a big shot that misses.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Hashima is out of range.
Hashima lands a leg kick that knocks Corona off balance momentarily.#T3#
Hashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona clobbers Hashima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Hashima blocks the low kick.
Hashima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hashima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hashima misses with the combination.
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hashima.
Hashima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Corona misses.
Hashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Corona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corona moves away from the strike by Hashima.
Rounin Hashima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hashima misses with a hook.
Corona lands a two punch combo.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a double jab.
Hashima staying out of range there.
Hashima throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hashima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hashima.
A low kick lands for Hashima.
Corona throws a right hand that Hashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashima also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Hashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hashima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashima misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Hashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

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 Juan Corona.
Well Hashima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rounin Hashima!

Rounin Hashima 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.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

 

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Sripituksakul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Corona.
A slow jab from Sripituksakul misses its intended target.
Sripituksakul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sripituksakul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona misses with a leg kick.
Sripituksakul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Sripituksakul throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Sripituksakul throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sripituksakul takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Corona throws a jab when Sripituksakul was well out of range.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Sripituksakul does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A cross from Corona lands.
Sripituksakul lands with a straight right. Corona didn't see that one coming.
Sripituksakul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Corona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Corona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Corona has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Sripituksakul tries to advance to mount but Corona denies him.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position but Corona is working away.
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sripituksakul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona controlling the position for now.
Corona wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy.
Sripituksakul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sripituksakul avoids the attempt from Corona to control.
Sripituksakul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona can't escape the position.
Sripituksakul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Corona is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sripituksakul is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Corona can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sripituksakul is looking to work his way around to Corona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sripituksakul landing shots from mount.
Sripituksakul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape.
Corona gets back to half guard.#T3#
Corona is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is working for a submission of some sort.
Corona trying to control but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sripituksakul prevents Corona from improving his position.
Corona trying to get back to full guard but Sripituksakul takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sripituksakul looking to control but Corona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Corona is not content to let Sripituksakul control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sripituksakul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Sripituksakul is very close to passing his half guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corona taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Corona defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corona is just riding it out for now. Sripituksakul eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Sripituksakul trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it.
Corona wants to improve his position but Sripituksakul is controlling well.
Corona trying to control here.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Corona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corona won't allow Sripituksakul to pass to mount.
Sripituksakul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sripituksakul has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corona's face.
Corona can't escape the position.
Sripituksakul controlling his opponent.
Sripituksakul avoids the attempt from Corona to control.#T2#
Corona is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sripituksakul is staying active.
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.
Corona tries to hold on but Sripituksakul pushes him away.
Sripituksakul putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Corona is working to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul scoring with strikes but Corona is staying in there.
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape.
Corona is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sripituksakul working Corona over with strikes here.
Sripituksakul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sripituksakul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corona stops Sripituksakul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Corona to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corona shrugs it off.
Corona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sripituksakul with shots to the head and body - Corona looks very uncomfortable down there.
Corona looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Corona tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sripituksakul looking to finish Corona with some ground and pound. This is bad for Corona!
Sripituksakul lands with some strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul lands a couple of good shots and Corona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Sripituksakul scores with strikes from the back.
Corona is still in real trouble! Can Sripituksakul finish him?#SUB#
Sripituksakul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sripituksakul 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.
Corona trying to control the action but Sripituksakul just sinks the hooks in.
Corona seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Sripituksakul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Corona breaks Sripituksakul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Corona advances to half guard.
Corona wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul sees it coming and defends easily.
Sripituksakul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Sripituksakul.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corona connects with a right hand. Sripituksakul shakes it off.
Sripituksakul is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Corona's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sripituksakul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona connects with a single shot there.
Corona slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
Corona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sripituksakul counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corona misses with a leg kick
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corona checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona scores with a head kick. #T1#
Corona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul looks to land a combination but Corona avoids it well.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Sripituksakul with an uppercut!
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Sripituksakul makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona lands a jab to the nose.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sripituksakul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corona throws a shot to the body.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.#T2#
Sripituksakul avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Sripituksakul counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sripituksakul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corona wants to land a leg kick but Sripituksakul is out of range.
Corona misses with a hook.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona throws out a counter right but Sripituksakul avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Corona.
Corona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sripituksakul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corona in his tracks.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild body shot.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corona sprawls well. Corona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sripituksakul gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Corona throws a front kick aimed at Sripituksakul's knee but Sripituksakul avoids it well.
Sripituksakul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Corona.
Corona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sripituksakul circles away quickly and effectively.
Corona throws a hook but Sripituksakul avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona. #T4#
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Sripituksakul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sripituksakul cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corona enables Sripituksakul to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corona manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sripituksakul is aware though and is defending well.
Sripituksakul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
I think Sripituksakul 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!

A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

 

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima     
Date:   Dec 01, 2022
#R1#
King throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King 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.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corona!
Corona lands with a right hand.
Corona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
King connects with a right hand. Corona shakes it off.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corona throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Corona moves away from the strike by King.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #T2#
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King defending well as Corona loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses the jab.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Corona instigates a clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Corona takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Corona.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
King tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target. #T3#
Jab by Corona.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Corona off the cage and back into range.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
King takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Corona tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King swings for the body but Corona moves out of range. #T4#
King throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corona.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Corona is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
Corona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Corona's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from King.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Corona keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Corona scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
As Corona looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Corona just gets out of the way.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona cracks King with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona dodges the punch combination from King.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona cracks King with a good jab.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
King misses with a looping left.
Corona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corona catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona connects with a looping right hand.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
King misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2##TD#
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Corona is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged King with him. King is trying to defend but Corona has an arm under the chin now! King grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston throws a good cross that connects.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona connects with a body shot.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corona scores with a nice strike.
Corona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Corona misses with a low kick as Kingston jumps back.#CL#
Corona has managed to clinch.
Kingston tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corona.
Corona blocking some punches.
Kingston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coronas head.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Corona.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Corona.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Corona - that landed with a thud.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Corona has double underhooks.
Corona jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corona tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Corona tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingston 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.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona scores with a head kick. Kingston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston feints and then cracks Corona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corona down.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Kingston swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Corona.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Corona dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Corona throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corona.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corona lands with a straight right. Kingston didn't see that one coming.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alzarri Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kingston misses with a hook
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but Kingston moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
Corona tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston stuns Corona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona misses the jab.
Corona throws a leg kick that misses.
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingston should have avoided that one. #T1#
Kingston lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston scores with a decent looking hook.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona is looking to chop away at Kingston's legs.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona checks a leg kick. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corona. Kingston shrugs it off though.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Corona.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Alzarri Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a counter combo.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.#T3#
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingston.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kingston.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Corona is predictable there
and Kingston counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Kingston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corona.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Corona has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona looking to stall. #TD#
Corona pulls guard.
Corona is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Kingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corona trying to control the position.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Corona is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alzarri Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corona thuds a left hand into Kingston's body.
Corona tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Corona throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston is looking for the big counter here.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingston throws a lazy body kick
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston motions for Corona to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corona throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Corona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Corona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Corona.
Kingston punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kingston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corona - the referee stops the clock and Kingston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corona. Kingston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corona.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Corona's legs.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston lands a right hook to the body.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Kingston lands with a good 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!
Kingston avoids the body shot from Corona.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston with a nice calf kick.
Corona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston feints a counter leg kick.
Kingston lands a nice looking body shot.
Corona thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Kingston counters with a low kick, right behind Corona 's knee.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kingston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Alzarri Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Corona misses.
Corona backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alzarri Kingston.
I've got Kingston 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alzarri Kingston!

Alzarri Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

 

Event: GAMMA#963 Karim v Billy     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Ashbourne Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashbourne Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Ashbourne Jr misses its intended target.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashbourne Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corona misses with a right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ashbourne Jr throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashbourne Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Ashbourne Jr misses.
Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashbourne Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr checks the leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona thuds his shin into the meat of Ashbourne Jr's side.
Ashbourne Jr works Corona's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Ashbourne Jr misses.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Ashbourne Jr avoids the body shot from Corona.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Corona catches Ashbourne Jr right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona lands a head shot.#T2#
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ashbourne Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashbourne Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Ashbourne Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ashbourne Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corona. Corona obviously looking to wear him down.
Corona scores with a leg kick.
Corona takes a swing at Ashbourne Jr's ribcage but misses.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Corona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corona.
Ashbourne Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Corona.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona. #T3#
Ashbourne Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Ashbourne Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corona digs a good hook to Ashbourne Jr's body.
Corona avoids the body shot from Ashbourne Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Ashbourne Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ashbourne Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ashbourne Jr as he connects with a hook.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ashbourne Jr wants to slow Corona down by chopping away at his legs.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a leg kick.
Corona throws a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it.
Corona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corona misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ashbourne Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a right hand.
Corona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ashbourne Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Ashbourne Jr misses.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Ashbourne Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Ashbourne Jr moves out of range easily.
As Corona looks to move away, Ashbourne Jr throws a big counter combo but Corona just gets out of the way.
Corona throws a wild body kick that Ashbourne Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ashbourne Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Ashbourne Jr clobbers Corona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashbourne Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Corona slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashbourne Jr swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Ashbourne Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashbourne Jr motions for Corona to come forward. Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corona swings for the body but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Ashbourne Jr does it's job there.
Corona defending well as Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Corona takes a swing at Ashbourne Jr's ribcage but misses.
Corona connects with a body shot that sends Ashbourne Jr's belly button to the back.
Ashbourne Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corona misses with a jab to the body
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ashbourne Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Corona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashbourne Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ashbourne Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona cracks a nice hook into Ashbourne Jr's ribs.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona throws a chopping leg kick but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Corona seems unphased.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Corona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.
Ashbourne Jr throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
Corona thows a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr tests Corona's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Ashbourne Jr misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a body kick that stops Ashbourne Jr in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Corona moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corona throws a front kick aimed at Ashbourne Jr's knee but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well.
Corona misses with a kick to the body.
Ashbourne Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona lands a right hook to the body.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Ashbourne Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Ashbourne Jr.
Corona feints a counter leg kick.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ashbourne Jr throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Corona connects with a single shot there.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a looping right.
Ashbourne Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corona slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashbourne Jr is just out of range.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashbourne Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Ashbourne Jr is out of range.
Ashbourne Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashbourne Jr checks a low kick from Corona.#T4#
Nice body punch from Corona.
Ashbourne Jr throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr 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.
Ashbourne Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Corona misses with a hook.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a looping right.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashbourne Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashbourne Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Corona cracks Ashbourne Jr with an open hand slap.
Corona moves out of range of the leg kick from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashbourne Jr throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Corona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashbourne Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corona checks it well.
Corona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ashbourne Jr takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ashbourne Jr avoids the body shot from Corona.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Ashbourne Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ashbourne Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Ashbourne Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Ashbourne Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Corona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Corona.
Corona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ashbourne Jr with a nice cross.
Ashbourne Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corona's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.#T2#
Corona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona counters with a nice body shot.
Corona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body punch
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashbourne Jr momentarily.
Corona connects with a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Corona as he connects with a hook.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
A slow jab from Ashbourne Jr misses its intended target. #T3#
Ashbourne Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashbourne Jr misses the jab.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a right hand. Corona shakes it off.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Corona lands.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona connects with the punch.
Ashbourne Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corona on the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr lands a jab.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Corona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ashbourne Jr can pounce on him.
Corona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corona. That's going to slow Ashbourne Jr down. #T4#
Ashbourne Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a body shot that sends Corona's belly button to the back.
Corona lands a head kick. Ashbourne Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corona thumps Ashbourne Jr with a low kick.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashbourne Jr.
Corona tries a quick counter leg kick but Ashbourne Jr is wise to it.
Ashbourne Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Corona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corona throws a wild body kick that Ashbourne Jr sees coming a mile off.
Dave Ashbourne Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona takes a swing at Ashbourne Jr's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
Well Corona 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

A very excited looking Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#957 Wayne v Nascimento     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corona moves away from the strike by King.
Corona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
King digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
Corona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Corona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corona keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corona looking to control. #T1#
King wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Corona pulls King in to control the position. #SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Corona controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like King might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corona on the side of the head.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corona pinned against the cage. Corona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from King does no damage.
Corona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Corona. #T3#
King lands a right hook to the body.
King works the jab nicely.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
King misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
King fails with the takedown.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Corona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona lands with an overhand left.#T4#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.
Corona is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
King tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
King content just to control the position here.
Corona is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from King lands.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corona scores with a hook.
Corona slips a jab from King.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corona swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona lands an overhand right.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Corona scores with a body shot.
Corona scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Corona gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Corona has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Corona has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, King escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by King!
Corona struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom. #T3#
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heartless Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corona works King's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King has his takedown stuffed
and Corona counters with a nice body kick.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with a double jab
and Corona makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
Corona looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by King.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corona as he avoids it easily.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corona thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
King blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corona, as that shot connected.
King takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Corona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Juan Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
As King tries to get set, Corona tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Corona clinches up against the cage.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands. #T2#
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
King blocking some punches. #TD#
Corona drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
King postures up. #SUB#
Corona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Corona has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T3#
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King misses with a looping left.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Corona slips a straight right by King.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona blocks a jab.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King slips a jab from Corona.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

Twea King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

 

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Mantle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona is looking to slow Mantle down with leg kicks.
Corona misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corona swivels and escapes.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Corona throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corona.
Corona lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Mantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Mantle has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Mantle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mantle being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle controlling from the top position.
Corona controlling the position.#SUB2#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantle scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Mantle defends easily.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona is trying to keep Mantle in close.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.#SUB2#
Corona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Mantle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corona working for a triangle but Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mantle is working Corona over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corona wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him. #SUB2#
Corona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mantle has passed into half guard! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona pushes Mantle off looking to stand but Mantle dives back in and keeps control.
Mantle is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle drops an elbow to the side of Corona's head.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
Corona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mantle swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Mantle.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Mantle.
Mantle lands a nice shot that snaps Corona's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.#T1#
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantle.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Corona is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Corona scores with a jab.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle wants to clinch but Corona slips to the side
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona throws a leg kick but Mantle moved away.#T2##TD#
Mantle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corona to the mat! Corona manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Corona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mantle has picked Corona up and slammed him! Corona can't keep hold of the triangle and Mantle manages to pass to side control!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mantle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mantle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Corona's temple.
Mantle wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Corona wants to control the action here but instead Mantle manages to pass to full mount!
Mantle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mantle avoids the attempt from Corona to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle with good strikes from the mount here!
Mantle 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.
Mantle lands with some strikes.
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mantle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Corona? #T3#
Mantle raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Mantle lands a nice shot to the head.
Corona is still in real trouble! Can Mantle finish him?
Corona takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mantle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

 

Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Fortay throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay misses with a straight left.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fortay jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona connects with a leg kick.
Corona feints and then cracks Fortay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortay down.
Corona defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Corona lands the left hand.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Corona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corona clobbers Fortay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona works the jab nicely.
Fortay lands with a straight right. Corona didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortay as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Fortay backing up. Fortay nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
Corona slips a jab from Fortay.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corona moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Corona slips a straight right by Fortay.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortay dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortay.#T2#
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Fortay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Fortay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Corona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Fortay.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corona moves away from the strike by Fortay.
A little jabbing left from Corona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Corona tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fortay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Corona.
A left lands for Corona.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
Fortay misses with a straight left.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona takes one on the button.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Corona is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Fortay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Corona scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fortay.
Corona was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fortay is out of range.
Corona checks a low kick from Fortay.
Fortay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona tries a quick counter leg kick but Fortay is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corona.
Corona needs to keep his hands up - Fortay had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Fortay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tree Fortay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fortay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corona. Corona obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Fortay throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona misses the jab.
Fortay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Fortay misses
and Corona counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Fortay. Beautiful body shot.
Corona avoids the body shot from Fortay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corona.
Fortay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Donk. Fortay catches Corona right on the button with a cross.
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Fortay.
Fortay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Fortay throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Fortay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortay defends well.
Fortay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Fortay from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortay defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Corona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Corona trying to mount his opponent but Fortay defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Corona wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a kimura here.
Fortay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Corona is working for a submission of some sort.
Corona wants to control but Fortay is keeping him busy. #T3#
Corona wants to pass the guard but Fortay is defending well.
Fortay trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Corona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corona prevents Fortay from improving his position.#SUB2#
Corona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Fortay looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fortay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corona advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Fortay is defending against the submission attempts here by Corona.
Corona controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fortay misses with a series of wild punches.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Fortay 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.
Good exchange - Corona coming out on top.
Fortay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortay's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Fortay blocks the low kick.
Fortay throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona scores with a jab.
Corona motions for Fortay to come forward. Corona throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Fortay lands a slapping body shot.
Fortay checks a low kick from Corona.
Fortay throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.#T1#
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Fortay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corona is able to avoid easily.
Fortay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Fortay swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay slips a jab from Corona.
Fortay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona scores with a nice strike.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay misses the jab.
Corona moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
A big right from Corona misses.
Fortay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Tree Fortay is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortay throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Fortay's head but Fortay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona looks to land a body kick but Fortay moved away.
Corona throws a leg kick but Fortay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Fortay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Fortay lands with a cross.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Corona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortay with a body shot.
Fortay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fortay lands a jab to Corona's midsection.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona connects with a leg kick.
Fortay checks a leg kick.
Fortay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fortay with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Corona 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.
Corona misses with a low kick as Fortay jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona misses with a hook. Fortay ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Fortay.
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Fortay.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortay connects with a body shot that sends Corona's belly button to the back.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortay misses with a hook
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona needs to keep his hands up - Fortay had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortay misses the target.
Corona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
I think Corona 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Corona!

Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Corona scores with a shot to the body.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corona takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz moves out of range as Corona strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corona. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corona is defended easily by Diaz.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.#TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corona!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Diaz working away.
Corona taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working away.
Diaz wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corona is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corona's head.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it.
Corona has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Corona is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Corona controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz stands up over Corona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Corona's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corona is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Corona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Corona throws a shot to the body.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A low kick from Corona misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Diaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Corona! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz 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.
Juan Corona was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

 

Event: Slavic FL 28: Welcome to L.A.     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Montpoisante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Corona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona lands with a right hand.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montpoisante is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Montpoisante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montpoisante looks for the body kick but Corona saw that one coming.
Montpoisante is looking to slow Corona down with leg kicks.
Montpoisante thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Montpoisante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montpoisante misses with a looping left.
Montpoisante slips under a jab from Corona.
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona misses with a wild combination.
Montpoisante throws out a leg kick but Corona moves out of range and Montpoisante only half commits.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montpoisante checks it well.
Montpoisante looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Montpoisante takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
A big right from Montpoisante misses.
A big right from Montpoisante misses.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montpoisante was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Montpoisante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montpoisante checks the leg kick nicely there.
Montpoisante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Montpoisante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montpoisante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montpoisante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corona jabs Montpoisante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corona connects with a leg kick.
Montpoisante 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montpoisante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona blocks a leg kick.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Montpoisante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Montpoisante is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Corona.
Montpoisante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Corona looks to move away, Montpoisante throws a big counter combo but Corona just gets out of the way.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montpoisante scores with a decent looking hook.
Corona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montpoisante to score with a decent uppercut.
Montpoisante wants to clinch up but Corona keeps it at a distance.
Montpoisante throws a low kick, looking for Corona's leg but Corona calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Montpoisante coming out on top.
Montpoisante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick that misses.
Montpoisante thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montpoisante cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Montpoisante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Montpoisante half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montpoisante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Montpoisante misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Montpoisante avoids the body shot from Corona.
Montpoisante misses with a low kick.
Montpoisante misses with a straight right.
Corona throws a hook but Montpoisante avoids it easily.
Montpoisante throws out a leg kick but Corona moves out of range and Montpoisante only half commits.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Montpoisante 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.
Corona connects with a jab.
Corona takes a swing at Montpoisante's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Montpoisante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montpoisante throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Montpoisante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montpoisante scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big left from Corona misses. #T4#
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Montpoisante throws a head kick that misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montpoisante slips under a jab.
Montpoisante throws a counter high kick but Corona was just alert enough to avoid it.
Montpoisante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona throws a body punch but Montpoisante moves out of range.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick from Montpoisante.
Good work by Corona as he checks the leg kick.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montpoisante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corona.
Montpoisante misses the body punch
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Montpoisante throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corona takes one on the button.
Corona defending well as Montpoisante loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Corona tries to keep at a distance but Montpoisante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corona as Montpoisante tries to tie him up.
Corona fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montpoisante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montpoisante throws a head punch that misses.
Corona scores with a shoulder strike.
Corona gets through Montpoisante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montpoisante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montpoisante has a couple of punches blocked by Corona.
Montpoisante trying to land knees to the body.
Montpoisante struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante lands a nice uppercut.
Montpoisante letting Corona take a breather here.
Corona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montpoisante utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Montpoisante misses with some punches.
Corona takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montpoisante smiles and moves away.
Corona avoids the head kick by Montpoisante.
Corona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corona blocks a head kick by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante lands with a straight right. Corona didn't see that one coming.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Montpoisante slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Corona.
Montpoisante just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Corona misses.
Montpoisante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Corona misses.
Nice shot lands for Corona.
Montpoisante tries to close the distance and clinch but Corona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montpoisante just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Montpoisante throws a leg kick
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Montpoisante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
It seemed like Corona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona thuds his right hand into Montpoisante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corona scoring well with a low kick there.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montpoisante misses with a leg kick
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montpoisante.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montpoisante.
Corona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montpoisante's hands.
Montpoisante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montpoisante thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body.
Montpoisante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montpoisante moves to clinch but Corona breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Corona moves out of range as Montpoisante throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Montpoisante thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona keeps the fight on the outside.
Corona throws a combination. Montpoisante tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Corona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montpoisante finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Corona walks forward, straight into a front kick from Montpoisante.
Corona tries to move into range but Montpoisante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Montpoisante throws a low kick but Corona moves out of range easily.
Montpoisante lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Corona lands a glancing blow to the side of Montpoisante's head.
Corona blocks a head kick by Montpoisante.
An inside leg kick lands from Montpoisante. #T4#
Montpoisante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Montpoisante is rocked!
Montpoisante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Montpoisante bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montpoisante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Montpoisante closes the distance and clinches.
Montpoisante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montpoisante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Corona.
Corona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Corona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montpoisante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Montpoisante tries a knee to the head but Corona blocks it. #TD2#
Corona pulls Montpoisante into guard.
Montpoisante preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A low kick from Montpoisante is predictable there
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Montpoisante throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Corona.
Montpoisante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Corona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montpoisante.
Montpoisante gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona swats away the attempt to clinch by Montpoisante.
Corona throws a big counter head kick but Montpoisante avoids it with no problem.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Montpoisante throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Montpoisante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick but Corona checks it.
A low kick from Montpoisante misses
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Montpoisante is predictable there
and Corona counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corona throws a leg kick
and Montpoisante counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corona is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
A low kick from Montpoisante is predictable there
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montpoisante swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corona lands a really nice looking cross but Montpoisante seems unphased.
Oh Montpoisante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Montpoisante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona with a nice cross.
Montpoisante tries to move into range but Corona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Montpoisante misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corona drops Montpoisante with a big left hand! Montpoisante is injured, injured bad! Corona jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Juan Corona started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Slavic FL 24     
Date:   Apr 18, 2022
#R1#
A big right from Corona misses.
Bualuang digs a good hook to Corona's body.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bualuang misses its target.
Bualuang throws a body kick that misses
and Corona counters with an outside leg kick.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Bualuang's shoulder, as Bualuang tries to avoid the shot.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bualuang counters with a straight right hand.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona throws a head kick that half lands.
Bualuang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bualuang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Corona lands.
A jab from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bualuang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
Corona throws a hook but Bualuang avoids it easily.
Bualuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Corona throws out a counter right but Bualuang avoids it with no problem.
Bualuang misses the jab.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Bualuang slips the punch.
Bualuang misses with a straight right.
Bualuang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Corona's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bualuang throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Bualuang misses with a straight right.
Corona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bualuang takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
Bualuang throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bualuang connects with a right hand. Corona shakes it off.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bualuang.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Bualuang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corona misses the jab.
Corona slips a jab from Bualuang.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bualuang looks to land a combination. Corona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Bualuang misses with a looping left.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona takes a swing at Bualuang's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bualuang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corona slips a jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bualuang throws a big shot that misses.
Corona throws out a counter right but Bualuang avoids it with no problem.
Bualuang misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Bualuang cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corona there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Bualuang.
Corona slips a straight right by Bualuang.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona unleashes a big counter combination but Bualuang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bualuang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Bualuang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That kick from Bualuang tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bualuang pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bualuang throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Bualuang throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bualuang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corona.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bualuang with a nice calf kick.
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Bualuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona scores with the left hand. Bualuang knows he should have avoided that one.
Corona checks a low kick from Bualuang.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Bualuang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bualuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bualuang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bualuang scores with a sloppy right hand. Corona should have avoided that one.
Corona cracks Bualuang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corona cracks Bualuang with an open hand slap.
Bualuang misses with a straight left.
Bualuang throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Bualuang finds it's way through Corona's defenses.
Bualuang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona scores with a one two! Bualuang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bualuang misses with a jab to the body
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bualuang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona connects with a looping right hand.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bualuang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bualuang throws a right hand that misses
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Corona jabs Bualuang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Corona throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a series of strikes that have Bualuang backpedaling.
A jab from Corona misses.
Bualuang throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bualuang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bualuang connects with the punch.
Corona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bualuang connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Corona misses.
Bualuang slips under a jab from Corona.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws the left hand but Bualuang avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Bualuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bualuang avoids the body shot from Corona.
Bualuang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Bualuang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Corona.
Bualuang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bualuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona takes a swing at Bualuang's ribcage but misses.
Bualuang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bualuang lands a nice looking body shot.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bualuang.
A big left from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Corona checks a leg kick.
Bualuang misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bualuang jabs Corona right on the nose. Corona blinks but takes it well.
Bualuang clobbers Corona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corona slips a straight right by Bualuang.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bualuang is just out of range.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona slips a straight right by Bualuang.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
Bualuang throws out a powerful jab.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bualuang blocks a jab.
Bualuang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.#T4#
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Bualuang throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Bualuang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corona sizes up Bualuang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bualuang misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bualuang. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bualuang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bualuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bualuang.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a hook but Bualuang avoids it easily.
Corona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corona swings for the body but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang throws an off balance right hand
and Corona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona.
Anurak Bualuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bualuang misses with a body kick.
Corona throws out a counter right but Bualuang avoids it with no problem.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bualuang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Bualuang moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bualuang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona connects with a body shot.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bualuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona misses the jab.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Corona didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corona on the side of the head.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bualuang scores with a jab.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Corona looks to land a right hand but Bualuang moved out of range.
Corona sizes up Bualuang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corona stuns Bualuang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bualuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bualuang misses the target.
Bualuang dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bualuang 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. #ROC#Corona is rocked!
Corona defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand.
Corona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corona is still on wobbly legs! Can Bualuang finish him?
Corona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corona misses with a body shot
and Bualuang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Corona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Corona. Beautiful body shot.
Corona seems to have recovered his senses.
Corona avoids the body shot from Bualuang.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bualuang throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Bualuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bualuang misses the jab.
Corona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Bualuang swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Bualuang misses.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
Corona thuds a left hand into Bualuang's body.
Corona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bualuang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bualuang.
Bualuang takes one to the side of the head.
Bualuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bualuang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bualuang.
Corona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bualuang with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bualuang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona throws a body punch but Bualuang moves out of range.
Corona thuds his right hand into Bualuang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bualuang lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona sizes up Bualuang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bualuang works the jab nicely.
Bualuang throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Bualuang punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bualuang moves away.
Bualuang dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
Bualuang misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bualuang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bualuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bualuang.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bualuang takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.

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 Anurak Bualuang.
I think Corona 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Slavic FL 19     
Date:   Mar 24, 2022
#R1#
Galeos throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Corona takes a swing at Galeos's ribcage but misses.
Galeos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Galeos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Galeos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
Galeos scores with a jab. Corona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona sizes up Galeos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galeos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Galeos.
Galeos slips a straight right by Corona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos swinging wildly here.
Corona throws the left hand but Galeos avoids the punch easily.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galeos.
Galeos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galeos duly obliges. #CL#
Corona closes the distance and clinches.
Corona pushes Galeos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Corona as the two fighters clinch.
Galeos looking to stall.
Galeos throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona. #TD#
Corona ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corona no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galeos wants to get up but he can't break Corona's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Corona looking for subs off his back but Galeos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Galeos there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona is not content to let Galeos control the position.#SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona is staying active underneath Galeos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corona trying to hold on to Galeos's head to control him but Galeos postures up.
Galeos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Corona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galeos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galeos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Galeos is trying to work for a kimura but Corona is defending well.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galeos wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galeos is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galeos stops Corona from standing up. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galeos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galeos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galeos is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kristian Galeos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galeos manages to avoid it.
Galeos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galeos manages to avoid it.
Galeos is looking for the big counter here.
Corona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galeos throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Galeos throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galeos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galeos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galeos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galeos misses with the combination.
Corona fires out a quick counter leg kick but Galeos just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Galeos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galeos misses with a double jab
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galeos moves away.
Corona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galeos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corona dodges the punch combination from Galeos.
Corona lands with an uppercut that bounces Galeos off the ropes and back into range.
Galeos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Galeos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Galeos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galeos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Galeos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galeos scores with a body shot.
Galeos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galeos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Galeos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galeos.
Galeos avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galeos misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Galeos misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Galeos backing up. Galeos nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Corona both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Galeos is rocked!
Galeos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Galeos is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona cracks Galeos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Galeos falls backwards against the ropes. Corona follows up with more strikes that drop Galeos to his knees. Corona keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Galeos! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
After the fight, Juan Corona was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: WCF WNF 96: Barbosa vs White     
Date:   Mar 09, 2022
#R1#
Ronaldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona connects with a body shot that sends Ronaldo's belly button to the back.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Corona's belly button to the back.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corona counters with a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
Ronaldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Corona tries to keep at a distance but Ronaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Corona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Corona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Corona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corona lands with a light punch inside.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ronaldo.
A right hook to the body lands for Ronaldo.
Corona throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Corona jumps guard but Ronaldo stands there with Corona around his waist. Corona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Corona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corona has Ronaldo pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo stalls.
Ronaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Corona tries to pull guard but Ronaldo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona has Ronaldo pressed against the cage.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona working aggressively here. #T3#
Corona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Corona working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Corona manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
Corona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Corona with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Corona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corona slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona trying to control from Ronaldo's half guard. Ronaldo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Corona wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ronaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ronaldo. Ronaldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corona throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Corona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corona lands a really nice looking cross but Ronaldo seems unphased.
Corona with a hook.
Corona wants to slow Ronaldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ronaldo thuds a left hand into Corona's body.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Corona looking to stall.
Ronaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corona gets through Ronaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Corona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Corona.
Corona tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Corona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona lands a left hand.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo. #T2#
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona scores with a shot to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo pushes Corona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Corona jumps guard and drags Ronaldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Corona has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ronaldo doesn't defend quickly enough and Corona has managed to lock this one up! Can Ronaldo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Corona on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: WCF WNF 92: Corona vs Barbosa     
Date:   Feb 09, 2022
#R1#
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Corona cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Corona throws a good cross that connects.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona takes one on the button.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
A shot to the liver by Corona. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Corona slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Corona tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Corona connects with a high kick.
Barbosa walks into a jab.#T2#
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona misses with a hook.
Corona connects with a crisp jab.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Corona's belly button to the back.
Corona throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona lands a jab to the nose.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Corona.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Corona misses with a low kick. #T4#
Corona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Corona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Corona misses with a wild combination.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Barbosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Corona lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corona walks into a jab.
Corona slips under a jab.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corona throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corona can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Corona.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Donk. Corona catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa. #T1#
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Corona misses
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona with a hook.
Corona lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD2#
Barbosa drops Corona with a left right combo! Barbosa follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona looking for a sweep but Barbosa has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Corona tries to improve his position but instead Barbosa has taken his back! #T2#
Barbosa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Corona trying to control the hands but Barbosa won't let him. #SUB2#
Barbosa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Corona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Corona fending off the submission attempt from Barbosa.
Corona tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back. #T3##SUB2#
Corona 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 Barbosa gets his way!
Corona breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Corona trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Corona advances position into side control!
Corona controlling the position.
Barbosa is trying to control Corona's posture but Corona avoids it.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?#T4#
Barbosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Corona jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barbosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barbosa and Corona has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Corona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Corona with a jab.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Corona misses.
Corona tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corona to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa blocks the body kick. #T1#
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Corona feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Corona jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Corona moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa 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.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Corona.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa cracks Corona with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Corona tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Barbosa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Corona is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Daniel Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Juan Corona was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

 

Event: WCF 106: White vs Corona     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White Jr looks to clinch
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White Jr checks a leg kick.
A cross from White Jr lands.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona throws a leg kick
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona tries a quick counter leg kick but White Jr is wise to it.
White Jr misses the jab.
Corona tries to land a front kick but White Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corona looks to land a left hand but White Jr moved out of range nicely.
As Corona tries to get set, White Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Corona manages to avoid the attempt.
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
White Jr throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
enabling White Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by White Jr as he checks the leg kick.
White Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White Jr drops his hands momentarily and Corona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corona throws a body kick that misses.
Corona lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corona. That one must have hurt.
Corona misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona slips under a jab from White Jr.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by White Jr.
White Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
A jab from Corona misses.
White Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As White Jr backs off Corona throws a huge counter combo but White Jr manages to avoid it all.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
A nice leg kick from Corona, right into the meat of the thigh.
White Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corona. Corona obviously looking to wear him down.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona takes one to the side of the head.
White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - White Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White Jr misses with an uppercut.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Corona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and White Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Corona.
White Jr lands a jab.
Corona missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Jr misses with a looping right.
White Jr backing away here, and Corona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corona wants to slow White Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Corona throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Corona throws a low kick but White Jr moves out of range easily.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Corona pushes him off.
White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Corona lands a right hook to the body.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from White Jr misses.
White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.#T4#
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - White Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona lands a nice looking kick to the body. White Jr takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
White Jr throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good standup being displayed there by White Jr as he connects with a hook.
Corona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona blocks a jab.
A big right from Corona misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
White Jr takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corona throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
White Jr looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt.
White Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
A quick step to the side and White Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr.
Corona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by White Jr as he connects with a hook.
A big right from White Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
Corona feints a counter leg kick.
Corona throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Corona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by White Jr.
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
White Jr misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
letting White Jr counter with a right hand.
Corona misses with a head kick.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Corona pushes him off.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
Corona misses with a hook
enabling White Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
White Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as White Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corona slips a jab from White Jr.
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White Jr is out of range.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
White Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Corona breaks away and moves out of range.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A big left from White Jr misses.
Corona throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
Corona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White Jr. That did some damage!
White Jr throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona misses with a few strikes there.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
White Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
White Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona walks into a left hand.
White Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Corona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White Jr with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White Jr. That did some damage!
Corona lands with a slapping head kick.
Corona connects with a body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona scores with a kick to the midsection.
White Jr staying out of range there.
Corona feints and then cracks White Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White Jr down.
Nice body kick there by Corona.
White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Corona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White Jr manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr lands a jab to the head.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
White Jr checks a leg kick.
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona lands a leg kick that knocks White Jr off balance momentarily.
White Jr throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corona defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona misses with a straight left.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
Corona moves away from the strike by White Jr.
As White Jr backs off Corona throws a huge counter combo but White Jr manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona wants to land a leg kick but White Jr is out of range.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Corona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jab from Corona.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
White Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Corona throws out a loose jab but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corona takes one to the chin there.
Corona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corona staying out of range there.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona stuns White Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corona staying out of range there.
White Jr misses the jab.
White Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
White Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Corona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
Corona dips to his left and cracks White Jr with an uppercut!
Corona misses with a left hand
and White Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White Jr throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but White Jr moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
Corona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Corona misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
White Jr scores with a body shot.
Corona throws a leg kick but White Jr checks it.
Corona sizes up White Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Corona lands with an overhand left.
White Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona scores with a decent looking hook.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White Jr throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
White Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Corona.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Corona.
Corona lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona takes one on the button.
White Jr lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from White Jr misses.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
White Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona misses with a right hand
and White Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Corona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
Corona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Corona just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Corona defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
White Jr wants to clinch.
Corona cracks White Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corona misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
Corona lands with a right hand.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
White Jr closes the distance but Corona moves to the side
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona throws a nice inside leg kick.
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A jab from White Jr misses.
A good leg kick by Corona.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
White Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corona looks to land a body kick but White Jr moved away.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
White Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona wants to slow White Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from White Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corona throws a nice looking combination but White Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy body kick from Corona #CL#
and White Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from White Jr.
Corona is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
White Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White Jr tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
White Jr lands a body punch.
White Jr blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Nice body punch from White Jr - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
White Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr is leaning against Corona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona trying to stall but White Jr improves his position.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Corona blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from White Jr.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr is leaning against Corona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
White Jr presses Corona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Corona misses with the head strike.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
White Jr gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corona prevents a body shot from White Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr had his way with Juan Corona in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
White Jr blocks a head kick by Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a looping right.
White Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
White Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White Jr checks a low kick from Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Corona keeps it at a distance.
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Jr, as that shot connected.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona cracks White Jr with an open hand slap.#T1#
Corona scores with a jab. White Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr sizes up Corona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Corona.
That kick from Corona tenderised White Jr's leg. White Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
White Jr slips a straight right by Corona.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Corona misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as White Jr blocks the low kick.
Corona with a jab.
White Jr throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona flicks out a counter leg kick but White Jr steps away.
White Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Corona throws a head kick but White Jr moves out of range.
It looked like White Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corona.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
White Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Corona missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from White Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
White Jr takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
White Jr misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White Jr takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona slips a jab from White Jr.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
White Jr forces Corona back against the cage and clinches.
Corona misses with some punches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from White Jr.
A short right from Corona.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Jrs head.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corona.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Corona wants to stall.
Corona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr lands a nice uppercut.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Corona misses with the head strike.
Corona looking to stall.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
I think Corona 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

Juan Corona is the new featherweight champion!
Juan Corona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, hell of a fight '.

 

Event: WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Corona.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Corona.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Corona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corona throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Corona as he connects with a hook.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Corona slows down the pace here.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogers.
Corona is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Corona.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Corona's leg but Corona calmly moves out of range.
Corona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Corona scores with a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corona.
Corona catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Corona blocks the low kick.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Corona.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Corona.
That kick from Corona tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Corona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Corona saw it coming and moves away.
Corona connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Corona tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Corona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corona.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rogers back to the cage. Corona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Corona lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Corona scores with a jab.#T4#
Rogers tries to move into range but Corona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Corona cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Rogers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Corona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona 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#
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Corona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers slips a straight right by Corona.
Corona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Corona moved away.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Rogers blocks the low kick.
Rogers flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Rogers 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.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Rogers counters by clinching up. #T1#
Corona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rogers up against the cage.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona slows down the pace here.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
Corona has Rogers pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Corona digs a right hand underneath Rogers's ribcage. Rogers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Corona.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corona prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Corona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers is pushing Corona up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corona is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Corona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corona manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily. #SUB#
Corona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rogers stacks Corona on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rogers!#T4#
Corona takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corona struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers throws a leg kick but Corona moved away.
Rogers staying out of range there.
A jab from Corona misses.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Corona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Corona backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corona misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves out of range as Corona throws a body kick.
Corona lands the left hand.#T2#
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corona lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona connects with a body shot.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers tries to clinch but Corona is having none of it.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers looks to throw a body kick
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Corona to work. #T4#
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Corona.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona stalling the fight.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Corona stalling.
Rogers misses with a knee to the head.
Juan Corona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Corona working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai     
Date:   Nov 17, 2021
#R1#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. #REVR#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corona controls the pace.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Corona being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is controlling Corona's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to keep Corona in close.
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corona passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Corona tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chai is not content to let Corona control the position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Corona tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai wants to control but Corona postures up.
Chai tries to bench press Corona off him but Corona keeps the position. #SUB#
Corona tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Corona is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chai tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Corona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corona trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corona wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Corona tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai is being controlled here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corona advances to full mount.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Corona's attempts to control the action.
Corona controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to hold on but Corona postures up.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai fails with the takedown.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Juan Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Chai slips a jab from Corona.
Corona throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai with a poor takedown
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona misses with a hook #TD2#
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corona controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Corona is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai prevents Corona from standing back up. #T2#
Corona trying to control here.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai.
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corona is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Chai takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Corona tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Corona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Corona breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Chai wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Corona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai keeping full guard, as Corona tries to pass.
Chai wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Chai controls Corona momentarily but Corona frees himself.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corona forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Corona misses with a straight right.
Chai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Corona looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corona won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to full mount!
Corona can't escape the position. #T1#
Corona is working hard here to advance position.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai moves to the back. #SUB2#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Corona is defending it well. #SUB2#
Chai looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai is hanging on to Corona's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai not allowing Corona to control his hands.
Corona tries to break free.
Corona trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Corona is really stuck here. #T3#
Chai not allowing Corona to control his hands.
Chai is trying to stick to Corona's back but Corona is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Corona.#SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Corona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Chai working for submissions but it's allowed Corona to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Corona seems content to control.
Chai wants to control but Corona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Dragon Li Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai moves forwards but Corona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Corona.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Chai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Corona is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dragon Li Chai!
After the fight, Dragon Li Chai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat! Huge respect for my opponent for putting the work to outplay my gameplan, I am sure at some point we will run this back, celebrate it while you have it! Thanks to everyone who came here to support me and keep's supporting me even after this fight! '.

 

Event: WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Corona cracks Tzeng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tzeng has his takedown stuffed
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up with Corona, looking for a takedown. Tzeng pushes Corona against the cage but Corona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corona throws a good cross that connects.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tzeng's head backwards.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tzeng tries to clinch
and Corona counters with a nice leg kick.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Corona tries to sprawl but Tzeng drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Corona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission 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!
Corona wants to control but Tzeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tzeng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tzeng wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy. #T1#
Tzeng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tzeng has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corona wants to control but Tzeng is having none of it.
Tzeng trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corona can't escape the position.
Tzeng moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for the choke from the back position but Corona is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Tzeng working for the choke. #SUB2#
Corona 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 Tzeng gets his way!
Corona just trying to survive but Tzeng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Tzeng is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Corona defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Tzeng is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corona has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona tries to escape but Tzeng has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Tzeng is not going to allow Corona to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Corona's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tzeng sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Corona taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat! Huge respect for my opponent for putting the work to outplay my gameplan, I am sure at some point we will run this back, celebrate it while you have it! Thanks to everyone who came here to support me and keep's supporting me even after this fight! '.

 

Event: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
It looked like Corona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farrokhzad.
Corona throws a hook but Farrokhzad avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Farrokhzad misses.
Corona moves away from the strike by Farrokhzad.
Corona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farrokhzad misses with a looping left.
Corona takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses. #CL2#
Corona tries to keep at a distance but Farrokhzad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Corona.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Farrokhzad - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corona pressing his opponent against the cage.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms. #T1#
Farrokhzad struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Corona blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Corona lands an uppercut.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farrokhzad presses Corona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farrokhzad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corona.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corona.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Corona blocks it.
Farrokhzad blocks an uppercut.
Corona looking to stall.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Farrokhzad letting Corona take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Corona blocks it.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona stalling against the cage.
Farrokhzad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farrokhzad lands with a right to the head.
Corona lands a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad working Corona over with knees to the body.
Farrokhzad cracks Corona with a nice body shot.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the head.
Corona pressing his opponent against the cage.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Corona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Corona looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Corona.
A body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrokhzad is keeping busy.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corona.
Corona dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corona blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrokhzad's elbow.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms.
Corona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farrokhzad as Corona tries to tie him up.
Farrokhzad misses with some punches.
Farrokhzad scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona wants to stall.
Corona blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Corona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Farrokhzad.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Farrokhzad throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Corona.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Farrokhzad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corona. That's going to slow Farrokhzad down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Farrokhzad looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Farrokhzad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farrokhzad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Corona misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a double jab.
Farrokhzad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farrokhzad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Farrokhzad scores with a body shot.
A jab from Farrokhzad does it's job there.
Corona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farrokhzad under the eye.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Farrokhzad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Corona takes a swing at Farrokhzad's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Corona moves out of range. #T2#
Farrokhzad throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farrokhzad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Farrokhzad. That snapped Corona's head back. #ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Corona connects with a right hand. Farrokhzad shakes it off.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farrokhzad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Farrokhzad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farrokhzad.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Corona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farrokhzads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.
Corona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farrokhzad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farrokhzad throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farrokhzad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
A jab from Corona misses.
Farrokhzad walks into a jab.
Corona moves away from the strike by Farrokhzad.
Corona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farrokhzad cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4##CL2#
Farrokhzad has closed the distance and engaged Corona in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrokhzad pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot to the body.
Farrokhzad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farrokhzad can turn it around.
Farrokhzad lands with a short shot to the head.
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad presses Corona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corona blocks it with crossed arms.
Farrokhzad tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Farrokhzad scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bardia Farrokhzad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Corona misses with a kick to the body
and Farrokhzad counters with a right hand to the body.
Corona slips a straight right by Farrokhzad.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farrokhzad throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Farrokhzad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farrokhzad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farrokhzad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farrokhzad checks it well.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farrokhzad staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farrokhzad! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Corona 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook to the body. Corona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farrokhzad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the strikes.
Farrokhzad throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farrokhzad finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
A jab from Corona finds it's way through Farrokhzad's defenses.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
A left lands for Farrokhzad.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Farrokhzad throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Farrokhzad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Farrokhzad throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farrokhzad throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Farrokhzad throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Corona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Farrokhzad saw that one coming.
Farrokhzad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farrokhzad punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Corona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Corona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Farrokhzad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Corona catches Farrokhzad right on the button with a cross.
Farrokhzad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Nice uppercut lands for Corona. That snapped Farrokhzad's head back.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.#T4#
Corona with the inside leg kick.
Farrokhzad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona misses with a low kick as Farrokhzad jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
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!
Farrokhzad throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Corona lands an overhand right.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.#CL2#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and pushes Corona back into the cage.
Corona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Farrokhzad throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Farrokhzad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Farrokhzad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corona can pounce on him.
Farrokhzad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farrokhzad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farrokhzad avoids a kick to the body.
Corona throws a low kick but Farrokhzad avoids it.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Corona works over Farrokhzad's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Farrokhzad is rocked!
and Corona counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Farrokhzad! He's just covering up as Corona starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona retains his bantamweight title!
Juan Corona made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF 87: Corona vs Benedetti 2     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Benedetti 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.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona cracks Benedetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti with a hook.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corona.
A jab from Corona misses.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Corona.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti throws a lazy head kick
and Corona counters with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Corona checks a low kick from Benedetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Benedetti cracks Corona with an open hand slap.
Benedetti 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.
Corona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Corona takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Corona misses.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Corona throws a leg kick that misses.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Corona down.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Benedetti clinches up against the cage.
Corona lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona jumps guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benedetti is leaning against Corona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Corona leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A hook to the body from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coronas head. #T3#
Benedetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Corona.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Corona.
Benedetti gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona blocks a body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Corona.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
Corona leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Corona tries to pull guard but Benedetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Corona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Corona gets control of Benedetti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corona will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Benedetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benedetti defends it easily.#SUB#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benedetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Benedetti misses with the body kick
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corona swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Corona lands a nice shot to the body.
Corona misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Some wild striking there from Corona.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Corona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Corona wants to slow Benedetti down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Corona is having none of it. #T1#
Corona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benedetti sizes up Corona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that Corona avoids nicely.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Benedetti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Corona blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Corona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corona down.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Corona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corona under the eye.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedetti thinking.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corona. Corona obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corona.
Nice uppercut lands for Corona. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Corona tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti tries to land a body kick
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corona.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a solid body kick.
Benedetti is looking to chop away at Corona's legs.
Corona moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Corona moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Corona slips under a jab.
It looked like Corona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corona cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Benedetti wants to slow Corona down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Corona off balance momentarily.
Corona scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Corona drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Corona.
Corona lands with an overhand left.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Benedetti.
It looked like Corona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Corona lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Benedetti misses with a hook
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Corona avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona scores with a body shot.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Corona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona tries to land a leg kick but Benedetti saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Corona misses.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Corona looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti defending well as Corona loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Corona.
Benedetti throws a body kick that misses.
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Corona throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corona misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti counters with a body kick.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corona misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Corona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.#T2#
Corona misses with a body shot.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Corona misses.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corona misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body.
Corona misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona throws a series of punches but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Corona misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona blocks the body kick.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Corona misses.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Corona slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
Corona throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti motions for Corona to come forward. Benedetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti tries to land a front kick but Corona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Corona misses.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Corona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona with a nice cross.
Corona throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corona is out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Corona as he checks the leg kick.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Corona. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Corona.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Corona effectively controlling the action here.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benedetti is keeping busy.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Corona jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benedetti walks away with a smile on his face. Corona gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big left from Corona misses.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A solid body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Corona.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Corona.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corona.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti looks to throw a body kick
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corona slips under a jab.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corona throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Corona keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Benedetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Corona should have avoided that one.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corona counters with a left and a right that stings Benedetti.
Corona throws a one two combo.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Corona.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Benedetti
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Corona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corona dips down and 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!
Corona keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Corona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corona jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Corona misses with a looping right.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Corona is wise to it.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Corona moved away.
Corona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Corona.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corona moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Corona checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a head kick. Corona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona had his way with Lorenzo Benedetti in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Corona checks it.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Corona avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti defending well as Corona loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Corona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona scores with a body shot.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Corona misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Corona cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Corona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Benedetti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corona, pushing him back against the cage.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Corona throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona is struggling to control the position.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Corona.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Benedetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
A right hook to the body lands for Corona. #T3##TD#
Corona has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benedetti uses from the top position. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedetti defends well.#SUB#
Benedetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benedetti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corona working a defensive guard but Benedetti passes into half guard. #T4#
Corona is pressing down on Benedetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benedetti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corona is proving hard to escape from.
Corona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

Juan Corona retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Juan Corona made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti     
Date:   Jul 30, 2021
#R1#
Corona misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti wants to counter with a clinch but Corona pushes him away.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.#CL2#
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Corona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Benedetti tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Corona.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Benedetti 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.
Benedetti tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Corona.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Corona jumps guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Corona jumps guard. #SUB#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benedetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benedetti wants to stand but Corona has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benedetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benedetti with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is trying to control the position but Benedetti postures up.
Benedetti passes Corona's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
It looks like Benedetti is going to stand back up.
Benedetti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benedetti passes into side control, despite Corona's attempt to control the position.
Benedetti working away.
The referee asks Benedetti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benedetti prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corona is trying to control Benedetti's posture but Benedetti avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corona throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
A leg kick checked by Corona.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti 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#
Corona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Corona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Benedetti there.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from Corona.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Corona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona 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.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Corona looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range. #T1#
Benedetti throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Corona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corona misses with a double jab.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedetti. That snapped Corona's head back.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona scores with a nice right hand.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Corona misses the jab.#T2#
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corona's head backwards.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corona. That did some damage!
Corona scores with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona with a nice cross.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corona.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Corona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti throws a nice head kick!
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti is looking to chop away at Corona's legs.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Corona cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Corona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut!
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti tries to work over Corona's front leg with a kick but Corona checks it.
Corona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corona blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Corona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Corona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Corona misses.
Corona lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corona throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Corona avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Benedetti slams his shin into Corona's torso.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
Corona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Corona.
Corona is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Corona tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Corona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corona down. #CL2#
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona tries to stall but Benedetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Corona would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Corona's head.
Corona trying to control the position but instead, Benedetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corona into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Corona.
Corona throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
A jab from Corona misses.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corona.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Corona checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Corona blocks the leg kick.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juan Corona did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Corona checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Corona tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benedetti wants to slow Corona down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
A big right from Corona misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Benedetti pushes Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Corona stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corona lands a shoulder strike.
Corona misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A short left from Corona.
Corona is looking to control Benedetti's arms but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corona has his back to the cage.
Corona tries to pull guard but Benedetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Corona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corona prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Corona slows down the pace here.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Corona.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Benedetti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Corona moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range. #T4#
Benedetti moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benedetti.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Corona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corona looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corona drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Corona cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lands the left hand.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti slips a jab from Corona.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Corona finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Corona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range. #T2#
Benedetti checks a low kick from Corona.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corona checks it well.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Corona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws out a powerful jab.
Benedetti slips a jab from Corona.#T3#
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona with a nice calf kick.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Corona misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Benedetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Corona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona slips under a jab.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Corona circles away.
Corona slips under a jab from Benedetti.
A jab from Corona misses.
Benedetti lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Benedetti should have avoided that one.
Corona throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Juan Corona retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona     
Date:   Jul 07, 2021
#R1#
Decimal moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal misses with a body kick.
Corona works the jab nicely.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Decimal.
Corona throws out a powerful jab.
Corona misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Decimal misses the target.
Corona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decimal throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Corona scores with a shot to the body.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand
and Decimal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Corona scores with the left hand. Decimal knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Corona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decimal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Decimal ducks down to avoid it.
Corona throws a hook but Decimal avoids it easily.
Decimal throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decimal misses with a body shot
and Decimal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decimal misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Corona misses the jab.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona catches Decimal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal just misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a series of strikes. Decimal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Decimal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Decimal on the side of the head.
Decimal throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corona with a hook.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
It looked like Decimal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corona lands a slapping body shot.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand
and Decimal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Corona misses with a straight left.
Decimal throws the kick towards the body but Corona avoids it.
Corona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Corona lands with a good body shot.
Corona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Corona jabs Decimal right on the nose. Decimal blinks but takes it well.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Decimal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimal. Decimal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimal counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona with a jab.
Corona slips under a jab from Decimal.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Corona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Decimal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Decimal moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Decimal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decimal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corona scores with a hook.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
Decimal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Decimal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decimal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimal.
Jab from Corona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Corona misses with an uppercut. Decimal saw that one coming.
Decimal throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Decimal 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.
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.
Corona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corona swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Corona sizes up Decimal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decimal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.
Corona tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Corona scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decimal takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Decimal misses. #T1#
Corona connects with a looping right hand.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.
Corona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corona lands with a good body shot.
Corona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Decimal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corona cracks a nice hook into Decimal's ribs.
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Corona had a free shot at his head there.
Corona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona slips a jab from Decimal.
Corona connects with a body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimal.
Corona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Decimal misses its target.
Decimal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimal's head.
Decimal swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Decimal swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corona avoids the body shot from Decimal.
Decimal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Decimal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decimal misses with a body shot. #T3#
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Decimal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona misses with a body shot
and Decimal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corona thinking.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
enabling Decimal to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Decimal's head but Decimal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Decimal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona jabs Decimal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corona throws a series of punches but Decimal avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Decimal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corona.
Decimal walks into a left hand.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Corona misses.
Corona avoids the body shot from Decimal. #T4#
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona misses with a hook. Decimal ducked under it nicely.
Corona throws a body punch but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decimal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Decimal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Corona scores with a decent looking hook.
Corona throws a jab when Decimal was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Jab by Corona.
Decimal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimal takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona throws a jab when Decimal was well out of range.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Decimal with an uppercut!
Donk. Corona catches Decimal right on the button with a cross.
Corona misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Decimal misses its target.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Decimal with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Corona misses with a body punch
and Decimal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decimal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Decimal misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A cross from Corona lands.
Corona cracks Decimal with a good jab.
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Decimal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corona cracks Decimal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decimal takes one to the side of the head.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Decimal.
Corona throws a counter combo.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and Decimal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corona swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Corona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Decimal moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Decimal slips a jab from Corona.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona blocks a low kick nicely.
Corona connects with a crisp jab.
Decimal moves away from the strike by Corona.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona staying out of range there.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Decimal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Decimal throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Corona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
Decimal throws a counter high kick but Corona was just alert enough to avoid it.
Corona thuds his right hand into Decimal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decimal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decimal moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Decimal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona connects with a looping right hand.
Decimal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Decimal thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimal takes one to the chin there.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Corona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona scores with a hook.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Decimal slips under a jab from Corona.
Decimal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Decimal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
Corona 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.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Corona connects with a crisp jab.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Corona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corona.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Decimal swings widly with a right hand
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Corona.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Decimal misses.
Decimal throws a sloppy body shot
and Decimal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Corona.
Decimal throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Decimal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Donk. Corona catches Decimal right on the button with a cross.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal looks for the body kick but Corona saw that one coming.
Corona misses with a hook
and Decimal counters with a left to the body.
Decimal throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.#T3#
Decimal throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decimal staying out of range there.
Corona throws a body punch but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Decimal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Decimal saw that one coming.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Corona scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona cracks Decimal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Decimal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Decimal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
enabling Decimal to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona throws out a counter right but Decimal avoids it with no problem.
Corona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Decimal.
Decimal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decimal's head.
Decimal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Corona's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a hook but Decimal avoids it easily.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona thuds a left hand into Decimal's body.#T1#
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Corona throws a good cross that connects.
Corona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decimal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corona with a hook.
Corona cracks Decimal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corona lands a jab to the nose.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
Corona throws the left hand but Decimal avoids the punch easily.
Decimal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
Decimal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Corona scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimal throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Decimal slips under a jab from Corona.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimal. Decimal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Decimal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decimal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decimal connects with a crisp jab.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona throws out a counter right but Decimal avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Corona.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decimal throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Decimal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.#T4#
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a right hand that Decimal ducks under and follows up with a left that Decimal also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Decimal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal slips under a jab.
A big right from Corona misses.
Decimal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decimal counters with a left to the body.
Corona scores with a nice right hand.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corona lands with an overhand left.
Dewey Decimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corona 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

Juan Corona is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Juan Corona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WCF 75: Road vs Gordon     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Corona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Farrokhzad tests Corona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farrokhzad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.
A jab from Farrokhzad does it's job there.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farrokhzad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhzad scores with a hook.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Farrokhzad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farrokhzad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona cracks Farrokhzad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farrokhzad throws a combination that misses
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.#T1#
Corona throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Farrokhzad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farrokhzad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corona cracks Farrokhzad with an open hand slap.
Farrokhzad thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farrokhzad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Corona throws a good cross that connects.
Farrokhzad walks into a jab.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Farrokhzad is rocked!
Farrokhzad lands with a good body shot.
Oh Farrokhzad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farrokhzad at a distance.
Farrokhzad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farrokhzad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corona throws a body punch but Farrokhzad moves out of range.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhzad.#T2#
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Farrokhzad throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad lands a right hook to the body.
Farrokhzad seems to have got his legs back now.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona takes a swing at Farrokhzad's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Farrokhzad moves into the clinch.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Corona manages to break the clinch.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhzad.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona takes a swing at Farrokhzad's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad works Corona's body with a nice hook.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farrokhzad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farrokhzad throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farrokhzad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farrokhzad misses with a few strikes there.
Farrokhzad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona lands a head shot.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Farrokhzad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Corona misses.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Farrokhzad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.#T4#
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrokhzad is just out of range.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farrokhzad at a distance.
Farrokhzad wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Corona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farrokhzad throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona misses with a combination
and Farrokhzad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corona. Corona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corona lands with a hook. Farrokhzad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Farrokhzad looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Farrokhzad misses with a jab to the body
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona cracks Farrokhzad with a good jab.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad throws a good cross that connects.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona swinging wildly here.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Farrokhzad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farrokhzad was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad misses with a two punch combination.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farrokhzad slips a straight right by Corona.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farrokhzad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Farrokhzad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Farrokhzad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Farrokhzad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
A big right from Farrokhzad misses.
Corona cracks Farrokhzad with an open hand slap.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Corona misses with a hook. Farrokhzad ducked under it nicely.
Corona clobbers Farrokhzad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farrokhzad staying out of range there.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Farrokhzad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Corona throws out a counter right but Farrokhzad avoids it with no problem.
Corona takes a swing at Farrokhzad's ribcage but misses.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad is looking to counter punch.
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Farrokhzad jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Farrokhzad gets a clinch.
Corona tries a body shot but Farrokhzad blocks it.
Corona scores with a hook to the body.
Corona avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corona.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona is trying to stall.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms.
Corona is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Corona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corona blocks it with crossed arms.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Corona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farrokhzad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corona can turn it around.#BC2#
Corona breaks the clinch.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.
Corona lands a glancing blow to the side of Farrokhzad's head.
Some wild striking there from Corona.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Corona as he connects with a hook.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Corona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrokhzad.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Farrokhzad.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses.
Corona throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona misses with a hook.
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Farrokhzad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corona.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Farrokhzad wants to clinch.
Corona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farrokhzad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Farrokhzad throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona swings for the body but Farrokhzad moves out of range.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farrokhzad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
A nice side step and Corona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corona looks to land a combination but Farrokhzad avoids it well.
Farrokhzad misses with a looping right.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona lands a right hook to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
letting Farrokhzad counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corona.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farrokhzad doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Farrokhzad sizes up Corona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Farrokhzad there.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corona lands with a straight right. Farrokhzad didn't see that one coming.
Farrokhzad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Farrokhzad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Farrokhzad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farrokhzad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Corona.
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!
Farrokhzad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farrokhzad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Farrokhzad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Farrokhzad moves in looking to clinch but Corona pushes him off.#T2#
Farrokhzad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farrokhzad finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Farrokhzad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona lands a head shot.
Farrokhzad tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farrokhzad looks to clinch
and Farrokhzad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.#T3#
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corona with a nice cross.
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad blocks a jab.
Farrokhzad takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Farrokhzad moves into the clinch.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Corona avoids the damage to the body.
Corona lands with a left to the head.
Bardia Farrokhzad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrokhzad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona lands a hook that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards.
Corona avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corona lands an uppercut.
Corona lands a big right hand that drops Farrokhzad! The killer instinct kicks in and Corona finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Corona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
A pretty intense looking Juan Corona took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WCF WNF 53: Wolf vs Kiran     
Date:   May 12, 2021
#R1#
Corona lands a nice looking body shot.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Blackburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Corona.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackburn 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.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Corona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Corona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackburn in his tracks.
Corona is looking to wear down Blackburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Corona.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corona misses with the head strike.
Blackburn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Blackburn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Blackburn pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Corona. #TD2#
Blackburn has hold of one of Corona's legs. Corona is fighting the takedown attempt but Blackburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Corona is pulling down on Blackburn's head to control his posture.
Corona looking to control.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackburn throws an elbow that misses. Corona uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackburn's guard. Nice move by Corona!#REVR#
Blackburn is pulling down on Corona's head. It's preventing any offense from Corona, at least for the moment.#T3#
Corona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn has control of Corona's left arm, preventing Corona from doing any damage.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Blackburn 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.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blackburn working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blackburn is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona misses the jab.
Blackburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corona throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
A jab from Corona finds it's way through Blackburn's defenses.
Corona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Corona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn walks into a left hand.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Corona.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Corona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Corona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Corona working aggressively here. #TD2#
Blackburn gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Blackburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Corona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blackburn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Corona is pressing down on Blackburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corona keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
Blackburn scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackburn throwing strikes from guard but Corona blocks nicely.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn working some strikes from top position.
Blackburn passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emiliano Blackburn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Corona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it. #SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackburn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Corona needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Corona lands with a straight right. Blackburn didn't see that one coming.
Corona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Corona's head.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona thuds his right hand into Blackburn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Blackburn throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Corona tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Blackburn has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corona displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blackburn up against the cage.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Corona. #BC2#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Corona looking to stall. #T1#
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Corona cracks Blackburn with a nice body shot.
Corona just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Corona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Corona won't allow it.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Corona breaks the clinch. #T2#
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Blackburn slips a jab from Corona.
Blackburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Corona cracks Blackburn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
A cross from Corona lands.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Blackburn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackburn should have avoided that one.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Corona lands the left hand.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Blackburn pushes Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corona 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!

A very excited looking Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: WCF 66: Road vs Khabib     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Manhunter scores with a hook.
Manhunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Manhunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Manhunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manhunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona jabs at Manhunter's body.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corona moves out of range as Manhunter strikes.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Corona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corona lands a right hook to the body.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhunter misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manhunter connects with a jab.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Corona lunges at Manhunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manhunter's hand.
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhunter.
A telegraphed right hand from Manhunter misses the target. #T1#
Manhunter misses the body punch
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Manhunter scores with a hook.
Manhunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Manhunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manhunter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Corona counter with a right hand. #ROC#Manhunter is rocked!
Manhunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manhunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Manhunter takes one to the chin there.
Corona cracks Manhunter with a hook to the temple - Manhunter is on wobbly legs here! Corona swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Manhunter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Corona wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corona avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Corona is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Diaz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Diaz working Corona over with strikes.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Corona's hands, connecting with Corona's forehead.
Corona has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Corona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz winds up and cracks Corona with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Corona's hands, connecting with Corona's forehead.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Corona's head.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corona wants to control the action here but instead Diaz manages to pass to full mount!
Corona is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corona to the mat! Corona manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Corona seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz cracks Corona with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is in close to Corona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Corona's brow.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Diaz. #T1#
Corona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Corona's temple.
Corona tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Corona looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him!
Diaz landing strikes from the mount and Corona is in trouble!
Diaz unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Corona wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Diaz celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wagner trying to control the position but instead, Corona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagner into the cage.
Corona lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corona blocks it with crossed arms.
Corona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corona prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wagner trying to stall but Corona improves his position.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Corona - that landed with a thud.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corona pushes Wagner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corona just leaning against Wagner, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wagner tries a knee to the head but Corona blocks it.
Nice body punch from Corona. #TD#
Corona decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wagner content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Corona has locked up a guillotine! Corona's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wagner is holding on here and Corona must be using up a lot of energy. Wagner has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Corona gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Corona!
A less than humble Juan Corona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: HFC 39 - Patriot vs Goncalves     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rousey!
Rousey lands a body shot.
Rousey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rousey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rousey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rousey misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Corona tries to counter with a clinch but Rousey shakes him off and moves away.
Rousey throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona misses with a hook. Rousey ducked under it nicely.
Corona scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Rousey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rousey misses with a combination
and Corona counters with a left and a right that stings Rousey. #ROC2#Rousey is rocked!
Rousey throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Rousey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coronas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Rousey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Rousey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rousey throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Corona moves into the clinch.#T2#
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rousey's elbow.
Corona lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rousey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Rousey 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.
Corona lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Corona pulls Rousey into guard. #SUB2#
Rousey wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Corona's closed guard. He's half up but Corona has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Corona pivots and extends the arm, Rousey falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Corona! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona 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.

 

Event: HFC 32 - Red Eagle vs Slugs     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Corona scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corona slips a jab from Barbosa.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corona.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona slips a jab from Barbosa.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Corona.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Corona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Corona.
Corona staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Corona tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corona scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corona lands a right hand.
Corona letting Barbosa take a breather here.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Corona.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Barbosa blocking some punches. #T2#
Corona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Corona's head.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Corona misses with the head strike.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Corona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage.
Corona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A nice left hand lands by Corona. #T3#
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
A short uppercut from Corona.
Corona misses with the head strike.
Corona gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Corona digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corona is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Corona prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Corona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corona has Barbosa pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Corona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corona digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank. #T4#
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Corona lands a left hand.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Corona.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Corona breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Corona's head back.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a nice body shot.
Corona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Corona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Corona scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Corona.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Corona.
Corona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.#CL#
Corona gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Corona breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Corona is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Corona feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Corona then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa tests Corona's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Barbosa steps in with a hook that catches Corona right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barbosa follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Corona looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa 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.

 

Event: HFC 25 - Slingin vs Kung     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Sosa throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona misses with a right hand
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona misses with a hook.
It looked like Sosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corona.
Corona throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Sosa clinches.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Corona breaks from the clinch.
Corona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Sosa throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Sosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Corona. #T1#
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a left and a right that stings Sosa.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sosa backwards. #BC2#
Corona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corona throws a sloppy body shot
and Sosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sosa digs a good hook to Corona's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Sosa tries to clinch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.#T2#
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona misses with a hook #CL#
and Sosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sosa.
Corona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Corona.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Corona holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Corona.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corona is defending well for now.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Corona. #T3#
Sosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Corona's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Sosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Corona.
Corona misses with some punches.
Corona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corona can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Corona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Corona breaks the clinch.
Corona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sosa's head.
Sosa lands a body shot.
Corona lunges at Sosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sosa's hand.
Corona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corona.
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!
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Sosa looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range. #T4#
Corona scores with the left hand. Sosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Sosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sosa.
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Sosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sosa lands a body shot.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Sosa is out of range.
Corona throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona misses with a hook.
Sosa blocks a jab.
As Corona tries to get set, Sosa tries to push him back and clinch up but Corona manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
Corona lands a nice hook to Sosa's body. Sosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corona punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Sosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Sosa lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Corona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa. #T1#
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Sosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Corona.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Sosa lands with a left to the head.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Corona blocking some punches.
Sosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corona is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Sosa lands a right hand.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona prevents a body shot from Sosa.
Corona prevents a body shot from Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Corona lands with a short shot to the head.
Corona prevents a body shot from Sosa.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corona avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sosa.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona lands with a light punch inside.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona working aggressively here. #T3#
Sosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corona avoids it.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Corona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sosa pushes Corona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sosa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Sosa prevents Corona from breaking the clinch.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Sosa back against the cage.
Corona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sosa lands a knee to the head.
Sosa is leaning against Corona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corona has Sosa pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Corona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona throws a body punch but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona is still on wobbly legs! Can Sosa finish him?
Sosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Corona seems to have recovered his senses.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Sosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent.
Corona takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa 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#
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sosa moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Sosa is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Corona misses.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Sosa is out of range.
Corona throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sosa throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa throwing a counter right hand but Corona manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corona under the eye.
Corona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corona lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sosa dodges the punch combination from Corona.
Sosa scores with a nice strike.
Corona misses with a hook
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa blocks a jab.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa closes the distance but Corona moves to the side
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Corona.
Corona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corona swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Sosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Sosa has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcello Sosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Corona pushes Sosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corona takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Juan Corona has been cut.
Corona scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Corona lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Corona misses with some punches.
Sosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sosa is leaning against Corona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona is looking to control Sosa's arms but Sosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corona has his back to the cage.
Corona avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Sosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sosa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Corona misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sosa.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corona or not.
Sosa digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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 Marcello Sosa.
I think Sosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcello Sosa!

Marcello Sosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Corona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona throws a right and a left that O Sullivan avoids nicely.
Corona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Corona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
O Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - O Sullivan coming out on top.
Nice jab there from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Sullivan. O Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from O Sullivan.
Corona throws a series of strikes that have O Sullivan backpedaling.
O Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona punishes O Sullivan's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona throws a right and a left that O Sullivan avoids nicely.
O Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sean O Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Sullivan walks into a left hand.
Corona throws a right hand that O Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that O Sullivan also avoids with ease.
O Sullivan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
O Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.

O Sullivan is rocked!
Corona avoids the body shot from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
A punch combination from O Sullivan misses.
O Sullivan misses with a hook.
Corona throws an overhand right that drops O Sullivan like a sack of potatoes! Corona dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona 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.
Sean O Sullivan was interviewed post fight and said 'Even a man who's been walking his entire life stumbles once in a while.'.

 

Event: Madness 42 Mustache Rides     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
A cross from Corona lands.
A jab lands there for Corona.
Corona has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hendersons is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Hendersons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corona's guard.#SUB#
Hendersons drops back looking for a leg! Corona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corona manages to kick Hendersons off! Hendersons jumps back into Corona's guard. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a triangle but Hendersons pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendersons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendersons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendersons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hendersons drops back looking for a leg! Corona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corona manages to kick Hendersons off! Hendersons jumps back into Corona's guard. #SUB#
Hendersons drops back looking for a leg! Corona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corona manages to kick Hendersons off! Hendersons jumps back into Corona's guard. #T1#
Corona keeping moving, preventing Hendersons from controlling successfully.
Hendersons looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Corona looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hendersons is defending well. Corona quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hendersons has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Corona celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: WCKD - 7 -Valentines Massa     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Corona misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Camel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camel slips a nice elbow through Corona's hands, connecting with Corona's forehead.
Corona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camel.
Camel working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Camel connects with a nice short shot to Corona's temple.
Camel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camel scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Camel seems to be working for a kimura but Corona defends the submission attempt.
Camel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Camel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Camel is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corona wants to control but Camel passes into side.
Camel scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Camel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camel wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Camel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Corona's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camel grinds an elbow into Corona's temple.
Corona is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Camel is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Camel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Camel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here.
Camel cracks Corona with a big right hand but Corona just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Camel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Camel has hold of Corona's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Corona seems comfortable defending it but Camel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Corona is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Corona is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Camel couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Camel!
Matt Camel is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Matt Camel 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.

 

Event: WCKD - 4 - Gold Standard     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Donk. Corona catches Henry right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Silvian Henry has been cut.
Corona has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Henry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Henry shoots and misses
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Corona.
Henry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvian Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Corona counters with a crisp one two that drops Henry! Corona thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henry to his feet! Henry is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Henry is rocked!
Henry is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Corona. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Corona walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Henry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Corona swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Henry's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona is the new featherweight champion!
Juan Corona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WCKD- 1 - New Beginning     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Goulding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corona but Corona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goulding fails to land the takedown.
Corona scores with a jab. Goulding acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Goulding with an uppercut!
Corona avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Corona cracks Goulding with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Corona has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goulding to stand back up!#ROC#
Goulding is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Corona connects with the perfect overhand right and Goulding falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Corona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Corona!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Corona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 12, 2019
#R1#
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dontht.#TD#
Corona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Corona is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dontht throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Corona's body to avoid the submission. Corona has instead reached around Dontht's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Corona arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Corona!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 28, 2019
#R1#
Corona lands a nice shot that snaps Vidall's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Mas Vidall has been cut.
No joy there for Vidall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vidall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vidall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vidall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corona connects with a jab.
Vidall throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vidall in his tracks.
Vidall looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Vidall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vidall tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corona jabs at Vidall's body.
Corona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vidall. Vidall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corona misses with a wild combination.
Vidall throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Corona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Vidall is rocked!
Vidall gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Corona gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!

 

 
 
 
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