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Event:
Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correia swinging wildly here.
Busch looks to land a combination but Correia avoids it well.
A left lands for Correia.
Busch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Busch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paulo Correia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Correia looks to land a combination but Busch avoids it well.
Busch misses with a straight left.
Busch throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Correia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Busch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Busch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Correia doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Correia. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Correia, as that shot connected.
Correia misses with a combination
and Busch counters with a nice body shot.
Correia throws a lazy uppercut
and Busch counters with a nice uppercut.
Correia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Busch throws out the jab. #KD#
Correia drops Busch with a nice combination! Correia dives into Busch's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#Busch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Correia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Busch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correia, into his guard. #REVB#
Busch is still in real trouble! Can Correia finish him?
Busch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Correia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Correia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Busch's guard. #REVR#
Correia advances to half guard.
Busch seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia trying to pass the guard but Busch defending well. #T2#
Correia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Correia prevents Busch from improving his position.
Correia is looking to advance position but Busch won't allow it. #SUB#
Correia is looking for a kimura but Busch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Correia to get the leverage.
Busch has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Correia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Busch tries to kick Correia off in order to stand up. Correia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Busch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Correia taking a breather here.
Busch is trying to control Correia's posture but Correia avoids it.
Busch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Correia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Busch is trying to control Correia's posture but Correia avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Correia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Correia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Correia trying to control the action but Busch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Correia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Correia connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Busch.
A little jabbing left from Busch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Busch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Busch misses with a right hand
letting Correia counter with a right hand.
Correia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Busch on the side of the head.
Busch connects with the punch.
Paulo Correia is winning the standup battle so far.
Correia ducks under a wild hook from Busch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correia throws a combination that misses
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Correia has Busch up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Correia.
I was talking to Correia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Correia can't find room to land a body shot as Busch controls the action.
Correia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Busch lands a left hand.
Busch stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Busch as the two fighters clinch.
Correia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Correia misses with a punch to the body.
Busch tries to circle away but Correia has him pinned against the cage.
Correia looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Busch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Busch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulo Correia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Correia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Correia motions for Busch to come forward. Correia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Correia moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Busch struggles to land a body shot inside as Correia controls his hands.
Correia tries to throw a body punch but Busch avoids it by throwing Correia back against the cage.
Correia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Busch misses with a body punch.
Busch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correia tries a body shot but Busch blocks it.
#T3#
Correia misses with a body punch.
Correia blocks an uppercut.
Correia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Busch blocks a body shot from Correia.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Busch has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Busch blocks a body shot from Correia.
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correia tries to work over Busch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Busch lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Correia is leaning against Busch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Busch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Busch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correia tries a body shot but Busch blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Busch as Correia tries to tie him up.
Correia stalling in the clinch.
Correia is trying to maintain a safe position but Busch gets an underhook and turns Correia into the cage.
Correia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Busch can do to turn this around?
Busch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Busch has had enough of the clinch but Correia keeps him there for the moment.
Busch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correia.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Busch misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Correia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Busch cracks Correia with an open hand slap.
Correia throws the kick towards the body but Busch avoids it.
A jab from Busch misses.
Correia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Busch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Correia to counter with a crisp jab.
Correia looks to clinch
letting Busch counter with a right hand.
Correia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correia swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Busch as he checks the leg kick.
Correia looks to land a combination but Busch avoids it well.
Correia throws out a loose jab but Busch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Busch counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Correia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Correia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Busch's head backwards.
Correia works the jab nicely.#ROC#Busch is rocked!
Correia throws out a loose jab but Busch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Busch is still on wobbly legs! Can Correia finish him?
Correia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Busch counters with a nice uppercut.
Busch seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia connects with a jab.#KD#
Correia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Busch! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Correia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Correia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Correia uses his free foot to push down on Busch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Busch.
Correia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Busch is squirming around, avoiding Correia's attempts to control the action.
Correia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Correia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Correia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Busch is looking to escape.
Paulo Correia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Correia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Correia looking to control but Busch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simon Busch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Correia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Busch can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Busch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Correia looking to control but Busch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Correia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Correia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Correia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Correia looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Correia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Correia 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Correia!
A less than humble Paulo Correia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch slips under a jab.
Sha throws a shot from downtown. Busch moves away and avoids it.
Busch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sha stalks Busch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Busch's face. Busch staggers backwards, shaken.
Sha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Busch misses.
Sha wants to counter the offense by Busch and move into the clinch position.
Sha takes a swing at Busch's ribcage but misses.
Busch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Busch counters with a stiff right hand.
Busch looks to score with a jab to the body but Sha is just out of range.
Sha looks to score with a jab to the body but Busch is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Busch misses the target.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manja Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Busch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Busch.
Sha throws a body shot but no joy.
Busch throws a lazy right hand but Sha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Busch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Busch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Sha misses with a wild body shot.
Sha sizes up Busch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Sha misses.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sha misses with a straight right.
Busch lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Sha wants to counter the offense by Busch and move into the clinch position.
Busch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sha slips under a jab.
Busch misses with a wild body shot.
Sha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Busch misses the target.
Busch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Busch misses with an uppercut.
Sha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Busch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Sha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Busch on the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sha takes one to the chin there.
Busch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Busch misses with a hook
and Busch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Busch throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sha misses the target.
Busch throwing a counter right hand but Sha manages to avoid it.
Busch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Busch misses with a body shot.
Busch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Busch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sha at a distance.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Busch scores with a decent looking hook.
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Busch.
Sha wants to counter the offense by Busch and move into the clinch position.
Sha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Busch misses.
Sha slips a jab from Busch.
Busch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sha under the eye.
Sha slips a straight right by Busch.#T3#
Busch slips a jab from Sha.
Busch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Busch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Sha misses.
Sha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left lands for Sha.
Sha looks to land a right hand but Busch moved out of range.
Sha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Busch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sha.#CL2#
Busch tries to keep at a distance but Sha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Busch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Busch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Busch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sha throws a head punch that misses.
Busch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Busch pushes Sha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Busch wants to break free but Sha has control.
Sha throws a head punch that misses.
Sha misses with the head strike.
Busch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sha working aggressively here.
Busch struggles to land a body shot inside as Sha controls his hands.
Sha lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Sha on the inside.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sha.
Busch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Busch is stalling here.
Sha lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Busch.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manja Sha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Busch throws a shot to the body.
Busch lands a body shot.
Busch scores with a nice right hand.
Busch throws a body punch but Sha moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sha! But no joy.
Busch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Busch.
Sha unleashes a big counter combination but Busch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sha scores with a jab to the head.
Simon Busch is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sha takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Sha on the inside.
Manja Sha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Busch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Busch blocks an uppercut.
Sha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sha cracks Busch with a nice body shot.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sha lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Busch.
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 hook to the body from Sha.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sha fails to land.
Sha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sha lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Busch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sha is keeping busy.
Sha working aggressively here.
Sha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Busch backwards.
A short uppercut from Sha.
A right handed body shot lands from Sha.
Sha scores with a shoulder strike.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sha.
A right hand to the body from Sha.
Sha misses with the head strike.
Sha pushes Busch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sha lands a body punch.
Sha lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sha scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Sha scores with a shoulder strike.
Busch misses with a punch to the body.
Sha lands with a light punch inside.
Sha has a couple of punches blocked by Busch.
Sha gets through Busch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sha pushes Busch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sha lands a nice shot to the body.
Sha lands a nice uppercut.
Busch blocking some punches.
Busch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Busch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sha is leaning against Busch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sha as Busch tries to tie him up.
Sha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sha lands an uppercut.
Sha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Sha digs a right hand into Busch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Busch's gas tank.
Sha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Busch is trying to break the clinch but Sha has him pressed against the cage.
Sha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sha lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Busch is rocked!
Sha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Busch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sha lands with a light punch inside.
Busch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sha backwards.
Sha misses with the head strike.
Sha tries to throw a body punch but Busch avoids it by throwing Sha back against the cage.
Sha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Busch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Busch prevents a body shot from Sha.
Sha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Busch backwards.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Busch backwards.
Busch tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Sha works on Busch's body with a couple of short punches.
Sha lands a shoulder strike.
Sha scores with a shot to the side of Busch's head.
Sha lands with a left to the head.
Sha pushes Busch against the cage. Sha is working some dirty boxing. Sha pushes off with a quick right hook! Busch goes down! Busch tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sha moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manja Sha! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd shoots and misses
letting Busch counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Stevie Kidd has been cut.
Busch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Busch circles away easily
and Busch counters with a right hand to the body.
Simon Busch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Kidd.
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Busch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kidd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Busch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kidd throws a big right hand that 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!
Busch wants to stand and escape but Kidd is having none of it.
Kidd throws an elbow that misses. Busch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kidd's guard. Nice move by Busch!#REVR#
Busch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidd, not yet. #T1#
Busch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kidd wants to improve his position but instead Busch has moved into half guard.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Busch slows the pace down in half guard.
Busch continues to stall.#SU#
Busch stands up from half guard.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Busch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Busch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd fails to land the takedown.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Busch pinned against the cage. Busch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Busch misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Busch.
Simon Busch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Busch counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Stevie Kidd's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busch lands with a straight right. Kidd didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Busch cracks Kidd with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kidd looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Busch finish him?
#ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Busch sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kidd's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kidd's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Busch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Busch made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aztec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Busch misses with an uppercut. Aztec saw that one coming.
Aztec throws a big counter combination but Busch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Busch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aztec ducks right into an uppercut from Busch.
Aztec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Busch throws a big shot that misses.
Simon Busch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aztec momentarily.
Busch scores with a jab to the head.
Busch misses with a jab to the body
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busch lands with a hook. Aztec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Busch throws a lazy uppercut
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Aztec connects with a stiff jab that staggers Busch - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Busch cracks Pelican with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Pelican scores with a takedown into Busch's guard.
Pelican loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Busch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pelican has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Pelican is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Busch has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Pelican is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Busch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch is looking to regain half guard here but Pelican keeps moving and retains side control.
Busch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Busch tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Pelican is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Busch has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Pelican thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Busch explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Busch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pelican .
Pelican takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Pelican walks into a straight right hand from Busch.
Simon Busch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelican blocks a jab.
Pelican takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Busch connects with a looping right hand.
Pelican throws a leg kick that is checked
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Busch.
#CUT#
It looks like Steven Pelican has been cut.
Busch lands with an overhand left.
Pelican takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Busch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Busch scores with a jab.
Pelican looks to land a combination but Busch avoids it well.
Busch cracks Pelican with a good jab.
Busch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Busch cracks Pelican with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Busch leaves Pelican with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pelican walks into a stiff left hand from Busch.
Decent striking displayed by Busch there.
Pelican takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Busch connects with a body shot that sends Pelican 's belly button to the back.
Busch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pelican 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Busch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pelican scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Pelican is rocked!
Pelican throws an off balance right hand
and Busch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pelican is still on wobbly legs! Can Busch finish him?
Busch connects with a combination that backs up Pelican into the cage. Busch lands a flurry of punches that gets past Pelican 's guard. Pelican is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Busch bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Busch!
Simon Busch is the new lightweight champion!
Simon Busch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Conquest VIII: Name v Unknown
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Busch counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson shoots for a takedown but Busch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Busch.#CL#
Busch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Larsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsson scores with a push kick.
Larsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larsson.
Simon Busch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Busch has Larsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson looking for a takedown. #T1#
Larsson tries to pull guard but Busch holds him up against the cage and eventually Larsson drops back down to his feet.
Busch lands with a right to the head.
Busch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Larsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Busch walks away with a smile on his face. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Busch has managed to clinch.
Busch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Larsson jumps into guard, dragging Busch to the mat.
Busch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU#
Busch gets to his feet - Larsson follows without any prompting.
Busch lands an overhand right.
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Busch.
Larsson wants to counter the offense by Busch and move into the clinch position.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Busch swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Busch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Larsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Busch lands a slapping 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!
Larsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Busch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon Busch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Busch scores with a decent looking hook.
Busch throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsson looks winded!
Busch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Busch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larsson.
Good exchange - Busch coming out on top.#ROC#
Larsson is rocked!
Busch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larsson misses with a body kick.
Larsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Busch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsson thinking. #T3#
Larsson takes one to the chin there.
Larsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Busch finish him?
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Busch lands a slapping body shot.
Larsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Busch throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Busch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Busch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab by Busch.
Larsson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Busch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Busch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Busch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Busch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Larsson can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busch is trying to break free.#T4#
Busch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Busch scores with a shot to the side of Larsson's head.
Larsson wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Busch.
Busch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Busch presses Larsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Busch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Busch is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Busch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Busch finds it's target.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Busch lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson throws a nice head kick!
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Busch.
Busch works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Busch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larsson.
As Larsson tries to get set, Busch tries to push him back and clinch up but Larsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Busch misses with a straight left.
Busch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsson can do to turn this around?
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Busch.
Busch tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Busch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL#
Busch moves into range and clinches up with Larsson.
Busch lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Busch cracks Larsson with a nice body shot.
Busch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Busch prevents Larsson from breaking the clinch.
Larsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Busch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simon Busch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Larsson.
Larsson wants a takedown.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Larsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Busch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Busch misses with some punches.
Larsson goes for a takedown attempt but Busch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Busch misses with a body shot.
Larsson throws a big counter head kick but Busch avoids it with no problem.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Busch throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily.
Busch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsson has time to react.
Simon Busch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsson misses with a takedown
and Busch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Busch looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
Larsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Busch.
Nice uppercut there from Busch.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Busch lands a slapping body shot.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Busch.#T3#
Larsson takes one to the chin there.
Busch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Busch - just one landing.
Busch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Busch slaps away a takedown attempt from Larsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Busch moves into the clinch.#BC#
Busch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Busch clinches with his opponent.
Larsson trying to stall but Busch improves his position.
#BC#
Busch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Busch.#T4#
Larsson tries for a takedown but Busch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Busch throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Busch throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Busch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Busch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Larsson moves forwards but Busch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Busch lands with a nice combination. Larsson backs away looking to recover.
Busch misses with a hook.
It seemed like Larsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Busch works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Busch looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
Busch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Good exchange - Busch coming out on top.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Busch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Larsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Busch with a nice cross.
A jab from Busch misses.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Busch clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Busch.
Busch has Larsson pushed against the cage.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson jumps guard but Busch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Busch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simon Busch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Larsson.
Busch lands a shoulder strike.
Larsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Busch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Busch tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Busch back against the cage.
Busch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Busch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Busch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larsson trying to control the position but instead, Busch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larsson into the cage.
Larsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Busch effectively controlling the action here.
Busch prevents a body shot from Larsson. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Busch fails to land.
Larsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Busch tries to circle away but Larsson has him pinned against the cage.
Busch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Busch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larsson's efforts to push away.
Busch is pressed up against the cage. Larsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Busch down to the mat. Busch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Busch finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Busch.
And Larsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Busch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Busch digs a good hook to Larsson's body.
Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Busch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Busch has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
Simon Busch has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Busch slows down the pace here.
Busch leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Busch for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Larsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Busch to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Busch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larsson takes one to the side of the head.
Larsson has his takedown stuffed
and Busch counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Busch lands with a shot to the body.
Larsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Busch pinned against the cage. Busch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simon Busch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Busch closes the distance and clinches.
Larsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Busch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Busch.
Busch digs a right hand into Larsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsson's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson tries to pull guard but Busch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Busch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Busch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Busch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Busch, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Busch!
Simon Busch very nearly forgot to thank Threads of HARDCORE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Conquest V
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Craik needs to keep his hands up - Busch had a free shot at his head there.
Busch 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.
Busch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Busch swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Craik counters with a takedown into side control.
Craik working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Craik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Busch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Craik tries to score with some ground and pound. Busch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Craik swings around for an armbar but Busch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Craik's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Busch wants to get up but he can't break Craik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Busch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Busch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Busch feints a jab promting Craik to slip. Busch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Busch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Craik doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Busch lands.
Craik avoids the body shot from Busch.
Craik with the counter takedown but Busch avoids it easily.
Busch tries to clinch but Craik moves away #TD2#
and Craik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Craik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Busch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Craik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Craik connects with a couple of short punches.
Craik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Craik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Busch dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Craik is working an open guard so Busch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Busch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Busch cracks Craik with a good jab.
Busch misses with a straight left.
Craik unleashes a big counter combination but Busch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Craik needs to keep his hands up - Busch had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Craik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Busch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Craik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Busch.#CL#
Busch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Busch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craiks head.
Craik goes for a takedown attempt but Busch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Busch lands a jab.
Busch thuds his right hand into Craik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Busch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Craiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Busch tries to clinch but Craik is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Busch. Craik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craik feints the counter takedown.
Busch throws a shot to the body.
Busch wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Busch lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Busch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Craik walks into a stiff left hand from Busch.
Nice straight punches there by Busch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Busch.
Busch throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Craik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Craik throws a big right hand that misses.
Busch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craik.
Craik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Busch kicks Craik off and gets to his feet.
Craik needs to keep his hands up - Busch had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busch lands a body shot.
Simon Busch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Craik on the side of the head.
Busch lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Craik circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Craik counters with a takedown into side control.
Busch tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Craik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Craik tightening his grip on Busch, looking for the choke.
Busch wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Busch manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Busch misses the shot to the body.
Craik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Craik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Busch stuns Craik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Busch gets a clinch.
Busch gets through Craik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craik is trying to force a seperation but Busch has the dominant position.
Craik has had enough of the clinch but Busch keeps him there for the moment.
Craik goes for a takedown attempt but Busch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Busch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon Busch is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Busch finds it's way through Craik's defenses.
Craik ducks right into an uppercut from Busch. #ROC#
Craik is rocked!
Busch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Craik is still on wobbly legs! Can Busch finish him?
Nice jab there from Busch.
Craik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Busch misses with a wild body shot.
Craik seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Busch lands a two punch combo.
Busch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Craik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busch misses the shot to the body.
Busch misses the body punch #TD2#
and Craik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Busch's guard.
Carl Craik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Craik lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES#
Busch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Craik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Craik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Busch to keep the fight standing.
Busch scores with a hook to the body.
Craik is breathing heavily.
Busch misses with a punch to the body.
Craik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Busch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Busch 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Busch does it's job there.
Busch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craik unleashes a big counter combination but Busch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Busch throws a hook but Craik avoids it easily.
Craik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Busch defends it well.
Craik swats away the attempt to clinch by Busch.
Craik with the counter takedown but Busch avoids it easily.
Busch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Busch misses.
Busch misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Busch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Busch.
Busch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craik takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Nice jab there from Busch.
Busch tries to clinch but Craik is having none of it.
Craik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Busch lands the left hand.
Busch clobbers Craik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Busch works Craik's body with a nice hook.
Busch closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Craik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Busch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Busch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Busch.
Nice uppercut lands for Busch. That snapped Craik's head back.
Busch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Busch throws a series of strikes that have Craik backpedaling.
Busch misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Craik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Craik.
Busch wants to stand up but Craik is controlling him. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Craik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Craik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Craik works over Busch with some ground and pound from guard.
Craik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Busch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Craik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Busch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Craik, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Busch stands up from Craik's guard - Busch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simon Busch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Busch throws a right hand that Craik ducks under and follows up with a left that Craik also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Busch finds it's target.
Nice shot by Busch.
Busch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Craik's head backwards.
Craik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Busch scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Busch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Busch, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Busch!
A relieved looking Simon Busch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Busch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marroquin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Busch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marroquin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Busch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Busch. That snapped Marroquin's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Busch. That snapped Marroquin's head back.
Marroquin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Busch lands with a hook. Marroquin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvaro Marroquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch lands an overhand right.
Marroquin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Busch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Marroquin gets tackled into the cage by Busch. Busch maintains the clinch.
Busch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Busch scores with a shoulder strike.
Busch is stalling here.
#BC2#
Busch manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Busch avoids the head kick by Marroquin.
Busch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Marroquin is rocked!
Busch drops Marroquin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Busch follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Busch!
Simon Busch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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