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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Legions doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Legions 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.
Legions tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legions is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Legions circles away and we're back to standing.
Legions wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Legions instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Legions manages to pull guard.
Legions working a defensive guard here.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Legions is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions is looking to improve his position.
Legions keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Legions wants to get back to full guard.
Legions is still trying to improve position.
Legions wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Legions is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legions wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Legions
Legions tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Legions keeps trying to improve his position.
Legions regains half guard.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Legions is defending well.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legions is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Well, if Anderson 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.
#T3#
Legions wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Legions won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Legions trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#T4#
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Legions trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (6) vs (0) Legions
Anderson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Legions regains half guard.
Anderson controlling the action here. #T5##SUB2#
Legions actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Anderson 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.
Legions won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. #T6#
Anderson prevents Legions from improving his position.#SUB2#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Legions is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legions avoid being mounted?#T7#
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Legions defends it.
Legions trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (0) Legions
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Legions to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (12) vs (0) Legions
You can see the frustration on Legions's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Legions looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Legions from escaping the position.
Legions trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Legions's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Legions is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Legions doesn't escape.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legions for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Legions trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Anderson controls the action.
Legions can't escape the position.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Legions's body.
Legions can't escape the position.
Legions trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Anderson controlling well, preventing Legions from escaping the position.
Legions is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Legions trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Legions tries to break free.
Anderson is not going to allow Legions to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Legions defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
Anderson doesn't have the hooks in and Legions manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (2) Legions
Legions looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (2) Legions#SUB2#
Legions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legions has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (17) vs (2) Legions
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson staying calm.#T13#
I wouldn't like to be where Legions is right now.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Legions can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy. #T14#
Legions sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legions is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legions avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legions doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson is taking a breather. Legions 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legions is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (20) vs (2) Legions
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Elijah Anderson 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:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Salad Dressing turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (0) Legions
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#
Salad Dressing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legions, who protects the arm well.
Salad Dressing working away.
Salad Dressing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legions keeps working. #SUB#
Salad Dressing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salad Dressing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legions struggling a bit 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.#SUB#
Salad Dressing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legions, who protects the arm well.
Legions prevents Salad Dressing from moving into mount. #T1#
Legions can't do much from the bottom here.
Legions tries to bench press Salad Dressing off him but Salad Dressing keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salad Dressing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is trying to get an arm triangle but Legions is defending well. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legions is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Legions wants to control but Salad Dressing postures up.
Legions might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salad Dressing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legions is not content to let Salad Dressing control the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Salad Dressing has hold of Legions's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Legions tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salad Dressing cranks the arm and Legions screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Legions, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Larry Salad Dressing!
A very excited looking Larry Salad Dressing 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. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Legions forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the body
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Legions clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Legions misses with an elbow strike.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Legions.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
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!
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions prevents Brandstatter from breaking the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position. #T3#
Brandstatter tries to stall but Legions uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Legions.
#BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter with a poor takedown
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fidel Legions seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1##CL2#
Legions moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter looking to throw knees to the head but Legions is blocking nicely.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions.
Brandstatter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Legions on the inside.
Legions being controlled against the cage.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the head but Legions blocks with his arms.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Legions.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
Legions avoids a wild elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions digs a right hand underneath Brandstatter's ribcage. Brandstatter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legions presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Legions misses with a knee strike.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
#T1#
Legions tries a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Legions.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Legions working aggressively here.
Brandstatter looking to stall.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions missing with knees to the body.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter wants to stall.
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Legions.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Brandstatter trying to stall but Legions improves his position.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions lands a right hand.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
#BC#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Legions.
#T4#
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter stalling in the clinch but Legions improves position.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Legions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legions 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fidel Legions thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legions tries to avoid it but Soderberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legions to the ground. Legions escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Legions.
Legions dodges the punch combination from Soderberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Legions misses its target.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soderberg dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Despite the aggression on Soderberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Legions slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legions defends it well.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderberg moves away.
Legions jabs at Soderberg's body.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Legions pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soderberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderberg should have avoided that one.
Legions thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soderberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Legions throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A nice combination there by Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderberg wants to counter with a clinch but Legions pushes him away.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legions scores with a hook to the body. Soderberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Legions misses. #TD2#
Soderberg scores with a takedown into Legions's guard.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Legions looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legions swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Legions gets tackled into the cage by Soderberg. Soderberg maintains the clinch.
Legions gets through Soderberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Legions forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soderberg breaks from the clinch.
Soderberg shoots in but Legions avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Legions swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Soderberg won't allow Legions to sweep him here.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legions has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Legions working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Legions pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Legions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Legions is looking to wear down Soderberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soderberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legions circles away.
Legions lands a high kick!
Soderberg needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Legions sprawls well.
Legions seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions cracks Soderberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legions is looking to slow Soderberg down with leg kicks.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Legions throws a right and a left that Soderberg avoids nicely.
Soderberg misses with a takedown
and Legions counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions throws a shot to the body.
Soderberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legions thuds his right hand into Soderberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soderberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions pushes Soderberg away with a front kick.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Soderberg slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Soderberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Soderberg off balance momentarily.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Soderberg is rocked!
Soderberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Soderberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Soderberg fails to land the takedown.
Soderberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soderberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Soderberg is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Legions fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soderberg just manages to avoid it.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legions wants it to stay on the feet.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Soderberg trying to control the position but Legions is working away.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Legions denies him.
Legions is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legions being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Legions is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it.
Legions is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Legions denies him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legions is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Soderberg slips the punch.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soderberg's sensitive parts.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Legions sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries for a takedown but Legions circles away easily
and Legions counters with a three punch combo that has Soderberg backing up. Soderberg nods at Legions to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legions, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Mukunzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Mukunzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions with a hook.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions misses with a hook.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.#T3#
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a counter combo.
Legions throws out a powerful jab.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mukunzi can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Legions has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Legions throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Legions throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legions misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Legions misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Mukunzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Legions has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legions scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Legions throws a right and a left that Mukunzi avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Crunch! Mukunzi slams his shin into Legions's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions misses with a two punch combination.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mukunzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Legions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Legions throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Mukunzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Legions throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Legions is breathing heavily.
Legions swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions cracks Mukunzi with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mukunzi.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Legions slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Mukunzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mukunzi lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Legions throws a series of punches but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.#T4#
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a low kick, right behind Legions 's knee.
Legions is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukunzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Legions clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Mukunzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a nice leg kick.
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legions scores with a nice head shot.
Mukunzi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Mukunzi.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mukunzi has knocked Legions down with a huge combo! Mukunzi steps away and waves a wobbly Legions back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Legions is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.#T1#
Legions misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Legions lands.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legions is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
A head kick misses from Legions.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Legions displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi finds Legions's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Legions flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mukunzi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Legions will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into range and clinches up with Legions.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Abdul Karim tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions keeps control of Abdul Karim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Legions is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Abdul Karim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
A big left from Legions misses.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Abdul Karim.
A big right from Legions misses.
Abdul Karim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy head kick
and Legions counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Abdul Karim's leg but Abdul Karim calmly moves out of range.
Abdul Karim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Abdul Karim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice strike.
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Abdul Karim misses.
The crowd cheers as Abdul Karim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legions doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Abdul Karim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul Karim is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
Legions scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul Karim moves out of range easily.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Karim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
Abdul Karim throws a nice head kick!
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Abdul Karim lands with an overhand left.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Abdul Karim's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abdul Karim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Legions - the referee stops the clock and Abdul Karim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Legions. Abdul Karim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Abdul Karim's head back.
Abdul Karim walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul Karim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul Karim.
Legions throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abdul Karim slips a jab from Legions.#CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Legions and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Legions counters with a one-two to the body.
Legions throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
A quick step to the side and Legions tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions throws a head kick but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Legions was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legions circles away quickly and effectively.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Abdul Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khadem Abdul Karim will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Abdul Karim moved away.
Abdul Karim throws a right hand that Legions ducks under and follows up with a left that Legions also avoids with ease.
Abdul Karim just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLegions.
Abdul Karim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legions throws a leg kick but Abdul Karim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdul Karim lands with an uppercut that bounces Legions off the cage and back into range.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild combination.
Legions swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Abdul Karim back against the cage.
Abdul Karim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul Karim prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions gets through Abdul Karim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim tries to score a body lock takedown but Legions shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Abdul Karim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdul Karim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions gets through Abdul Karim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Abdul Karim avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Abdul Karim blocks a body shot from Legions.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legions avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to striking at distance but Legions won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legions is defending well.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Abdul Karim.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legions fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legions defending well as Abdul Karim loads up on a big left hand.
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Legions works over Abdul Karim's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legions throws a body punch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to the head.
Legions with a jab.
Legions thumps Abdul Karim with a low kick.
Abdul Karim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Legions counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Abdul Karim throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Nice shot by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses the shot to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions lands with a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim is breathing heavily.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim throws a fast counter high kick but Legions manages to duck under it in time.
Abdul Karim cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Legions lands a head kick. Abdul Karim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Legions tries to score with a low kick but Abdul Karim moves his leg out of the way.
Abdul Karim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Abdul Karim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Abdul Karim misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Legions.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul Karim throws a fast counter high kick but Legions manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Legions - just one landing.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legions throws a right hand that Abdul Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdul Karim also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Abdul Karim's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Legions throws an overhand right that drops Abdul Karim like a sack of potatoes! Legions dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Legions!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fidel Legions waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drake enables Legions to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drake has his foot on Legions's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legions works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake is trying to keep Legions in close.
Legions preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Legions slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legions trying to control the position here.
Legions working a defensive guard here.
Drake passes Legions's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legions is looking to improve his position.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Legions is working away. #SUB#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legions manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legions fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake with the counter takedown but Legions avoids it easily.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake connects with a body shot.#TD#
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Legions has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Legions being controlled here momentarily.
Legions showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Legions won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Legions wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Legions looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Legions's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legions not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake 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#
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legions fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Legions didn't expect that.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legions is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #T1#
Drake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legions haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legions controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake passes Legions's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legions moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drake cracks Legions with a solid left hand.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely.
Legions not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobby Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Legions has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drake in particular looking to stall.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Legions wants to control but Drake is keeping busy.
Legions is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legions has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Legions trying to control from the bottom.
Drake prevents Legions from improving his position.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Legions taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legions defending well though.
Drake wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Legions controlling the position well.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake throwing shots but Legions is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legions closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Legions pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Legions counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Legions shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Legions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Legions shoots in.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legions but Legions pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legions looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions shoots in but no luck this time.
Legions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Drake throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Legions counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Legions gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake jabs Legions right on the nose. Legions blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Drake.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legions misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Drake throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. #TD2#
Drake shoots in and bounces Legions off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake postures up.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Legions wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legions's head.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake stays in close to Legions's body and controls the position.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely. #T4#
Legions working a defensive guard here.
Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drake tries to score with some ground and pound. Legions controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fidel Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake cracks Legions with a big elbow.
Drake staying calm.
Legions is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobby Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drake cracks Legions with a big right hand but Legions just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Osiris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Osiris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legions.
Legions misses with a body punch
and Osiris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osiris throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Osiris.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Osiris, which made it look bad. #T1#
Legions misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a nice kick to the body.
Legions falls off balance throwing a combination
and Osiris counters with a leg kick.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legions. Osiris shrugs it off though.
Legions cracks Osiris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Osiris misses with a hook.
Legions doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Osiris takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Osiris looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions throws a leg kick that is checked
and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Legions.
Legions throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Osiris.
Legions throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legions.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osiris. Osiris obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Osiris backs up against the cage.
Osiris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A low kick from Legions is predictable there
and Osiris counters with an inside leg kick.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Osiris moves out of range easily.
Legions is looking to chop away at Osiris's legs.
Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Osiris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Legions moves away from the strike by Osiris.
A clash of legs there as Osiris blocks the low kick.
And Osiris counters with a quick kick to the body but Legions blocks it.
Legions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osiris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osiris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target.#T4#
Osiris throws the kick towards the body but Legions avoids it.
Legions looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osiris is fending him off so far but Legions persists. Nope, Osiris circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Osiris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
No joy there for Legions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osiris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osiris moves away.#TD2#
Legions gets a double leg takedown into Osiris's guard.
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!
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Osiris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions's corner is telling him to maintain position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Osiris pulls Legions in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Osiris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legions.
Legions misses with the body kick
and Osiris counters with a nice uppercut.
Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legions throws a head kick that misses
enabling Osiris to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions misses the jab.
And Osiris counters with a quick kick to the body but Legions blocks it.
Osiris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Osiris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Osiris's sensitive parts.
Osiris checks a low kick from Legions.
Legions with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Osiris misses with a right hand
and Legions counters with a series of strikes. Osiris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Osiris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
As Legions backs away, Osiris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Osiris misses with a two punch combination.
Osiris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osiris checks a leg kick.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osiris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target.#TD2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osiris wants to improve his position but Legions is controlling well.
Legions trying to control from half guard but Osiris is working away.
Legions passes to full mount!
Legions tries to control but Osiris wriggling away.
Legions is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legions controlling his opponent. #T3#
Osiris is looking to improve his position but Legions isn't that keen on the idea.
Legions throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Legions throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Legions is trying to control here but Osiris has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Legions wants to work for an arm triangle but Osiris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legions wants to pass to mount but Osiris is defending the position.
Osiris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legions on the ground.#T4#
Osiris is refusing to be controlled, as Legions sits in half guard.
Osiris is looking to improve his position.
Legions perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Osiris slaps away a takedown attempt from Legions, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Legions lands a head kick. Osiris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Legions gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a one two combo.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.
Osiris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Osiris ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Osiris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legions. Legions obviously looking to wear him down.
Osiris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Osiris moves out of range of the strikes.
Osiris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legions misses with a two punch combination.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osiris.
A punch combination from Legions misses.
Eric Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Osiris is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Osiris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Osiris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Osiris.
Legions unleashes a big counter combination but Osiris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Osiris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osiris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osiris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Osiris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Legions.#T3#
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.
Osiris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a body punch but Osiris moves out of range.
Legions lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osiris doesn't seem bothered though.
Legions throws a head kick but Osiris moves out of range.
Osiris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Legions avoids it.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions throws a head kick but Osiris moves out of range.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Legions fails with the takedown
and Osiris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eric Osiris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Osiris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osiris moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Osiris half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Nice shot lands for Legions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Legions is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Fidel Legions's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Legions throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Osiris's head.
Fidel Legions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#Eric Osiris's cut is getting worse.
Nice cross by Osiris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legions 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
After the big win, Fidel Legions made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions fails in his attempt to clinch.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up but Czarny Z Garbowa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Czarny Z Garbowa swats away the attempt to clinch by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legions sprawls and moves away.
Legions moves to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa breaks away #TD#
so Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to get both his arms back between Legions's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions has his hands on Czarny Z Garbowa's head, controlling the position.
Legions keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in close to Legions's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely.
Legions is trying to control the position but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Legions is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa distracts Legions with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Legions is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Czarny Z Garbowa, into his guard. #REVB#
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.#T3#
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the position but Legions says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Legions trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Legions with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Legions is thwarting Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the position.
Legions controlling the action here.
Legions is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Legions wants to clinch up but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps it at a distance.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions tries to clinch up#TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Legions won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legions tries to buck Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Legions is working to avoid the ground and pound but Czarny Z Garbowa connects with a decent elbow.
Legions managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Czarny Z Garbowa.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Legions is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Legions wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take a breather but Legions is having none of it. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Legions is defending it quite comfortably.
Legions is staying active underneath Czarny Z Garbowa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?#T2#
Legions keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Legions from improving his position.
Legions tries to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legions is looking to control Czarny Z Garbowa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legions avoid being mounted?
Czarny Z Garbowa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Legions tries to hold on but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.#T3##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a guillotine from mount but Legions is in no mood to give up.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa not doing much here.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legions trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa working over Legions with some ground and pound. Legions looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the action in half guard but Legions is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Legions tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.
Legions blocking the ground and pound attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa. #SUB2#
Legions actively working from the bottom here.
Legions won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.
Legions trying to control here.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Legions is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legions keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Czarny Z Garbowa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legions tries to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legions is looking to clinch.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Czarny Z Garbowa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legions wants to clinch.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legions avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Legions is looking to control Czarny Z Garbowa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legions avoid being mounted?
Legions is refusing to be controlled, as Czarny Z Garbowa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Legions has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Czarny Z Garbowa. Oh but Legions has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Czarny Z Garbowa goes limp - he's gone! Legions jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions slips under a jab from Kusnemirpow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
A jab from Kusnemirpow misses.
Kusnemirpow misses with a right hand
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kusnemirpow tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legions swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow. #T1#
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kusnemirpow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusnemirpow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legions swivels and escapes.
Kusnemirpow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Kusnemirpow 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.#T2##SUB#
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Legions manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kusnemirpow has Legions in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for subs off his back but Legions has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kusnemirpow. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow with the active half guard here but Legions passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusnemirpow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Legions is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kusnemirpow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergej Kusnemirpow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow dives in for a single leg takedown but Legions sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Legions.
Kusnemirpow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legions prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kusnemirpow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow letting Legions take a breather here.#T1#
Legions is struggling to control the position.
Kusnemirpow being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fidel Legions.
Kusnemirpow goes for a double leg but Legions avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legions continues to drive forward.#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.
Stalling in the clinch from Legions.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kusnemirpow fails to pull guard.
Kusnemirpow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kusnemirpow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legions is pushing Kusnemirpow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3##BC#
Kusnemirpow breaks the clinch.
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legions's waist but Legions gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kusnemirpow off to one side.
Kusnemirpow dives in for a single leg takedown but Legions sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legions is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Legions pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kusnemirpow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legions after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Legions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legions wants it to stay on the feet.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kusnemirpow lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kusnemirpow somewhat.
It seemed like Legions was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kusnemirpow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kusnemirpow. #T1#
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Legions quickly recovers to half guard.
Legions scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kusnemirpow manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Legions has worked his arm free - good work by Legions!
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legions knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Kusnemirpow tries to move to full mount but Legions actually manages to regain half guard.
Kusnemirpow trying to pass the guard but Legions defending well.
Kusnemirpow is looking to take a break and control but Legions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fidel Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for a submission of some sort.
Legions is trying to stand up here but Kusnemirpow is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Legions is defending well.
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legions sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legions tries to kick Kusnemirpow off but Kusnemirpow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legions is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a takedown. Legions tries to sprawl out of it but Kusnemirpow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legions manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Sergej Kusnemirpow.
I think Legions 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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. |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Somelainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Somelainen is looking to advance position but Legions won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Somelainen trying to control from Legions's half guard. Legions has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully.
Somelainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Somelainen stops Legions from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somelainen.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Somelainen throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Somelainen throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions leaves Somelainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Somelainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Legions sprawls well. He's pushed Somelainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Somelainen looks to throw a body kick
and Legions counters with a stiff right hand.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Somelainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legions looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions 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.
Cudlitz blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Cudlitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Cudlitz does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Cudlitz.
Cudlitz blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Cudlitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Legions.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Cudlitz with a hook.
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but Legions shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudlitz avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Legions gets caught flat footed, as Cudlitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Legions pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Cudlitz trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Legions has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Legions is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cudlitz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Legions's body to avoid the submission. Legions has instead reached around Cudlitz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Legions arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fidel Legions!
Our winner, Fidel Legions, 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. |
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Event:
SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kirk looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Legions misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions scores with a jab.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk throws out a leg kick but Legions moves out of range and Kirk only half commits.
Legions dips to his left and cracks Kirk with an uppercut!
Legions takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirk lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions misses with a head kick.
Kirk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions connects with a high kick.
Kirk loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions lands a head kick. Kirk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk. #T1#
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions is looking to clinch but Kirk is avoiding it.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
A head kick from Legions lands but Kirk takes it in his stride.
Legions lands with a right hand.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Kirk lands.#CUT2#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Kirk works Legions's body with a nice hook.
Legions throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Legions 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!
Legions lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legions lands with a left to the head.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirk.
Legions pushes Kirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Kirk digs a right hand into Legions's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legions's gas tank.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirk.
#BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Legions throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Kirk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Legions misses the target.
Legions 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.
Nice shot by Legions.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Kirk connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirk.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Legions cracks Kirk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legions throws a lazy head kick
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk thinks about the counter body kick.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Legions tries to move into range but Kirk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Kirk throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirk flicks out a counter leg kick but Legions steps away.
Legions throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kirk's head.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions wants to clinch.
Kirk lands a nice looking body shot.
Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a straight right.
It looked like Legions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kirk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
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 Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions'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#
Nice uppercut there from Legions.
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Legions gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Legions tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions tries to circle away but Kirk has him pinned against the cage.
Kirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirk pushes Legions back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirk lands with a light punch inside.
Kirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Kirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions lands an uppercut.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land. #T1#
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions blocks a body shot from Kirk.
Kirk digs a right hand into Legions's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legions's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Legions's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk digs a right hand into Legions's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legions's gas tank.
Kirk pushes Legions back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Legions tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
#T2#
Kirk is stalling here.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Kirk works on Legions's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Legions tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James Kirk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Legions can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Kirk breaks the clinch.
Legions slips a jab from Kirk.#T3#
Kirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirk throws a solid leg kick but Legions takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirk.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kirk has knocked Legions down with a huge combo! Kirk steps away and waves a wobbly Legions back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Legions is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirk. That's going to slow Legions down.
Oh Legions is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Kirk has managed to clinch.
Kirk lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Legions. #BC2#
Kirk breaks the clinch.
Legions drops his hands momentarily and Kirk needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Legions just on the top of the head. Legions drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Legions - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Kirk!
James Kirk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions tries to clinch up but Garrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Legions!
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions moves to clinch but Garrett breaks away
and Garrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions slips under a jab.
Legions lands with a kick to the temple. Garrett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Garrett moves out of range easily.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Legions plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Garrett avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Garrett slips the punch.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legions cracks Garrett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garrett circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Garrett misses.
Legions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Legions's head.
Garrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions tries to clinch up but Garrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrett sizes up Legions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
Garrett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Garrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Garrett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Legions manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garrett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garrett being controlled here momentarily.
Garrett postures up in Legions's guard and throws a big left but Legions blocks it.
Garrett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett postures up and lands a big shot to Legions's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garrett throws a strike but Legions rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrett, not yet.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Garrett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Legions controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legions has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Legions won't allow Garrett to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Legions looking to sit in guard and control but Garrett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Legions managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Garrett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Legions is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Legions has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Fidel Legions 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.#R2#
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett 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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrett.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrett. #BC#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett scores with a shot to the body.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Garrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Garrett gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Legions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards. #BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrett takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrett blocks a head kick by Legions.
Garrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrett on the side of the head.
Garrett avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Garrett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legionss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garrett lands a right hook to the body.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garrett at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legions looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Garrett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legions moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt - Legions sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Legions throws a hook but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legions looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Garrett finds it's way through Legions's defenses.
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Garrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garrett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Legions cracks a nice hook into Garrett's ribs.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Garrett moved out of range nicely.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Legions pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garrett lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
Garrett unleashes a big counter combination but Legions bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Garrett looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Garrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Garrett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Legions won't be happy with that.
Legions avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garrett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrett looks up at the clock and then as Legions takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garrett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Legions tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garrett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garrett working the ground and pound.
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 Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legions lands a high kick!
Legions throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Garrett 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.
Garrett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garrett tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Legions will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garrett stands up over Legions, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garrett throws an elbow that misses. Legions uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garrett's guard. Nice move by Legions!#REVR#
Legions won't allow Garrett to sweep him here. #T1#
Garrett is pulling down on Legions's head to control his posture.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrett is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Garrett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legions works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Legions's head.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Garrett from controlling successfully.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bo Garrett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garrett postures up.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legions's head.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legions swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett scores with a body shot.
#T3#
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Garrett's defenses.
Garrett throws out a powerful jab.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Legions darts in and clinches Garrett up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Garrett.
Garrett tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Garrett lands a left hand.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands.
Garrett wants a takedown.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Legions pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
#T4#
Garrett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Garrett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legions did well to prevent Garrett getting side control.
Garrett is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Garrett is nestled in close to Legions, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garrett misses with a head shot. Legions uses the momentum to regain guard.
Garrett throws a big right hand that misses.
Legions is trying to control the position but Garrett postures up.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bo Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Garrett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legions 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Garrett!
After winning the bout, Bo Garrett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 549
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt - Legions sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weismuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weismuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Legions rushes Weismuller and presses him up against the cage.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Legions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legions avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legions working aggressively here.
A short right from Legions. #T1#
Legions softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legions lands a right hand.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller is working for takedown but Legions is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Weismuller looks winded!
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weismuller tries for a takedown but Legions manages to get underhooks.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legions gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Legions gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legions.#BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weismuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weismuller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.#T2#
Legions lands a jab to Weismuller's midsection.
Legions lands a two punch combo.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Weismuller gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Legions misses with some punches.
#BC#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Legions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Weismuller tries to keep at a distance but Legions has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Weismuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Legions closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions lands a jab to the head.
Legions looks to land a combination. Weismuller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legions tries to bum rush Weismuller with a series of wild strikes but Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weismuller, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Legions lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Legions.
Legions scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weismuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Legions gets underhooks to prevent Weismuller's takedown attempt.
A short left from Legions.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Legions lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Legions.
Legions lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
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#
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weismuller at a distance.
Legions avoids a kick to the body.
Legions wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Legions.
Weismuller thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legions takes a step back to recover.
Legions throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
Legions tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Legions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weismuller momentarily.
Legions catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Legions throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
Weismuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Legions is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weismuller can do to turn this around?
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weismuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Legions lands a high kick to the side of Weismuller's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Legions dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Legions drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legions jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legions is stalling in the full guard.
Legions's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Weismuller wants to stand but Legions is controlling the position.
Legions looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB2#
Weismuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legions is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weismuller walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legions sprawls well. Legions wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legions's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Legions duly obliges. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Legions tries to clinch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Legions slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Legions wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weismuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Legions catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legions wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
Weismuller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legions.
Legions went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legions's waist but Legions gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions connects with a high kick.
Weismuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weismuller throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions lands with a nice body punch.
Legions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weismuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller thuds his shin into the meat of Legions's side.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Legions.
Legions lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weismuller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Legions instigates a clinch.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands a nice shot to the body.
Legions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Legions manages to break the clinch.
Legions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
#KD#
A head kick lands from Legions that sends Weismuller to the canvas. Weismuller tries to scramble back to his feet but Legions brings him back down into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weismuller is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Legions has an Americana. Weismuller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Legions is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Legions hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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. |
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Event:
CFC 545
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Munson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Legions has Munson up against the cage in a clinch.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into Legions's ribcage.
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Good body shot from Munson.
Legions misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Munson to work.
Munson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Munson is trying to maintain a safe position but Legions gets an underhook and turns Munson into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legions lands with a left to the head.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Munson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Legions lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legions.
Munson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards. #T1#
Legions avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munson.
Munson presses Legions against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legions's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Munson on the inside.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. Legions won't want to take too many of those.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions working aggressively here.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions blocks an elbow strike.
Munson lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Legions is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Munson.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Munson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
Legions blocks an elbow strike.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Legions.
A short left from Legions.
Munson stalling the fight.
Munson tries to work over Legions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Legions lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Munson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards. #CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Munson swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
Munson pushes Legions back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Munson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Legions lands an uppercut.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage. #T4#
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legions blocks a body shot from Munson.
Munson misses with the head strike.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Munson tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legions is looking to break free of the clinch but Munson has double underhooks.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped Legions in his tracks for a moment.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Munson.
Legions prevents a body shot from Munson.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Munson lands a nice looking body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Legions blocks the leg kick.
Legions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legions throws a right hand that Munson ducks under and follows up with a left that Munson also avoids with ease.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Munson's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Legions cracks Munson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions staying out of range there.
Legions tries to bum rush Munson with a series of wild strikes but Munson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munson misses with a body shot.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Legions lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Munson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munson slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Munson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legions has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munson.
Legions is breathing heavily.
Munson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Legions clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Legions.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Legions breaks from the clinch.
Munson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legions is out of range.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Legions.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Legions is looking to clinch but Munson is avoiding it.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Legions has closed the distance and engaged Munson in a clinch.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Munson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legions or not.
Munson gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Munson.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Munson throws an elbow but misses.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
The referee calls for Munson to work.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robert Munson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson lands an uppercut.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Munson.
Legions blocks the elbow strike.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legions.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legions.
Munson lands with a right to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.#T4#
Munson presses Legions against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Munson with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Legions is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson is working Legions over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Legions is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions blocks a jab.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
A head kick misses from Legions.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire thumps Legions with a low kick.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.#T1#
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire prevents Legions from breaking the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legions misses with some punches.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #T2##BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Legions clinches. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Legions tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Legions.#TD#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Legions to the ground. McGuire is now in Legions's guard.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Legions utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire 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.
Legions keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions being controlled here, momentarily.
Legions is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legions works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
McGuire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Legions's guard.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Legions controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself. #SUB#
McGuire has gone for a leg lock! Legions slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuire's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Legions is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legions is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McGuire is trying to keep Legions in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips a straight right by Legions.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legions as he avoids it easily.
Legions moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Legions scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Legions walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legions scores with a head kick. McGuire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Legions's head.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McGuire forces Legions back against the cage and clinches.
Legions looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire'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. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from McGuire misses.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
McGuire forces Legions back against the cage and clinches.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Legions cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions lands a head kick!
#T1#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Legions gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Legions has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Legions breaks from the clinch.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Legions wants to clinch.
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legions throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Legions misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Legions.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Legions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Legions is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.#SUB#
McGuire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
McGuire swings around for an armbar but Legions sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGuire's guard.
Legions looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Legions defends easily.
#T4#
Legions content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Legions wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
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 Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazuma under the eye.
Kazuma misses with a body kick.
Legions moves out of range as Kazuma strikes.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions lands with a shot to the body.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazuma with a body shot.#KD#
Kazuma drops Legions with a beautiful combination! Legions stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kazuma is looking for the KO!#ROC#Legions is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuma finish him?
Legions slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Legions throws a counter combo.
Legions seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legions lands with a nice combination. Kazuma backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Legions.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazuma backwards.
Kazuma is trying to push Legions away but Legions has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Kazuma walks into a jab.#KD#
Kazuma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Legions sprawling to the canvas! Legions rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kazuma finish him?!
#T1#
Kazuma misses with a body shot
and Legions makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Kazuma throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Kazuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Legions slips a jab from Kazuma.
A countering left hand to the body from Legions misses.
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Legions throws a fast counter high kick but Kazuma manages to duck under it in time.
Legions throws a head kick but Kazuma moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Kazuma controls the action.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kazuma breaks from the clinch.
Legions lands a head shot.
Kazuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Kazuma drops Legions with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Legions looks back up at him and smiles so Kazuma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.
Legions lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Legions is looking to clinch.
Kazuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Legions counters with a one-two to the body.
Legions tries to clinch but Kazuma moves out of range.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Look low, kick high! Kazuma uses the oldest trick in the book to send Legions tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kazuma is absolutely delighted - when Legions wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 231
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Legions misses with a head kick.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Matsuda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legions tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsuda is in Legions's guard.
Matsuda trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Legions working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuda.
Legions wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.#TD#
Matsuda gets the takedown into side control.
Matsuda lands an elbow. #T2##SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legions has escaped the position, nice work there.
Legions stops Matsuda from passing to mount.
Legions wants to control but Matsuda postures up.#SUB#
Matsuda in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Legions is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda retains his middleweight title!
Tanaka Matsuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 225
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range.
#CL#
Legions has managed to clinch.
Watkins prevents Legions from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Watkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Watkins clinches. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Watkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Legions lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Legions is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watkins moves out of range as Legions strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions lands with a slapping head kick.
Legions throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions wants to clinch but Watkins slips to the side
and Watkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins connects with a body shot that sends Legions's belly button to the back.
Jab from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Legions rushes Watkins and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watkins misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions wants to clinch up but Watkins keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins lands a head kick!
#T2#
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Legions.
Watkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Legions avoids them all with ease.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Legions drops Watkins with a right and a left! Legions comes rushing in but Watkins regains his composure and manages to keep Legions in guard.
#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Legions is now in half guard.
Watkins is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him?
Watkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Legions performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions is looking to take a break and control but Watkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Legions passes into side control, despite Watkins's attempt to control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Watkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Legions asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watkins tries to bench press Legions off him but Legions keeps the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Legions working away.
Watkins is not content to let Legions control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Legions drags him back down.
Watkins is looking for a sweep.
Watkins is not content to let Legions control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legions darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Legions.
#CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legions, pushing him back against the cage.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watkinss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Legions prevents Watkins from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
Watkins slips a jab from Legions.
Watkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins walks into a jab.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWatkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Watkins throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but Watkins pushes him off.
A punch combination from Legions misses. #T1#
Legions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick from Legions lands but Watkins takes it in his stride.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Legions keeps it at a distance.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Watkins lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Legions tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Watkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
Watkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Watkins throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Watkins misses the jab.
Legions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watkins. Watkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watkins scores with a jab to the head.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Legions throws a right and a left that Watkins avoids nicely.
Legions lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legions feints a jab promting Watkins to slip. Legions then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.
Watkins throws a wild body kick that Legions sees coming a mile off.
Legions lands a high kick!
Legions misses with a head kick.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Legions blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins lands a front kick.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Watkins's head.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Legions.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from Watkins.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Legions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Legions lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins avoids the body shot from Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions closes the distance but Watkins moves to the side
and Watkins counters with a nice body kick.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Legions tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legions throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Legions clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Legions tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watkins throws a head kick that Legions semi-blocks.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Legions is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Watkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legions throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins throws a head kick that Legions semi-blocks.
Legions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Watkins.
Good exchange - Legions coming out on top.#T1#
Legions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Legions.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Legions fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Legions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legions throws a series of punches but Watkins avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Legions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Watkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Watkins scores with a hook.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Legions went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watkins digs a good body shot into Legions's ribs.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Watkins misses with a low kick.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions moves away from the strike by Watkins.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Watkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Watkins misses.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Legions.
#T3#
Legions avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Legions swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Watkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watkins's head.
Craig Watkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Watkins.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions moves out of range of the leg kick from Watkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watkins takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Watkins.
I think Legions 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Legions doesn't manage to clinch there - Tofail circles away.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tofail throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Tofail avoids the head kick by Legions.
An attempted straight right counter from Tofail misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legions is defended easily by Tofail.#TD2#
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tofail on his heels. He'll look to pass Tofail's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tofail is keeping the position for now.
Legions looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legions wants to control from the top but Tofail keeps moving.
Tofail tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tofail 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#
Legions wants to get back to full guard but Tofail has mounted him!
Legions felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tofail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Legions is looking to improve his position but Tofail isn't that keen on the idea.
Tofail controlling his opponent.
Legions squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tofail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legions is looking to escape.
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Tofail misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Legions slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Legions is trying is best to control the position here.
Legions trying to control but Tofail postures up.
Tofail prevents Legions from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tofail content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Legions trying to hold on to Tofail's head to control him but Tofail postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tofail napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 Tobig Tofail 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##TD2#
Legions shoots in and bounces Tofail off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Legions postures up in Tofail's guard and throws a big left but Tofail blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions preventing the sweep.
Legions is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tofail wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tofail lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Tofail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legions trying to keep a closed guard but Tofail is proving a slippery customer.
Tofail tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Tofail is stalling in the full guard.
Tofail has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Legions holds on and takes a little breather.
Legions wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tofail is now in half guard.
Legions is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Legions is pressing down on Tofail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tofail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Legions has an active guard here but Tofail has managed to pass into half guard.
Tofail is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Legions has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tofail is working away from the top position though.
Tofail controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Legions shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tofail manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tofail is trying to control the position but Legions postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Legions darts in trying to clinch
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
A big left from Tofail misses. #TD2#
Legions feints and as Tofail raises his hands in defense, Legions changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legions pushing down on Tofail's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Legions trying to mount his opponent but Tofail defends it.
Legions seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tofail does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail wants to get back to full guard.
Legions tries to stand and escape but Tofail is controlling the position. #T1#
Legions seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Legions is keen to just control but Tofail is a slippery customer.
Legions is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tofail gets back to full guard.
Legions stays in close to Tofail's body and controls the position.
Tofail wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Legions drives through with a takedown into Tofail's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Legions has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tofail is proving hard to escape from.
Tofail trying to control the position here.
Legions sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Tofail.
Tofail wants to improve his position but instead Legions has moved into half guard.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tofail keeps working.
Fidel Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legions wants to stand up but Tofail is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Legions moves into the clinch successfully.
Tofail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tofail lands a shot to the body.
Legions tries to pull guard but Tofail forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Tofail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Legions fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tofail sprawls well initially but Legions persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Legions wants to take a breather but Tofail is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legions with the ground and pound but Tofail uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Legions is looking to stand up but Tofail won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legions 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Legions with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and The Show counters by moving into the clinch.
The Show throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Legions takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Legions has picked The Show up - he's going for a ride! Legions dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Legions keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Show moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legions throwing strikes from guard but The Show blocks nicely.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show controls Legions momentarily but Legions frees himself.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
Legions landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but The Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Show's head.
The Show pulls Legions in close to prevent any damage.
Legions trying to control but The Show is working from the bottom.
Legions won't allow The Show to sweep him here.
The Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Show is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Show wants to stand and escape but Legions is having none of it. #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 Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Show is working hard here to advance position.
Legions wants to get up but he can't break The Show's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Show. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
The Show keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions goes for a double leg but The Show avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Show continues to drive forward.
Legions shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Show but The Show pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Show wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Randy The Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.#T3#
The Show throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Show throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Legions bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Legions wants to control but The Show is keeping him busy.
Legions controlling from side mount. #T4#
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Show keeps working.
Legions takes a little break here. The Show wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Show tries to buck Legions off but Legions is having none of it.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legions trying to control the action but The Show is working from the bottom.
The Show is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legions off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Show throwing sloppy 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!
The Show throwing damaging strikes from the back! Legions could be in trouble here!
Legions is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Show dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Legions bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Show tries to improve position but can't.
Legions wants to stand but The Show is controlling his arm.
Legions creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Show manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym.
Legions content to control rather than advance.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show manages to get to full guard.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but The Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
The Show pulls Legions in to control the position.
Legions sitting in guard here, content to control.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions trying to control but The Show is working from the bottom.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
The Show wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Legions distracts The Show with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Legions won't allow The Show to sweep him here.
The Show working a defensive guard here.
The Show managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legions looks for a takedown but The Show sprawls well.#TD2#
The Show gets caught napping as Legions dives in and scores a takedown. The Show manages to retain guard.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but The Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The Show is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Legions looking to pass the guard.
The Show is trying to keep Legions in close.
The Show manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Show throws a big right hand that misses.
The Show working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Show postures up.
The Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Show throwing strikes but missing.
Legions avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Legions controls The Show momentarily but The Show frees himself.
The Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions is adopting a defensive guard.
The Show stops Legions from standing up. #SUB2#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but The Show defends easily.
#SUB2#
The Show stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Legions throws up his legs and catches The Show in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! The Show tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Legions! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fidel Legions!
Our winner, Fidel Legions, 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.
The defeated Randy The Show had this to say: 'This loss will not define me!'. |
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Event:
SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Legions avoids a kick to the body.
Legions avoids the body shot from Filth.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Legions lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick from Legions lands but Filth takes it in his stride.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filth.
Filth throws a lazy head kick
and Legions counters with a three punch combo that has Filth backing up. Filth nods at Legions to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions wants to control but Filth is keeping him busy.
Filth tries to escape but Legions is in control.
Filth is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Legions has hold of Filth's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Filth tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Legions cranks the arm and Filth screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Filth, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fidel Legions!
A victorious Fidel Legions 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:
SYN 931 Dionisy vs. Randleman
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Legions has managed to clinch.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Legions misses with a body punch.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Escalante misses.
Legions fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legions is defended easily by Escalante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante cracks Legions with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escalante lands a head kick. Legions smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.#CL2#
Legions clinches up against the cage.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Escalante as the two fighters clinch.
Legions wants a takedown.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions jumps guard but Escalante stands there with Legions around his waist. Legions gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Legions displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escalante up against the cage.
Legions tries to pull guard but Escalante won't allow it.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Legions throws an elbow that misses.
Escalante is looking to break free of the clinch but Legions has double underhooks.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Escalante is fighting off a takedown attempt but Legions is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Escalante to the mat. Escalante regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Escalante holds on and takes a little breather.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Legions stands up and waves to Escalante to follow him.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
Escalante lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Legions blocks a jab.
Escalante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Escalante is predictable there
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legions tries to clinch up but Escalante circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Legions blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Legions misses with a hook.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Escalante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Escalante appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escalante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Legions moves into the clinch.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Escalante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Escalante as he connects with a hook.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legions digs a good body shot into Escalante's ribs.#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Escalante breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Legions checks a leg kick.#CL#
Escalante has managed to clinch.
Legions dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
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!
Escalante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legions's efforts to push away.
Escalante misses with the head strike.
Escalante pushes off an throws an elbow but Legions leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escalante throws an elbow but it misses.
Legions jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escalante walks away with a smile on his face. Legions gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Escalante takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legions's head backwards.
Legions fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escalante avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escalante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Legions.
Escalante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Escalante closes the distance and clinches.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Escalante breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escalante controlling the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Escalante is trying to stand back up but Legions is controlling him
Escalante wants to control but Legions is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legions stalling away here and it's allowed Escalante to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Legions looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Escalante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Escalante.#BC#
Escalante breaks the clinch.
Escalante misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Legions has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Escalante gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escalante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Come on Legions - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Escalante manages to break the clinch.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escalante pinned against the cage. Escalante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escalante throws a body kick that misses
and Legions counters with an outside leg kick.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?#T4#
Escalante swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Escalante.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions wants to clinch.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Escalante clinches with his opponent.
Escalante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escalante's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Legions turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Legions manages to end up in side control.
Escalante regains half guard, as Legions was trying to land strikes.
Escalante is controlling Legions's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's time! Escalante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Legions shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escalante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escalante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Escalante can't keep his opponent in guard - Legions advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fidel Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legions trying to control the action but Escalante is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Legions scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Legions throwing shots but Escalante is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Legions is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escalante has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escalante is trying is best to control the position here.
Legions throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Legions seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escalante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legions tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escalante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legions stalling away here and it's allowed Escalante to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escalante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Escalante instigates a clinch.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Legions dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Legions landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Escalante.
#BC#
Escalante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escalante, as that shot connected.
Escalante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escalante sets himself, and Legions steps forward looking for the clinch! Escalante avoids it this time.
Escalante throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Escalante stuffs the takedown.
Fidel Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicente Escalante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legions thows a body kick. Escalante tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions closes the distance and clinches up with Escalante, looking for a takedown. Legions pushes Escalante against the cage but Escalante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Legions throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legions staying out of range there.
Escalante jabs at Legions's body.#T4#
Escalante misses with a body shot
and Legions counters with a nice uppercut.
Escalante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escalante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions defending well as Escalante loads up on a big left hand.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions wants to counter the offense by Escalante and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Legions clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escalante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Legions jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escalante walks away with a smile on his face. Legions gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Legions walks into a straight right hand from Escalante.#CL#
Escalante clinches up with Legions and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escalante blocks it with crossed arms.
Legions tries to score a body lock takedown but Escalante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
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 Vicente Escalante.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escalante, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
A relieved looking Vicente Escalante 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:
SYN 926 Myers vs. Tax Payer
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
The Show misses with an uppercut
and Legions counters with an inside leg kick.
The Show on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legions slips under a jab.
The Show bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.#CUT2#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
The Show throws a series of punches but Legions avoids them all with ease.
The Show loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Legions.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions lands with a hook. The Show tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions blocks a jab.
The Show throws an off balance right hand
and Legions counters with a thumping low kick.
The Show dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Legions looks to land a combination but The Show avoids it well.
The Show uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
It seemed like The Show was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Show.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Show moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Show! But no joy.
The Show misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Show drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Legions cracks The Show with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Show looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Legions finish him?
#ROC#The Show is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Legions closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Show is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him?#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legions works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Legions working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Legions seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Show is looking for a sweep.
The Show defending against the ground and pound.
Legions looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Show is avoiding damage well.
The Show can't do much from the bottom here.
The Show manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legions's best efforts.
Legions thows a huge punch but The Show dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The Show avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions.
Legions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Legions thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Show is controlling Legions's trapped leg to prevent Legions from advancing to side control.
The Show is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legions scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Show avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions.
We've been hearing that Legions has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Show regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Legions.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legions working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
The Show working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
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!
The Show working a defensive guard here.
Legions 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.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The Show stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Show takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from The Show misses. #CL#
Legions takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Legions.
The Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions. #BC2#
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legions is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Legions clinches.
The Show lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Show lands a left hand.
#BC2#
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Legions scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Show desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Show to regain full guard.
The Show has his hands on Legions's head, controlling the position.
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Show works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Legions postures up in The Show's guard and throws a big left but The Show blocks it.
The Show utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Show is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legions is controlling him.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Show bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legions's guard. #REVB#
The Show landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Legions working for a triangle but The Show defends it easily.
Legions has momentary wrist control but The Show slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
The Show throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legions works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Show scoring with some ground and pound.
The Show is in close to Legions's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#Fidel Legions's cut is getting worse.
The Show missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but The Show defends easily.
The Show postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show stands up over Legions, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Legions is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Show is aware though and is defending well.
The Show with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#Fidel Legions's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Show is looking to work some ground and pound but Legions has wrist control.
Legions preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Show working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legions's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Fidel Legions's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fidel Legions's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy The Show!
A less than humble Randy The Show 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:
SYN 922 Vice City
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
We've been told by Piano 's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Legions lands a big head kick that sends Piano tumbling to the mat! Legions takes a step backwards and waves Piano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Piano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Piano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
A little jabbing left from Legions on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Piano seems to have got his legs back now.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piano looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Legions crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Piano - the referee stops the clock and Legions gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Piano . Legions manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Piano misses with a kick to the body
and Legions counters with a nice leg kick.
Piano throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Legions goes for a double leg but Piano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piano continues to drive forward.
Legions blocks a head kick by Piano .
Legions tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Piano throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Piano !
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Piano is looking to wear down Legions with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Piano scores with a push kick.
Legions looks winded!
Piano throws a head kick that misses.
Piano digs a good body shot into Legions's ribs.
Piano misses with a lunging right hand
and Legions counters with a nice uppercut.
Piano jabs Legions right on the nose. Legions blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Legions misses with a hook.
Piano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Legions swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions has his takedown stuffed
and Piano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rick Piano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Crunch! Piano slams his shin into Legions's torso.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
Legions slips a jab from Piano .
Piano connects with a crisp jab.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Piano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick by Piano misses #TD2#
and Legions counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Legions throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Legions is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Piano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legions. #T3#
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piano 's head.
Legions landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Legions is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Piano !
Legions working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Legions misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Legions throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Legions looking to ground and pound but Piano is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano tries to hold on but Legions postures up.
Legions sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Legions throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Legions thowing shots but they're missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Piano blocking the ground and pound.
Piano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legions.
Legions pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Piano badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Legions around the waist but Legions pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Legions is the winner by TKO! Legions jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Legions!
A victorious Fidel Legions thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Rick Piano had this to say: 'I need more roids!'. |
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Event:
SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
Dambullah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legions.
Dambullah misses with a left hand
and Legions counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Legions.
Legions goes for a double leg but Dambullah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dambullah continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dambullah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions moves out of range of the leg kick from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions. #T1#
Dambullah scores with a jab.
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dambullah swings widly with a right hand
and Legions counters with a three punch combo that has Dambullah backing up. Dambullah nods at Legions to acknowledge the strikes.
Dambullah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legions. Legions obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Dambullah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legions throws a hook but Dambullah blocks it.
Legions throws a right and a left that Dambullah avoids nicely.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Legions takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dambullah eats them both and turns towards Legions to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Legions counters with a right hand to the body.
Dambullah is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legions throws a front kick aimed at Dambullah's knee but Dambullah avoids it well. #T3#
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Dambullah.#KD#
Dambullah lands a big head kick that sends Legions tumbling to the mat! Dambullah takes a step backwards and waves Legions back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Legions is rocked!
Dambullah cracks Legions with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Legions falls to his knees and Dambullah doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
After winning the bout, Papa Moosh Dambullah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 912 Bash At The Beach
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Piano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Legions counters with a stiff right hand.
Piano looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming.
Piano thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Piano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legions somewhat.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Piano is keeping the position.#T1#
Piano pulls Legions in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Legions makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Piano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions stands up over Piano , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Piano has wrist control.
Legions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piano is keeping the position for now.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Legions missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Piano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legions slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piano is trying to improve his position.
Legions creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Piano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Legions cracks Piano with a big right hand but Piano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Legions throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Legions throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legions throwing strikes but Piano manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Legions gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Legions actively working from the bottom here.
Legions manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Piano won't allow Legions to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Legions is looking for a triangle but Piano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Legions working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Legions is tightening it up a little... Piano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Piano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Piano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Legions!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rick Piano spoke after the fight, saying 'I need more roids!'. |
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Event:
SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Soares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares throws a one two combo.
Soares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soares throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. #TD2#
Soares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soares lands in his opponent's guard.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Soares throws a sloppy strike and Legions has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Soares is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Legions!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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. |
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Event:
SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Legions throws a hook but Von Mises avoids it easily.
Legions stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Von Mises moved out of range.
Von Mises getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legions lands a head shot.
Von Mises is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legions.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body.
Legions tests Von Mises's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Von Mises is rocked!
A big right from Legions misses.
Von Mises is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Von Mises tries to land a leg kick but Legions saw it coming and moves away.
Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Mises leaves Legions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legions lands a jab to the head.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Von Mises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Legions shoots in for a takedown but Von Mises shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Von Mises does it's job there.
Ludwig Von Mises is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Von Mises is out of range.
Von Mises lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Mises tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Von Mises attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
Von Mises fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legions checks it well.
Legions checks a low kick from Von Mises.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Von Mises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
#T2#
Von Mises tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Von Mises ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Mises scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Legions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legions connects with a jab.
Von Mises scores with a leg kick.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Legions scores with a jab. Von Mises acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Mises.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Mises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Von Mises is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Legions rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Mises uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Von Mises scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Mises 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 Legions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Mises dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Mises takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Mises stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Mises with the inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Legions.
Von Mises connects with a high kick.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Legions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Legions to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Legions breaks from the clinch.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Von Mises is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legions with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Mises scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Legions misses.
Legions is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Mises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Mises was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Von Mises is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Von Mises avoids the head kick by Legions.
Nice cross by Legions.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Mises scores with a hook.
Von Mises connects with a crisp jab.
Von Mises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Von Mises is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Mises looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Legions misses.
Legions throws a low kick but Von Mises avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Mises throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Mises works Legions's body with a nice hook.
Legions avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a jab.
Von Mises connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Mises off the cage and back into range.
Von Mises pushes Legions away with a front kick.#TD#
Von Mises gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been informed that Von Mises has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Mises pulls Legions in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Von Mises pushes a forearm under Legions's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Legions is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HFC 126
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Legions misses with an uppercut
letting Macker counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Macker uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Legions scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Legions wants to take a breather but Macker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Legions.
Legions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Macker's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legions passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker trying to hold on to Legions's head to control him but Legions postures up.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legions uses his free foot to push down on Macker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Macker.
Macker tries to hold on but Legions postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macker is looking to get to half guard.
Macker wants to hold on but Legions pushes him away.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Legions lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Macker reaches up and holds on to Legions to control the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee warns Macker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Legions avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker regains half guard.
Macker gets full guard.
Legions is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.#T4#
Macker is trying to control the position but Legions postures up.
Legions is working Macker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legions defends well.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legions postures up in Macker's guard and throws a big left but Macker blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
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#
Macker doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Macker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Macker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macker misses with a straight left.
Macker looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
A big left from Macker misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Macker blocks the leg kick.
Macker looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Legions lets loose with a powerful body kick. Macker will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Macker ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Macker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Macker checks a leg kick.
Legions is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macker can do to turn this around?
Legions misses with a hook
and Macker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Macker connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.#TD#
Legions gets the takedown into side control.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker is doing well to control the position and prevent Legions from advancing to side control.
Legions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macker moves into full guard.
Fidel Legions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.#T2#
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Macker is looking for a triangle but Legions pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Macker's brow. #T3#
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Legions wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macker takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions punishes Macker's body with a nice straight punch.
Macker moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Macker lands with a shot to the body.
Legions takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Macker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legions counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macker is out of range. #T4#
Macker throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Macker clobbers Legions with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macker, as that shot connected.
Macker throws a front kick aimed at Legions's knee but Legions avoids it well.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Macker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dan Macker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
Macker looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macker at a distance.
Macker checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macker! But no joy.
Legions misses with a hook to the body
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legions scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Macker misses with a double jab
and Legions counters with a straight right hand.
Legions thows a leg kick but Macker checks it
and Macker counters with a nice body shot.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macker 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.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
Legions throws a lazy uppercut
and Macker counters with a stiff right hand.
Legions lands with a hook. Macker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Macker slips the punch.
Macker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Legions with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Macker slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macker manages to avoid it.
Macker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Macker checks a low kick from Legions.
Macker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Legions misses.
Macker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Macker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan Macker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Macker blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions moves out of range as Macker strikes.
Legions shoots and misses
and Macker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macker lands a head shot.
Legions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macker's head.#TD#
Legions shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macker is trying to defend but Legions finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legions is working away from the top position though.
Macker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macker working for a triangle but Legions defends it easily.
Legions looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macker wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Macker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions is fighting to break Macker's control of his arms but Macker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legions is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legions throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Macker's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legions 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
After winning the bout, Fidel Legions thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Soares checks a leg kick.
A big left from Legions misses.
Soares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soares blocks a head kick by Legions.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soares checks a leg kick. #TD#
Soares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soares lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares throws an elbow that misses. Legions uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soares's guard. Nice move by Legions!#REVB#
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
Legions preventing the sweep.
Soares is trying to keep Legions in close.
#T2#
Soares is looking to sweep but instead, Legions has passed into half guard.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legions puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soares 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.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
Legions is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soares 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##T3#
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. Soares connects with a nice short shot to Legions's temple.
Legions is staying active underneath Soares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Legions!
Soares looking to finish Legions with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legions!
Soares trying to control but Legions is having none of it.
Soares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soares fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Soares raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Legions is bucking up trying to escape but Soares cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soares raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Soares cracks Legions with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Soares lands a big shot there that rocks Legions but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Legions is rocked!
Soares loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Legions scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Soares land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Soares stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gilbervan Soares thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
HFC 117 - Randleman vs Higgins
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Legions 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotsenko.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Dotsenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Dotsenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Dotsenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
Dotsenko thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dotsenko slips under a jab.
Dotsenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Legions tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dotsenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legions somewhat.
Dotsenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dotsenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Dotsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Dotsenko.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dotsenko throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legions.
Legions connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dotsenko checks a leg kick.
Legions slips under a jab from Dotsenko.#CL2#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Dotsenko.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Dotsenko.
Legions jumps guard but Dotsenko stands there with Legions around his waist. Legions gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Legions tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dotsenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Artem Dotsenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
A short uppercut from Dotsenko. #TD2#
Legions wants the takedown. Dotsenko is fighting it off but Legions persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dotsenko's guard against the cage.
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.
Dotsenko wants to stand but Legions is controlling the position.
Legions looking to pass the guard.
Legions keeps trying to improve his position.#ES#
Dotsenko pushes Legions off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dotsenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dotsenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Legions, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Dotsenko saw that one coming.#T2#
Dotsenko cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dotsenko slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dotsenko misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legions.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dotsenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Legions.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotsenko.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko connects with the punch.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dotsenko.
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dotsenko.
Legions cracks Dotsenko with a good jab.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but Legions moved away.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Legions blocks the leg kick.
Dotsenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Dotsenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Artem Dotsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dotsenko checks it well.
Legions takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dotsenko scores with a jab.
Legions defending well as Dotsenko loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Legions 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dotsenko scores with a nice head shot.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions lands a nice hook to Dotsenko's body. Dotsenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legions darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dotsenko throws a front kick aimed at Legions's knee but Legions avoids it well.
Legions throws a leg kick but Dotsenko moved away.
Dotsenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotsenko loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Dotsenko leaves Legions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dotsenko.#T4#
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions throws a lazy uppercut
and Dotsenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dotsenko checks a leg kick.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dotsenko.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dotsenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dotsenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Dotsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dotsenko scores with a jab to the head.
Dotsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dotsenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dotsenko throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Dotsenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotsenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Dotsenko defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
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 Artem Dotsenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dotsenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dotsenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Legions scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dotsenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Legions away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Artem Dotsenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Dotsenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dotsenko jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dotsenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Legions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dotsenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dotsenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Dotsenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dotsenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions checks a low kick from Dotsenko.
Legions lands a jab to Dotsenko's midsection.
Dotsenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dotsenko. Dotsenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Dotsenko tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Legions walks into a straight right hand from Dotsenko.
Nice takedown defense from Dotsenko. No joy for Legions on that attempt. #T1#
Legions throws a head kick but Dotsenko moves out of range.
A big right from Dotsenko misses.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
Dotsenko jabs at Legions's body.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Dotsenko's head but Dotsenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dotsenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legions.
Dotsenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dotsenko is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
Dotsenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legions lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dotsenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dotsenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legions's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Legions misses with a hook. Dotsenko ducked under it nicely.
Legions scores with a kick to the body.
Dotsenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Legions keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dotsenko with a nice calf kick.
Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dotsenko checks it well.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dotsenko.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Dotsenko.
Legions stuns Dotsenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dotsenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dotsenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dotsenko.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko lands with a shot to the body.
Dotsenko tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dotsenko scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Dotsenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Dotsenko is out of range.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legions blocks a leg kick.
Dotsenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dotsenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dotsenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legions shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dotsenko pinned against the cage. Dotsenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dotsenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dotsenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Dotsenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Dotsenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dotsenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dotsenko tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dotsenko throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions throws a body punch but Dotsenko moves out of range.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dotsenko is looking to chop away at Legions's legs.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Dotsenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dotsenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Legions dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dotsenko. That did some damage!
Dotsenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Legions slips under a jab.
Dotsenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legions checks a low kick from Dotsenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Dotsenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dotsenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Fidel Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dotsenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions lands a nice looking body shot.
Dotsenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with a looping right.
A big left from Legions misses.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dotsenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legions has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legions there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dotsenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legions.
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dotsenko.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Dotsenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Legions.
Dotsenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dotsenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Dotsenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but Legions checks it.
Dotsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dotsenko lands the left hand.
Dotsenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Good shot there by Legions.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Dotsenko scores with a leg kick.
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Legions.
Dotsenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Legions was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dotsenko throws a chopping leg kick but Legions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dotsenko tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Dotsenko.
Legions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dotsenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Legions's knee momentarily.
Dotsenko throws out a leg kick but Legions moves out of range and Dotsenko only half commits.
Artem Dotsenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Dotsenko's leg but Dotsenko calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Donk. Dotsenko catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dotsenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dotsenko missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Dotsenko's shoulder, as Dotsenko tries to avoid the shot.
Legions shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dotsenko as he avoids it easily.
Dotsenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Dotsenko. That snapped Legions's head back.
Dotsenko wants to clinch.#T3#
Legions misses the jab.
Legions takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dotsenko catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legions moves forwards but Dotsenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dotsenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legions misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dotsenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dotsenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dotsenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dotsenko moves in looking to clinch but Legions pushes him off.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dotsenko.
Legions throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dotsenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dotsenko.
Legions cracks Dotsenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Artem Dotsenko has been cut.#T4#
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dotsenko moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dotsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
A big right from Legions misses.
Dotsenko works the jab nicely.
Dotsenko swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Dotsenko connects with a crisp jab.
Dotsenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dotsenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dotsenko slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dotsenko there.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legions throws the left hand but Dotsenko avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Dotsenko had a free shot at his head there.
Dotsenko with a nice calf kick.
Dotsenko misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Dotsenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dotsenko 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Dotsenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Artem Dotsenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Legions rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
Unknown lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
A hook to the body from Legions.
#TD#
Unknown jumps into guard, dragging Legions to the mat.
Legions wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unknown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Unknown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Legions won't allow Unknown to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Legions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unknown defends well.
Unknown trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Unknown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legions wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Legions had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unknown defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unknown tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Legions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unknown defends well.
Unknown wants to pass the guard but Legions is keeping the position.
Unknown postures up.
Unknown looking to sit in guard and control but Legions gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Unknown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Legions wants to sweep here but Unknown controlling him for the moment.
Unknown pushes down on Legions's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unknown passes to full mount! #SUB#
Unknown has hold of Legions's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Legions manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Legions is desperately trying to improve his position but Unknown has a good base and remains in mount.
Unknown tries to control but Legions wriggling away. #T4#
Legions is looking to get to half guard.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Legions is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Unknown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legions sees it coming and defends easily.
Legions is looking for a sweep. Unknown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Unknown seems to be working for a kimura but Legions defends the submission attempt.
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 Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Unknown 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 decent looking body kick lands there for Unknown.
Legions is looking to clinch.
Legions takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Legions misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown 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 Legions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions slips a jab from Unknown.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unknown.
A good leg kick by Legions.
Legions scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Legions misses with a head kick.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Legions lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Legions misses with some punches.
#T2#
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Unknown manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unknown keeps working.
Unknown misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Unknown throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Unknown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Unknown manages to get back to half guard.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unknown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Unknown.#T3#
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Legions lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legions passes Unknown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Unknown is pressing down on Legions's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Unknown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Legions is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legions is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Legions is looking for a triangle but Unknown pushes his legs off easily.
Unknown wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Manco Unknown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unknown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Legions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Legions tries to clinch up.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Legions.
Unknown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legions.
Legions scores with a head kick. Unknown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a stiff right hand.
Legions 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.
Unknown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legions manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Legions moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions misses with a low kick.#T1#
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions throws a head kick that Unknown semi-blocks.
Legions tries to clinch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legions throws a series of punches but Unknown avoids them all with ease.
Unknown tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Unknown moves into the clinch.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Legions turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Legions to keep the fight standing.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Legions forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions blocking some punches.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
Legions tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions takes a shot to the head.
Unknown 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.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legions prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.
Legions misses with some punches.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Unknown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unknown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Unknown trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Unknown throwing short punches from the bottom.
Unknown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Unknown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Legions slips nicely into half guard.
Unknown tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Unknown gets back to full guard.
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown can't keep his opponent in guard - Legions advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Unknown wants to get back to full guard.
Unknown won't allow Legions to pass to mount.
Legions is trying to control. Unknown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unknown is pressing down on Legions's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Unknown wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legions 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 109 - Bigg vs Washington
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boxaaja's head backwards.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legions counters with a good low kick that Boxaaja was not able to check.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a low kick as Legions jumps back.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions wants to slow Boxaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Boxaaja misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Legions counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxaaja!
Boxaaja sneaks out the side door and pushes Legions away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Boxaaja misses with a straight left.
And Legions responds with a good body kick, but Boxaaja manages to step out the way in time.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Boxaaja 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.
Legions slips a jab from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxaaja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legions.
We've been told by Boxaaja's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
Legions fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxaaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja thumps Legions with a low kick.
Boxaaja avoids the head kick by Legions.
A swing and a miss from Boxaaja.
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxaaja looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions tries a quick counter leg kick but Boxaaja is wise to it.
Boxaaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legionss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boxaaja slips under a jab.
Legions connects with a crisp jab.
Legions will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions tries to move into range but Boxaaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions lands with a straight right. Boxaaja didn't see that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boxaaja. Legions shrugs it off though.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Boxaaja's belly button to the back.
Boxaaja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Boxaaja tries to counter by clinching up but Legions breaks away and moves out of range.
Legions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxaaja.
Legions shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxaaja but Boxaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxaaja throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.#CL#
Boxaaja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxaaja slips under a jab.
Boxaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boxaaja is able to avoid easily.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Danga de danga de dang - Boxaaja scores with a four punch combination!
Boxaaja catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Boxaaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions goes for a takedown attempt but Boxaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions looks to land a combination but Boxaaja avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions wants to slow Boxaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Legions slips a straight right by Boxaaja.#T4#
Legions moves away from the strike by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Legions there.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Boxaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legions misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
Boxaaja misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Boxaaja, which made it look bad.
Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja 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#
Boxaaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boxaaja's head backwards.
Legions fails with the takedown.
Boxaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Legions misses with a kick to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
Boxaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legions tries to work over Boxaaja's front leg with a kick but Boxaaja checks it.
Legions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
#CL#
Boxaaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Boxaaja lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Boxaaja.
Legions works on Boxaaja's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Legions lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands with a left to the head.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
#ROC2#Boxaaja is rocked!
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Oh Boxaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxaaja gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Legions gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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. |
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Event:
HFC 104 - Sitsongrit vs Branko
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Kirk's defenses.
Kirk tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirk counters with a body kick.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Kirk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirk works Legions's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Kirk blocks the low kick.
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirk looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Kirk throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legions with a jab.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions. #T1#
Kirk connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk takes one to the chin there.
Kirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirk throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirk at a distance.
Legions takes one on the button.
Kirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Legions closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirk's guard.
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!#SUB#
Kirk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Kirk preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Legions has his foot on Kirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirk works his way back into a safe position though.
Legions 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.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk pushing down on Legions's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but Legions defending well.
Kirk is taking a breather. Legions 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.#SUB2#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Legions tries to roll over but Kirk keeps him under control.
Kirk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Legions is trying desperately to improve position.
Legions keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kirk wants to take his opponent's back but Legions doesn't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Kirk looking for a guillotine from mount but Legions is having none of it.
Legions is looking to improve his position but Kirk isn't that keen on the idea.
Legions stops Kirk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Legions keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Legions gets back to half guard.
Legions is staying active underneath Kirk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirk is working away from the top position though.
Legions felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kirk is trying to control. Legions wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 James Kirk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions feints the counter takedown.
Legions lands a lovely overhand right.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Legions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirk misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kirk misses.
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Legions misses with a takedown
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legions moves out of range as Kirk strikes.
Legions motions for Kirk to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk cracks Legions with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirk's hands.
Kirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Kirk off balance momentarily.#T1#
Legions lunges at Kirk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirk's hand.
Kirk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legions.
Kirk moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions misses with an uppercut
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legions throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Kirk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
As Legions backs away, Kirk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Kirk. That snapped Legions's head back.
A low kick lands for Legions.
Kirk cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Legions.
#TD2#
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirk on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirk's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legions preventing the sweep. #T2#
Legions trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kirk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legions working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Legions has an active guard here but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
Legions trying to control here.
Legions is not content to let Kirk control the position.#T3#
Legions is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirk's back!
Legions has the hooks in. Kirk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kirk is in a bad position with Legions working for a choke. Kirk manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Legions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirk is one step ahead there.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now.
Kirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kirk postures up.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Legions trying to keep a closed guard but Kirk is proving a slippery customer.
Kirk looking to sit in guard and control but Legions gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Legions throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Legions postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kirk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legions, into his guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions avoids the body shot from Kirk.
Legions looks to land a combination but Kirk avoids it well.
Legions dips to his left and cracks Kirk with an uppercut!
Legions motions for Kirk to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Legions throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Kirk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Legions checks it.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Kirk counters with a straight right hand.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirk should have avoided that one.
Kirk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Legions looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirk's head. #T1#
Legions trying to mount his opponent but Kirk defends it.
Kirk wants to control but Legions is keeping busy.
Legions moves into full mount! Kirk won't be happy about that!
Legions connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Legions.
Kirk wants to control but Legions is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Legions in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Legions swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirk is now in Legions's guard. A big mistake from Legions there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Legions isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kirk stacks Legions 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 Kirk!
Legions manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk is controlling the pace.
Legions gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Legions working a defensive guard but Kirk passes into half guard.
Legions works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legions is trying to keep Kirk in close.
#SUB2#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
#SUB2#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Legions throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
Legions is not content to let Kirk control the position.
Legions is looking to regain half guard here but Kirk keeps moving and retains side control.
Legions is not content to let Kirk control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legions 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
Our winner, Fidel Legions, 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.
James Kirk was interviewed post fight and said 'KHAAAAAAN!'. |
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Event:
HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Chontamenti pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Chontamenti keeps him there for the moment.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chontamenti's hands.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chontamenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Andrade.
Chontamenti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Andrade stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade slips under a jab from Chontamenti.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade scores with a hook.
Chontamenti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti motions for Andrade to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
Andrade throws a head kick but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Chontamenti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
Andrade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chontamenti's hands.
Andrade checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrade avoided it.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.#T3#
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chontamenti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti with a hook.
Andrade tries to clinch but Chontamenti is having none of it.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti lands the left hand.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Chontamenti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade tries to clinch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade slips a straight right by Chontamenti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Chontamenti misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Andrade tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Chontamenti instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Andrade lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andrade sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Chontamenti throws a low kick, looking for Andrade's leg but Andrade calmly moves out of range.
Chontamenti checks a low kick from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body kick.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti wants to clinch.#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a looping right.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Chontamenti lands.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Chontamenti blocks a leg kick.
Chontamenti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrade.
Chontamenti cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Chontamenti circles away.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade cracks Chontamenti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chontamenti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrade can turn it around.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chontamenti. Chontamenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws a hook but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch.
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chontamenti checks it well.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chontamenti is out of range.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti lands a head shot.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Chontamenti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Andrade.
It looked like Chontamenti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade slips under a jab.#T4#
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chontamenti in his tracks.
Chontamenti is looking to score with low kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Chontamenti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chontamenti works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Andrade lands with a straight right. Chontamenti didn't see that one coming.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Chontamenti takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Chontamenti.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chontamenti's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti is looking to counter the offense by Andrade and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Chontamenti only half commits.
Andrade sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Andrade's head back.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
Chontamenti wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade scores with the left hand. Chontamenti knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade slips a jab from Chontamenti.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Andrade takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chontamenti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Chontamenti.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrade.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Chontamenti throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrade off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrade down.
Andrade throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.#T4#
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Andrade checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.#CL#
Chontamenti rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade tries to break the clinch but Chontamenti is controlling the position.
Chontamenti works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Chontamenti works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chontamenti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Andrade 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade 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!' |
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Event:
HFC 84 - Leifsson vs Wanker
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Jalbert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Jalbert forces Chontamenti back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Jalbert fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to work over Jalbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jalbert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jalbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jalbert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalbert.
Jalbert throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Jalbert blocks it.
Chontamenti tries to pull guard but Jalbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Chontamenti drops back down to his feet.
Chontamenti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jalbert smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhishma Chontamenti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalbert misses with a hook.
Jalbert misses the jab.#T1#
Jalbert connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.#CL2#
Jalbert rushes Chontamenti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chontamenti tries to work over Jalbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jalbert backwards.
Jalbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalbert pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with some punches.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jalbert lands a right hand.
Chontamenti blocks a body shot from Jalbert.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jalbert.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Chontamenti decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalbert wants to stand but Chontamenti has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Chontamenti controlling Jalbert's posture.
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.
Jalbert wants to get up but he can't break Chontamenti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Chontamenti has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jalbert doesn't defend quickly enough and Chontamenti has managed to lock this one up! Can Jalbert escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chontamenti on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bhishma Chontamenti!
A very excited looking Bhishma Chontamenti 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. |
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Event:
HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chontamenti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body punch.
Todd misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Chontamenti ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Todd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd checks a low kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Chontamenti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Chontamenti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chontamenti.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chontamenti tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd is looking to chop away at Chontamenti's legs.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chontamenti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Chontamenti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti motions for Todd to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chontamenti has time to react.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Chontamenti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winston Todd 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#
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Chontamenti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Chontamenti tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.
Chontamenti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chontamenti scrambles back to his feet.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti works the jab nicely.
Chontamenti misses with a two punch combination.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chontamenti cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Chontamenti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Todd.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chontamenti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chontamenti throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Chontamenti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Todd.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Chontamenti misses.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Chontamenti.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chontamenti slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Chontamenti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand. #T4#
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Chontamenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chontamenti lands a slapping body shot.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Chontamenti lands with a shot to the body.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chontamenti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chontamenti 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 looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chontamenti thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Chontamenti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chontamenti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Chontamenti is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chontamenti throws out a powerful jab.
Todd looks for the body kick but Chontamenti saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Chontamenti misses its target.
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Chontamenti had a free shot at his head there.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chontamenti is able to avoid easily.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Chontamenti blocks the low kick.
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Chontamenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Chontamenti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chontamenti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chontamenti avoids a kick to the body.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chontamenti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Chontamenti looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Todd throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti misses with a head kick.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Chontamenti backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chontamenti tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Todd 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winston Todd!
A very excited looking Winston Todd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a jab to McCrae's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chontamenti, as that shot connected.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae dodges the punch combination from Chontamenti.
McCrae jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
Chontamenti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Chontamenti.
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 low kick lands for Chontamenti.
McCrae cracks Chontamenti with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Chontamenti scores with a jab.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Chontamenti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chontamenti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCrae's hands.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCrae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chontamenti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from McCrae.
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!
Chontamenti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from McCrae.
#T2#
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Chontamenti.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind McCrae 's knee.
McCrae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Chontamenti drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but McCrae checks it
and McCrae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of McCrae's head but McCrae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti motions for McCrae to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCrae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCrae throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCrae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
McCrae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks McCrae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCrae down.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from McCrae.
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chontamenti scoring well with a low kick there.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chontamenti lands a head kick!
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chontamenti fails with the takedown.
Chontamenti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Donk. McCrae catches Chontamenti right on the button with a cross.
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chontamenti 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 McCrae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCrae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCrae throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Bhishma Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
Chontamenti throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chontamenti throws a leg kick which misses McCrae's front leg but catches the back leg as McCrae tries to avoid it.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bhishma Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCrae misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chontamenti to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chontamenti lands a nice looking body shot.
Chontamenti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
McCrae connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
McCrae works the jab nicely.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCrae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
McCrae throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
Good exchange - McCrae coming out on top.
McCrae throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch but McCrae is avoiding it.
McCrae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a three punch combo that has McCrae backing up. McCrae nods at Chontamenti to acknowledge the strikes.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from McCrae.#T3#
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chontamenti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCrae if he has to take too many more of those.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrae can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Chontamenti's shoulder, as Chontamenti tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chontamenti lands a head kick. McCrae smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chontamenti doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
McCrae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Chontamenti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Chontamenti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCrae throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCrae to the mat! McCrae manages to get full guard.
McCrae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCrae. That did some damage!
Chontamenti shoots in looking for a takedown but McCrae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chontamenti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chontamenti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti motions for McCrae to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrae misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Chontamenti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae lands with a cross.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but McCrae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCrae clobbers Chontamenti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCrae lands a nice shot that snaps Chontamenti's head back.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Chontamenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by McCrae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCrae.#ROC2#Chontamenti is rocked!
You can see that McCrae has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCrae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrae 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.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McCrae misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Chontamenti lands a right hook to the body.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti scoring well with a low kick there.
Chontamenti takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#Bhishma Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chontamenti jabs McCrae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bhishma Chontamenti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae misses with a looping left.#TD#
McCrae gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from McCrae.
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chontamenti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chontamenti passes McCrae's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
Well Chontamenti 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhishma Chontamenti!
An out of breath Bhishma Chontamenti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown scores with the left hand. Chontamenti knows he should have avoided that one.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown swings for the body but Chontamenti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chontamenti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body. Unknown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Chontamenti counters with a nice leg kick.
Unknown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Chontamenti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Chontamenti as he checks the leg kick.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Unknown
and Chontamenti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Unknown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manco Unknown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Unknown misses with a straight left.
Unknown slips a jab and a cross from Chontamenti.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chontamenti lands with an overhand left.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Unknown misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Unknown rather than just go for the knockout.
Unknown throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.
Unknown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Unknown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unknown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.#T2#
Unknown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chontamenti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unknown cracks Chontamenti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.#CL2#
Chontamenti rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the head.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Chontamenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Unknown digs a right hand into Chontamenti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chontamenti's gas tank.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Unknown pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chontamenti fails to pull guard.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Unknown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unknown's gas tank.
Chontamenti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manco Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bhishma Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chontamenti looks winded!
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
A short left from Chontamenti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Unknown.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
A body shot lands from Unknown.
A short body shot lands from Unknown as the two fighters clinch.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chontamenti to keep the fight standing.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unknown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown works on Chontamenti's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Unknown jumps guard.
#SUB#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chontamenti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chontamenti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unknown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chontamenti takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a series of wild punches.
Unknown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Unknown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Unknown - just one landing.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unknown. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Unknown misses.
Chontamenti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown swinging wildly here.
Unknown backing away here, and Chontamenti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unknown. That's going to slow Chontamenti down. #T1#
Chontamenti moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Unknown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chontamenti can do to turn this around?
Unknown misses with a leg kick.
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Unknown's belly button to the back.
Unknown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Unknown, as that shot connected.
Unknown misses the jab.
Chontamenti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chontamenti misses with a straight right.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Unknown's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti misses with a takedown attempt - Unknown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown misses with a leg kick.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chontamenti. Chontamenti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown fails to land with a series of punches.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Chontamenti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unknown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti stuns Unknown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
Chontamenti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Unknown with a body shot.
Unknown connects with the punch.#CL2#
Chontamenti drives through and clinches with Unknown against the cage.
Unknown misses with an elbow strike.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside.
Chontamenti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unknown walks away with a smile on his face. Chontamenti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manco Unknown is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Unknown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chontamenti finds it's way round the side to connect with Unknown's head.
A clash of legs there as Unknown blocks the low kick.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Unknown moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Unknown throws a right hand that Chontamenti ducks under and follows up with a left that Chontamenti also avoids with ease.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range. #T4#
Unknown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chontamenti. That did some damage!
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Unknown - that will leave a mark!
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Unknown tries to work over Chontamenti's front leg with a kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Unknown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Unknown is having none of it.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Chontamenti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Unknown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chontamenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Unknown.
Unknown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chontamenti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Unknown digs a good hook to Chontamenti's body.
Unknown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Unknown pushes Chontamenti away with a front kick.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Unknown.
Unknown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chontamenti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Unknown misses.
Chontamenti misses with a head kick.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
#T1#
Unknown lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
Chontamenti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Unknown misses with a body kick.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown blocks a low kick nicely.
Chontamenti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unknown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unknown lands a glancing blow to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Unknown thuds his shin into the meat of Chontamenti's side.#T2#
Unknown connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown misses with a kick to the body
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot.
Unknown throws a solid leg kick but Chontamenti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Unknown.
Chontamenti tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way.
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unknown misses with a leg kick.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chontamenti. That did some damage!
Chontamenti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unknown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Unknown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chontamenti with a nice cross.
Unknown throws a low kick but Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Unknown connects with a single shot there.
Chontamenti wants to slow Unknown down by chopping away at his legs.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manco Unknown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unknown with a hook.
Chontamenti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unknown cracks Chontamenti with a good jab.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chontamenti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Unknown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chontamenti scrambles back to his feet.
Chontamenti tries to move into range but Unknown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chontamentis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Unknown throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chontamenti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Unknown looks for the body kick but Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Unknown's head back.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Chontamenti's legs.
Unknown thumps Chontamenti with a low kick.
Unknown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Unknown catches Chontamenti right on the button with a cross.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chontamenti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Unknown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Unknown 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BBFC 10 Todd Vs. Chontamenti
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Chontamenti cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd jabs Chontamenti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti lands with a right hand.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Todd misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.#T1#
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Chontamenti scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.
Chontamenti blocks the body kick.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chontamenti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti avoids the head kick by Todd.
An inside leg kick from Chontamenti misses.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd throws a hook but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Todd.#T3#
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd 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.
Good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Chontamenti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Todd misses.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Chontamenti was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Chontamenti is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd swings for the body but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Chontamenti tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Chontamenti lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Jab from Todd.
Chontamenti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Chontamenti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Todd misses.
A nice side step and Chontamenti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd jabs at Chontamenti's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Todd.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd misses with a hook.
Chontamenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Chontamenti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Chontamenti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Chontamenti connects with a high kick.
Chontamenti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
letting Chontamenti counter with a right hand.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd wants to slow Chontamenti down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd cracks Chontamenti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Chontamenti was not able to check.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chontamenti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Chontamenti throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chontamenti back to the cage. Todd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Todd misses with the body kick
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Chontamenti throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Chontamenti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Todd tries to work over Chontamenti's front leg with a kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Todd connects with a jab.
Chontamenti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Chontamenti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Chontamenti keeps Todd at a distance using the push kick.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chontamenti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Chontamenti has his takedown stuffed
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chontamenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chontamenti can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
It seemed like Chontamenti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a lazy head kick
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chontamenti.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chontamenti checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd blocks a head kick by Chontamenti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chontamenti moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chontamenti with a jab.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chontamenti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd with a jab.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chontamenti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Chontamenti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chontamenti to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd checks a low kick from Chontamenti.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Chontamenti avoided it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.#T2#
Todd misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
Chontamenti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Chontamenti moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Chontamenti dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Chontamenti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Todd's head back.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Chontamenti should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Chontamenti misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Chontamenti 's knee.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd misses the body punch
and Chontamenti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chontamenti counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bhishma Chontamenti just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chontamenti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Chontamenti's leg but Chontamenti calmly moves out of range.
Todd backing away here, and Chontamenti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti shapes to counter with a head kick.
Todd is looking to slow Chontamenti down with leg kicks.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Todd misses.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Chontamenti lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chontamenti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Chontamenti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.#T2#
Chontamenti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chontamenti throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Chontamenti scores with a nice strike.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Todd checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd tries to move into range but Chontamenti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Chontamenti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chontamenti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Chontamenti throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Chontamenti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd had his way with Bhishma Chontamenti in that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R5#
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd thows a body kick. Chontamenti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Todd throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Chontamenti moves his leg out of the way.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.#T1#
Todd throws out a leg kick but Chontamenti moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Chontamenti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd misses the body punch
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Chontamenti lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chontamenti thinking.
Chontamenti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd is looking to slow Chontamenti down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick.
Todd 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 combination from Todd does no damage.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Chontamenti only half commits.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd misses with a hook
and Chontamenti counters with a stiff right hand.
Chontamenti throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Chontamenti tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.#T4#
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chontamenti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Todd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bhishma Chontamenti.
Well Todd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Chontamenti against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chontamenti as Cannabino tries to tie him up.
Cannabino is trying to force a seperation but Chontamenti has the dominant position.
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Chontamenti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti. #CL#
Chontamenti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti blocks an uppercut.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
A short right from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
#CL#
Chontamenti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti keeps control of Cannabino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Chontamenti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cannabino's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti tries to clinch there but Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Chontamenti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.#T2#
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chontamenti. Chontamenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
Cannabino slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Cannabino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cannabino's gas tank.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti keeps control of Cannabino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
Cannabino tries to circle away but Chontamenti has him pinned against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chontamenti on the inside.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Chontamenti avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Chontamenti on the inside.
Cannabino wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Chontamenti cracks Cannabino with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Chontamenti gets a clinch.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Chontamenti improves position.
Cannabino is trying to force a seperation but Chontamenti has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Chontamenti backs off Cannabino throws a huge counter combo but Chontamenti manages to avoid it all.
Chontamenti dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Chontamenti has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chontamenti has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Chontamenti cracks Cannabino with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chontamenti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bhishma Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cannabino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chontamenti jabs Cannabino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
Cannabino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chontamenti thumps Cannabino with a low kick.
Cannabino moves out of range of the leg kick from Chontamenti.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chontamenti, pushing him back against the cage.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannabino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Bhishma Chontamenti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Chontamenti.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chontamenti lands a right hand.
Chontamenti prevents Cannabino from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
A short right from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Chontamenti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chontamenti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Chontamenti pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Chontamenti has his feet on Cannabino's thighs here. He's pushed Cannabino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cannabino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bhishma Chontamenti!
A victorious Bhishma Chontamenti 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:
Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a low kick as Malone jumps back.
Chontamenti lands a jab.
Chontamenti throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Malone counters with a nice body kick.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chontamenti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chontamenti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malone's head.#ROC#Malone is rocked!
Chontamenti lands a slapping body shot.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Chontamenti finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chontamenti lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Malone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chontamenti dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bhishma Chontamenti thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 16
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murska misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murska just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murska working aggressively here.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Murska lands a left hand.
Chontamenti misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Chontamenti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chontamenti lands a slapping body shot.
Murska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
Ispa Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Murska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Murska avoids the head kick by Chontamenti.
Murska tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chontamenti counters with a stiff right hand.
Chontamenti dips to his left and cracks Murska with an uppercut!
Murska tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
Murska avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Murska is looking to clinch but Chontamenti is avoiding it.
Murska misses with the combination.
It seemed like Chontamenti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ispa Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti swats away the attempt to clinch by Murska.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murska lands with an overhand left.
Murska looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murska connects with a nice looking jab.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Murska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.#CL#
Murska clinches with his opponent.
Chontamenti lands with a short shot to the head.
Murska cracks Chontamenti with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Chontamenti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murska tries to clinch up
and Chontamenti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Murska saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Murska as he checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti blocks a low kick nicely.
Murska misses with a series of wild punches.
Chontamenti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3##CL#
Chontamenti gets tackled into the cage by Murska. Murska maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Chontamenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murska prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murskas head.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murska. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land. #BC2#
Chontamenti breaks the clinch.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murska manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Murska checks it.
Murska is looking to clinch.
Chontamenti thows a body kick. Murska tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Murska misses its intended target.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body.
Murska throws a right hand that Chontamenti ducks under and follows up with a left that Chontamenti also avoids with ease.
Chontamenti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murska jabs at Chontamenti's body.
Chontamenti connects with a crisp jab.
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 Ispa Murska will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Murska off balance momentarily.
Murska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Murska moves into the clinch.
Murska working aggressively here.
Chontamenti tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chontamenti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chontamenti tries to score with a low kick but Murska moves his leg out of the way.
Murska throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti moves forwards but Murska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Murska tenderised Chontamenti's leg. Chontamenti is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Chontamenti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murska at a distance.
Murska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murska checks a low kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murska rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murska doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Nice combo by Chontamenti! Oh, that's hurt him - Murska falls to the canvas and Chontamenti follows him into side control. #ROC2#Murska is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Murska has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska pushes Chontamenti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chontamenti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oh Murska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Chontamenti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chontamenti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Chontamenti has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Murska is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chontamenti yanks on the arm and Murska is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chontamenti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Bhishma Chontamenti gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Unknown connects with a single shot there.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Good shot there by Unknown.
Chontamenti throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Chontamenti goes for a double leg but Unknown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unknown continues to drive forward.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.
A jab from Chontamenti does it's job there.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Chontamenti's body.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Chontamenti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Unknown connects with a looping right hand.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Unknown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unknown shoots in looking for a takedown but Chontamenti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unknown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chontamenti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Unknown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Chontamenti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Unknown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unknown.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Unknown was not able to check.
Chontamenti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Unknown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Unknown gets caught napping as Chontamenti dives in and scores a takedown. Unknown manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Unknown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.
Chontamenti looking to sit in guard and control but Unknown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Unknown as he connects with a hook.
Unknown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unknown misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
A little feinted left hand from Chontamenti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chontamenti at a distance.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown punishes Chontamenti's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Chontamenti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chontamenti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Unknown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chontamenti's guard! Nice work there by Unknown!
Chontamenti 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Unknown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chontamenti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard. #SUB2#
Chontamenti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unknown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chontamenti has managed to get both his arms back between Unknown's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chontamenti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Unknown dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Unknown throws a big elbow that misses.
Chontamenti managing to control the position.
Unknown is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.#SUB#
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unknown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unknown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unknown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!#REVR##SUB#
Chontamenti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Unknown has his foot on Chontamenti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chontamenti works his way back into a safe position though.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Chontamenti is pushing down on Unknown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unknown is fighting to maintain full guard but Chontamenti has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chontamenti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unknown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bhishma Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chontamenti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manco Unknown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Unknown.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
Chontamenti thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Unknown misses with a straight right.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Unknown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.#T1#
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Unknown does no damage.
Unknown stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Chontamenti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown scores with a body shot.
Chontamenti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chontamenti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unknown lands a nice shot that snaps Chontamenti's head back.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown scores with a hook.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unknown sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chontamenti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unknown finds it's way round the side to connect with Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Chontamenti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Unknown misses with a looping right.
Chontamenti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti clobbers Unknown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Unknown misses with a takedown attempt - Chontamenti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chontamenti ducks right into an uppercut from Unknown.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Chontamenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chontamenti scores with a spinning back kick!
Unknown stuffs the takedown.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.#T4#
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unknown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chontamenti is fending him off so far but Unknown persists. Nope, Chontamenti circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Unknown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti'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.#R4#
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown works Chontamenti's body with a nice hook.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Unknown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chontamenti's head backwards.
Unknown looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chontamenti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manco Unknown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Unknown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Jab from Unknown.
Some wild striking there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Unknown had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Unknown connects with the punch.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Unknown coming out on top.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chontamenti under the eye.
Nice sprawl there from Chontamenti as Unknown shoots in.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unknown lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.#T3#
Chontamenti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unknown finds it's way round the side to connect with Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti lands with a straight right. Unknown didn't see that one coming.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown scores with a nice right hand.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown misses with a few strikes there.
Chontamenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unknown is fending him off so far but Chontamenti persists. Nope, Unknown circles away and we're back to standing.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti shoots in and drives through. Unknown sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhishma Chontamenti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chontamenti at a distance.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Unknown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Unknown.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Unknown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
Unknown is defending against the submission attempts here by Chontamenti.
#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Chontamenti is looking to stall here but Unknown recovers full guard.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Unknown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chontamenti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chontamenti wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
Chontamenti slows the pace down. #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.#SUB#
Chontamenti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chontamenti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Unknown can't do much from the bottom here.
Unknown is looking for a sweep.
Unknown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown postures up.
Chontamenti is not content to let Unknown control the position.#SUB2#
Unknown is working for a kimura here but Chontamenti manages to reverse the position and he's now in Unknown's guard.
#SUB#
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Unknown working for a triangle but Chontamenti defends it easily.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Manco Unknown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chontamenti passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unknown is trying to improve his position.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Unknown is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Unknown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chontamenti's guard! Nice work there by Unknown! #SUB#
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unknown is aware though and is defending well.
Unknown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chontamenti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unknown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Unknown 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
Manco Unknown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Chontamenti settles back down.
Unknown throwing a counter right hand but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chontamenti has time to react.
Unknown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Chontamenti settles back down.
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Unknown.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unknown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unknown scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Unknown avoids it easily.#T1#
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown throws a good cross that connects.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Chontamenti misses
and Unknown counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Unknown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown throwing a counter right hand but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Chontamenti circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown misses with a looping right.#T2#
Unknown 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.
Unknown blocks a low kick nicely.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Unknown checks it.
Unknown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Unknown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Unknown takes the fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown lands an uppercut.#TD#
Unknown successfully pulls guard.
Chontamenti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Unknown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chontamenti defends it easily.
Chontamenti content to stall in guard here.
Unknown controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself. #SUB2#
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard. #SUB2#
Chontamenti has gone for a leg lock! Unknown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chontamenti's guard.#REVR#
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!#REVB##T4#
Unknown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully.
Unknown being controlled here, momentarily.
Chontamenti wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Chontamenti there.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the body
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Unknown is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a good cross that connects.
Chontamenti lands with a right hand.
Chontamenti lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Some wild striking there from Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown looks to clinch
and Chontamenti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chontamenti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown is looking to counter punch.
Unknown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chontamenti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chontamenti swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Unknown counters by clinching up.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Chontamenti.
Unknown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chontamenti smiles and moves away.
Unknown wants to clinch but Chontamenti slips to the side
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti works over Unknown's head and body with a nice combination.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Unknown checks it.
Unknown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chontamenti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unknown counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chontamenti missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown checks the leg kick.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Unknown has Chontamenti up against the cage in a clinch.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chontamenti to keep the fight standing.
Unknown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Unknown lands a body punch.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Chontamenti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Chontamenti won't allow it.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unknown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Unknown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is leaning against Unknown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Chontamenti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage. #T4#
Chontamenti pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown fails to pull guard.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chontamenti to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully.
Chontamenti controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhishma Chontamenti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Unknown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Unknown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Unknown's head.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Unknown fails to pull guard.
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
Chontamenti is trying to maintain a safe position but Unknown gets an underhook and turns Chontamenti into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Chontamenti throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti is leaning against Unknown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Unknown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chontamenti can turn it around.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unknown.
Chontamenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
#T2#
Chontamenti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chontamenti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chontamenti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Chontamenti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Unknown is rocked!
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Oh Unknown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Chontamenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti lands with a light punch inside.
Chontamenti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chontamenti cracks Unknown with a nice body shot.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Chontamenti trying to control the position but instead, Unknown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chontamenti into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
Unknown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Chontamenti won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti is looking to control Unknown's arms but Unknown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chontamenti has his back to the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Chontamenti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unknown is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti. #T4#
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown seems to have got his legs back now.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Chontamenti scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Unknown to his knees! Chontamenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Bhishma Chontamenti is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Bhishma Chontamenti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti lunges at Filth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filth's hand.
Chontamenti scores with a punch to the head.
Filth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chontamenti throws a front kick aimed at Filth's knee but Filth avoids it well.
Chontamenti lands with a cross.
Chontamenti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chontamenti throws a push kick but Filth slaps the foot to one side.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Chontamenti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filth, pushing him back against the cage.
Filth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filth cracks Chontamenti with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chontamenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filth lands with a light punch inside.
Filth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Filth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filth's gas tank. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Filth.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Filth's head.
Nice body punch from Filth - that landed with a thud.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti blocks an uppercut.
Chontamenti misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Filth.
A shot in the inside from Filth.
Chontamenti is working Filth over against the cage.
Filth working aggressively here.
Filth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti blocks an uppercut.
Filth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Filth.
Filth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filth scores with a shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Filth.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Filth.
Filth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth. #T2#
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth working aggressively here.
Chontamenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chontamenti.
Filth blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
A nice left hand lands by Filth.
Filth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chontamenti or not.
Filth throws a punch but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti misses with some punches.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Filth controls the action.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Filth controls the action.
Chontamenti struggles to land a body shot inside as Filth controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filth.
Chontamenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chontamenti misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Filth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filth digs a right hand into Chontamenti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chontamenti's gas tank.
Chontamenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Filth blocks it.
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Filth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Filth pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filth misses with the head strike.
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Filth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filth misses with some punches.
Filth working aggressively here.
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.
Filth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chontamenti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Chontamenti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti presses Filth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Filth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filth's gas tank.
Chontamenti blocks a body shot from Filth.
Filth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Filth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chontamenti cracks Filth with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filth is breathing heavily.
Chontamenti struggles to land a body shot inside as Filth controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filth.
A body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Chontamenti stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Obama Filth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Filth catches Chontamenti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Chontamenti finds it's target.
Filth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Filth misses with a body shot.
Filth lands a nice looking body shot.
Chontamenti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Filth throws a lazy uppercut
and Chontamenti counters with a left to the body.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Filth throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Chontamenti digs a good body shot into Filth's ribs.#T1#
Chontamenti lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chontamenti defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Filth is rocked!
Filth missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Filth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filth. That did some damage!
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick.
Chontamenti with the inside leg kick.
Filth's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filth seems to have got his legs back now.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that drops Filth like a sack of potatoes! Chontamenti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Bhishma Chontamenti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Nikolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikolas down.
Nikolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Nikolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Chontamenti pushes Nikolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Nikolas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nikolas wants to break free but Chontamenti has control.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Nikolas avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Nikolas is looking to break free of the clinch but Chontamenti has double underhooks.
Nikolas is trying to push Chontamenti away but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chontamenti is pushing Nikolas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chontamenti misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Chontamenti pushes Nikolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chontamenti stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikolas blocks an uppercut.
Nikolas can't break the clinch.
Nikolas tries to break free but Chontamenti pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolas can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nikolas tries to circle away but Chontamenti has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
Nikolas prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti prevents Nikolas from breaking the clinch.
Chontamenti gets through Nikolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Chontamenti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Nikolas is breathing heavily.
Chontamenti lands a body punch. #T2#
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Nikolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolas's gas tank.
Chontamenti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Chontamenti. #ROC2#Nikolas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Nikolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chontamenti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikolas seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
Chontamenti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chontamenti lands with a left to the head.
Chontamenti is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Nikolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolas's gas tank. #T3#
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikolas or not.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti - that landed with a thud.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chontamenti.
A right handed body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chontamenti. #T4#
Chontamenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nikolas to his knees! Chontamenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bhishma Chontamenti waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska misses with a left hand
and Chontamenti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Murska moved away.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska connects with the punch.
Chontamenti fakes the leg kick and cracks Murska in the body.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Murska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murska throwing a counter right hand but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Murska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murska.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chontamenti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murska defends it nicely.
Murska tried to counter with a leg kick but Chontamenti avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska is looking to slow Chontamenti down with leg kicks. #T1##KD2#
A head kick lands from Chontamenti that sends Murska to the canvas. Murska tries to scramble back to his feet but Chontamenti brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Ispa Murska has been cut.
Murska is looking to regain half guard here but Chontamenti keeps moving and retains side control.
Murska struggling a bit here.
Murska is looking to regain half guard here but Chontamenti keeps moving and retains side control.
Chontamenti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murska keeps working.
Murska is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chontamenti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murska tries to buck Chontamenti off but Chontamenti is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Chontamenti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murska is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chontamenti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chontamenti is trying to work for a kimura but Murska is defending well.
Chontamenti wants to control but Murska is keeping him busy.
Murska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chontamenti is fighting to break Murska's control of his arms but Murska is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Murska keeps moving.
Chontamenti 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murska is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Chontamenti working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Chontamenti looking for a guillotine here but Murska defends easily.
Murska controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Chontamenti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murska defends it easily.
Murska tries to free his leg and advance position but Chontamenti is retaining full guard.
Chontamenti being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Murska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murska misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a head kick.
Chontamenti looks to throw a body kick
and Murska counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Murska off balance momentarily.
Chontamenti shoots in and drives through. Murska sprawls well.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Murska's leg. Murska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chontamenti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chontamenti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murska keeps working.
Murska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Chontamenti is thwarting Murska's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Chontamenti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murska!
Murska is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chontamenti controlling from mount.
Chontamenti prevents Murska from getting the reversal.
Chontamenti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murska is squirming around, avoiding Chontamenti's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murska keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti tries to control but Murska wriggling away. #T2#
Murska tries to reverse the position but Chontamenti maintains control.#SUB2#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murska is on top in guard.
Murska controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Chontamenti working for a triangle but Murska defends it easily.
Chontamenti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chontamenti trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murska passes into side control.
#T3#
Chontamenti struggling a bit here.
Murska 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 Chontamenti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chontamenti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murska working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murska controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chontamenti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murska takes a little break here. Chontamenti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chontamenti wants to control but Murska postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bhishma Chontamenti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Chontamenti lands but Murska takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Murska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick that misses.
Chontamenti connects with a crisp jab.
Murska checks a low kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Murska counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Murska takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a thumping low kick.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Murska was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chontamenti.#T1#
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Murska.
Murska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chontamenti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chontamenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chontamenti motions for Murska to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murska.
Murska takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Chontamenti.
Murska avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Murska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murska throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Murska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Ispa Murska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murska swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Murska is rocked!
Chontamenti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murska rather than just go for the knockout.
Chontamenti connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Murska out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Bhishma Chontamenti very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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:
Checkmate Contenders 3
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti connects with a body shot.
Chontamenti blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Oni misses.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Chontamenti coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tests Oni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Oni.
Oni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chontamenti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oni scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Abayomrunkoje Oni has been cut.
Oni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Oni throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Oni throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.#T1##CL2#
Oni tries to keep at a distance but Chontamenti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chontamenti.#BC#
Oni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chontamenti. Chontamenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Oni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oni misses the body punch
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind Oni 's knee. #CL2#
Chontamenti clinches with his opponent.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oni backwards.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oni or not.
Chontamenti presses Oni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Oni controls the action.
Oni prevents a body shot from Chontamenti. #T2#
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Oni.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Oni avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oni's elbow.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
A short left from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Oni.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Chontamenti.
#T3#
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Oni is breathing heavily.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onis head.
Oni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Oni controls the action.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oni.
Chontamenti cracks Oni with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oni or not.
Chontamenti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oni backwards.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti digs a right hand underneath Oni's ribcage. Oni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chontamenti is leaning against Oni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oni's elbow. #T4#
Chontamenti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oni backwards.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Oni blocks it.
Chontamenti works on Oni's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Chontamenti.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti cracks Oni with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Oni is rocked!
Chontamenti works on Oni's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Oni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Oni to his knees! Chontamenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Bhishma Chontamenti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quest 16: Bacolod v Cauchy
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Chontamenti.#CUT#
It looks like First Name has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Name.
Name ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Name. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Name misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Name missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Name misses with an uppercut.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Chontamenti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Name avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Name cracks Chontamenti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Name waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tried to counter with a leg kick but Name avoided it.
Name swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name scores with a nice right hand.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chontamenti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name misses the jab.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Name lands a glancing blow to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Name misses with a jab, cross combination.
Name is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chontamenti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chontamenti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Name.#ROC2#
Chontamenti is rocked!
Name cracks Chontamenti on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chontamenti falls backwards against the cage. Name follows up with more strikes that drop Chontamenti to his knees. Name keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chontamenti! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Name!
First Name took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Conquest XII: Unknown v Murska
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Chontamenti throws a series of punches but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that misses.
Fujiwara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Fujiwara throws a nice looking combination but Chontamenti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujiwara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Fujiwara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujiwara down.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Fujiwara's belly button to the back.
Fujiwara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chontamenti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fujiwara really felt that one!
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujiwara off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Chontamenti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Chontamenti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a nice strike.#T1##CL2#
Chontamenti moves into the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujiwara backwards. #ROC2#
Fujiwara is rocked!
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujiwara backwards.
Oh Fujiwara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Fujiwara.
Chontamenti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujiwara backwards.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fujiwara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fujiwara drops to his knees and Chontamenti pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Unknown throws a right hand that Chontamenti ducks under and follows up with a left that Chontamenti also avoids with ease.
And Chontamenti counters with a quick kick to the body but Unknown blocks it.
Unknown throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Chontamenti tries to keep at a distance but Unknown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown jumps guard but Chontamenti stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chontamenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Unknown pulls Chontamenti into guard.
Chontamenti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Unknown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chontamenti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chontamenti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chontamenti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from.
Chontamenti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chontamenti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unknown on the ground.#SUB2#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chontamenti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chontamenti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Unknown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chontamenti is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chontamenti tries to stand but Unknown is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chontamenti defends well.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Chontamenti is really struggling to control Unknown but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Unknown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Unknown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chontamenti is aware though and is defending well.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Unknown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chontamenti is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Chontamenti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Unknown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chontamenti is looking to defend but Unknown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chontamenti! Unknown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chontamenti taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
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