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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 3
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scruggs throws a right hand that misses
and Scruggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirst keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scruggs slips a jab and a cross from Hirst.
Scruggs throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hirst to counter with a crisp jab.
Scruggs looks to land a right hand but Hirst moved out of range.
Hirst tries a quick counter leg kick but Scruggs is wise to it.
Scruggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirst.
Hirst checks the leg kick.
Scruggs throws a hook but Hirst blocks it.
Scruggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hirst.
Scruggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scruggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hirst swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scruggs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hirst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Scruggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buster Scruggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scruggs ducks under a wild hook from Hirst.
We've been hearing reports that Scruggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scruggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirst.
Scruggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirst was well out of range. Poor timing from Scruggs.
Hirst swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scruggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Scruggs.
Scruggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirst scores with a shot to the body.
Scruggs tries to move into range but Hirst moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scruggs scores with a three punch combo!
Scruggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirst counters with a good, hard body kick but Scruggs shrugs it off.
Scruggs blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scruggs misses with a left hand
and Hirst counters with a straight right hand.
Nyah Hirst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scruggs backs away from a small jab... but Hirst lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Scruggs crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hirst with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nyah Hirst!
Our winner, Nyah Hirst, 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.
Buster Scruggs spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shoot'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scruggs, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scruggs ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Scruggs is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Scruggs.
Buster Scruggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scruggs slips a jab from Smirnov.
Scruggs's coach down at fuck you was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scruggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Scruggs with an uppercut!
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Scruggs throws a big shot that misses.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scruggs ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Scruggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.#T1#
Scruggs moves forwards but Smirnov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scruggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scruggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Scruggs connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Scruggs throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Scruggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scruggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Scruggs cracks Smirnov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scruggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov staying out of range there.
Smirnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scruggs sprawls and moves away.
Scruggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smirnov ducks right into an uppercut from Scruggs.
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 big left from Smirnov misses.
Scruggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scruggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Scruggs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scruggs.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Scruggs.
It seemed like Scruggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scruggs misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scruggs digs a good body shot into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov defending well as Scruggs loads up on a big left hand.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Scruggs moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Scruggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Scruggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Smirnov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Scruggs coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scruggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scruggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scruggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Scruggs there.
Scruggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scruggs lands a jab to the head.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Scruggs.#T3#
Smirnov throws a shot from downtown. Scruggs moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Scruggs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scruggs misses with a straight left.
Smirnov takes one to the side of the head.
Smirnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scruggs shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well.
Ivan Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Scruggs.
Scruggs throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Scruggs is quick to defend against it.
Scruggs tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Scruggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scruggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scruggs misses the shot to the body.
Scruggs misses with a hook
and Smirnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scruggs scores with a jab to the body.
Scruggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Scruggs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smirnov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Scruggs.
#TD#
Scruggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Smirnov advances to half guard. #T4#
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but Scruggs defending well.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scruggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scruggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smirnov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scruggs trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov is pressing down on Scruggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scruggs is holding on for now.
Scruggs wants to control but Smirnov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Scruggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smirnov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scruggs blocks a jab.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scruggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scruggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Scruggs lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov misses with a left hand
and Scruggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Scruggs takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Scruggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scruggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smirnov.
Smirnov throwing a counter right hand but Scruggs manages to avoid it.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scruggs thuds his right hand into Smirnov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Scruggs catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Scruggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scruggs slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scruggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Scruggs walks into a jab.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily.
Smirnov slips a jab from Scruggs.#T1#
Smirnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scruggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.
Scruggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smirnov.#TD#
Smirnov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smirnov is keen to just control but Scruggs is a slippery customer.
Smirnov slows the pace down in half guard.
Scruggs is controlling Smirnov's trapped leg to prevent Smirnov from advancing to side control.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scruggs keeps working. #T2#
Scruggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smirnov tries to pass to full mount but Scruggs defends it.
Smirnov slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scruggs tries to roll over but Smirnov keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scruggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smirnov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scruggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Smirnov's head.
Smirnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scruggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Scruggs.
Smirnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scruggs sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Scruggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smirnov doesn't seem phased though.
Scruggs lands a two punch combo.
Scruggs stalks Smirnov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smirnov's face. Smirnov staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Scruggs.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scruggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Smirnov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scruggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Scruggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scruggs has his hands on Smirnov's head, controlling the position.
Smirnov prevents Scruggs from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Scruggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smirnov defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Scruggs 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! 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#
Scruggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Scruggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov tries to move into range but Scruggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smirnov throws an off balance right hand
and Scruggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scruggs lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Scruggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scruggs throws a good cross that connects.
Scruggs scores with a shot to the body.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov has a takedown stuffed.
Scruggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scruggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smirnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Scruggs. Scruggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Scruggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scruggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smirnov has time to react.#T1#
Smirnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scruggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Scruggs.
Scruggs missing with a left hand there. Smirnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scruggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scruggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov lands a nice shot that snaps Scruggs's head back.
Nice defenses there by Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smirnov throws a shot from downtown. Scruggs moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Smirnov defending well as Scruggs loads up on a big left hand.
Smirnov attempts a counter takedown but Scruggs avoids it well and moves away.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Scruggs slips the punch.
Scruggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Smirnov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smirnov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scruggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Scruggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scruggs slips a jab from Smirnov.
Nice defenses there by Scruggs.
Scruggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scruggs but Scruggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scruggs. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scruggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Scruggs moved out of range nicely.
Scruggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but Scruggs moved out of range.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scruggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scruggs throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov fails with the takedown
and Scruggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but Scruggs moved out of range.
Scruggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Scruggs.
Smirnov throws a looping overhand right but Scruggs ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scruggs throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scruggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Scruggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scruggs slips a straight right by Smirnov.
A big left from Scruggs misses.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Scruggs throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
Smirnov throws an off balance right hand
and Scruggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Scruggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smirnov throws out the jab. #T4#
Smirnov misses with an uppercut.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Scruggs saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Scruggs scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Scruggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scruggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scruggs takes one to the chin there.
Smirnov moves out of range as Scruggs strikes.
Smirnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Scruggs's shoulder, as Scruggs tries to avoid the shot.
Scruggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scruggs gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Smirnov counters with a takedown into side control.
Smirnov wants to control but Scruggs is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Scruggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scruggs 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Scruggs!
Buster Scruggs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scruggs needs to keep his hands up - Fuhren had a free shot at his head there.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut. Scruggs saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Scruggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuhren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuhren throws out a powerful jab.
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Scruggs.
A jab from Fuhren misses.
Scruggs moves forwards but Fuhren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scruggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Fuhren.
Scruggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuhren.
Scruggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scruggs jabs at Fuhren's body.
Fuhren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fuhren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scruggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuhren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fuhren throws the left hand but Scruggs avoids the punch easily.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scruggs.
We've been told by Scruggs's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scruggs misses with a looping left.
Scruggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuhren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scruggs moves away.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scruggs.
Scruggs throwing a counter right hand but Fuhren manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fuhren cracks Scruggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scruggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren throws out a counter right but Scruggs avoids it with no problem.
Fuhren lands with a hook. Scruggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scruggs.
Scruggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuhren lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuhren looks to land a left hand but Scruggs moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Fuhren.
Scruggs misses with a hook. Fuhren ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Scruggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuhren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scruggs.
Scruggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Scruggs.
Scruggs jabs Fuhren right on the nose. Fuhren blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuhren digs a good hook to Scruggs's body.
Fuhren misses with a wild body shot.
Scruggs looks to land a combination but Fuhren avoids it well. #T2#
Scruggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scruggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuhren thuds a left hand into Scruggs's body.
Scruggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Scruggs misses its intended target.
Scruggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuhren throws a hook but Scruggs avoids it easily.
Scruggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Scruggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuhren.
Fuhren blocks a jab.
Fuhren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scruggs on the side of the head.
Fuhren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuhren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scruggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scruggs throws the left hand but Fuhren avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Fuhren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuhren misses the target.
Scruggs misses with a looping right.
Scruggs misses with a hook
and Fuhren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuhren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scruggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Fuhren's head.
Fuhren thuds a left hand into Scruggs's body.#T3#
Scruggs ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
Scruggs misses with an uppercut. Fuhren saw that one coming.
Fuhren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scruggs misses with a straight right.
Fuhren slips under a jab from Scruggs.
Scruggs misses with a wild combination.
Scruggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren lands a slapping body shot.
Psiris Fuhren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuhren loads up on a big right hand but Scruggs slips the punch.
Fuhren connects with a right hand. Scruggs shakes it off.
Scruggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuhren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scruggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuhren.
Scruggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuhren counters with a left to the body.
Scruggs misses with a low kick.
Fuhren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Fuhren misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Scruggs misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuhren slips a jab from Scruggs.
Scruggs throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Scruggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scruggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Scruggs is just out of range.
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuhren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scruggs missing with a left hand there. Fuhren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuhren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fuhren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scruggs.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuhren as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Fuhren.
Scruggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Fuhren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scruggs swinging wildly here.
Scruggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuhren.
Fuhren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scruggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Scruggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psiris Fuhren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuhren digs a good hook to Scruggs's body.
Fuhren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scruggs throws a body punch but Fuhren moves out of range.
A jab from Fuhren does it's job there.
Scruggs dodges the punch combination from Fuhren.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scruggs.
Fuhren scores with a shot to the body.
Scruggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuhren throws a hook but Scruggs avoids it easily.
Fuhren moves out of range as Scruggs strikes.
Scruggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Scruggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scruggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Fuhren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scruggs manages to avoid it.
Fuhren cracks Scruggs with an open hand slap.
Fuhren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuhren cracks Scruggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Scruggs is rocked!
Scruggs misses the body punch
and Fuhren scores with a counter punch that sends Scruggs to the canvas! Fuhren smells blood - he's punishing Scruggs with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scruggs has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psiris Fuhren!
Post fight, Psiris Fuhren took to the microphone: 'Raise my hand. Ref, raise my hand. There's a virus going through Sucker Punch. And it's coming for you. I want competition. I want sponsors. I want money. I want war.'.
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD2
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Balaban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scruggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balaban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scruggs digs a good body shot into Balaban's ribs.
Scruggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Scruggs misses.
Buster Scruggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scruggs lands with a straight right. Balaban didn't see that one coming.
Balaban tries for a takedown but Scruggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scruggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scruggs stuffs the takedown.
Buster Scruggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionel Balaban.
Balaban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Scruggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scruggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balaban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balaban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scruggs tries to avoid it but Balaban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scruggs to the ground. Scruggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scruggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scruggs throws a looping overhand right but Balaban ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scruggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balaban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scruggs defends it nicely.#T1#
Balaban tries to clinch up but Scruggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Scruggs.
Balaban wants to counter with a clinch but Scruggs pushes him away.
Scruggs throws a hook but Balaban blocks it.
Balaban blocks a jab.
Balaban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scruggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scruggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Scruggs as he checks the leg kick.
Balaban tries to clinch but Scruggs moves out of range.
Balaban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scruggs's waist but Scruggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balaban off to one side.
Scruggs is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Scruggs finds it's way through Balaban's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Scruggs.
#T2#
Balaban looks to land a body kick but Scruggs moved away.
Jab from Scruggs.
Jab, jab by Scruggs - just one landing.
Scruggs stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balaban tries to close the distance and clinch but Scruggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scruggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Balaban.
Scruggs moves out of range of the body kick from Balaban.
Balaban tries to clinch up.
Scruggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balaban shoots in looking for a takedown. Scruggs tries to sprawl out of it but Balaban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scruggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scruggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balaban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buster Scruggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scruggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balaban.
Scruggs connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Balaban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balaban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scruggs as he avoids it easily.
Scruggs throws a body punch but Balaban moves out of range.
Scruggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balaban's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Scruggs. No joy for Balaban on that attempt.
Scruggs scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Scruggs misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scruggs 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 Balaban has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balaban and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scruggs throws the left hand but Balaban avoids the punch easily.
Scruggs misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Balaban with that takedown attempt.
Balaban doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scruggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balaban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scruggs.
Scruggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balaban under the eye.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balaban fails with a takedown attempt.
Balaban shoots for a takedown but Scruggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Scruggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balaban drops his hands momentarily and Scruggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scruggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balaban shoots in for a takedown but Scruggs shows good takedown defense.
Scruggs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balaban walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balaban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scruggs is looking for a counter combo.
Balaban looks winded!
Scruggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balaban.
Scruggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balaban fails to land the takedown.
Scruggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Balaban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balaban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scruggs.
Scruggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Scruggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Scruggs lands.
Scruggs scores with a hook to the body. Balaban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scruggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balaban doesn't seem bothered though.
Balaban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scruggs lands a right hook to the body.
Scruggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balaban moves away.
Scruggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Balaban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scruggs.
Balaban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scruggs's waist but Scruggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balaban off to one side.
Scruggs with a hook.
Balaban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scruggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scruggs.
Balaban shoots for a double leg takedown but Scruggs sprawls well. He's pushed Balaban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balaban is breathing heavily.
Scruggs clobbers Balaban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Balaban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buster Scruggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Scruggs.
Scruggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Balaban checks a leg kick nicely.
Balaban misses with an uppercut. Scruggs saw that one coming.
Scruggs connects with a body shot that sends Balaban's belly button to the back.
Scruggs throws a head kick that misses.
And Balaban tries to counter it with a takedown but Scruggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balaban takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scruggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scruggs jabs Balaban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balaban looks for a takedown but Scruggs sprawls well.
Buster Scruggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionel Balaban.
Balaban throws out a leg kick but Scruggs moves out of range and Balaban only half commits.
Scruggs throwing a counter right hand but Balaban manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Balaban.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balaban or perhaps it was just good defense by Scruggs, which made it look bad.
Scruggs scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Scruggs. Beautiful body shot.
Scruggs lands a nice shot that snaps Balaban's head back.
Scruggs 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.
Balaban dodges the punch combination from Scruggs.
Scruggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scruggs scores with a body shot.
Scruggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balaban circles away quickly and effectively.
Scruggs throws a right hand that Balaban ducks under and follows up with a left that Balaban also avoids with ease.
Scruggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balaban tries to clinch up.
Scruggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scruggs throws a big shot that misses.
Balaban changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balaban tries for a takedown but Scruggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scruggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balaban is out of range and Scruggs settles back down.
Balaban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Balaban shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scruggs sprawls well. Scruggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balaban gets slowly back to his feet.
Scruggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scruggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scruggs throws a series of punches but Balaban moves out of range.
Balaban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scruggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balaban is trying desperately to land a takedown but Scruggs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Balaban.
Balaban walks into a jab.
A big right from Scruggs misses.
Ionel Balaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scruggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scruggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scruggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scruggs dips to his left and cracks Balaban with an uppercut!
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!
Scruggs lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Balaban is rocked!#T4#
Balaban closes the distance and clinches up with Scruggs, looking for a takedown. Balaban pushes Scruggs against the cage but Scruggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balaban has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balaban doesn't manage to clinch there - Scruggs circles away.
A lazy left from Scruggs finds it's target.
Balaban is still on wobbly legs! Can Scruggs finish him?
Scruggs steps in with a hook that catches Balaban right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Scruggs follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Balaban looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Scruggs!
Buster Scruggs 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Scruggs scores with a nice head shot.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scruggs but Scruggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Scruggs lands.
Scruggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Scruggs.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scruggs is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Scruggs circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Scruggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souza misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Scruggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Souza checks a low kick from Scruggs.
Scruggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Scruggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scruggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scruggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scruggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1##CL2#
Souza forces Scruggs back against the cage and clinches.
Scruggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scruggs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scruggs gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Scruggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buster Scruggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scruggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scruggs lands with a light punch inside.
Scruggs is struggling to control the position.
Scruggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Souza tries a body shot but Scruggs blocks it.
#T2#
Scruggs wants to break free but Souza has control.
Scruggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Souza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scruggs's brow.
Scruggs is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scruggs.
Scruggs lands a right hand.
Souza can't get the takedown.
Souza wants a takedown.
Souza tries to pull guard but Scruggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scruggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scruggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Souza or not.
Scruggs gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scruggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scruggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scruggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scruggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #T3#
A short left from Scruggs.
Souza tries to pull guard but Scruggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scruggs is defending well for now.
Scruggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Scruggs scores with a hook to the body.
Scruggs lands with a light punch inside.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Scruggs has the dominant position.
Scruggs is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Scruggs scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
Scruggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scruggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Scruggs.
Souza looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Scruggs.
Scruggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scruggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
#T4#
Scruggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scruggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Scruggs lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Scruggs.
Scruggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza looking for a takedown.
Scruggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Scruggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Scruggs.
Scruggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Scruggs scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Scruggs finish him?
Scruggs lands a big right hand that drops Souza! The killer instinct kicks in and Scruggs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Scruggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Scruggs!
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