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Event:
HFC 121 - Higgins vs Randleman
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
P Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
P Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by P Cruz.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says P Cruz as he avoids it easily.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
P Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by P Cruz.#CUT2#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
P Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sam back to the cage. P Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sam shoots in for a takedown but P Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Sam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. P Cruz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soons Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam throws a body kick that misses
and P Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Sam has P Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz lands a head kick. Sam smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
P Cruz lands with a cross. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sam being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
P Cruz stalling the fight.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Sam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
P Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
P Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Sam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sam throws a body punch but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As P Cruz looks to move away, Sam throws a big counter combo but P Cruz just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
P Cruz drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#TD#
Sam manages to pull guard.
P Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Sam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SU2#
P Cruz gets to his feet. Sam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sam looks to clinch
and P Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam tries to clinch but P Cruz is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from P Cruz. #CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches Sam up against the cage.
P Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P Cruz lands with a right hand.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Sam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but P Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
Sam wants to take the fight to the mat but P Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Sam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sam dives in for a single leg takedown but P Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sam dodges an elbow strike from P Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soons Sam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
P Cruz pushes Sam away with a front kick.
Sam tries to clinch there but P Cruz circles away.
Nice sprawl there from P Cruz as Sam shoots in.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
P Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam tries to counter by clinching up but P Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
P Cruz lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
P Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Sam is trying to pull guard but P Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from P Cruz. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
P Cruz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
P Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 P Cruz.
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries to score a power double leg takedown but P Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sam somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soons Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sam misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
P Cruz stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
P Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Sam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
P Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Soons Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam wants to clinch up but P Cruz keeps it at a distance.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
P Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
P Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Sam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
P Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
P Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sam.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
P Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
P Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Sam has P Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. P Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
Sam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with P Cruz but P Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but P Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sam dives in and grabs P Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. P Cruz pushes down on Sam's head and hops out.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
P Cruz looks to land a combination. Sam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
P Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sam under the eye.
Sam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Sam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
P Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Oh Sam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Sam gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sam tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but P Cruz is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sam buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sam!! Sam is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. P Cruz throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo P Cruz! |
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Event:
HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Demuss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demuss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demuss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demuss is looking to counter punch.
Demuss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam tries for a takedown but Demuss circles away easily
and Demuss counters with a nice uppercut.
Demuss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sam in his tracks.
Demuss lands with a cross.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demuss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam is looking to clinch but Demuss is avoiding it.
Demuss blocks a head kick by Sam.
Demuss scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Demuss, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Demuss. Beautiful body shot.
Demuss lands a glancing blow to the side of Sam's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss cracks Sam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demuss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Demuss, which made it look bad.
Demuss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sam is looking to clinch but Demuss is avoiding it.
Sam throws a hook but Demuss avoids it easily.
No joy there for Demuss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demuss is able to avoid easily.
Demuss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sam has time to react.
Jake Demuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam wants to clinch but Demuss slips to the side
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demuss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sam will feel that in the morning.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demuss as he avoids it easily.
Jake Demuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soons Sam.
Demuss connects with the punch.
Demuss fakes the leg kick and cracks Sam in the body.
Demuss throws a combination. Sam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Demuss tenderised Sam's leg. Sam is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Demuss tenderised Sam's leg. Sam is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Demuss takes the fight into the clinch.
Demuss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sam's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demuss prevents it.
Demuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demuss is pushing Sam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Demuss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demuss working Sam over with knees to the body.
Sam looks winded!
Sam fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Demuss scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Demuss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Demuss is staying tight to Sam's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Demuss is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demuss is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demuss cracks Sam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Demuss 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 Sam's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Demuss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Demuss is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Demuss actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demuss 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.
Demuss won't allow Sam to pass to mount.
Demuss misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Demuss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soons Sam'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##TD#
Sam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Demuss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sam is trying to control the position but Demuss postures up.
Sam is looking to stand up but Demuss isn't so interested in that idea.
Demuss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sam trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Demuss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Demuss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demuss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Demuss with a jab.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Demuss counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sam throws a lazy head kick
and Demuss counters with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demuss.#CL#
Demuss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demuss lands an elbow inside that Sam shrugs off. #T2##BC#
Demuss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam shoots and misses
and Demuss counters with a head kick.
Demuss with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Sam is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Demuss! Sam is backing up but he can't get away as Demuss lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sam and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Demuss!
After winning the bout, Jake Demuss 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sam is looking to clinch.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sam doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
Sam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sam.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soons Sam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CJ Robinson! |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 1
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Idiot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Idiot looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Idiot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam working over Idiot with some ground and pound. Idiot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Sam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Sam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sam with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like French Idiot has been cut.#T2#
Sam controlling from mount.
Idiot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sam on the ground.
Sam with a couple of short strikes.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Sam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sam lands a big shot there that rocks Idiot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT2#French Idiot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at French Idiot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Soons Sam! |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Figueiredo is trying to defend but Sam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Figueiredo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sam tries to circle away but Figueiredo has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Sam breaks the clinch.
Murilo Figueiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueiredo cracks Sam with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam avoids the body shot from Figueiredo.
Sam dives in for a single leg takedown but Figueiredo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Figueiredo's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Figueiredo misses the shot to the body.
Figueiredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueiredo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Figueiredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Figueiredo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam tries to land a front kick but Figueiredo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Sam.
Sam with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Figueiredo counters with a nice right hand that sends Sam toppling to the canvas! Sam scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Figueiredo finish him?!#ROC#Sam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueiredo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueiredo finish him?
Murilo Figueiredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soons Sam.
Figueiredo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Figueiredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Figueiredo tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figueiredo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueiredo.
Figueiredo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sam.#T2##CL2#
Sam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Figueiredo breaks the clinch.
Figueiredo throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Figueiredo drops Sam with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sam looks back up at him and smiles so Figueiredo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Figueiredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Figueiredo misses.
Sam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figueiredo lands a nice shot to the body.
Figueiredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sam.
Murilo Figueiredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueiredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Figueiredo misses with a hook.
Figueiredo throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Sam takes a swing at Figueiredo's ribcage but misses.
Figueiredo misses with a hook.
Sam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figueiredo.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Figueiredo throws out a loose jab but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Figueiredo.
Figueiredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Figueiredo works Sam's body with a nice hook.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Figueiredo circles away.
Sam looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Sam.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#That has opened up Soons Sam's cut even more.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figueiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
Figueiredo takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
Figueiredo lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Figueiredo cracks Sam with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sam falls to his knees and Figueiredo 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 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo Figueiredo!
Murilo Figueiredo 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:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tell scores with a takedown into Sam's guard.
Sam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tell throws an elbow that misses. Sam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tell's guard. Nice move by Sam!#REVB##SUB#
Tell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sam stands and throws Tell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tell is looking to regain half guard here but Sam keeps moving and retains side control.
Tell is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tell to his feet.
Sam fails to land the takedown.
Tell shoots in but Sam avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Tell shoots in looking for a takedown. Sam tries to sprawl out of it but Tell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Sam 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.
Tell shoots in for a takedown but Sam shows good takedown defense.
Sam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilem Tell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tell gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Sam rushes Tell and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sam decides to pull guard.
Tell throws a big elbow that misses.
Tell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sam has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tell cracks Sam with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Tell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tell throwing strikes but missing.
Sam trying to control the position.
Tell throwing strikes from guard but Sam blocks nicely.
Tell lands a couple of elbows.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sam wants to stand but Tell is controlling the position.
Tell throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tell.
Tell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tell throws a big right hand that misses.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tell throws an elbow that misses. Sam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tell's guard. Nice move by Sam!#REVB#
Sam wanted to stand there but Tell had control of the position. #SUB#
Tell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tell wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Tell looking for subs off his back but Sam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sam trying to control the action but Tell is working from the bottom.
Tell moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Tell has his foot on Sam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sam works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sam passes Tell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tell looking for submissions off his back.
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 Wilem Tell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sam is looking to clinch but Tell is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tell is defended easily by Sam.
Some wild striking there from Sam.
#TD#
Tell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tell chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tell throws a big right hand that misses.
Tell landing with the ground and pound.
Wilem Tell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sam is trying to control. Tell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Tell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tell actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Sam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sam wants to control but Tell is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Sam decides to stand and escape the position.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tell as he jumps to the side.
Tell shoots in looking for a takedown but Sam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
Sam drops Tell with a beautiful combination! Tell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sam is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tell is rocked!
Sam throws a head kick but Tell moves out of range.
Oh Tell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tell shoots for a takedown but Sam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sam unleashes a big counter combination but Tell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilem Tell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Tell, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Sam has Tell up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tell after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Tell goes for a double leg but Sam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sam continues to drive forward.
Tell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tell seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Tell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tell gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Sam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tell sprawls well initially but Sam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sam wants to stand but Tell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Tell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tell is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soons Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tell.
Tell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tell somewhat.
Sam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tell. #CL2#
Sam moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sam stops a takedown attempt from Tell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilem Tell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sam 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.
Tell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sam is defended easily by Tell.
Tell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Tell dives in and scores a takedown into Sam's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tell is one step ahead there.
Tell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tell is aware though and is defending well.
Sam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tell.
Tell postures up.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell scoring with some ground and pound.
Tell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sam has wrist control.#T2#
Sam trying to control the position.
Tell landing some decent shots from guard.
Tell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sam's head.
Tell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tell 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 Tell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sam is looking to stand up but Tell isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Sam wants to sweep here but Tell controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tell throws a big right hand that misses.
Tell throws a big elbow that misses.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam is trying to control the position but Tell postures up.
Tell throws a big right hand that misses.
Sam wants to sweep but no luck.
Tell postures up in Sam's guard and throws a big left but Sam blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam controls Tell momentarily but Tell frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sam avoids it really well and circles away.
Sam throws a counter combo.#TD#
Sam gets caught napping as Tell dives in and scores a takedown. Sam manages to retain guard.
Tell is in close to Sam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sam trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tell is in close to Sam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilem Tell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tell 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witsel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Witsel coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries to clinch but Witsel is having none of it.
A cross from Witsel lands.#ROC2#Sam is rocked!
Witsel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sam clean off his feet! He's out cold! Witsel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Witsel! |
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Event:
BBFC 1 Jalbert Vs. Broderick
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Sam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Azizsbatereja is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Azizsbatereja on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Azizsbatereja is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azizsbatereja wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Sam in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU#
Sam stands up and beckons Azizsbatereja to his feet.
Azizsbatereja misses with a two punch combination.
Sam throws a head kick but Azizsbatereja moves out of range.
#CL#
Sam closes the distance and clinches.
Azizsbatereja has had enough of the clinch but Sam keeps him there for the moment.
Sam swings wildly with an uppercut but Azizsbatereja uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Sam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Azizsbatereja tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Azizsbatereja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Azizsbatereja has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Azizsbatereja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sam looking to control but Azizsbatereja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sam controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Sam is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azizsbatereja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azizsbatereja shrugs it off.
Sam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Azizsbatereja really wants to buck Sam off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azizsbatereja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sam working for a guillotine from mount but Azizsbatereja is in no mood to give up.
Azizsbatereja is trying to stand up.
Sam controlling the pace for now.
Sam landing strikes from the mount and Azizsbatereja is in trouble! #T4#
Sam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azizsbatereja is looking to escape.
BOOM! Sam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Azizsbatereja is rocked!
Azizsbatereja squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sam controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Sam moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azizsbatereja has worked his arm free - good work by Azizsbatereja!
Sam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soons Sam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Azizsbatereja. Those never looked like landing.
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Azizsbatereja is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Azizsbatereja's guard.
Azizsbatereja wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sam manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Azizsbatereja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam passes to full mount!
Sam controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Sam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam lands a nice shot to the head.
Azizsbatereja wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Azizsbatereja has left one of his arms exposed and Sam doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Azizsbatereja screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soons Sam! |
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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 6
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mateis Laeiro slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
#TD#
Sam feints and as Mateis Laeiro raises his hands in defense, Sam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro is looking for a triangle but Sam pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sam is aware though and is defending well.
Mateis Laeiro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mateis Laeiro regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro has his foot on Sam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sam works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sam has picked Mateis Laeiro up and slammed him! Mateis Laeiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Sam manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mateis Laeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Mateis Laeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Mateis Laeiro told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Sam is working for a submission of some sort.
Sam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Mateis Laeiro tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control.
Mateis Laeiro won't allow Sam to pass to mount.
Mateis Laeiro is pressing down on Sam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro looking for a guillotine here but Sam defends easily.
Sam wants to control from the top but Mateis Laeiro keeps moving.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Sam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sam wants to control from the top but Mateis Laeiro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mateis Laeiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sam doesn't defend quickly enough and Mateis Laeiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Sam escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mateis Laeiro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro! |
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Event:
BFC BLOODBATH 5
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam darts in looking for a takedown but Rytina gets double underhooks and turns Sam into the cage.
Rytina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries to clinch but Rytina moves away
and Rytina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Rytina finds it's target.#ROC#Sam is rocked!
Rytina walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sam drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rytina swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sam's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rytina! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Sam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sam's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banks won't be happy with that.
Banks pushes Sam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Sam tries for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Sam tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SU#
Sam stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sam wants to clinch.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sam.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Sam shoots in.
Banks tries to counter with a clinch but Sam shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soons Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam misses with a body shot.
Banks with a jab.
Sam tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks looks to land a combination but Sam avoids it well.
Sam slips a jab from Banks.#T2#
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Sam moves away from the strike by Banks. #KD2#
Banks feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sam sprawling to the canvas! Sam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banks finish him?!
#ROC2#Sam is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sam! Banks dives in looking to finish! Sam is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Banks! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 8
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior digs a good body shot into Sam's ribs.
Sam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Sam is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Junior lands a big uppercut and Sam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sam looks OK. Junior waves Sam back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with a huge right that knocks Sam out cold! Junior is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Junior!
Joe Junior 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 205# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Sam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sam showed some decent athleticism there.
Sam is trying to control the action in half guard but Bard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam wants to take a breather but Bard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet. #T1#
Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sam's head.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bard stands and throws Sam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bard lands some shots froms side control.
Sam tries to bench press Bard off him but Bard keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sam down.
Bard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Bard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sam's legs.
Sam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bard connects with a decent elbow.
Bard scoring with punches from side control.
Bard lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Sam is rocked!#SUB2#
Bard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Sam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard grinds an elbow into Sam's temple.
We've been hearing good reports from Sam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sam is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sam!
Bard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bard! Sam is hurt baaadly! Bard is firing away with more strikes - Sam is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard 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:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaster looks for the body kick but Sam saw that one coming.
Chaster throws a hook but Sam blocks it.
Sam attempts a counter takedown but Chaster avoids it well and moves away.
Chaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaster wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Chaster gets a takedown into half guard.
Sam scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chaster manages to mount him!
Sam is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chaster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sam is surviving well by controlling Chaster's body position as best he can.
Sam tries to lock up and control but Chaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Chaster controlling his opponent.
Chaster 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.
Sam tries to hold on but Chaster postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Sam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chaster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sam is trying to escape the mount.
Chaster fails to advance to Sam's back. #T2#
Chaster controlling the pace for now.
Sam is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sam because Chaster loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Chaster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chaster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chaster controlling from the full mount.
Sam is squirming around, avoiding Chaster's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Sam regains half guard.
Chaster wants to stand up but Sam is controlling the position.
Sam wants to get back to full guard.
Sam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaster.
Chaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head.
Sam wants to control but Chaster is keeping busy.
Chaster trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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. Chaster connects with a nice short shot to Sam's temple. #ES#
Sam manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Chaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chaster tries to pull guard but Sam won't allow it.
Sam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Sam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chaster trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam wants to control the position but Chaster says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sam is in trouble now - Chaster has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Chaster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaster counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Chaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Sam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaster dives in and grabs Sam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sam pushes down on Chaster's head and hops out.
Sam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaster.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Chaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaster wants to counter with a clinch but Sam pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Chaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sam!#ES#
Sam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaster's guard.#ES2#
Chaster kicks Sam off and gets to his feet.
Sam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaster swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soons Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaster darts in looking for a takedown but Sam gets double underhooks and turns Chaster into the cage.
Sam is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sam takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Chaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Sam successfully pulls guard.
Leon Chaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaster prevents Sam from getting back to his feet.
Sam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Sam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Chaster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sam wants to pass the guard but Chaster is keeping the position.
Chaster working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Sam content to stall in guard here.
Chaster has a closed guard, preventing Sam from standing up.
Sam wants to control from the top but Chaster keeps moving.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaster is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soons Sam dominated that second round.
That's time! Sam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chaster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaster somewhat.
Chaster tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
Chaster wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Chaster is looking to land body kicks.
Chaster is looking to clinch.
Sam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chaster is looking to stand up but Sam isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam stopping the sweep attempt from Chaster.#T1#
Chaster looking to control but Sam passes into half guard.
Sam wants to control but Chaster is keeping him busy.
Chaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaster's head.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Chaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sam stopping the sweep attempt from Chaster.#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.
Sam is in close to Chaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sam lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Sam gets to his feet - Chaster follows without any prompting. #CL#
Sam gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam misses with a head kick.
Chaster shoots for a takedown but Sam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chaster.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaster, which made it look bad. #TD#
Sam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Chaster tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Sam wants to pass the guard but Chaster is defending well.
Chaster manages to get to full guard.
Chaster is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chaster is looking for a triangle but Sam pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaster trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soons Sam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sam 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soons Sam! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webber scores with a punch to the head.
Webber with a nice cross.#TD2#
Sam gets a double leg takedown into Webber's guard.
Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Sam stands up and waves to Webber to follow him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Webber!
#TD2#
Webber tries to sprawl but Sam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Webber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Webber regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sam. #SUB#
Webber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Webber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sam controls the pace.#SU2#
Sam gets to his feet - Webber follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam blocks a jab.
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webber.
Sam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webber.#TD2#
Sam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sam lands in his opponent's guard.
Webber trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Webber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sam has managed to get both his arms back between Webber's legs - danger averted.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webber trying to control the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webber is keeping the position for now.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Webber has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Webber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sam is just out of range.
Sam avoids the body shot from Webber.
Sam throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Webber gets caught flat footed, as Sam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webber keeping full guard, as Sam tries to pass.
Sam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soons Sam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Webber looks to throw the jab but Sam is out of range.
Sam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webber scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Sam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.
Webber is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sam is keen to just control but Webber is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam not doing much here.
Sam is pressing down on Webber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Webber is holding on for now. #T1#
Webber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webber 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.#SU2#
Sam stands and steps away. Webber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Webber misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Webber finds it's target.
Sam slips a jab and a cross from Webber.
Webber misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Webber is trying to control the position but Sam postures up.
Sam postures up in Webber's guard and throws a big left but Webber blocks it.
Sam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sam wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
Soons Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sam 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.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Webber is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Sam landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Webber is rocked!#SUB2#
Sam working for a submission but Webber is keeping him at bay.
Oh Webber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Webber tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.
Sam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Sam with shots to the head and body - Webber looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sam looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Webber covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soons Sam! |
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