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Event:
SYN 1070 Sergey vs Anton
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1# Madzarov throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amir! But no joy. Amir misses the shot to the body. Amir is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
Madzarov lands a body shot.
Amir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Amir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Madzarov throws a hook but Amir blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov throws a hook but Amir blocks it. A little jabbing left from Amir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Madzarov slips a straight right by Amir. Amir tries to clinch up but Madzarov circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir wants to land a leg kick but Madzarov is out of range. Madzarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Amir is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
A head kick by Amir misses and Madzarov counters with a right hand to the body. Amir looks winded! Madzarov misses the jab. Madzarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir. A little feinted left hand from Madzarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Amir missing with a left hand there. Madzarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Madzarov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Madzarov looks for the body kick but Amir saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Madzarov. #T2# Amir misses with a body shot
#KD# and Madzarov counters with a nice right hand that sends Amir toppling to the canvas! Amir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Madzarov finish him?! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amir misses with a straight left. Madzarov missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Madzarov cracks Amir with a good jab.#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Amir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Madzarov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD# Madzarov drops Amir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Amir looks back up at him and smiles so Madzarov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Amir is rocked! Amir ducks into an uppercut from Madzarov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov! Our winner, Vasko Madzarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Amir takes the fight into the clinch. I was talking to Puno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC# Puno breaks from the clinch.
Amir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
A big left from Puno misses. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet. Amir feints and then cracks Puno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puno down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand. Amir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Amir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Amir tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance. Amir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Puno thows a body kick. Amir tries to catch it but that hurt him. Puno tries to land a front kick but Amir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Amir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puno. A kick lands to the mid section there for Puno. Amir looks winded! A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target. Amir looks like he wants to counter punch here. Amir misses with a body shot.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno. Amir wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.#T2# Amir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice leg kick lands there from Puno. Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL# Puno closes the distance and pushes Amir back into the cage. Amir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Puno is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amir's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Amir lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Amir working some nice short punches in the clinch. Amir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Amir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno misses with some punches.
Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Puno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A body shot lands from Puno.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Puno has him pressed against the cage. Adan Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Amir. Amir cracks Puno with a nice body shot.#T3# A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land. Puno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Amir lands with a right to the head. Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Amir. Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Amir misses with the head strike.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Amir controls his hands.
Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amir prevents a body shot from Puno. Puno lands a body punch in the clinch. Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puno backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno. #BC# Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puno lunges at Amir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amir's hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Amir.
#T4# The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Amir misses the jab. Amir throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it. Puno with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amir blocks a leg kick. Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amir. Puno throws a right and a left that both miss. Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Amir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Puno dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Amir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Puno connects with the punch.#CL2# Amir instigates a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno. Amir jumps guard but Puno stands there with Amir around his waist. Amir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amir working aggressively here.
Amir tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Puno pushes Amir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puno is leaning against Amir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali Amir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Amir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Amir fails to land. Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Puno. #BC# Puno breaks the clinch.
Amir is breathing heavily.#T1# Puno with a nice calf kick. Amir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Puno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Puno throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Amir to counter with a crisp jab. Amir ducks under a wild hook from Puno. Amir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Puno ducks under a wild hook from Amir. Puno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amir. Amir misses the jab. Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amir can do to turn this around? Puno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Puno throws a low kick but Amir moves out of range easily. Amir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Amir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Amir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD# Puno sends Amir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puno is motioning to the referee to let Amir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Amir is rocked!#CL# Puno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amir is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him? Good body shot from Puno.
Amir seems to have recovered his senses. Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#The cut above Ali Amir's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Puno presses Amir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Amir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puno walks away with a smile on his face. Amir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Puno feints and then cracks Amir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amir down. Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Puno lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Amir head around and knocks him out cold! Puno hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno! Adan Puno 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:
SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1# Amir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Amir throws a leg kick but Obama moved away. Amir moves away from the strike by Obama. Amir throws a body shot but no joy. Amir takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses. Obama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Amir clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Amir gets control of Obama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Amir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet. Obama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Amir working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Obama preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB# Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Amir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amir. Amir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Amir is looking to improve his position.
Amir trying to control from the bottom.
Obama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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# Amir with the active half guard here but Obama passes nicely into side control. Obama tries to advance to mount but can't. Obama controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Amir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Obama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Amir is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Amir works his way to full guard. Good work. Obama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Amir has an active guard here but Obama has managed to pass into half guard.
Obama is taking a breather. Amir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Obama is thwarting Amir's attempts to control the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Obama controlling the action here. Amir tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Amir misses with an uppercut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center. Obama lands with a good body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Obama checks the leg kick. Obama throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it. Amir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL# Amir darts in and clinches Obama up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amir. Obama tries to throw a body punch but Amir avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage. Obama works on Amir's body with a couple of short punches. Amir tries to pull guard but Obama holds him up against the cage and eventually Amir drops back down to his feet.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amir backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Amir's ribcage. Amir let out a lung full of air as it connected. Obama lands a nice uppercut. Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Amir lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Obama.
#T1# Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Obama manages to break the clinch.
Amir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama. It looked like Amir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama. Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Amir throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a looping left. Obama throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Obama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Amir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not. Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Obama digs a right hand underneath Amir's ribcage. Amir let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike. Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama. Obama lands a hook to the side of the head. Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Obama lands a body punch. Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut. Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow. Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amirs head. Tom Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Obama lands with a light punch inside. A hook to the body from Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama. Obama is working Amir over against the cage. Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Amir controls the action.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut. Obama lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Amir is rocked!#T3# Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a right hand. Oh Amir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Obama lands with a right to the head. Obama pushes Amir against the cage. Obama is working some dirty boxing. Obama pushes off with a quick right hook! Amir goes down! Amir tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Obama moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama! After winning the bout, Tom Obama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1# Dustfinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dustfinger throws a jab when Amir was well out of range. Dustfinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amir counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut. A big right from Dustfinger misses. Amir moves out of range of the strikes. Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dustfinger lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dustfinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Amir wants to clinch. Amir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dustfinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Amir's head. Dustfinger misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely. Amir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL2# Amir darts in and clinches Dustfinger up against the cage. Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Dustfinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dustfinger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dustfinger lunges at Amir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amir's hand. Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Amir makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dustfinger really felt that one! A big right from Amir misses. Dustfinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A big right from Dustfinger misses. Dustfinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A telegraphed right hand from Dustfinger misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Dustfinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dustfinger misses the jab. Amir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2# Dustfinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger. Amir throws a front kick aimed at Dustfinger's knee but Dustfinger avoids it well. Dustfinger throws the left hand but Amir avoids the punch easily. Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger. Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Amir uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Amir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dustfinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger. Amir plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily. Amir lands a nice hook to Dustfinger's body. Dustfinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot. Dustfinger misses with a hook.#T3# Amir slips a jab from Dustfinger. Amir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dustfinger throws out the jab. Dustfinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Amir counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses. Dustfinger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dustfinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Amir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Amir misses the jab. Dustfinger throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range. Dustfinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Amir counters with a nice leg kick. Amir lands a leg kick that knocks Dustfinger off balance momentarily. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dustfinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4# Donk. Dustfinger catches Amir right on the button with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
letting Amir counter with a right hand. Dustfinger keeps the fight on the outside. Dustfinger stalks Amir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amir's face. Amir staggers backwards, shaken. Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Dustfinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Henry Dustfinger's cut is getting worse. Dustfinger throws a leg kick but Amir moved away. Amir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger. Dustfinger cracks Amir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Amir darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Dustfinger is rocked! Amir lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dustfinger - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir! A very excited looking Ali Amir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1# Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamburello to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Tamburello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Amir rushes Tamburello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Amir jumps guard.
Amir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tamburello throws an elbow that misses. Amir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamburello's guard. Nice move by Amir!#REVR# Tamburello trying to control the position.
Amir passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamburello's legs. Tamburello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1# Tamburello moves into full guard.
Amir trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom. Amir slips nicely into half guard. Amir prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB# Amir is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tamburello works his way to full guard. Good work. Amir tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamburello is retaining full guard. Amir trying to move into half guard but instead Tamburello has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB# Amir is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tamburello rolls with it to try and escape but Amir cranks on the arm and Tamburello is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Amir! A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1045 New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1# Republic checks a low kick from Amir. Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Republic manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Republic is looking for the big counter here. Republic jabs at Amir's body. Amir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Nice body punch from Amir. Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Amir. Amir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut. Republic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Republic. Republic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Amir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Amir is looking to wear down Republic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Amir wants to clinch. Republic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Amir connects with a crisp jab. Republic swings widly with a right hand
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Amir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# Amir lands with a shot to the body. Amir throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely. Republic staying out of range there. Republic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Amir feints and then cracks Republic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Republic down. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Amir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a three punch combo that has Amir backing up. Amir nods at Republic to acknowledge the strikes. Amir is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Amir connects with a body shot. Republic looks winded! Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Amir moves out of range of the strikes. Amir digs a good hook to Republic's body.
Amir misses with a low kick.
#T3# Amir clobbers Republic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Republic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amir. That did some damage! Republic checks a leg kick nicely. Amir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Republic avoids the head kick by Amir.
Amir throws a leg kick but Republic checks it. Republic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Amir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Republic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amir. Amir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy. Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4# Amir avoids a kick to the body.
Amir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice straight punches there by Amir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amir. Republic cracks a nice hook into Amir's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amir scores with the left hand. Republic knows he should have avoided that one. Some bone on bone action there as Republic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A jab from Amir misses. Amir misses with a straight right. Amir scores with a nice head shot. Amir throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Republic defending well as Amir loads up on a big left hand. Amir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around? Amir tries to clinch up but Republic circles away and keeps his distance. Amir throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Amir misses with a body shot.
Amir tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot. Republic checks a leg kick. As Amir backs off Republic throws a huge counter combo but Amir manages to avoid it all. Republic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Republic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL# Amir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Republic, pushing him back against the cage. Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Amir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1# A short right from Amir on the inside. Republic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amir avoids it. Amir is trying to maintain a safe position but Republic gets an underhook and turns Amir into the cage. A short uppercut from Amir. #TD# Amir jumps guard.
Amir seems keen to control Republic's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Republic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Amir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Republic defends it easily.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# Republic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amir's guard. Amir is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amir is working hard here to advance position. Amir regains full guard. Nicely done. Republic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard. Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Republic is proving a slippery customer.
Republic stays in close to Amir's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB# Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Republic defends it easily.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle but Republic pushes his legs off easily.
Republic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Republic is stalling in the full guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Republic is proving a slippery customer.
Republic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Republic wants to stand but Amir has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amir. Republic only half commits to the counter leg kick. Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Republic needs to keep his hands up - Amir had a free shot at his head there. A nice leg kick lands there from Republic. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Amir misses with a low kick. Amir thuds a left hand into Republic's body. Republic looks to land a body kick but Amir moved away. Amir swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Amir dodges the punch combination from Republic.
Republic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Republic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Amir swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Amir misses with a body shot.
Amir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Republic. Amir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic. Republic throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Amir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Amir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Banana Republic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amir throws a head kick that misses and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Republic feints and then cracks Amir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amir down. Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Republic looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely. Amir with a jab. Amir misses with a wild body shot. Republic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Republic throws a nice looking combination but Amir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Amir blocks a head kick by Republic.
Republic on the wrong end of a nice hook. Amir throws a leg kick and Republic counters with a nice body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amir throws out a leg kick but Republic moves out of range and Amir only half commits. Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Republic circles away.
#T3# Amir lands a lovely overhand right. Republic swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
Amir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. That kick from Amir tenderised Republic's leg. Republic is trying to keep his angry face on. Amir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Republic throws a low kick, looking for Amir's leg but Amir calmly moves out of range. Amir thinks about countering with a head kick. Amir throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Amir. Beautiful body shot. Amir lands with a right hand. #T4##CL# Amir rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Republic misses with the head strike.
Amir tries to pull guard but Republic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Amir pulls Republic into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Republic is looking to stand up but Amir won't let him. Republic sitting in guard, not really doing much. Amir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Republic is one step ahead there. Ali Amir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Amir looking for a guillotine here but Republic defends easily.
#SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle but Republic pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Ali Amir showed his dominance in that final round. Well Amir 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Amir! A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1040 Diggs vs Ginger
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1# Amir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Prometheus misses the target. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Prometheus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice body kick there by Prometheus. Amir misses the shot to the body. Prometheus now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice defenses there by Amir. Amir moves out of range as Prometheus strikes. A head kick by Amir misses and Prometheus counters with a low kick, right behind Amir 's knee. Orestes Prometheus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prometheus throws a half hearted mid kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir is looking to chop away at Prometheus's legs. Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prometheus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amir throws a counter high kick but Prometheus was just alert enough to avoid it. The fighters circling - Amir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prometheus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# Prometheus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amir on the side of the head. Nice body kick there by Prometheus. Prometheus sizes up Amir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Amir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Amir is breathing heavily. Prometheus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amir doesn't seem bothered though. A head kick by Amir misses and Prometheus counters with a body kick that stops Amir in his tracks momentarily. Prometheus lands with a nice body kick. Crunch! Prometheus slams his shin into Amir's torso. Amir avoids the head kick by Prometheus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prometheus looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Prometheus circles away.
Amir is looking to clinch. #T2# Nice uppercut lands for Prometheus. That snapped Amir's head back.
Prometheus misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely. A bone on bone clash there as Prometheus blocks the leg kick.
Prometheus takes a swing at Amir's ribcage but misses. Amir is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prometheus. Prometheus with a body punch. A glancing blow. Amir misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amir thinking. Prometheus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amir's hands. Prometheus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prometheus. Amir shrugs it off though. Prometheus throws a right and a left that both miss. Prometheus digs a good body shot into Amir's ribs. Amir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prometheus. Prometheus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amir under the eye.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.#T3# Prometheus lands a jab. A big right from Prometheus misses. Prometheus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Prometheus cracks Amir with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Amir falls to his knees and Prometheus doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus! Orestes Prometheus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1# Amir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Matti scores with a jab to the jaw. Amir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matti counters with a right hand to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matti - that will leave a mark!
Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amir is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matti. Matti misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely. Nice defenses there by Amir. Matti checks a leg kick. Nice shot lands for Matti. Matti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amir is landing a low percentage of strikes. Matti connects with a body shot that sends Amir's belly button to the back. Matti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A punch combination from Amir misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amir is looking to clinch but Matti is avoiding it.
Matti throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem. Matti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Matti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Matti digs a good body shot into Amir's ribs. Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight. Amir is breathing heavily. Amir throws a low kick but Matti avoids it. A big right from Amir misses. Matti throws a body shot but no joy. Amir moves out of range of the body kick. Parta Matti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Matti just misses with a punch to the body.
Matti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Amir takes a step back to recover. Amir swings away with a leg kick that misses. Amir tries to clinch but Matti is having none of it. Matti connects with a body shot. Matti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amir at a distance.
Amir on the wrong end of a nice hook. Matti connects with a body shot.#T2# Matti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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! Amir misses the jab. Matti looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice shot by Matti.#CL2# Matti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Matti lands a body punch in the clinch. Matti stalling against the cage.
Matti misses with a punch on the inside.
Amir can't find room to land a body shot as Matti controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Amir.
A nice left hand lands by Matti.
Amir misses with a body punch.
Matti blocks a body shot from Amir. Matti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Matti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amir backwards. Amir is trying to pull guard but Matti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Matti lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Matti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2# Amir tries to keep at a distance but Matti has taken the fight into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Matti misses with a body punch.
Matti working some nice short punches in the clinch. Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Matti controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matti. Amir tries a body shot but Matti blocks it.
Matti effectively controlling the action here. Matti scores with a shot to the side of Amir's head. Matti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Matti prevents a body shot from Amir. Matti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow. Matti lands with a light punch inside. Amir lands an uppercut. Amir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Matti pushes Amir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left hand lands to the body for Matti.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Matti has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Matti pressing his opponent against the cage. A shot in the inside from Matti. Matti scores with an uppercut up the middle. Matti lands a body shot. Amir tries to pull guard but Matti holds him up against the cage and eventually Amir drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Amir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amir tries to pull guard but Matti forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Matti stalling in the clinch.
Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A bit of stalling here from Matti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matti. Matti lands a hook that snaps the head of Amir backwards. Good body shot from Matti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matti misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Matti.
Matti cracks Amir with a nice body shot. Still in the clinch, Matti scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parta Matti dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Matti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Matti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2# Matti cracks Amir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amir to stand back up!#ROC2#Amir is rocked! BAM! Matti delivers a spinning backfist that drops Amir like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Parta Matti! In his post fight interview, Parta Matti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C250: Albatross vs Apollo III
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1# Slam misses with a left hand and Amir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Slam jabs Amir right on the nose. Amir blinks but takes it well. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slam, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir is looking to slow Slam down with leg kicks. Amir scores with a leg kick.
Amir stuns Slam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Slam throws a hook but Amir avoids it easily. Slam thuds his right hand into Amir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've been informed that Slam 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. Amir misses with a straight left. Slam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
Slam swings widly with a right hand
and Amir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir swings for the body but Slam moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Amir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Slam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Slam misses with a jab to the body
and Amir counters with a left to the body. Slam just misses with a punch to the body.
As Slam tries to get set, Amir tries to push him back and clinch up but Slam manages to avoid the attempt.#T1# Amir missing with a left hand there. Slam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amir throws a shot to the body.
Slam misses with a body punch
and Amir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slam's knee momentarily. Slam looks winded! Slam throws an off balance right hand
and Amir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Slam walks into a left hand. Slam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slam tries to land a front kick but Amir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Amir misses the jab. Slam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amir. Amir is looking to clinch but Slam is avoiding it.
Amir slips under a jab from Slam. Slam thuds a left hand into Amir's body. Decent striking displayed by Slam there. Slam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Slam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amir. That one must have hurt.#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Amir. Amir scores with a jab to the body. Slam swings widly with a right hand
and Amir counters with a low kick, right behind Slam 's knee. Nice shot by Amir.#CUT#That has opened up Ben Slam's cut even more. Slam tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Amir misses the target. Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Amir clinches up with Slam and pushes him back against the cage. Slam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amir has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Slam's face as he tries to break the clinch. Slam is trying to push Amir away but Amir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Amir pulls Slam into guard.
Slam postures up.
#SUB# Slam is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Amir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slam is looking to defend but Amir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slam! Amir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slam taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Amir! Ali Amir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1# Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away. Amir misses with a head kick.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Amir takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir tries to clinch but fails miserably and Blank counters with a straight right hand. Amir tests Blank's chin there with a solid looking shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Amir connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut. Blank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amir circles away. Blank throws a series of punches but Amir moves out of range. Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Amir. Those never looked like landing. Amir is looking to clinch. Amir tries to clinch there but Blank circles away.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Blank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Amir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Amir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blank's elbow. Blank has Amir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ali Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.#BC2# Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Amir tries to clinch up letting Blank counter with a right hand. #T2# Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Blank. Amir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir moves into full guard.
Blank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Blank chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. Blank working some strikes from top position. Amir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB# Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Blank stands up over Amir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Amir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blank defends well. Blank connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle but Blank pushes his legs off easily.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Blank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Blank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amir's head. Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Amir keeping moving, preventing Blank from controlling successfully. Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Blank trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom. Amir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blank manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Blank is pulling down on Amir's head to control his posture. #SUB2# Blank is looking to cinch up a triangle. Amir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blank's body to avoid the submission. Blank has instead reached around Amir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blank arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Blank! Our winner, Billy Blank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1# Amir throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses. Amir throws a leg kick that misses. Amir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amir misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Amir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mumu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Amir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily. It appears Mumu was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1# Amir lands a jab-cross combination. Amir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mumu 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. Mumu checks the leg kick. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Amir feints and then cracks Mumu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mumu down. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away. Mumu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Amir misses with a hook. Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Mumu slips a straight right by Amir. Amir misses with a leg kick and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Amir moves in looking to clinch but Mumu pushes him off. Amir lands a jab to Mumu's midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amir. Amir throws a head kick but Mumu moves out of range.
As Amir backs away, Mumu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3# Amir throws a head kick that misses and Mumu counters with a body kick. Amir looks winded! Mumu keeps the fight on the outside. Mumu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amir avoids it. Amir closes the distance looking to clinch and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Mumu defending well as Amir loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Amir is predictable there enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Amir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Amir misses. Amir throws out a leg kick but Mumu moves out of range and Amir only half commits. Amir tries to clinch up. Amir throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it. Mumu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Amir cracks Mumu with a right hand to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mumu slips a straight right by Amir. It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Amir will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Mumu counters with a quick kick to the body but Amir blocks it. Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu. Mumu is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away. Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD# and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Amir! Mumu lets Amir back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Amir swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Amir misses with a hook to the body
and Mumu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Amir thows a leg kick but Mumu checks it #KD# and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Amir! Mumu lets Amir back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Amir is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some bone on bone action there as Mumu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mumu appears to be looking for a big counter. Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Mumu moves out of range of the strikes. Amir throws a body shot but no joy. Mumu thinks about countering with a body kick. Amir misses with an uppercut
#KD# and Mumu counters with a nice right hand that sends Amir toppling to the canvas! Amir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mumu finish him?! Amir is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumu finish him?#CUT#The cut above Ali Amir's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Amir throws a sloppy head kick and Mumu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Amir has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu! After winning the bout, Alborz Mumu 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:
C230: Ji Woo vs Alderidge
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1# Hoost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Hoost takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# Amir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hoost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoost tries to throw a body punch but Amir avoids it by throwing Hoost back against the cage. Amir tries a body shot but Hoost blocks it.
#TD2# Amir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoost is one step ahead there. #T1# Hoost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoost looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hoost preventing the sweep. #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.#SUB2# Amir looking for a guillotine here but Hoost defends easily.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Amir dodges the punch combination from Hoost.
Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoost. Hoost is looking to counter punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Amir. Hoost staying out of range there. Amir misses with an uppercut. It looked like Hoost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amir. Hoost throws a body kick that misses. Hoost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Amir throws a shot from downtown. Hoost moves away and avoids it. Hoost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amir. Amir misses with a leg kick. Amir misses with an uppercut. Hoost saw that one coming. Hoost quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Amir throws a lazy right hand but Hoost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Amir takes a step back to recover. Hoost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hoost wants to land a leg kick but Amir is out of range. Hoost swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Amir tries to clinch but Hoost is having none of it. Hoost throwing a counter right hand but Amir manages to avoid it.#KD# Oooooh!!! Hoost has knocked Amir down with a huge combo! Hoost steps away and waves a wobbly Amir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Amir darts in and clinches Hoost up against the cage. Amir lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hoost tries to work over Amir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Hoost.
Amir blocks a body shot from Hoost. Hoost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Amir blocks a body shot from Hoost. Hoost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow. Amir tries to throw a body punch but Hoost avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoost presses Amir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2# Amir gets control of Hoost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Amir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoost passes into half guard.
Amir looks winded! Hoost trying to control the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Hoost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Amir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoost. Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amir avoids it. Amir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away. Amir tries to score with a low kick but Hoost moves his leg out of the way. Amir misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely. Hoost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Amir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoost throws a combination. Amir tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hoost slips a jab from Amir. Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet. It appears Hoost was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1# Amir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Amir leaves his chin hanging out and Hoost seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Amir crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost! Clarence Hoost retains his heavyweight title! A victorious Clarence Hoost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 279
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1# The fighters circle momentarily. Amir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut. Good shot there by Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson. Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Amir only half commits to the counter leg kick. Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Anderson was looking to counter with a kick there. A head kick misses from Amir. Anderson throws a body kick that misses. Amir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson. Anderson scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick. Amir misses with a head kick.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away.#T1# Amir lands the left hand. Anderson misses with a wild body shot. Amir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Anderson misses the shot to the body. Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Amir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Amir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amir scores with a hook to the body.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amir.
Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Amir prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.#BC# Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Amir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse. Amir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Anderson throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Amir is looking to score with low kicks. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Amir lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Amir scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Amir smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Amir! Ali Amir is the new heavyweight champion! Ali Amir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1# Amir throws the kick towards the body but Wrecks avoids it. Wrecks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Amir throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wrecks counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Wrecks throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range. A nice side step and Amir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wrecks slips a jab from Amir. Amir misses with a low kick. An attempted straight right counter from Wrecks misses the target. Wrecks swings widly with a right hand
and Amir counters with a nice uppercut. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrecks paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir throws a looping overhand right but Wrecks ducks down to avoid it. Amir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrecks throws out the jab. Amir throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# A big right from Wrecks misses. Amir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Amir cracks a nice hook into Wrecks's ribs.#CL2# Amir has managed to clinch.
Wrecks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amir backwards. Amir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wrecks or not. Amir is trying to pull guard but Wrecks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Amir lands a body shot. I was talking to Wrecks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Amir lands a hook to the side of the head. Wrecks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Amir pulls guard. #SU# Wrecks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Amir throws a looping overhand right but Wrecks ducks down to avoid it. Wrecks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2# Amir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir misses with a wild body shot. Wrecks jabbing away but nothing is landing. A nice leg kick from Amir, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2# Amir instigates a clinch. #BC# Wrecks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Amir misses with a looping left. Amir looks to throw a body kick and Wrecks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir slips under a jab.#T3# Amir closes the distance looking to clinch and Wrecks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir tries to clinch but Wrecks moves out of range. Amir lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrecks's head. Wrecks missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice defenses there by Wrecks. Wrecks takes a body punch but keeps moving. Amir throws a lazy right hand but Wrecks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Wrecks slips a jab from Amir. Amir misses with an uppercut
and Wrecks counters with a lovely straight right hand! Amir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Amir lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amir scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir misses with an uppercut. Amir lands with a straight right. Wrecks didn't see that one coming. Amir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Amir scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ali Amir'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# Amir ducks under a wild hook from Wrecks. Amir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Amir digs a good hook to Wrecks's body.
Amir clobbers Wrecks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut. Wrecks slips a straight right by Amir. Wrecks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Amir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wrecks throws a counter high kick but Amir was just alert enough to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Wrecks collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ali Amir! Ali Amir thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 268
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1# Lehto connects with a body shot that sends Amir's belly button to the back. A big left from Amir misses. Lehto misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Amir misses. Amir is looking to land body kicks. Lehto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Amir as he connects with a hook. Lehto 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. Amir lands with a kick to the temple. Lehto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Amir throws a head kick that misses. Amir looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely. Lehto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lehto misses with an uppercut
and Amir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut. Amir scores with a hook to the body. Lehto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Amir wants to clinch and Lehto counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Amir lunges at Lehto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehto's hand. A lazy body kick from Lehto and Amir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Amir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lehto defending well as Amir loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Lehto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Amir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lehto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amir. Amir misses with a looping left. Amir misses with a low kick. It looked like Lehto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amir. Amir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Amir throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto counters with a right hand to the body. Lehto misses with a hook
and Amir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2# Nice body punch from Lehto. This has been an exciting period of action! Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Amir misses with a right hand and Lehto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amir thinking. Lehto checks a leg kick. Lehto is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lehto connects with a leg kick. Lehto lands a head kick. Amir smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Lehto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amir throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily. Amir misses with a leg kick and Lehto counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3# Lehto moves out of range of the body kick. Lehto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Amir just manages to avoid it. Amir moves out of range of the strikes. Lehto stalks Amir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amir's face. Amir staggers backwards, shaken. Amir misses with a low kick as Lehto jumps back. Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Lehto lands the left hand. Good leg kick by Lehto. Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehto. Amir steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Amir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Amir looks to land a right hand but Lehto moved out of range. Amir misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# An inside leg kick lands from Amir. Amir is looking to clinch but Lehto is avoiding it.
Lehto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amir in his tracks. 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! Amir connects with a right hand. Lehto shakes it off. Lehto misses with a hook. Amir misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Amir darts in and clinches Lehto up against the cage. Lehto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Amir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Amir will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Amir scores with a jab. Amir slips a jab from Lehto. Amir just misses with a punch to the body.
Amir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick. Amir tests Lehto's chin there with a solid looking shot. Amir scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lehto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir scores with a jab to the head.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range.#T1# Lehto takes a swing at Amir's ribcage but misses. Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Amir. Amir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Amir throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily. Amir just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Lehto throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto. Amir throws a low kick but Lehto avoids it. Lehto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Nice shot lands for Amir. Amir swings widly with a right hand
and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Amir missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amir is looking to clinch. #CL2# Amir closes the distance and clinches. Amir can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Lehto as the two fighters clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Amir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Amir 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! Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amir is defending well for now. Amir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lehto smiles and moves away.
Amir tries to land a leg kick but Lehto saw it coming and moves away.
Lehto lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lehto throws the kick towards the body but Amir avoids it.#T3# Amir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Lehto misses the target. Amir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Amir tries to counter with a clinch but Lehto shakes him off and moves away. Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Amir takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Lehto is looking to wear down Amir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lehto swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
Amir throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lehto counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. A looping hook to the body misses from Lehto. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet. Lehto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amir. Lehto throws a shot to the body.
#T4# Lehto scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehto. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet. Lehto throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Amir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amir. Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amir avoids it. Amir tries to pull guard but Lehto forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right handed body shot lands from Lehto.
A hook to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lehto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lehto and Amir are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lehto throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Amir into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lehto knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charon Lehto! After the fight, Charon Lehto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1# Lampi misses with a looping left. Lampi misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Amir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lampi looks to land a right hand but Amir moved out of range. Amir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lampi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lampi throws the left hand but Amir avoids the punch easily. Amir scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Amir moves into range and clinches up with Lampi. Lampi misses with the head strike.
Lampi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lampi misses with the head strike.
#BC# Lampi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Amir pushes Lampi up against the cage in a clinch. Amir works on Lampi's body with a couple of short punches. Amir lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lampi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Amir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lampis head. Lampi misses with some punches.
#BC# Lampi breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Lampi jabs Amir right on the nose. Amir blinks but takes it well. Amir cracks a nice hook into Lampi's ribs. Lampi throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it. Lampi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lampi ducks under a wild hook from Amir. Lampi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Amir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lampi throws a lazy head kick and Amir counters with a nice body kick. Lampi is breathing heavily. Amir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut. Amir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Amir throws a lazy right hand but Lampi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lampi keeps the fight on the outside. Amir scores with a nice strike.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir delivers a nice body kick.#CL2# Amir rushes Lampi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Amir has Lampi pressed against the cage, preventing Lampi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lampi throws a head punch that misses. Lampi misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Amir scores with a nice short uppercut. Lampi takes a shot to the head. Lampi misses with the head strike.
Amir fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Amir pulls Lampi into guard.
Amir tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Lampi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lampi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amir is keeping the position for now. #T3# Lampi sitting in guard, not really doing much. Amir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Lampi trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Amir looking for a guillotine here but Lampi defends easily.
#SUB2# Amir has his foot on Lampi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lampi works his way back into a safe position though. Lampi tries to free his leg and advance position but Amir is retaining full guard. Amir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lampi is one step ahead there. Lampi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that round. The cut man is working on Eemeli Lampi's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Lampi swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
Amir cracks Lampi with a right hand to the side of the head. Amir missing with a left hand there. Lampi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lampi. Lampi misses with a straight left. Amir scores with a nice strike. Amir lands a right hook to the body.
Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Amir is looking to clinch. It looked like Lampi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Amir slips under a jab from Lampi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lampi. Lampi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Amir staying out of range there. Amir tries to counter with a clinch but Lampi shakes him off and moves away. Amir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1# Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lampi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amir's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Amir has closed the distance and engaged Lampi in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amir. Amir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Amir has Lampi pressed against the cage, preventing Lampi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lampi blocks a body shot from Amir. Amir can't find room to land a body shot as Lampi controls the action.
Amir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lampi misses with a punch on the inside.
Amir blocks an uppercut.
Amir pressing his opponent against the cage. Amir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lampi or not. Amir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC# Lampi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lampi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2# Amir has managed to clinch.
#T2# Lampi has a couple of punches blocked by Amir.
#TD2# Amir jumps into guard, dragging Lampi to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Amir has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lampi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Amir has tightened it up now! Lampi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Amir! A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1# Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amir thuds a left hand into Lehto's body. Amir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Amir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Amir throws a front kick aimed at Lehto's knee but Lehto avoids it well. A big left from Amir misses. Lehto looks to land a combination. Amir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lehto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amir throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem. Lehto scores with a spinning back kick! Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Lehto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amir thinks about the counter body kick. The fighters circling - Amir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Amir misses with a leg kick. Amir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Amir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehto.
#T1# Lehto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Amir throws a body kick that misses. It looked like Lehto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amir. Lehto throws out a powerful jab. Amir needs to keep his hands up - Lehto had a free shot at his head there. Lehto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto. Amir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Amir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lehto looks to land a combination but Amir avoids it well. Amir misses with a low kick. Good work by Lehto as he checks the leg kick. Lehto throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range. #T2# Lehto moves out of range of the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Lehto. Amir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Amir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lehto. Amir looks winded! Lehto lands a nice looking body shot.
Amir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lehto 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. Lehto lands a really nice looking cross but Amir seems unphased.
Amir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lehto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Lehto misses the shot to the body. Amir walks into a jab.#KD# Lehto lands a left and a right that send Amir crashing to the mat, dazed. Lehto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Amir is rocked! Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick. Lehto throws a leg kick which misses Amir's front leg but catches the back leg as Amir tries to avoid it. #T3# A low kick lands for Amir.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amir! But no joy. Lehto avoids the body shot from Amir.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Amir blocks it. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses. Amir goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Lehto is looking to wear down Amir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Amir off balance momentarily.#KD# Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Amir tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Amir back to his feet - he wants the finish! Amir is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?#CUT#The cut above Ali Amir's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lehto cracks Amir with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charon Lehto! An out of breath Charon Lehto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 255
Date: May 24, 2023 |
#R1# Matti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amir. Matti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Amir throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut. Amir feints and then cracks Matti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matti down. Matti misses with an uppercut. Matti misses with a hook.#CL# Amir takes the fight into the clinch. Amir lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir lands with a right to the head. Amir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD# Amir pulls guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Amir is tightening it up a little... Matti has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matti reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matti taps out! Nice BJJ there by Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ali Amir! Ali Amir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Wrecks blocks the low kick. Amir misses with a low kick. Amir swings for the body but Wrecks moves out of range.
Amir delivers a nice body kick. Wrecks tries to clinch up. Amir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Amir scores with a decent looking hook. Amir cracks a nice hook into Wrecks's ribs. The fighters circling - Wrecks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Wrecks looks to move away, Amir throws a big counter combo but Wrecks just gets out of the way. Amir connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Amir lands a big right hand that sends Wrecks crashing to the mat! Amir stays standing though and waves Wrecks back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wrecks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amir is able to avoid easily. Amir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Wrecks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir lands with a right hand. #T1# Amir throws a body shot but no joy. Amir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrecks. That did some damage!#KD# Amir cracks Wrecks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Amir has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wrecks to stand back up!#ROC#Wrecks is rocked! Amir throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wrecks clean off his feet! He's out cold! Amir 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 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir! An out of breath Ali Amir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 244
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1# Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Shima scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Amir moves to clinch but Shima breaks away and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a jab to the body. Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir. Shima lands a nice hook to Amir's body. Amir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Amir slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir throws a low kick, looking for Shima's leg but Shima calmly moves out of range. Shima misses with a right hand and Amir counters with a right hand to the body. Amir is looking to clinch but Shima is avoiding it.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Amir scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Shima. Amir slips a straight right by Shima. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away. Amir swings widly with a right hand
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Amir lands a lovely overhand right. Shima misses with a hook. Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir tries to clinch up. Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight. A shot to the body from Amir misses letting Shima counter with a right hand. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.#T2# Amir looks for the body kick but Shima saw that one coming. Shima misses with a body punch
and Amir counters with a right hand to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Amir misses. Amir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it. Shima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shima misses the jab. Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet. Amir throws a push kick but Shima slaps the foot to one side. #CL# Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD# Amir successfully pulls guard.
Shima trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shima advances position into side control! Shima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Amir's legs. Amir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shima's best efforts. Shima is pressing down on Amir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amir is holding on for now. Amir trying to control here.
Amir is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4# The fighters are battling for position here. Amir manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Amir has an active guard here but Shima has managed to pass into half guard.
Shima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. Amir tries to roll over but Shima keeps him under control. Shima wants to control but Amir is keeping him busy. Amir is looking for a sweep. Shima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shima wants to advance to full mount but Amir doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shima wants to control from the top but Amir keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Amir scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Amir looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range. Shima steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Shima misses with an uppercut. Shima keeps the fight on the outside. Amir misses with an uppercut. Amir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A shot to the liver by Shima. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir throws a wild body kick that Shima sees coming a mile off. Shima throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range. Amir is looking to counter with a body kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Amir throws a nice inside leg kick. Amir is looking to wear down Shima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Nice body punch from Shima. Amir swinging wildly here.
Shima walks into a left hand. Shima throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Amir throwing a counter right hand but Shima manages to avoid it. Shima misses with a straight right. Amir tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shima catches Amir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Amir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Shima checks the leg kick. Amir misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet. Shima misses with an uppercut. Shima avoids the body shot from Amir.
Amir throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Amir misses with a hook to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab. Nice jab there from Shima. #CUT2#Jeez, Ali Amir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Amir throws a leg kick which misses Shima's front leg but catches the back leg as Shima tries to avoid it. Shima misses with a hook.#T3# Shima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amir defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand. Shima misses with a wild body shot. Amir is looking to counter punch. Nice straight punches there by Shima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shima. Shima digs a good hook to Amir's body.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Amir. Amir throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Shima closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Amir gets control of Shima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Amir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shima. Shima wants to pass the guard but Amir is keeping the position. Amir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shima. #T4##SUB# Shima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shima has managed to get both his arms back between Amir's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Shima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shima, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2# Shima has his foot on Amir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amir works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Shima is looking for a triangle but Amir pushes his legs off easily.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Shima working for a triangle but Amir defends it easily.
#SUB2# Shima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amir defends it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Shima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Amir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shima takes a step back to recover. Amir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shima is out of range and Amir settles back down. Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut. Amir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
Amir misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shima with a hook.#T1# Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Shima throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem. Amir misses with a body punch
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big left from Amir misses. A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Amir moves out of range as Shima strikes. Shima scores with a jab to the body. Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amir throws a head kick that misses and Shima counters with a nice body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amir takes one to the side of the head.
Amir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Amir tries to clinch and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Amir scores with a kick to the body.
#T2# Amir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A low kick from Amir misses and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ali Amir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Shima! Hero Shima decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 238
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1# Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Amir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong. Spong tries for a takedown but Amir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Spong dodges the punch combination from Amir.
#TD2# Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Amir actively working from the bottom here. We've been hearing good reports from Amir'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. Spong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amir keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amir. Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Amir.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amir is on top in guard.
#REVR# Spong wants to sweep here but Amir controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Spong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Spong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amir's guard. #REVB# Amir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Spong throws a big right hand that misses. Amir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Amir is keen to just control but Spong is a slippery customer.#T2# Spong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Spong looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Spong is looking for a sweep. Amir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spong sees it coming and defends easily. Spong regains full guard. Nicely done. Amir won't allow Spong to sweep him here. Amir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Spong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Spong wants to control but Amir passes into side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amir advances to full mount. Amir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Amir tries to control but Spong wriggling away. Spong tries to reverse the position but Amir maintains control. Spong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Spong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amir's back!#SUB2# Spong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Spong looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Spong is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Spong gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Spong gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Spong apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Spong throws a hook but Amir avoids it easily.#T4# Amir slips under a jab from Spong. Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Amir sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Amir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Amir tries to work over Spong's front leg with a kick but Spong checks it. Spong with the counter takedown but Amir avoids it easily. Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir. Spong misses with a looping left. Spong throws out a loose jab but Amir uses good head movement to avoid it. Spong moves out of range of the strikes. Spong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Amir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong. Spong throws a nice looking combination but Amir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Amir takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Spong will probably get the nod. That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Spong throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range. Amir feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2# Spong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spong is putting a hurting on Amir here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2# Spong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Amir can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Spong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spong in side control lands a decent elbow. Amir is trying to control Spong's posture but Spong avoids it. #T1# Spong grinds an elbow into Amir's temple. Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Amir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Ground and pound from Spong. Spong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Amir works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spong is working Amir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Amir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Spong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Spong is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB# Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Spong throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Spong lying in Amir's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Amir decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Spong taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Amir! Our winner, Ali Amir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Chontamenti drives through with a takedown into guard. Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Amir has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chontamenti doesn't defend quickly enough and Amir has managed to lock this one up! Can Chontamenti escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Amir on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Amir! A relieved looking Ali Amir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 226
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1# Amir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo jabs Amir to the body, keeping him at a distance. Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Darongo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Darongo throws a leg kick which misses Amir's front leg but catches the back leg as Amir tries to avoid it. Darongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Amir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir 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 Darongo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darongo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A nice side step and Darongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darongo.
This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Darongo. Beautiful body shot. Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Amir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darongo moves away. Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight. Amir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it. Darongo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Amir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A low kick lands for Darongo.
Darongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Amir throws a series of punches but Darongo moves out of range. Amir throws a hook but Darongo blocks it. Darongo cracks Amir with a right hand to the side of the head. Darongo scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2# Darongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Darongo throws a right and a left that Amir avoids nicely. Darongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amir. Darongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Amir takes a shot right to the bread basket. Darongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amir. Amir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Amir is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice inside leg kick there by Darongo. That's going to slow Amir down. Darongo throws a series of punches but Amir avoids them all with ease. #T3# Amir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darongo lands with a nice body punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darongo. Darongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Darongo lands an overhand right. Darongo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Amir misses with a body shot.
Darongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Darongo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Darongo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Darongo blocks a head kick by Amir.
Darongo with the inside leg kick. Darongo checks a low kick from Amir.#T4# Darongo moves away from the strike by Amir. Amir tries to clinch up but Darongo circles away and keeps his distance. Darongo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Darongo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Darongo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Amir misses with an uppercut. Amir swings away with a leg kick that misses. Amir tries to clinch but Darongo is having none of it. Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Darongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. Amir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darongo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Darongo digs a good hook to Amir's body.
Darongo swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Darongo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Amir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Amir might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Amir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it. Darongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Darongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amir is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Darongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir is looking to counter punch. Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away. Amir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Darongo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Crunch! Darongo slams his shin into Amir's torso. Amir misses with a head kick.
Darongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir. Darongo with a nice calf kick.#T1# A jab from Amir does it's job there. Darongo connects with a body shot. Amir misses with a wild body shot. Amir misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darongo, as that shot connected.
Darongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amir rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
Darongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow. Darongo scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Amir. Darongo misses with some punches.
Amir tries a body shot but Darongo blocks it.
Amir blocks an uppercut.
Amir tries to pull guard but Darongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Amir misses with some punches.
#T2# Amir is trying to pull guard but Darongo has him pressed against the cage. Darongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darongo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Amir on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Darongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Amir uses good head movement to avoid it. Darongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amir fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Amir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Darongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amir wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Amir decides to pull guard. Darongo 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. Let's hope that Darongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Amir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Amir working for submissions but it's allowed Darongo to get to half guard.
Darongo is controlling the pace.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Amir tries to get to full guard but Darongo has control of the leg. Darongo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Amir has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Darongo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Darongo! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Darongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darongo. Nice shot lands for Amir. Darongo scores with a body shot.
Amir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Amir throws the left hand but Darongo avoids the punch easily. Darongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Darongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Amir misses the shot to the body. Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amir throws a nice looking combination but Darongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Darongo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Darongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darongo lands with a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Darongo. Amir lands with a slapping head kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Darongo lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Darongo throws a nice looking combination but Amir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Darongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amir. Amir misses with a wild body shot. Darongo scores with a shot to the body.
Darongo throws a leg kick which misses Amir's front leg but catches the back leg as Amir tries to avoid it. Amir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Darongo throws out a powerful jab. Darongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amir at a distance.
Amir throws a hook but Darongo blocks it. Amir throws a half hearted mid kick. That kick from Darongo tenderised Amir's leg. Amir is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Nice cross by Darongo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some wild striking there from Darongo.
Ronan Darongo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Darongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Amir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amir connects with a nice looking jab.
Darongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amir. That did some damage! Ali Amir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Amir's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. A head kick misses from Amir. Darongo connects with a body shot that sends Amir's belly button to the back. Darongo lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darongo. Darongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Darongo scores with a punch to the head. Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Darongo scores with a shot to the body.
Darongo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amir at a distance.
Darongo catches Amir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Darongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Amir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darongo swinging wildly here.
Amir is looking to counter the offense by Darongo and move into the clinch. Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darongo can pounce on him.
Darongo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Darongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Darongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Amir walks into a straight right hand from Darongo. Ronan Darongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darongo. Darongo lands a body shot.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Darongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir. Darongo looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darongo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronan Darongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Darongo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Darongo! Ronan Darongo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 220
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1# Amir throws out a leg kick but Matti moves out of range and Amir only half commits. Matti throws a jab when Amir was well out of range. Matti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut. Matti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir 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 Matti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight. Matti dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jab by Matti.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir throws a head kick that misses and Matti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Amir. Amir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A head kick by Amir misses and Matti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# A cross from Matti lands. Amir misses with a wild body shot. We've been informed that Matti 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. Matti's corner calls for a 1-2. Matti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Amir works the jab nicely. Matti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Matti has closed the distance and engaged Amir in a clinch.
Amir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matti walks away with a smile on his face. Amir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Matti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away. A shot to the body from Amir misses #KD2# and Matti counters with a nice right hand that sends Amir toppling to the canvas! Amir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matti finish him?!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Amir looks to score with a jab to the body but Matti is just out of range. Amir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Amir lands with a good body shot. Amir misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Amir lands but Matti takes it in his stride. Amir's corner calls for a 1-2. Amir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Amir is looking to wear down Matti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Matti circles away from the clinch attempt and Matti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir throws a looping overhand right but Matti ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Matti connects with the punch.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. Matti thuds a left hand into Amir's body. Amir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matti lands a really nice looking cross but Amir seems unphased.
Matti looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Amir throws a quick counter head kick but Matti was just out of range. Amir fails in his attempt to clinch. Matti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Amir thumps Matti with a low kick. Amir swings for the body but Matti moves out of range.
Amir misses the shot to the body. #T4# Amir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Matti throws a looping overhand right but Amir ducks down to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matti. Matti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Amir throws a body shot but no joy. Matti avoids a kick to the body.
Amir misses with a straight left. Amir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matti counters with a left to the body. Matti throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parta Matti dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away. Matti misses the jab. Matti misses with a wild body shot. Amir is looking to counter with a body kick. A nice leg kick from Matti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matti. Amir lands with a nice body kick. Matti misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir thuds his right hand into Matti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Amir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matti doesn't seem bothered though. Amir scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Amir digs a good hook to Matti's body.
Matti is breathing heavily. Matti misses with a hook
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Matti tries a low kick but Amir avoids it. Matti looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range. Matti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Parta Matti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Matti moves out of range as Amir strikes. Amir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Matti misses with a body shot.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Matti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Amir looks to throw a body kick and Matti counters with a nice leg kick. #T2##CL# Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
Amir jumps guard but Matti stands there with Amir around his waist. Amir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amir scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Matti. Matti trying to land knees to the body.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Matti has him pressed against the cage. Amir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Amir. Amir swings wildly with an uppercut but Matti uses good head movement to avoid it. Amir lands a shot to the body. Matti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matti smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Amir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Amir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matti counters with a leg kick. Amir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Matti lands with a straight right. Amir didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Amir tried to score with a low kick but Matti checks it. Amir missing with a left hand there. Matti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amir throws a leg kick and Matti counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Matti has Amir up against the cage in a clinch.
Matti trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Matti throws a punch but it's blocked by Amir. Amir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amir jumps guard but Matti stands there with Amir around his waist. Amir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Amir drags the fight down to the ground.
Matti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet. Matti postures up.
Matti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The referee asks Matti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matti prefers to stall for the moment though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Parta Matti will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Amir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Matti connects with a solid leg kick. A nice leg kick from Amir, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amir. Matti misses with a looping right.#CL# Amir darts in and clinches Matti up against the cage. Amir has a couple of punches blocked by Matti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matti tries to land knees in the clinch but Amir avoids the damage to the body. Amir scores with a shot to the side of Matti's head. Matti misses with a hook from the clinch. Ali Amir has scored more points in the clinch so far. Amir is working Matti over against the cage. Amir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matti to keep the fight standing. Matti blocking some punches.
#T1# Matti throws a punch but it's blocked by Amir. #BC2# Matti manages to break the clinch.
Matti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amir has time to react. Amir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Amir ducks under a wild hook from Matti. Amir misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Matti does it's job there. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matti paws at him with a jab and circles away. Matti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Amir tries to clinch but Matti moves away and Matti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jeez, Ali Amir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Amir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Amir is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ali Amir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Parta Matti! After the fight, Parta Matti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 213
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1# Amir misses with a looping right. Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Outlaw drives through with a takedown into Amir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Outlaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Outlaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Outlaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Outlaw has managed to get both his arms back between Amir's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir has a closed guard, preventing Outlaw from standing up. #T1##SUB2# Amir has an active guard here but Outlaw has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Amir looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Outlaw pushes past his half guard into mount! Amir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Outlaw tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Outlaw prevents Amir from getting the reversal.#T2# Outlaw tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amir tries to hold on but Outlaw pushes him away. Amir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Outlaw is looking to stand but Amir has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T3# Amir tries to reverse the position but Outlaw maintains control. Amir tries to hold on but Outlaw postures up. Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Outlaw keeping full guard, as Amir tries to pass. Amir is still trying to improve position. My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Amir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amir is controlling him. Outlaw keeping full guard, as Amir tries to pass. #T4# Amir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Amir trying to control but Outlaw is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amir stops Outlaw from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Amir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outlaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Amir keeps Outlaw at a distance using the push kick. Amir throws a jab but it's blocked by Outlaw. Outlaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A countering left hand to the body from Amir misses. Amir moves away from the strike by Outlaw. A head kick by Outlaw misses and Amir counters with a left to the body. Amir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amir connects with the punch. Outlaw scores with a spinning back kick! Donk. Outlaw catches Amir right on the button with a cross. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outlaw moves away. The Devils Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amir stuns Outlaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outlaw.
Outlaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amir avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Outlaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Amir connects with a nice looking jab.
Outlaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Outlaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Outlaw. Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good exchange - Amir coming out on top. Outlaw works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Outlaw missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Outlaw slips under a jab from Amir. Amir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Amir dodges the punch combination from Outlaw.
Amir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Outlaw misses with an uppercut. Amir saw that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amir keeps Outlaw at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Amir lands a slapping body shot.
Crack! A monster head kick from Amir and Outlaw falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ali Amir! An out of breath Ali Amir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1# Durnin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Durnin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Durnin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Durnin throws a chopping leg kick but Amir manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Amir throws a leg kick which misses Durnin's front leg but catches the back leg as Durnin tries to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Durnin. Amir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Some wild striking there from Durnin.
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! Amir avoids the head kick by Durnin.
Durnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily. Amir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durnin misses with a wild combination.
Durnin fails to land with a series of punches.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durnin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amir.#T1# Durnin misses with a few strikes there.
Amir now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Durnin connects with a jab. Durnin thows a body kick. Amir tries to catch it but that hurt him. Durnin misses with an uppercut
and Amir finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Durnin needs to keep his hands up - Amir had a free shot at his head there. Durnin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir misses with a low kick as Durnin jumps back. Durnin throws a head kick that misses. Durnin misses with an uppercut. Amir saw that one coming. Durnin throws a nice looking combination but Amir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters circling a little - Amir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Durnin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Durnin is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A kick lands to the mid section there for Amir. Amir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2# Amir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Amir. Amir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Amir connects with a looping right hand.
Durnin throws a series of punches but Amir avoids them all with ease. Amir flicks out a counter leg kick but Durnin steps away. Good exchange - Amir coming out on top. Amir punishes Durnin's body with a nice straight punch. Durnin ducks right into an uppercut from Amir. Amir throws a leg kick but Durnin moved away. Durnin misses with an uppercut
and Amir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durnin at a distance.
Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durnin thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2# Amir lands a big uppercut and Durnin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durnin looks OK. Amir waves Durnin back to his feet!#ROC2#Durnin is rocked! Durnin is aggressively charging in as Amir backs up avoiding any damage. Amir tosses out a jab and Durnin runs right into it face first! Durnin is out cold! Amir dropped down on all fours and is barking in Durnin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir! Ali Amir thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
#R1# Haggar lands with a hook. Amir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Amir avoids the head kick by Haggar.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amir. Haggar digs a good hook to Amir's body.
Haggar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Haggar takes a swing at Amir's ribcage but misses. Haggar misses with a straight left. Haggar lands a really nice looking cross but Amir seems unphased.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it. Amir avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Amir looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Haggar lands with a hook. Amir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Amir misses with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Haggar misses the target. Amir misses with a head kick.
Haggar connects with a body shot that sends Amir's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Haggar looks to throw the jab but Amir is out of range. Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Haggar 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. Amir misses with a straight right. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Haggar does a little dance to reset his feet. Haggar blocks a jab.#TD2# Amir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haggar to score an easy takedown into full guard. Haggar throws an elbow that misses. Amir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haggar's guard. Nice move by Amir!#REVR# Amir wants to control from the top but Haggar keeps moving. Haggar wants to sweep but no luck. Haggar is looking to stand back up but Amir counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Haggar. Haggar tries to get to full guard but Amir has control of the leg. #T2# Amir wants to pass the guard but Haggar is defending well. Haggar is looking to improve his position.
Haggar is not content to let Amir control the position. Haggar manages to get to full guard.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amir manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Haggar works over Amir with some ground and pound from guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Haggar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Haggar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Amir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haggar defends well.#SUB# Amir working for a triangle but Haggar defends it easily.
#SUB# Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound. Haggar cracks Amir with a solid left hand. Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Amir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haggar stands and throws Amir's legs to the side, diving into side control. Amir tries to get back to half guard but can't. Haggar trying to control the position but Amir is working away. Amir is trying to get back to half guard. Haggar working the body and head with strikes. Amir is looking to reverse the position. Haggar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Haggar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Haggar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Amir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haggar off and has taken his back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round. That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Haggar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mike Haggar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Haggar throws the left hand but Amir avoids the punch easily. Haggar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Amir lands the left hand. Amir swinging wildly here.
Haggar loads up on a big right hand but Amir slips the punch. Amir slips a straight right by Haggar. Amir is looking to counter the offense by Haggar and move into the clinch. Amir throws a leg kick but Haggar moved away.#TD2# Haggar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amir did well to prevent Haggar getting side control. Amir is looking for a sweep. Haggar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Haggar lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amir is trying to maintain the position but Haggar is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB# Amir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow. Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Amir is looking for a sweep. Haggar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Haggar trying to control from half guard but Amir is working away. Amir is trying to control but can't.
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Amir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Haggar lands strikes from half guard. Amir is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Amir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haggar pulls his head out easily. Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Amir is trying to get back to full guard. Haggar winds up and cracks Amir with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far. Haggar drops an elbow to the side of Amir's head. Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head. Haggar trying to control from Amir's half guard. Amir has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Amir has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Amir'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. Amir has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haggar cracks Amir with a solid left hand.#T3# Amir keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully. Haggar connects with a couple of short punches. Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss. Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Haggar connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Amir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Haggar is not content to let Amir control the position.#T4# Amir prevents Haggar from standing back up.
Haggar is trying to get back to full guard. Haggar manages to get to full guard.
Amir advances to half guard. #SUB# Amir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haggar is looking to improve his position.
Haggar is in trouble now - Amir has advanced to mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Amir misses the shot to the body. Amir blocks a jab. Haggar lands a slapping body shot.
Haggar swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
Amir is looking for a counter combo. Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Haggar misses. #TD2# Haggar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haggar showed some decent athleticism there. Haggar slips a nice elbow through Amir's hands, connecting with Amir's forehead. Amir has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Haggar lands with a punch from half guard. Haggar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amir keeps working. Haggar lands strikes from half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Amir wants to get back to full guard. Haggar working over Amir with some ground and pound. Amir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Amir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar. Haggar wants to pass the guard but Amir is defending well. Haggar is trying to control. Amir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Amir tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control. Haggar winds up and cracks Amir with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Haggar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amir! Haggar landing strikes from the mount and Amir is in trouble! #CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.#T2# BOOM! Haggar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haggar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amir looks a forlorn figure.
A big strike lands for Haggar! That's really hurt Amir and he's turned his back - Haggar keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Haggar jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# Good leg kick by Amir. Amir lands with a shot to the body. Kocak takes one to the chin there. Kocak checks a leg kick nicely. Amir scores with a leg kick.
Amir blocks the body kick.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Amir manages to avoid it. Amir thows a leg kick but Kocak checks it and Kocak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Amir misses with a right hand and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir. Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Amir ducks down to avoid it. Kocak 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. Amir throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range. Kocak is looking for a counter combo. Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Amir.#T1# Kocak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range. Kocak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amir's head. Kocak connects with a solid leg kick. A jab from Amir misses. Amir avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Amir scores with a leg kick.
Amir feints and then cracks Kocak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kocak down. #T2# Kocak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kocak moves out of range of the strikes. Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kocak avoids a low kick by using good footwork. 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! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir 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 Kocak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kocak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Amir misses with a body shot
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Amir sizes up Kocak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target. Amir misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely. Kocak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Amir throws a sloppy head kick and Kocak moves out of range easily. #T3# Amir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amir throws a shot to the body.
Kocak wants to slow Amir down by chopping away at his legs. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Amir drops Kocak with a beautiful combination! Kocak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Amir is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kocak is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut. Amir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kocak. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kocak looks to throw a body kick and Amir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAmir. Amir misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more. Kocak throws a quick inside leg kick. Amir throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range. Amir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Kocak misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely. Amir lands a slapping body shot.
Kocak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A shot to the liver by Amir. Beautiful body shot. Kocak thuds his right hand into Amir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Amir digs a good hook to Kocak's body.
Kocak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses. Amir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Amir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir lands a head kick!
Amir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kocak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kocak. Kocak circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kocak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amir moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kocak sets himself, and Amir steps forward looking for the clinch! Kocak avoids it this time. Kocak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amir. Some bone on bone action there as Kocak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kocak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1# Donk. Amir catches Kocak right on the button with a cross. Kocak tries to land a body kick#CL2# and Amir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kocak working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land. #BC# Kocak breaks from the clinch.
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amir connects with a body shot. Amir with a nice calf kick. Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Amir lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Amir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kocak scores with a decent looking hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Amir connects with a single shot there.#T2# Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir wants to counter the offense by Kocak and move into the clinch position. Amir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amir jabbing away but nothing is landing. Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Amir manages to avoid it. Good exchange - Kocak coming out on top. Amir misses with a leg kick and Kocak counters with a big head kick but Amir shrugs it off. Amir throws a nice inside leg kick. Amir throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range. Amir throws a leg kick but Kocak checks it. A big left from Amir misses. Kocak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amir avoids it.#T3# Kocak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kocak's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Amir throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kocak throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Amir looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amir. Amir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak. Kocak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Amir scores with a body shot.
Amir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Kocak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amir. Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Amir is predictable there and Kocak counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4# Amir misses with the combination.
Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Kocak manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kocak thinks about countering with a head kick. Amir throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Amir is lucky that one didn't land flush. Amir throws a sloppy body shot
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kocak is out of range. Amir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocak. That did some damage! Amir throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it. Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Amir. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Amir lands a right hook to the body.
Amir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Amir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocak. That did some damage! Kocak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kocak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kocak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kocak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amir. Jab, jab by Kocak - just one landing. Kocak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amir to score with a decent uppercut.#T1# Amir lands a lovely overhand right. Kocak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Kocak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kocak throws a wild body kick that Amir sees coming a mile off. Kocak seems to have got his legs back now. Kocak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kocak throws a wild body kick that Amir sees coming a mile off. Amir Throws a clean left jab. Amir Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kocak's chin! Kocak crumbles to the ground and Amir follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ali Amir! Ali Amir thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Crewman V.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Crewman V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crewman V misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely. Crewman V looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely. Crewman V scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut. Nice defenses there by Amir. Amir is looking to counter the offense by Crewman V and move into the clinch. Amir moves out of range as Crewman V strikes. Amir looks to throw the jab but Crewman V is out of range. Crewman V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amir. Amir is looking to counter the offense by Crewman V and move into the clinch. Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crewman V. A telegraphed right hand from Crewman V misses the target. Amir lands with a right hand. Crewman V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crewman V throws a lazy uppercut
and Amir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crewman V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crewman V just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmir. Amir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Amir pounces like a tiger and cracks Crewman V with a vicious hook! Crewman V is down but not out! Amir follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Amir! A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1# Zurauskas lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zurauskas checks a leg kick. Amir walks into a stiff left hand from Zurauskas.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Zurauskas misses with a double jab
#CL# and Amir counters by clinching up. Zurauskas misses with a body punch.
Zurauskas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zurauskas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amir walks away with a smile on his face. Zurauskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Amir seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Amir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Zurauskas misses. Amir tries to counter by clinching up but Zurauskas breaks away and moves out of range. Zurauskas checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zurauskas lands with an uppercut that bounces Amir off the cage and back into range. Amir misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Amir misses. Amir misses with a right hand #TD2# and Zurauskas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1# Zurauskas is looking to take a break and control but Amir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Amir gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Amir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zurauskas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Zurauskas is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Zurauskas drops back looking for a leg! Amir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amir manages to kick Zurauskas off! Zurauskas jumps back into Amir's guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zurauskas trying to move into half guard but instead Amir has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2# Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amir controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Amir passes Zurauskas's left leg - he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB# Amir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zurauskas is just riding it out for now. Amir eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Amir is looking for a kimura but Zurauskas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amir to get the leverage. Zurauskas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Amir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zurauskas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amir. Amir trying to control the action but Zurauskas is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Amir staying out of range there. Amir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zurauskas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amir checks the leg kick. Zurauskas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Amir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zurauskas. Amir throws a head kick but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy. Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Zurauskas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zurauskas thows a left - swing and a miss! Zurauskas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amir manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Zurauskas. #T1# Zurauskas throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Amir punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch. Amir throws a hook but Zurauskas blocks it. Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Amir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Amir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zurauskas misses with a straight right. Amir throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it. Amir takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses. Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amir. Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zurauskas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Zurauskas slips a straight right by Amir. Zurauskas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Zurauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Zurauskas slips a straight right by Amir. Amir misses the shot to the body. Amir lands with a good body shot. Zurauskas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch. Zurauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by Amir. Amir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zurauskas manages to circle out of the way. Amir clobbers Zurauskas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Zurauskas lands a nice shot to the body.
Zurauskas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Amir lunges at Zurauskas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zurauskas's hand. Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Zurauskas throws a big shot that misses. Zurauskas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amir. Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem. Zurauskas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Amir misses with a hook. Zurauskas ducked under it nicely. Zurauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Zurauskas misses. Amir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Amir connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Amir misses. Amir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zurauskas. Zurauskas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Zurauskas does it's job there. Zurauskas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4# Amir misses with a two punch combination.
Amir lands with a nice body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zurauskas to score with a decent uppercut. Amir throws a low kick but Zurauskas avoids it. Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Amir counters with a straight right hand. Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amir's head backwards. Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir. Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ali Amir will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Amir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Amir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Zurauskas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Zurauskas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zurauskas scores with a jab to the jaw. Zurauskas misses with a looping right. It looked like Amir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Amir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zurauskas moves away from the strike by Amir. Zurauskas throws a fast counter high kick but Amir manages to duck under it in time. Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Zurauskas. Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. #T1# Amir lands a head kick. Zurauskas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Amir on the wrong end of a nice jab. Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zurauskas missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amir throws a sloppy head kick and Zurauskas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amir ducks right into an uppercut from Zurauskas. Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Amir. Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas. Amir misses with a shot to the body and Zurauskas counters with a good low kick that Amir was not able to check. Zurauskas scores with a decent looking hook. Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zurauskas manages to avoid it. Zurauskas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2# Zurauskas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Amir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amir. Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike. Amir tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage. Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses. Zurauskas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amir smiles and moves away.
Zurauskas looks to land a right hand but Amir moved out of range. Amir lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Amir moves out of range of the strikes. Zurauskas misses with a wild body shot. Amir is looking to wear down Zurauskas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Amir lands with a cross. Amir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zurauskas's head backwards.#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked! Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Amir finish him? Zurauskas misses with a lunging right hand
and Amir counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Zurauskas is aggressively charging in as Amir backs up avoiding any damage. Amir tosses out a jab and Zurauskas runs right into it face first! Zurauskas is out cold! Amir dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zurauskas's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir! Our winner, Ali Amir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1# Amir ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti. Chontamenti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Amir misses. Amir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir. Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chontamenti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Chontamenti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight. Chontamenti lands a really nice looking cross but Amir seems unphased.
Amir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Chontamenti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD# Chontamenti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chontamenti lands in his opponent's guard. Amir looking to control.
Amir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chontamenti. #T1# Chontamenti throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chontamenti defends it easily. Amir looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chontamenti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Chontamenti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Amir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chontamenti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chontamenti's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chontamenti tries to break free.
#T2# Chontamenti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Chontamenti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Chontamenti 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. Chontamenti working to try and regain half guard.
Amir controlling from mount. #T3# Amir looking to control but Chontamenti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Amir wants to take Chontamenti's back here but Chontamenti is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chontamenti is desperately trying to improve his position but Amir has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Chontamenti stops Amir from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Amir controlling his opponent. Chontamenti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Amir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti. Amir tries a quick counter leg kick but Chontamenti is wise to it. Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A big left from Chontamenti misses. Amir throws a counter combo. Amir slips a straight right by Chontamenti. Chontamenti throws a hook but Amir blocks it. Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Amir.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chontamenti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chontamenti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Chontamenti tries to counter with a takedown but Amir is quick to defend against it.#TD# Chontamenti gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Chontamenti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Amir gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Amir tries to hold on but Chontamenti postures up.#T1##SUB# Chontamenti has hold of Amir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Amir tries to hold on but Chontamenti pushes him away. Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Amir is squirming around, avoiding Chontamenti's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Chontamenti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB# Chontamenti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Amir has worked his arm free - good work by Amir!
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amir can do to turn this around?#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Chontamenti is trying to get an arm triangle but Amir is defending well. Amir wants to control but Chontamenti postures up.#SUB# Chontamenti is trying to get an arm triangle but Amir is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amir is looking to regain half guard here but Chontamenti keeps moving and retains side control. Amir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chontamenti off and has taken his back!#T3# Chontamenti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Amir looking to control but Chontamenti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Chontamenti working to try and regain half guard.
Amir tries to control but Chontamenti wriggling away. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Amir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chontamenti is working to get back to half guard.
Amir controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amir works his way to his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown but Amir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chontamenti feints and then cracks Amir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amir down. Chontamenti with a nice calf kick. Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Chontamenti throws a lazy uppercut
and Amir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut. Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away. Amir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Amir avoids the head kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries for a takedown but Amir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chontamenti misses with a left hand and Amir counters with a series of strikes. Chontamenti will be more careful next time no doubt. Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amir as he jumps to the side. A little jabbing left from Amir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thoth Chontamenti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chontamenti with a hook.#T1# The fighters circling - Amir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Amir darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice cross by Chontamenti. Amir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amir throws a leg kick that misses. #TD# Chontamenti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amir quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# Chontamenti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amir is just riding it out for now. Chontamenti eventually gives up the hold. Amir is trying to control but can't.
Ali Amir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Chontamenti is looking for submissions but instead, Amir has regained full guard.
Chontamenti wants to pass the guard but Amir is keeping the position. Amir 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# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amir thows a huge punch but Chontamenti dodges it nicely.
Amir wants to take a breather but Chontamenti is having none of it. #SUB2# Amir wants to work for an arm triangle but Chontamenti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# Amir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chontamenti's thigh. Chontamenti counters though and makes it back to full guard. Amir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Amir looking to pass the guard. Amir stopping the sweep attempt from Chontamenti.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Amir is looking to advance position but Chontamenti has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Amir is looking to get to half guard.#SUB# Chontamenti has hold of Amir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chontamenti unloads with some shots from mount but Amir bucks and avoids them well.
Amir tries to improve his position but instead Chontamenti has taken his back! Thoth Chontamenti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Amir preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chontamenti.
And that's the end of the fight! Thoth Chontamenti showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chontamenti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti! A victorious Thoth Chontamenti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1# Beardsley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beardsley lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. A bone on bone clash there as Amir blocks the leg kick.
Beardsley wants to clinch. Amir misses with a few strikes there.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amir misses with a low kick.
Amir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir punishes Beardsley's body with a nice straight punch. Amir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Amir scores with a hook to the body. Beardsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Amir moves out of range of the strikes. Amir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Beardsley takes one to the chin there.#T1# Beardsley moves out of range of the strikes. Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut. Amir throws a series of strikes that have Beardsley backpedaling.
#CL2# Amir closes the distance and clinches. Amir blocking some punches.
#BC# Beardsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Amir slips a jab and a cross from Beardsley.
Beardsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Amir is having none of it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beardsley, as that shot connected.
Beardsley checks a leg kick. Amir lands with a nice body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the body from Amir misses and Beardsley counters with a slapping leg kick. Amir throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL# Beardsley closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Amir.
Nice body punch from Amir - that landed with a thud.
Amir prevents a body shot from Beardsley. Amir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Amir scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Amir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley throws a hook but Amir avoids it easily. Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
Amir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beardsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amir counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Amir moves into the clinch.#BC# Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Amir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target. Amir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beardsley has time to react.#T3# Amir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL# Beardsley has Amir up against the cage in a clinch.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Amir wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards. I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amir backwards. Amir is trying to stall.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amir scores with an uppercut up the middle. Beardsley takes a shot to the head. Amir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Amir.
#T4# Amir digs a right hand into Beardsley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beardsley's gas tank. Beardsley is breathing heavily. Amir lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Amir. Amir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beardsley up against the cage. Nice body punch from Amir. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beardsley. Amir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Amir presses Beardsley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Amir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Amir swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
A punch combination from Amir misses. Amir with a nice cross. Amir lands a lovely overhand right. Amir just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beardsley slips a jab from Amir. Amir throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Jab by Amir. Beardsley cracks Amir with an open hand slap. Amir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beardsley on the side of the head. Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Beardsley slips under a jab from Amir. Amir with a jab. Beardsley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it. Beardsley tries to land a leg kick but Amir saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A nice side step and Amir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amir throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it. Beardsley throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Amir lands a nice hook to Beardsley's body. Beardsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Beardsley lands with an overhand left.#T1# Amir swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley tries to clinch up but Amir circles away and keeps his distance. Amir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Beardsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Beardsley swinging wildly here.
Amir lands with a good body shot. Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley. Beardsley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Amir. Amir lands a really nice looking cross but Beardsley seems unphased.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Amir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amir misses with a hook
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Amir misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target. Amir looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Amir. That snapped Beardsley's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beardsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amir. Beardsley throws a hook but Amir blocks it. Beardsley looks to throw the jab but Amir is out of range. Amir lands with a right hand. Beardsley throws a right hand that Amir ducks under and follows up with a left that Amir also avoids with ease. As Beardsley backs off Amir throws a huge counter combo but Beardsley manages to avoid it all. A nice inside leg kick there by Beardsley. That's going to slow Amir down. Amir scores with the left hand. Beardsley knows he should have avoided that one. Amir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Beardsley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Amir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Beardsley avoids the body shot from Amir.
Amir lands the left hand.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse. Amir looks to land a combination but Beardsley avoids it well. Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Amir ducks down to avoid it. Amir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beardsley in his tracks. A jab from Beardsley misses. Amir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beardsley in his tracks. Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir scores with the left hand. Beardsley knows he should have avoided that one. Amir lands with a cross. Beardsley slips under a jab. Amir getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Amir has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beardsley sets himself, and Amir steps forward looking for the clinch! Beardsley avoids it this time. Amir scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Amir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amir digs a good hook to Beardsley's body.
Beardsley lands a nice looking body shot.
Beardsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amir throws out the jab. #CL# Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch. Beardsley tries to work over Amir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Amir gets through Beardsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Beardsley prevents Amir from breaking the clinch. Beardsley wants to break free but Amir has control.
Ali Amir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Beardsley working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Amir. Beardsley prevents a body shot from Amir. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Beardsley works Amir's body with a nice hook. Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Amir misses. Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amir counters with a right hand to the body. Amir throws a low kick but Beardsley avoids it. Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Amir connects with a looping right hand.
Beardsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Beardsley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amir if he has to take too many more of those.
Beardsley tries to score with a low kick but Amir moves his leg out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir moves out of range of the strikes. Amir feints a counter leg kick. Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Amir slips under a jab. Beardsley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Beardsley misses with a wild body shot. Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Amir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Amir takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses. Beardsley throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Beardsley lands a jab to the nose. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amir. Amir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Beardsley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Beardsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amir throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range. Amir thuds his right hand into Beardsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Beardsley throws a big shot that misses. Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Amir lands a glancing blow to the side of Beardsley's head. Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely. A countering left hand to the body from Amir misses. Amir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Beardsley. Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick and Amir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir lands a body shot.
Amir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Beardsley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir throws a nice outside leg kick. Beardsley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2# Amir has Beardsley up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Amir breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Amir misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Amir. Amir scores with a body shot.
Beardsley throws a leg kick and Amir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beardsley lands a lovely overhand right. A good leg kick by Amir. Amir punishes Beardsley's body with a nice straight punch. A punch lands to the side of Beardsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Amir feints and then cracks Beardsley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beardsley down. Amir lands a nice hook to Beardsley's body. Beardsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Amir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid leg kick lands there for Amir.
#T4# Amir with a nice calf kick. Amir throws a nice inside leg kick. A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there and Amir counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Beardsley is rocked! Beardsley misses with a left hand and Amir counters with a stiff right hand. Oh Beardsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Beardsley takes one to the chin there. Amir lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beardsley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Amir dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Amir! Ali Amir thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1# Amir jabs at Slugger's body. Amir lands a jab to the nose. Slugger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A telegraphed right hand from Amir misses the target. Slugger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Slugger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Slugger misses. Slugger misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Amir coming out on top. Slugger missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Amir misses with a hook
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut. Amir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Amir lands with a nice body punch. Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir throws a big shot that misses. Amir closes the distance but Slugger moves to the side and Slugger counters with a left to the body. Amir looks to throw the jab but Slugger is out of range. It seemed like Slugger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Slugger swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir.#T2# Slugger throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it. Amir is looking to counter the offense by Slugger and move into the clinch. Slugger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Amir scores with a jab to the body. Amir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Slugger misses with a body kick. Slugger connects with a single shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Amir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slugger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Amir scores with a head kick. Slugger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Amir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Amir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.#T3# Amir swings for the body but Slugger moves out of range.
Amir misses with a wild body shot. Slugger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Slugger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Slugger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amir. Nice uppercut there from Amir. Amir scores with a nice strike. Amir lands a jab. Amir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slugger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amir tests Slugger's chin there with a solid looking shot. Amir slips under a jab.#T4# Amir thows a left - swing and a miss! A countering left hand to the body from Slugger misses. Amir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Slugger throws a hook to the side of Amir's head but Amir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amir throws an overhand right that lands on Slugger's shoulder, as Slugger tries to avoid the shot. Amir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Slugger does a little dance to reset his feet. A countering left hand to the body from Slugger misses. Slugger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Slugger misses with a hook. Nice body kick there by Amir. Slugger defending well as Amir loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Amir gets in close and instigates a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# Slugger tries to keep at a distance but Amir has taken the fight into the clinch. Amir tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage. Slugger struggles to land a body shot inside as Amir controls his hands.
Slugger lands on the inside with an uppercut. Slugger stalling in the clinch but Amir improves position. Amir misses with a hook from the clinch. Slugger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Amir fails to land. Amir misses with a hook from the clinch. Slugger leaning his opponent against the cage. Amir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slugger walks away with a smile on his face. Amir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slugger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Slugger looks like he wants to counter punch here. Amir lands with a good body shot. Amir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slugger has time to react.#T1# A low kick from Amir misses and Slugger counters with a nice body shot. Slugger tries to land a front kick but Amir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Slugger misses the target. Amir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ali Amir is winning the standup battle so far. Slugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amir manages to avoid it. Amir staying out of range there. A shot to the body from Amir misses and Slugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Amir with a body punch. A glancing blow. Slugger throws an off balance right hand
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jab by Amir.#T2##CL# Amir pushes Slugger up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short uppercut from Slugger. Amir misses with a body punch.
Slugger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slugger lands on the inside with an uppercut. Amir has a couple of punches blocked by Slugger.
Amir misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Slugger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amir misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely. Amir scores with the left hand. Slugger knows he should have avoided that one. Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Amir rushes Slugger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Amir lands with a light punch inside. Amir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Slugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amir tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage. #BC2# Slugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Amir cracks Slugger with a right hand to the side of the head. Amir misses with a body shot.
A jab from Amir misses. Slugger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amir. Amir throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily. Slugger throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem. Amir looks to land a left hand but Slugger moved out of range nicely. Amir jabs Slugger right on the nose. Slugger blinks but takes it well. Amir lands a jab to the nose. Amir thuds his right hand into Slugger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4# Slugger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amir eats them both and turns towards Slugger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amir tries to clinch up and Slugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Amir closes the distance looking to clinch and Slugger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse. Slugger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Amir misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Amir dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Amir lands a slapping body shot.
Amir swings widly with a right hand
and Slugger counters with a slapping leg kick. Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away. Amir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir fails in his attempt to clinch. A nice side step and Slugger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amir throws a sloppy body shot
and Slugger counters with a straight right hand. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir throws a body shot but no joy. Amir gets off balance looking for a body kick and Slugger counters with a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick from Amir misses. #T1# Amir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Slugger throws a chopping leg kick but Amir manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Amir tries to clinch but Slugger moves out of range. Slugger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Amir tries to clinch up. A little jabbing left from Slugger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Amir with a jab.#CL# Slugger gets tackled into the cage by Amir. Amir maintains the clinch. Good body shot from Slugger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amir tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage. Amir tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Slugger.
Amir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slugger can do to turn this around? Slugger scores with a nice hook to the head. Lou Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Slugger is leaning against Amir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Slugger. #BC2# Slugger breaks from the clinch.
Amir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Slugger lands with a nice body punch. 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! Slugger scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Amir ducks under a wild hook from Slugger. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slugger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Slugger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amir if he has to take too many more of those.
Slugger throws a big shot that misses. Amir slips a jab from Slugger.#T3# Slugger with the inside leg kick. Amir misses the shot to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amir checks a leg kick. Amir tries to clinch up and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Slugger misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely. Slugger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amir. Amir obviously looking to wear him down.
Amir throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Slugger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Amir! Slugger lets Amir back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Amir 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 telegraphed right hand from Slugger misses the target. Oh Amir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Amir misses with a straight right. Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Amir seems to have got his legs back now. Slugger slips a jab from Amir. A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet. Amir misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely. Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Slugger throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Amir tries to counter by clinching up but Slugger breaks away and moves out of range. Slugger throws a body kick that misses and Amir counters with a straight right hand. Slugger punishes Amir's body with a nice straight punch. Amir defending well as Slugger loads up on a big left hand. A quick step to the side and Amir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Amir tries to clinch up. A nice side step and Slugger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amir throws a front kick aimed at Slugger's knee but Slugger avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Lou Slugger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Amir 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Amir! Ali Amir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Amir. Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brazil manages to avoid it. Amir throws a sloppy head kick and Brazil moves out of range easily. Brazil scores with a spinning back kick! Amir lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brazil will feel that in the morning. Amir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Amir misses with a shot to the body and Brazil counters with a solid body kick. Brazil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut lands for Amir. That snapped Brazil's head back.
Brazil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brazil swats him away and circles back towards the center. Brazil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Amir throws a leg kick and Brazil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Amir wants to clinch up but Brazil keeps it at a distance. Brazil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brazil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Good standup being displayed there by Amir as he connects with a hook. Amir is looking to clinch but Brazil is avoiding it.
Amir misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brazil! But no joy. Amir connects with a body shot that sends Brazil's belly button to the back.#T1# Brazil misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Amir misses the target. Amir just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brazil! But no joy. Amir throws a leg kick and Brazil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Amir defending well as Brazil loads up on a big left hand. Brazil throws a head kick but Amir moves out of range.
Brazil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amir finds it's way round the side to connect with Brazil's head. Brazil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Amir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir is looking to clinch but Brazil is avoiding it.
Amir cracks Brazil with an open hand slap. Amir blocks a head kick by Brazil.
Amir misses with a body shot.
Brazil flicks out a counter leg kick but Amir steps away. Brazil feints and then cracks Amir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amir down. Brazil lands a glancing blow to the side of Amir's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.#T2##CL# Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brazil or not. Amir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brazil backwards. Amir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brazil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brazil lands with a right to the head. Amir scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Bobo Brazil has been cut.#BC2# Brazil breaks the clinch.
Amir is looking to wear down Brazil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Brazil scores with a push kick. Amir fails in his attempt to clinch. Brazil doesn't manage to clinch there - Amir circles away.
Brazil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Amir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Amir has managed to clinch.
Amir blocks an uppercut.
Brazil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Amir tries a body shot but Brazil blocks it.
#T3# Brazil gets through Amir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Brazil - that landed with a thud.
Amir blocks an uppercut.
Brazil pushes Amir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brazil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brazil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brazil prevents a body shot from Amir. Amir jumps guard but Brazil stands there with Amir around his waist. Amir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brazil lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Brazil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Amir takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amir is breathing heavily. Amir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2# Brazil cracks Amir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brazil has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amir to stand back up!#ROC2#Amir is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brazil ducks under a wild hook from Amir. Amir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Brazil cracks Amir with a left hook right on the temple and Amir goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brazil lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Amir is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobo Brazil! Bobo Brazil took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
#R1# Batista takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amir moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Rock Batista has been cut. Amir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Decent striking displayed by Amir there. Batista should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Batista wants to clinch. Amir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Amir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amir paws at him with a jab and circles away. Batista tries to clinch but Amir is having none of it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL# Amir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Amir scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Amir lands with a light punch inside. Amir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Amir prevents Batista from breaking the clinch. Amir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batista's efforts to push away. Amir cracks Batista with a nice body shot. Batista looks winded!#T1# Amir lands with a short head shot on the inside. Amir lands a body punch in the clinch. Amir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD# Amir jumps guard.
#SUB# Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amir is trying to control the position but Batista postures up. Amir has control of Batista's left arm, preventing Batista from doing any damage. #T2##SUB# Amir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Amir working for a triangle but Batista defends it easily.
#SUB# Amir has his feet on Batista's thighs here. He's pushed Batista off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Batista screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Amir! After winning the bout, Ali Amir 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: Dec 27, 2021 |
#R1# Pollard misses with a straight right. Pollard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The fighters circle momentarily. Amir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Cedric Pollard has been cut. Pollard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD# Amir drops Pollard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pollard looks back up at him and smiles so Amir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Pollard is rocked! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pollard. Pollard is still on wobbly legs! Can Amir finish him? Amir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Amir shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Pollard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Amir sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Pollard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir! A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ali Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joels Van Wijnbergen! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Amir pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Wijnbergen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Van Wijnbergen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Amir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Amir keeping full guard, as Van Wijnbergen tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Amir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Van Wijnbergen escapes and throws Amir's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (3) Van Wijnbergen Amir is trying to work for a sweep but Van Wijnbergen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (0) vs (5) Van Wijnbergen The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amir tries to improve his position but instead Van Wijnbergen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (8) Van Wijnbergen Amir tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Wijnbergen controlling the positon. Amir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Wijnbergen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2# Amir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Wijnbergen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Amir is keeping busy.
Amir tries to escape the position.
Amir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (11) Van Wijnbergen Amir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3# Amir wants to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen is controlling well.
#SUB# Amir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Amir wants to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen is controlling well.
Amir has a hand on Van Wijnbergen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Van Wijnbergen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (14) Van Wijnbergen Amir wants to hold on but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.#T4# Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amir tries to hold on but Van Wijnbergen postures up. Van Wijnbergen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amir is looking to escape. Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5# Amir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (17) Van Wijnbergen Amir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal. Amir tries to hold on but Van Wijnbergen postures up. Amir is looking to get to half guard. Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt from Amir to control.#T6# Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal. Amir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Amir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (17) Van Wijnbergen Amir passes Van Wijnbergen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Van Wijnbergen is trying to control but can't.
Amir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Wijnbergen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Amir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Wijnbergen defends it well. #T7##SUB# Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Amir is trying to work for a kimura but Van Wijnbergen is defending well.
Van Wijnbergen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Amir wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and defends easily. Amir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Wijnbergen reverses the position - he's now on top in Amir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (19) Van Wijnbergen#T8##SUB# Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Amir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Wijnbergen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amir. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (22) Van Wijnbergen Amir tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Wijnbergen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (2) vs (24) Van Wijnbergen Amir tries to control Van Wijnbergen's body but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off. Amir squirms to his side and now Van Wijnbergen has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (2) vs (27) Van Wijnbergen Amir is trying to break free.
#T9# Amir is working hard here to advance position. I would not like to be Amir right now.
Amir is keeping busy.
Amir can't escape the position.
Amir trying to control the position but Van Wijnbergen manages to sink in the hooks. Van Wijnbergen controls the action. Amir is keeping busy.
#T10# Amir is trying to break free.
Amir trying to control the hands but Van Wijnbergen breaks the grip. Amir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB# Amir actively working from the bottom here.#T11# Van Wijnbergen trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom. #SUB# Amir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Van Wijnbergen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Amir. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (30) Van Wijnbergen Amir is looking for a sweep.#T12# Amir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from improving his position. Amir is refusing to be controlled, as Van Wijnbergen sits in half guard. Amir wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13##SUB# Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Van Wijnbergen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (33) Van Wijnbergen Amir is looking to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen isn't that keen on the idea. Van Wijnbergen controlling his opponent. Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14# Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (4) vs (33) Van Wijnbergen Amir looking to pass the guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amir passes Van Wijnbergen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Amir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Wijnbergen is just riding it out for now. Amir eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight! Van Wijnbergen wins on points by 33 to 4. During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ali Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Otso Toivonen! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Amir gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Amir jumps guard and drags Toivonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle here but Toivonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (3) Toivonen Amir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toivonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've been hearing good reports from Amir'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. Amir wants to control but Toivonen postures up. Amir is trying to escape the position but Toivonen is controlling the position. Amir tries to bench press Toivonen off him but Toivonen keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toivonen controlling the position. You can see the frustration on Amir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Amir tries to get back to half guard but can't. Amir is letting Toivonen control him for a moment. Amir tries to improve position but can't. Toivonen wants to control but Amir is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. What's Amir going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Amir wants to control but Toivonen postures up. Amir is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Amir can't do much from the bottom here. Toivonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Amir is looking to regain half guard here but Toivonen keeps moving and retains side control. Amir seems a little lost for a moment, as Toivonen dominates the positioning. Amir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toivonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Toivonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amir keeps working. Toivonen working away. Toivonen is looking to take a break and control but Amir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Toivonen working away. Toivonen taking a breather here. Amir is looking for a sweep.#T4# Amir regains half guard. Amir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Amir has Toivonen pulled in close to control his posture. Toivonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Amir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Amir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toivonen is aware though and is defending well. Toivonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Amir is retaining full guard. Amir can't keep his opponent in guard - Toivonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Toivonen controlling the action here. #T5# Amir gets full guard.#SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle here but Toivonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (6) Toivonen Amir is looking for a sweep. Toivonen controlling the position. Amir is trying to improve his position.#T6# Toivonen staying calm. Toivonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amir keeps working. Toivonen working away.#T7# Amir tries to bench press Toivonen off him but Toivonen keeps the position. Amir seems a little lost for a moment, as Toivonen dominates the positioning. Amir is trying to get back to half guard. Amir is working hard here to advance position. Toivonen slows the pace down. Amir is trying to improve his position.#T8# Amir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Toivonen is thwarting Amir's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Amir looking for subs from the bottom but Toivonen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (9) Toivonen Amir is trying desperately to improve position. Toivonen controlling his opponent. Amir tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9# Toivonen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amir is looking to improve his position but Toivonen isn't that keen on the idea. Toivonen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Amir to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (12) Toivonen Toivonen is hanging on to Amir's back as he tries to escape.
Toivonen biding his time, controlling Amir. #T10# Toivonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Amir tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Toivonen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Amir trying to control the hands but Toivonen breaks the grip. Amir tries to escape the position.
#T11# Toivonen is not going to allow Amir to sit and survive in this position. Toivonen controlling well, preventing Amir from escaping the position.
Amir staying busy and making it hard for Toivonen to control. Amir rolls, trying to escape but Toivonen keeps control of the position.
Amir trying to control the action but Toivonen just sinks the hooks in. Amir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toivonen's guard. Nice work there by Amir.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (12) Toivonen Amir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##T13# Amir being controlled here momentarily. Amir trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom. Toivonen controls Amir momentarily but Amir frees himself. #SUB# Amir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toivonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amir has Toivonen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (14) Toivonen#SUB# Amir has his foot on Toivonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toivonen works his way back into a safe position though.#T14# Amir is trying to control the position but Toivonen postures up. #SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle here but Toivonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (17) Toivonen Amir tries to improve position but can't. Amir is trying to control Toivonen's posture but Toivonen avoids it. Amir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toivonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Amir wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Amir actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toivonen in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Toivonen wins on points by 17 to 2. A relieved looking Otso Toivonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitorio Santos! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Amir, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Amir against the cage but Amir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Santos gets tackled into the cage by Amir. Amir maintains the clinch. #TD# Amir drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Amir has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Amir has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though. Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Santos drops back looking for a leg! Amir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amir manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Amir's guard. Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Santos passes into half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Amir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amir wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
#SUB# Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1# Amir regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Amir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Amir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Amir working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2# Santos drops back looking for a leg! Amir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amir manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Amir's guard. #SUB# Amir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well. Amir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Amir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB# Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Amir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB# Amir is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Amir is keeping the position.#SUB# Amir has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Amir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Amir has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4# Santos looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Santos wants to control from the top but Amir keeps moving. Amir controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. Amir controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. #SUB# Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB# Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB2# Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Santos advances to half guard. #SUB# Amir is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Santos is tapping! Great win for Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Amir! Ali Amir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Ash Presents: Tyson vs. White
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Tyson throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow White down. Tyson misses with a hook
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tyrone Tyson has been cut. A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow White down. Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick. White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2# White lands a big uppercut and Tyson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyson looks OK. White waves Tyson back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. White throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Tyrone Tyson's cut is getting worse. Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. White ducks under a wild hook from Tyson. A big right from White misses. Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tyrone Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Tyson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Tyson with a nice calf kick.#KD2# White sends Tyson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! White is motioning to the referee to let Tyson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! White avoids the head kick by Tyson.
White closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tyson! White dives in looking to finish! Tyson 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis White! Denis White is the new heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Denis White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Ash Presents: Tyson vs. Flint
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson wants to clinch up but Flint keeps it at a distance. Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flint paws at him with a jab and circles away. Flint swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson. Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tyson throws a head kick that Flint semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Terrance Flint has been cut.#TD2# Flint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Flint trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. Flint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Flint stands up from guard. Let's bang! Flint gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson. Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL# Flint gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch. Tyson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards. Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tyson lands a left hand.
Flint drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flint fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson lands with a left to the head. Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flint's elbow. Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Flint. Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Flint on that attempt. #T2# Flint circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD# Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Flint tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Flint back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Flint is rocked! Tyrone Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# so Flint counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet. Flint looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Flint throws a big elbow that misses. Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tyson pulls Flint in to control the position. Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Tyson continues to stall. Flint throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Tyson closes the distance and clinches. Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Flint.
Tyson presses Flint against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tyson lands a shoulder strike. Tyson misses with a body punch.
#T4# Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head. Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Tyson. Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flint takes a step back to recover. Flint looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flint's sensitive parts. Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyson. Flint keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Tyson closes the distance and clinches. Tyson pushes Flint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tyson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terrance Flint's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Tyson closes the distance and clinches. Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Flint.
A short uppercut from Tyson. Tyson lands a nice uppercut. Flint is trying to pull guard but Tyson has him pressed against the cage. Tyson tries to work over Flint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tyson lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flint backwards. Flint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Flint. A right hand to the body from Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flint backwards. Flint is breathing heavily. Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tyson lands a body punch. Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around? Tyson lands a right hand. Tyson lands with a light punch inside. #T1# A short right from Tyson on the inside. Tyson lands a shoulder strike. Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Tyson.
Tyson pushes Flint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Flint is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him? Good body shot from Tyson.
Flint seems to have recovered his senses. Flint takes a shot to the head. #KD# Tyson drops Flint onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Flint is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Tyrone Tyson has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson. Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Flint with a big uppercut! Flint tries to clinch up but Tyson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Flint to the mat! Flint covers up and Tyson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyrone Tyson! Tyrone Tyson retains his heavyweight title! Tyrone Tyson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 1: The Beginning
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Logan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Logan's guard. #REVR# Logan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him. Logan has his hands on Tyson's head, controlling the position. Tyson advances to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Logan can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Logan is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Logan wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Logan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Logan tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tyson trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Tyson is thwarting Logan's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Logan misses with a head kick.
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Logan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC# Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2# Logan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard. Logan with a flurry of punches that miss. Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Logan content to stall in guard here. Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Logan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Logan sitting in guard here, content to control. Logan throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely. #T4# Logan looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Logan trying to control the position.
Tyson won't allow Logan to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Logan pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage. Logan keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Logan will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2# Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there. Logan wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy. Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Logan scores with a couple of nice shots. Logan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Logan trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away. #T1# Logan working the head and body with strikes. Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Logan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Logan controlling the action here. Logan tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it. Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan. Tyson trying to control here.
Logan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# Logan working the head and body with strikes. Ground and pound from Logan. Logan is taking a breather. Tyson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Logan trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it. Tyson is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan. Logan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Logan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Logan is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it. #T3# Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Logan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Logan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Logan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Well, if Logan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Logan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Logan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Luke Logan has got the better of the ground game so far. Logan is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Logan looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Logan throws a strike but Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Logan wants to sweep but no luck. Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Logan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Logan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tyson cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head. Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab. Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Logan is defended easily by Tyson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center. A shot to the body from Logan misses and Tyson counters with a solid body kick. Tyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson's guard. Logan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Logan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyson has momentary wrist control but Logan slips an elbow through the middle. Logan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Logan wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Logan 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. Logan throws a big elbow that misses. Logan postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow. Logan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Logan lands a couple of elbows. Logan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Logan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Logan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Tyson wants to sweep but no luck. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Logan content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4# Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away. Luke Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan. Tyson is looking to counter with a body kick. Logan fails to land the takedown. Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan. Tyson misses with a head kick.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt. Tyson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A good leg kick by Tyson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tyson clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Horrible takedown attempt by Logan or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad. Tyson is looking to counter punch. Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Logan wants to clinch.#CL2# Logan darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Logan.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Logan fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan. Logan is stalling here.
I was talking to Tyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tyson tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment. Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch. Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Logan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks. Tyson tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Logan has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tyson prevents Logan from breaking the clinch. Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Logan tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Logan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC# Tyson breaks the clinch.
#T2# Tyson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan. Tyrone Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Logan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson scores with a head kick. Logan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson. Tyson with the inside leg kick. Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Logan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3# Logan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Logan controls from within his opponent's guard. Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Logan distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Logan trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. #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. Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Logan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Logan content to control rather than advance. Logan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple. Logan winds up and cracks Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Logan wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tyson had his way with Luke Logan in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5# Tyson lands with a hook. Logan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tyson connects with a jab. Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Logan closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side and Tyson counters with a leg kick. No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt. And Tyson counters with a quick kick to the body but Logan blocks it. Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson lands a high kick!
Tyson is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks. Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily. Tyson connects with a solid leg kick. Logan tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it. Tyson lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand. Tyson with the inside leg kick. Tyson works Logan's body with a nice hook. Tyrone Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson lands a head kick!
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick. A nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2##CL2# Logan clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Logan is looking to clinch. Tyson is looking to counter punch. Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson. Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A slapping leg kick lands for Tyson.
Logan wants to clinch and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3# Logan blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLogan. Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Logan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Logan rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Logan pulls guard effortlessly. Logan wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment. Logan trying to control the position here. Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there. #T4# Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard. Logan looking for a sweep. Not yet Logan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrone Tyson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tyson! Tyrone Tyson is the new heavyweight champion! Tyrone Tyson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# Ouedraogo shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Ouedraogo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ouedraogo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick. Ouedraogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouedraogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Ouedraogo moved out of range. Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson pushes Ouedraogo away with a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ouedraogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tyson throws a lazy body kick enabling Ouedraogo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Tyrone Tyson has been cut. Tyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1# Tyson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ouedraogo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Tyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson. Tyson misses with a body kick. Ouedraogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ouedraogo 's head. Tyrone Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ouedraogo blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body punch
and Ouedraogo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Tyson. As Tyson looks to move away, Ouedraogo throws a big counter combo but Tyson just gets out of the way.#T2##TD# Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Ouedraogo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ouedraogo throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely. #SU# Ouedraogo stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Tyson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2# It looks like Cheick Ouedraogo has been cut. Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouedraogo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyson. That one must have hurt. Tyson connects with a high kick. Ouedraogo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyson. Ouedraogo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3# Tyson connects with a high kick. Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ouedraogo misses the target. No joy there for Ouedraogo , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ouedraogo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Tyson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyson lands with a slapping head kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
Tyson throws a head kick but Ouedraogo moves out of range.
#T4# Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick. Tyson thuds his shin into the meat of Ouedraogo 's side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyson throws a nice head kick!
#ROC2# Ouedraogo is rocked! A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyson. Ouedraogo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson. Tyson misses with a head kick.
Ouedraogo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson. Tyson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tyson misses with an uppercut. Ouedraogo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tyson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ouedraogo . That did some damage! Tyson throws a head kick that misses. Ouedraogo throwing a counter right hand but Tyson manages to avoid it. Ouedraogo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Ouedraogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# Cheick Ouedraogo 's cut is getting worse. A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson. Ouedraogo seems to have got his legs back now. Whack! Tyson lands a heavy head kick that drops Ouedraogo . The ref tackles Tyson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ouedraogo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tyrone Tyson!
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