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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jesse-James Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2# Lomachenko instigates a clinch. Hopson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Hopson has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hopson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lomachenko tumbling to the mat - Hopson dives into Lomachenko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Lomachenko Hopson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now. Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko is pulling down on Hopson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hopson, at least for the moment. Lomachenko is continuing to stall.#T1# Lomachenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopson controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hopson trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. Lomachenko is trying to keep Hopson in close.
Lomachenko has Hopson pulled in close to control his posture. Hopson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (0) Lomachenko#T2# Hopson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lomachenko's shoulder. That is not cool. Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomachenko for as long as he can get away with. Lomachenko is looking to reverse the position. Hopson working away. Hopson tries to advance to mount but Lomachenko denies him. Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Lomachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3# Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. Hopson controls the position. Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. Hopson controlling the position. #T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lomachenko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hopson (7) vs (0) Lomachenko Hopson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5# Hopson tries to control but Lomachenko wriggling away. Lomachenko is controlling an arm, preventing Hopson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hopson looking to take Lomachenko's back but Lomachenko rolls and after a scramble, Lomachenko ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lomachenko to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (7) vs (2) Lomachenko Lomachenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hopson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopson, not yet. Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopson is keeping the position for now. Hopson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hopson controlling Lomachenko's posture. #T6# Lomachenko trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom. Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Hopson is keeping the position. Hopson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hopson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there. Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T7# Hopson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hopson wants to improve his position but instead Lomachenko has moved into half guard.
Hopson is trying is best to control the position here. Lomachenko prevents Hopson from improving his position. Lomachenko is thwarting Hopson's attempts to control the position. Hopson is pressing down on Lomachenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8# Lomachenko content to stall in guard here. Hopson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (9) vs (2) Lomachenko Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck. Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard. Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lomachenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9# Hopson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lomachenko keeping full guard, as Hopson tries to pass. Lomachenko is adopting a defensive guard. Hopson trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. #T10# Lomachenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hopson is proving a slippery customer.
Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Lomachenko has control of Hopson's left arm, preventing Hopson from doing any damage. Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hopson looking to pass the guard. Lomachenko pulls Hopson in close to prevent any damage. #T11# Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully. Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lomachenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lomachenko is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lomachenko holds on and takes a little breather. Hopson won't allow Lomachenko to sweep him here. Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard. Hopson wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving. Hopson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now. #T13# Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hopson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hopson controls from within his opponent's guard. Lomachenko working a defensive guard here.
Lomachenko wants to hit a sweep here but Hopson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lomachenko there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (12) vs (2) Lomachenko Lomachenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14# Lomachenko keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Hopson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lomachenko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (12) vs (4) Lomachenko Hopson is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
Lomachenko trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lomachenko is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Hopson takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. During a confident post fight interview, Jesse-James Hopson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Igor Lomachenko had this to say: '5 Foot 9. 6.60 Learning Speed.. IQ 101. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Mad Mike! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Mad Mike gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Lomachenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mad Mike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Mad Mike manages to get underhooks.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Mad Mike shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lomachenko 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. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Mad Mike manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Mad Mike gets control of Lomachenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mad Mike will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Mad Mike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lomachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Mad Mike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Mad Mike is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lomachenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Mad Mike is retaining full guard. Mad Mike controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself. #T1# Lomachenko 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. Lomachenko continues to stall. Lomachenko looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Mad Mike isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lomachenko stacks Mad Mike on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lomachenko! Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (3) vs (0) Mad Mike#T2# Mad Mike is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The referee asks Lomachenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lomachenko prefers to stall for the moment though. Lomachenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mad Mike gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Lomachenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# Mad Mike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Mad Mike looking for submissions off his back. Lomachenko is pressing down on Mad Mike's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mad Mike is holding on for now. #SUB2# Mad Mike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mad Mike gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB2# Mad Mike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lomachenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mad Mike working a defensive guard but Lomachenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (6) vs (0) Mad Mike A lull in the action here. Mad Mike tries to improve position but can't. #T5# Lomachenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mad Mike will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Lomachenko trying to control the action but Mad Mike is working from the bottom. Mad Mike tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lomachenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mad Mike will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Lomachenko working away. Mad Mike is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control. Lomachenko slows the pace down. #T6# Mad Mike is trying to get back to half guard. Lomachenko taking a breather here. Mad Mike is looking for a sweep. Mad Mike is still trying to improve position.#T7# Lomachenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mad Mike's shoulder. That is not cool. Lomachenko working away. A lull in the action here as Lomachenko stalls from top position. Mad Mike gets back to half guard. Lomachenko is figuring out what he wants to do next. Lomachenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Mad Mike is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lomachenko (6) vs (4) Mad Mike Lomachenko breaks Mad Mike's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (8) vs (4) Mad Mike#T8##SUB2# Mad Mike working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
#SUB2# Mad Mike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily. Lomachenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Further stalling from Lomachenko. Mad Mike wants to sweep here but Lomachenko controlling him for the moment. #T9# Mad Mike is looking to sweep but instead, Lomachenko has passed into half guard.
Mad Mike is trying to maintain the position but Lomachenko is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Mad Mike actively working from the bottom here. Lomachenko is taking a breather. Mad Mike 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. Mad Mike is trying to maintain the position but Lomachenko is very close to passing his half guard. Lomachenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (11) vs (4) Mad Mike#T10# Lomachenko controlling from mount. Lomachenko is looking to work his way around to Mad Mike's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Mad Mike can't escape the position.
Lomachenko looking to control and managing it successfully. More hug and hope from Lomachenko. Mad Mike gets back to half guard.#T11# Well, if Lomachenko 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.
Mad Mike is looking to improve his position.
Lomachenko is taking a breather. Mad Mike 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. This is a sustained period of stalling by Lomachenko.#T12# Lomachenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (14) vs (4) Mad Mike Lomachenko avoids the attempt from Mad Mike to control. Lomachenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mad Mike is trying desperately to improve position.#T13# Lomachenko content just to control the position here. #T14# Lomachenko wants to take his opponent's back but Mad Mike doesn't allow it. Mad Mike wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lomachenko (17) vs (4) Mad Mike Mad Mike tries to break free.
Lomachenko keeps control of the position easily here as Mad Mike tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lomachenko controlling well, preventing Mad Mike from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Lomachenko takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Shakes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Shakes misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Lomachenko counters by moving into the clinch. Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat. Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Lomachenko. Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. We've been informed that Lomachenko 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. Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lomachenko rushes Shakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Shakes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.#CL2# Lomachenko moves into the clinch. Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle. Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lomachenko as Shakes shoots in. Shakes tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lomachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Shakes shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Lomachenko instigates a clinch. Our sources have told us that Shakes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Shakes is looking for a takedown. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shakes is looking for a takedown. Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Lomachenko has managed to clinch.
Shakes is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Lomachenko counters by moving into the clinch. #T3# Lomachenko is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now. Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle. Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well. Shakes is breathing heavily. Shakes looking for a takedown. Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes fails with the takedown. Lomachenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakes.#CL2# Lomachenko forces Shakes back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Shakes is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lomachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lomachenko looking for a takedown. Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away. Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomachenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat. Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away. Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches. #T5# Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomachenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat. Shakes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lomachenko defends well and Shakes ends up having to push Lomachenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Lomachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
#T6# Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat. Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shakes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Shakes can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shakes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes shoots in and drives through. Lomachenko sprawls well.#CL2# Lomachenko clinches. #T7# Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Lomachenko. No joy for Shakes on that attempt. #CL2# Lomachenko gets a clinch. Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat. Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Lomachenko stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
#T8# Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lomachenko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Shakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakes. Lomachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Shakes shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Lomachenko gets a clinch. Shakes has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T9# Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shakes stops a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well. Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Shakes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lomachenko prevents it.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lomachenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomachenko wants it to stay on the feet. Lomachenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakes. Lomachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakes. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Lomachenko rushes Shakes and presses him up against the cage.#T10# Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lomachenko wants to counter the offense by Shakes and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Shakes looking for a takedown. Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat. Lomachenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lomachenko is looking for a takedown. Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat. Lomachenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lomachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches.#T11# Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko is trying to drag Shakes to the mat but Shakes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Lomachenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Lomachenko looking for a takedown. Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle. Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T12# Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shakes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shakes is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well. Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well. Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T13##CL2# Lomachenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. No luck for Shakes with that takedown attempt. Shakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lomachenko sprawls well. He's pushed Shakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Lomachenko gets a clinch. Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well. Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Lomachenko stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown attempt but Shakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T14# Shakes fails with the takedown. Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.#CL2# Lomachenko forces Shakes back against the cage and clinches. Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Shakes has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle. Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle. Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakes tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Lomachenko rushes Shakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Shakes is heads and Lomachenko is tails. The coin is in the air and it lands... tails! Lomachenko wins on points by 1 to 0. Marcus Shakes spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'. |
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Event:
OFK 209-Holloway Vs Pellegrini
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1# Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it. Sripituksakul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight. Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the body
and Lomachenko counters with a stiff right hand. Sripituksakul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD# Sripituksakul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lomachenko! Lomachenko pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Sripituksakul trying to control the position but Lomachenko is working away. Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sripituksakul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Lomachenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lomachenko to see if he's OK. Lomachenko pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1# Lomachenko bucks up and tries to throw Sripituksakul off but instead Sripituksakul has got his back! The referee is taking a good look at Lomachenko as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sripituksakul!
Sripituksakul wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy. Lomachenko is trying to stand back up. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sripituksakul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Sripituksakul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2# Lomachenko wants to get back to his feet. Good control from Sripituksakul. Lomachenko prevents Sripituksakul from getting a body triangle.#T3# Sripituksakul is really struggling to control Lomachenko but he's trying to hold on to the position. Lomachenko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sripituksakul off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sripituksakul trying to control. Lomachenko takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB# Sripituksakul looking to break Lomachenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lomachenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sripituksakul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Sripituksakul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Lomachenko showing good submission defense here.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Will Sripituksakul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A big left from Lomachenko misses. Lomachenko blocks a jab. Sripituksakul goes for a double leg but Lomachenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lomachenko continues to drive forward. A battle for position here, against the cage. Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?#BC2# Lomachenko breaks the clinch.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sripituksakul. Lomachenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Lomachenko scores with a jab. Lomachenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lomachenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko blocks a low kick nicely. Lomachenko throws a combination that misses letting Sripituksakul counter with a right hand. Lomachenko cracks Sripituksakul with a right hand to the side of the head. Sripituksakul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lomachenko misses with a hook. Lomachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Lomachenko lands a nice shot that snaps Sripituksakul's head back.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Lomachenko moves out of range. Sripituksakul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko avoids it really well and circles away. Lomachenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice body punch from Lomachenko. Lomachenko throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it. Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Sripituksakul has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sripituksakul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomachenko only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lomachenko lands a head shot. Lomachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lomachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Lomachenko takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lomachenko misses with a low kick.#T2# Lomachenko scores with a hook to the body. Sripituksakul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lomachenko misses with a looping right. Lomachenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lomachenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lomachenko throws a combination that misses and Sripituksakul counters with a left to the body. A jab from Sripituksakul finds it's way through Lomachenko's defenses. Sripituksakul misses with a wild combination.
Sripituksakul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lomachenko momentarily.
Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sripituksakuls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control. Sripituksakul is working Lomachenko over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3# Lomachenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sripituksakul asserts his dominance and retains side control. Lomachenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Sripituksakul has knee on belly and moves into mount. Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lomachenko is trying desperately to improve position. Sripituksakul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lomachenko hang on?#T4##SUB# Sripituksakul goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lomachenko turns into him and now he's in Sripituksakul's guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position.
#SUB# Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lomachenko defends well. Sripituksakul looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Sripituksakul lands a really nice looking cross but Lomachenko seems unphased.
Lomachenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lomachenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sripituksakul under the eye. Lomachenko scores with a jab. Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul. Lomachenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sripituksakul fails with the takedown. Lomachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Sripituksakul should have avoided that one. Igor Lomachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lomachenko with the inside leg kick. Lomachenko scores with a jab. Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes. Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sripituksakul. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Lomachenko misses. Sripituksakul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomachenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Sripituksakul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko. Lomachenko misses with a straight left. Sripituksakul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Sripituksakul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul scores with a body shot.
Sripituksakul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomachenko can pounce on him.
Sripituksakul slips a jab and a cross from Lomachenko.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sripituksakul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lomachenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sripituksakul is out of range and Lomachenko settles back down. Lomachenko scores with the left hand. Sripituksakul knows he should have avoided that one. Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko. A little feinted left hand from Sripituksakul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sripituksakul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lomachenko tries to avoid it but Sripituksakul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lomachenko to the ground. Lomachenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lomachenko feints a counter leg kick. Sripituksakul lands a slapping body shot.
Sripituksakul checks a leg kick nicely. Sripituksakul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sripituksakul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomachenko on the side of the head. #ROC#Lomachenko is rocked! Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Kitty Sripituksakul! Little Kitty Sripituksakul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Igor Lomachenko had this to say: '5 Foot 9. 6.60 Learning Speed.. IQ 101. '. |
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Event:
OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Heimo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lomachenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heimo's hands. Heimo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lomachenko counters with a nice leg kick. Heimo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomachenko. Lomachenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Heimo misses. The crowd cheers as Heimo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lomachenko doesn't seem phased though. Lomachenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Heimo. Lomachenko blocks a head kick by Heimo.
Lomachenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lomachenko lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Heimo is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lomachenko throws a pinpoint strike between Heimo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Heimo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Lomachenko scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Lomachenko! |
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Event:
OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1# Lomachenko moves out of range as Ryokale throws a body kick.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Ryokale avoids it easily. Ryokale throwing a counter right hand but Lomachenko manages to avoid it. Lomachenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomachenko wants it to stay on the feet. Lomachenko with a hook. Ryokale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ryokale takes one to the chin there. Lomachenko lands with a right hand. Ryokale misses with a head kick.
Ryokale throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Lomachenko to counter with a crisp jab. Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Ryokale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been hearing reports that Ryokale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Lomachenko moves out of range easily. Lomachenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab from Lomachenko. Ryokale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ryokale tries to bum rush Lomachenko with a series of wild strikes but Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Ryokale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lomachenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ryokale is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1# Lomachenko throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Ryokale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Lomachenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lomachenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2# Lomachenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryokale. Lomachenko throws out a counter right but Ryokale avoids it with no problem. Lomachenko throws a front kick that sends Ryokale stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Ryokale moves into range and clinches up with Lomachenko. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land. Ryokale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomachenko. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lomachenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ryokale wants to take the fight to the mat but Lomachenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruddo Ryokale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Lomachenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryokale avoids it. Lomachenko slowing the pace effectively. Lomachenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryokales head. Lomachenko lands a nice uppercut. Lomachenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryokale avoids it. Ryokale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomachenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ryokale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lomachenko's brow. Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomachenko lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from Lomachenko. Lomachenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards. Ryokale throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryokale lands a hook to the side of the head. Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Lomachenko breaks the clinch.
Lomachenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3# Ryokale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lomachenko is out of range. A big left from Ryokale misses. Lomachenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryokale counters with a right hand to the body. A jab from Lomachenko finds it's way through Ryokale's defenses. Ryokale misses with a few strikes there.
Lomachenko looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ryokale throws a looping overhand right but Lomachenko ducks down to avoid it. Ryokale looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range. Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lomachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut. Ryokale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ryokale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lomachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ryokale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Ryokale is rocked! Lomachenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryokale.#T4##CL# Ryokale closes the distance and pushes Lomachenko back into the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Lomachenko scores with a nice short uppercut. Lomachenko lands a body shot. Ryokale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lomachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryokale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko. Ryokale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko.
Ryokale misses with a jab to the body
and Lomachenko counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Lomachenko as he connects with a hook. Oh Ryokale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Lomachenko cracks Ryokale with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryokale looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lomachenko finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryokale. Ryokale checks a low kick from Lomachenko. Lomachenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomachenko pounces like a tiger and cracks Ryokale with a vicious hook! Ryokale is down but not out! Lomachenko follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Igor Lomachenko! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1# Bremner tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bremner 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. Lomachenko misses with a straight right. Lomachenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Bremner misses with an uppercut. Lomachenko saw that one coming. Lomachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Bremner's shoulder, as Bremner tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Bremner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lomachenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bremner is in Lomachenko's guard. Bremner postures up and lands a big shot to Lomachenko's brow. Bremner trying to move into half guard but instead Lomachenko has managed to sweep!#REVB# Bremner is trying to control the position but Lomachenko postures up. Lomachenko is fighting to break Bremner's control of his arms but Bremner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bremner controlling the position.#SU2# Lomachenko gets to his feet. Bremner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Bremner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# An inside leg kick lands from Lomachenko. Lomachenko scores with a jab to the head.
Bremner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD# Bremner drives through with a takedown into guard. Bremner stops Lomachenko from standing up. Bremner wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving. Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lomachenko is being controlled here. Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lomachenko keeps working. Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet. Bremner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2# Bremner wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet. Bremner looking to control but instead Lomachenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#ES2# Lomachenko pushes Bremner off and gets back to his feet. 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! Nice shot lands for Bremner. Bremner missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lomachenko cracks Bremner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A low kick lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lomachenko cracks Bremner with a good jab. Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Bremner shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A little jabbing left from Lomachenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomachenko. Lomachenko swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomachenko. Bremner checks a leg kick. Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy. Nice takedown defense from Lomachenko. No joy for Bremner on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lomachenko misses with a straight right. Bremner lands a head shot. Bremner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lomachenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bremner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lomachenko sprawls well. Lomachenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet. It seemed like Lomachenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lomachenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bremner feinted with a counter takedown. Bremner fails to land the takedown. A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target. #T4# Bremner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lomachenko defends well and Bremner ends up having to push Lomachenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lomachenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy. Lomachenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lomachenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lomachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko. Lomachenko throws a shot to the body.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lomachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Lomachenko lands. Lomachenko misses with a low kick.
Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bremner is just out of range. Bremner goes for a double leg but Lomachenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lomachenko continues to drive forward. Lomachenko leaning against his opponent.
Bremner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle. Bremner can't get the takedown.
Bremner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bremner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Lomachenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Bremner blocks the body kick.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
#TD# Bremner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bremner in side control, just content to control the action for now. Lomachenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Lomachenko is pushing Bremner's head away, looking to escape. Bremner manages to hold on to the position though. Lomachenko is being controlled here. Lomachenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bremner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lomachenko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko is pushing Bremner's head away, looking to escape. Bremner manages to hold on to the position though. Bremner trying to control the action but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. Lomachenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1# Lomachenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Lomachenko pushes Bremner off looking to stand but Bremner dives back in and keeps control.
Bremner is figuring out what he wants to do next. Lomachenko is trying to stand.
Bremner content to control rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lomachenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bremner looks to land a left hand but Lomachenko moved out of range nicely. Lomachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bremner throwing a counter right hand but Lomachenko manages to avoid it. Lomachenko swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Lomachenko staying out of range there. Bremner slips under a jab from Lomachenko.#T2# Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Bremner misses with a looping left. Lomachenko checks the leg kick. Lomachenko misses with a two punch combination.
Lomachenko scores with a punch to the head. Lomachenko tries to bum rush Bremner with a series of wild strikes but Bremner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lomachenko blocks a leg kick. A jab from Lomachenko misses. Lomachenko scores with a hook. Lomachenko swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nice cross by Lomachenko. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bremner on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bremner has time to react. Lomachenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Bremner's head. Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko. Lomachenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lomachenko misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Bremner counters with a takedown into side control. Bremner controls the position. Bremner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomachenko for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Lomachenko is trying to buck Bremner off. Lomachenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Bremner dominates the positioning. Bremner wants to control for a moment but Lomachenko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Bremner controlling the action here. Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! #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. Lomachenko is trying to stand but he's just given Bremner his back. Bremner controls the action. Lomachenko is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Bremner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Bremner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lomachenko hold on?!
Bremner trying to control momentarily.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Lomachenko will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Bremner getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lomachenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Lomachenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lomachenko misses the jab. Bremner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Bremner moves away and avoids it. Bremner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bremner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sloppy strikes from Lomachenko. Those never looked like landing. Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Good leg kick by Lomachenko. Bremner takes one to the chin there. Bremner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lomachenko takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses. Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner. Bremner walks into a jab. Lomachenko scores with a nice right hand.
Bremner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko. Bremner misses the jab.#TD# Bremner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lomachenko is looking to get back to is feet but Bremner passes into side control.
#T1# Lomachenko is not content to let Bremner control the position. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# Lomachenko is wriggling around trying to escape but Bremner has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Lomachenko taps out and Bremner picks up the big win! Great work there by Bremner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaxon Bremner! Jaxon Bremner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Igor Lomachenko had this to say: '5 Foot 9. 6.60 Learning Speed.. IQ 101. '. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 135
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1# Casey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Lomachenko moves into range and clinches up with Casey. Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the body. Casey told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC# Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lomachenko throws a sloppy head kick and Casey moves out of range easily. Lomachenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCasey. Lomachenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Casey looks to throw a body kick and Lomachenko counters with a nice leg kick. Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lomachenko throws a nice looking combination but Casey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Casey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lomachenko. Lomachenko takes a swing at Casey's ribcage but misses. Lomachenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lomachenko misses with a head kick.
Casey is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Lomachenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casey, pushing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lomachenko misses with some punches.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Casey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lomachenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Casey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Lomachenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Casey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Casey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casey. Casey throws the kick towards the body but Lomachenko avoids it. Lomachenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Casey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomachenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lomachenko scores with a jab. Casey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Casey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lomachenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Casey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Some bone on bone action there as Casey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Lomachenko closes the distance and pushes Casey back into the cage. Lomachenko lands a left hand.
Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomachenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lomachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Lomachenko lands a body punch. I was talking to Lomachenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is working Casey over against the cage. Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko throws a head punch that misses. Casey blocks a body shot from Lomachenko. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lomachenko is stalling here.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Casey blocks it.
Lomachenko misses with some punches.
Lomachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Casey controls his hands.
#T3# Lomachenko digs a right hand underneath Casey's ribcage. Casey let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lomachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomachenko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lomachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow. Lomachenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomachenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Casey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casey is looking to take this one to the mat. Igor Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey. Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lomachenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4# Lomachenko pushes Casey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lomachenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lomachenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casey backwards. Lomachenko lands a right hand. Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the body. Lomachenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Casey blocking some punches.
Lomachenko misses with a short punch on the inside. Casey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lomachenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Casey backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Lomachenko. Nice body punch from Lomachenko - that landed with a thud.
Casey goes for a takedown attempt but Lomachenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Casey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko is looking to land body kicks. Casey feints the counter takedown. Casey lands a nice shot that snaps Lomachenko's head back.
Casey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomachenko circles away quickly and effectively. Lomachenko throws a body punch but Casey moves out of range. Casey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lomachenko blocks it well. Casey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around? Casey moves out of range of the strikes. Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lomachenko wants to clinch up but Casey keeps it at a distance. Lomachenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lomachenko throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Casey misses. Casey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lomachenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Casey scrambles back to his feet. Casey looks to land a body kick but Lomachenko moved away.#CL# Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Lomachenko misses with the head strike.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
#T1# Casey prevents a body shot from Lomachenko. Casey tries to pull guard but Lomachenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lomachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lomachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casey goes for a takedown attempt but Lomachenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lomachenko wants to clinch up but Casey keeps it at a distance. Lomachenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casey at a distance.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lomachenko misses the shot to the body. Lomachenko throws a sloppy head kick and Casey moves out of range easily. Casey misses with a body kick. Lomachenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Casey's head. Lomachenko misses with a body shot
and Casey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lomachenko is lucky that one didn't land flush. Lomachenko tests Casey's chin there with a solid looking shot. Casey throws a low kick, looking for Lomachenko's leg but Lomachenko calmly moves out of range. #T2# Lomachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Casey swats away the attempt to clinch by Lomachenko. Casey avoids the head kick by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lomachenko cracks a nice hook into Casey's ribs. The fight stays on the outside here - Lomachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches. Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko scores with a hook to the body. Casey wants a takedown.
Igor Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lomachenko. Lomachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Lomachenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casey backwards. Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Casey avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Casey controls the action.
Casey wants a takedown but no success here.
Lomachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomachenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lomachenko misses with the head strike.
Igor Lomachenko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lomachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Casey controls his hands.
Casey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lomachenko smiles and moves away.
Lomachenko scores with a leg kick.
#T4# Lomachenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lomachenko thuds a left hand into Casey's body. A telegraphed right hand from Lomachenko misses the target. Lomachenko sizes up Casey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Casey misses with a hook. Casey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good leg kick by Lomachenko. Lomachenko connects with a jab. Casey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomachenko's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lomachenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Casey fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Lomachenko pushes Casey up against the cage in a clinch. Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lomachenko lands a head shot. Lomachenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Casey counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Casey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko tries to clinch but Casey moves out of range. Casey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lomachenko throws a solid leg kick but Casey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lomachenko.#CL# Lomachenko clinches. Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Casey avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomachenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Casey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomachenko lands an uppercut.#T1# Casey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomachenko. Lomachenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casey backwards. Lomachenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Lomachenko breaks from the clinch.
Casey keeps the fight on the outside. Lomachenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lomachenko throws a shot to the body.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A nice side step and Casey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Casey misses with a looping left. Lomachenko blocks a leg kick. Lomachenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Casey throws out the jab. Lomachenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Casey lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# Lomachenko throws a leg kick which misses Casey's front leg but catches the back leg as Casey tries to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Lomachenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Casey gets tackled into the cage by Lomachenko. Lomachenko maintains the clinch. Lomachenko misses with a hook from the clinch. Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Casey blocks it.
Casey wants a takedown but no success here.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Casey avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Lomachenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casey prevents a body shot from Lomachenko. Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Casey blocking some punches.
Lomachenko has a couple of punches blocked by Casey.
Lomachenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lomachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Casey avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Lomachenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lomachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lomachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko clobbers Casey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lomachenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lomachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomachenko moves away. Lomachenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4# A jab lands there for Lomachenko. Casey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomachenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Casey's head. Lomachenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Casey's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lomachenko tests Casey's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lomachenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lomachenko throws a solid leg kick but Casey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lomachenko. Casey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.#CL# Lomachenko has closed the distance and engaged Casey in a clinch.
#BC# Lomachenko breaks from the clinch.
Lomachenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lomachenko looks to clinch and Casey counters with a big right hand! Oh Lomachenko is in trouble here! Casey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yellow Belt Casey! Yellow Belt Casey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1# Figueroa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Figueroa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko. A head kick misses from Lomachenko. Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa. Lomachenko shapes to counter with a head kick. Lomachenko misses with a hook. Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Lomachenko as he connects with a hook. Figueroa blocks a head kick by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figueroa slips under a jab from Lomachenko. Figueroa connects with a looping right hand.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Figueroa. And Lomachenko responds with a good body kick, but Figueroa manages to step out the way in time. Lomachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Figueroa misses with a looping right. Figueroa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lomachenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Figueroa throws a jab when Lomachenko was well out of range. Figueroa connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lomachenko lands a high kick!
Figueroa 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. Lomachenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lomachenko scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Lomachenko moves away and avoids it. Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomachenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa. Figueroa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2# Lomachenko moves into the clinch.#BC# Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Lomachenko is looking to clinch. Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range. Figueroa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lomachenko scores with a head kick. Figueroa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Figueroa swings for the body but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Lomachenko slips under a jab from Figueroa. Figueroa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lomachenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Figueroa under the eye. Figueroa misses with a double jab
and Lomachenko counters with a thumping low kick. Lomachenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lomachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomachenko moves away. Figueroa avoids the head kick by Lomachenko.
Figueroa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Lomachenko catches Figueroa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lomachenko looks to land a body kick but Figueroa moved away. Lomachenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Figueroa digs a good hook to Lomachenko's body.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomachenko with a hook. Lomachenko digs a good body shot into Figueroa's ribs. Figueroa blocks a low kick nicely. Lomachenko is looking to clinch but Figueroa is avoiding it.
Lomachenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Figueroa's hands. Figueroa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Figueroa misses the target.#CL2# Lomachenko clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Figueroa fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land. Figueroa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Figueroa misses with the head strike.
Lomachenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid it. Figueroa blocks a body shot from Lomachenko. Figueroa blocking some punches.
#T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Lomachenko. Lomachenko lands with a light punch inside. Figueroa pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lomachenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Figueroa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Figueroa. #BC2# Lomachenko breaks the clinch.
Figueroa throws the left hand but Lomachenko avoids the punch easily. Lomachenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Figueroa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Figueroa. Lomachenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed right hand from Figueroa misses the target. Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko. Nice body punch from Lomachenko. Figueroa looks to land a right hand but Lomachenko moved out of range. Lomachenko unleashes a big counter combination but Figueroa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Lomachenko. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Figueroa scores with the left hand. Lomachenko knows he should have avoided that one. Figueroa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4# Lomachenko is looking to clinch but Figueroa is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Figueroa. Figueroa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Figueroa checks a leg kick. That kick from Lomachenko tenderised Figueroa's leg. Figueroa is trying to keep his angry face on. Figueroa throws a head kick but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Lomachenko connects with an inside leg kick. Lomachenko scores with a punch to the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lomachenko throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Lomachenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Figueroa misses the target. Lomachenko with a jab. Lomachenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Figueroa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Figueroa throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Figueroa slips the punch. Figueroa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomachenko counters with a right hand to the body. Figueroa misses with an uppercut
and Lomachenko counters with a thumping low kick. Figueroa lands a nice shot that snaps Lomachenko's head back.
Figueroa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lomachenko counters with a big head kick but Figueroa shrugs it off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Lomachenko throws a leg kick that misses. Lomachenko throws a leg kick but Figueroa sees it coming and moves out of range. Lomachenko throws a half hearted mid kick. Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko. Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Figueroa. Igor Lomachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Lomachenko drives through and clinches with Figueroa against the cage.
#BC2# Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a nice hook. Figueroa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss! Figueroa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomachenko throws out the jab. Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The fighters circling - Figueroa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Figueroa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lomachenko misses with a low kick.
Figueroa checks a leg kick nicely. Figueroa looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range. Lomachenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Figueroa throws a body punch but Lomachenko moves out of range. #CL2# Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Figueroa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomachenko controls his hands.
Lomachenko lands an uppercut. Lomachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Figueroa prevents a body shot from Lomachenko. Lomachenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Figueroa working aggressively here.
Figueroa scores with a shoulder strike. Figueroa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lomachenko lands a nice uppercut. Figueroa blocks a body shot from Lomachenko. Lomachenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Figueroa avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Figueroa misses with a hook from the clinch. Lomachenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lomachenko slows down the pace here.
Lomachenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lomachenko blocks a body shot from Figueroa. Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lomachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lomachenko connects with a right hand. Figueroa shakes it off. A jab from Figueroa misses. Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch. Lomachenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Figueroa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomachenko sees it coming and avoids it easily. A thudding body kick lands there by Lomachenko!
Lomachenko throws a lazy head kick letting Figueroa counter with a right hand. #CL2# Lomachenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueroa. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomachenko. Lomachenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lomachenko gets through Figueroa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Figueroa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomachenko blocks an uppercut.
Lomachenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Figueroa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lomachenko can turn it around. Lomachenko blocks a body shot from Figueroa. #BC# Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lomachenko takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses. Lomachenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Figueroa misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely. #T3# Both fighters circling a little - Lomachenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Figueroa misses with an uppercut. Figueroa avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Figueroa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Figueroa.
A low kick from Figueroa is predictable there and Lomachenko counters with a thumping low kick. Figueroa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lomachenko is looking to clinch. It looked like Figueroa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Figueroa throws a jab when Lomachenko was well out of range. Figueroa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lomachenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomachenko lands a right hook to the body.
Figueroa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Figueroa cracks Lomachenko with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Figueroa misses. Lomachenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Figueroa steps away. A big left from Figueroa misses. #T4##CL2# Lomachenko rushes Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lomachenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Figueroa misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Lomachenko breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Figueroa misses. Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Figueroa. Figueroa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Figueroa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Figueroa with a nice cross.#ROC#Lomachenko is rocked! Figueroa lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lomachenko falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Figueroa! Gustavo Figueroa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kosmodrom Baikonurov! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Lomachenko gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baikonurov smiles and moves away.
#CL# Lomachenko rushes Baikonurov and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Lomachenko pulls Baikonurov into guard.
Baikonurov wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position. Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Baikonurov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard. Baikonurov is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Lomachenko has Baikonurov pulled in close to control his posture. Baikonurov controls from within his opponent's guard. Lomachenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Baikonurov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# Lomachenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Baikonurov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baikonurov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (2) vs (0) Baikonurov Lomachenko is stalling in the full guard. Lomachenko looking to pass the guard. #T3# Lomachenko sitting in guard, not really doing much. Baikonurov looking for a sweep. Not yet Baikonurov, not yet. Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Baikonurov is keeping the position. Baikonurov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lomachenko controls the pace.#T4# Baikonurov seems keen to control Lomachenko's posture. Lomachenko preventing the sweep. Lomachenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lomachenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5# Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Baikonurov is keeping the position. Baikonurov managing to control the position. Baikonurov controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself. Baikonurov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6# Lomachenko looking to pass the guard. Baikonurov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Baikonurov looking for subs off his back but Lomachenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lomachenko slows the pace down in half guard. #T7# Baikonurov gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lomachenko pushes down on Baikonurov's leg and manages to get into half guard. Lomachenko is looking to advance position but Baikonurov won't allow it. #T8# Lomachenko not doing much here.
Lomachenko is thwarting Baikonurov's attempts to control the position. Baikonurov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lomachenko is staying active. Lomachenko is controlling the pace.
Baikonurov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9# Lomachenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Baikonurov is holding on to half guard well. Lomachenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (5) vs (0) Baikonurov Baikonurov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10# Lomachenko tries to control but Baikonurov wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baikonurov tries to hold on but Lomachenko postures up. Lomachenko looking to control and managing it successfully. Lomachenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Baikonurov is squirming around, avoiding Lomachenko's attempts to control the action. #T11# Baikonurov is trying desperately to improve position. Baikonurov tries to hold on but Lomachenko pushes him away. Lomachenko looking to control and managing it successfully. Baikonurov tries to lock up and control but Lomachenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lomachenko controlling from mount. Lomachenko wants to take his opponent's back but Baikonurov doesn't allow it. #T12# Baikonurov working to try and regain half guard.
Lomachenko controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baikonurov is looking to get to half guard. Baikonurov tries to hold on but Lomachenko postures up. Baikonurov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lomachenko has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lomachenko (8) vs (0) Baikonurov Baikonurov is trying to break free.
#T13# Baikonurov keeps trying to improve his position. Lomachenko not allowing Baikonurov to control his hands. Lomachenko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baikonurov doesn't escape. Lomachenko keeps control of the position as Baikonurov tries to break free.
Lomachenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baikonurov's body.
#T14# Baikonurov just trying to survive but Lomachenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Lomachenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lomachenko is hanging on to Baikonurov's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Lomachenko takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. Igor Lomachenko is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Lomachenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Algadoo sets himself, and Lomachenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Algadoo avoids it this time.#CL2# Lomachenko darts in and clinches Algadoo up against the cage.#TD2# Lomachenko pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Algadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lomachenko is controlling Algadoo's posture. Lomachenko is continuing to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Algadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Lomachenko. Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully. #T1# Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position. Algadoo is stalling in the full guard. Algadoo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lomachenko keeping hold of Algadoo's head, controlling as best he can. #T2# The fighters are battling for position here. Lomachenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Lomachenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully. Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Lomachenko pulls Algadoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Algadoo from doing any damage or advancing position. Algadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lomachenko has control of Algadoo's left arm, preventing Algadoo from doing any damage. Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully. Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# Algadoo trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. Algadoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now. Lomachenko trying to control the position here. #T5# Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck. Algadoo looking to sit in guard and control but Lomachenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (0) vs (2) Lomachenko#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lomachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Algadoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Algadoo's legs - danger averted. Lomachenko works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6# Lomachenko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (0) vs (5) Lomachenko Algadoo tries to hold on but Lomachenko pushes him away. Lomachenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Algadoo prevents Lomachenko from taking his back. Lomachenko controlling from the full mount. #T7# Lomachenko pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Algadoo has given up his back. Will we see Lomachenko going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Algadoo (0) vs (8) Lomachenko Algadoo is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lomachenko controlling the positon.#T8# Let's hope that Lomachenko 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. Algadoo trying to control the hands but Lomachenko breaks the grip. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9# Lomachenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Algadoo tries to escape but Lomachenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Algadoo trying to control the hands but Lomachenko breaks the grip. Lomachenko controlling the position well here. Algadoo rolled but Lomachenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Algadoo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lomachenko controlling from the back.#T10# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lomachenko. Yet more stalling tactics from Lomachenko. The adventures of Lomachenko the control monster continue. Boring. More stalling from Lomachenko.#T11##T12# Lomachenko is hanging on to Algadoo's back as he tries to escape.
Lomachenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lomachenko is trying to stick to Algadoo's back but Algadoo is turning into Lomachenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lomachenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Algadoo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (8) Lomachenko Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard. #T13# Algadoo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lomachenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Algadoo wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving. Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lomachenko has control of Algadoo's left arm, preventing Algadoo from doing any damage. Algadoo looking to pass the guard. #T14# Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Lomachenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Lomachenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (10) Lomachenko Algadoo is controlling Lomachenko's position as best he can from this difficult position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Algadoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Lomachenko wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Millard Masters! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Lomachenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Lomachenko successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard. Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully. Lomachenko trying to control the position here. Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage. #SUB2# Masters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lomachenko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (2) vs (0) Masters Lomachenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2# Masters looking for subs off his back but Lomachenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Masters is trying to maintain the position but Lomachenko is very close to passing his half guard. Lomachenko is pressing down on Masters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masters is holding on for now. Masters tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.#SUB2# Masters looking for submissions off his back. Masters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2# Lomachenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Masters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Masters gets back to full guard.
Masters wants to improve his position but instead Lomachenko has moved into half guard.
Lomachenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lomachenko stalling. Masters wants to get back to full guard. Masters keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Masters has a hand on Lomachenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lomachenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (5) vs (0) Masters Masters tries to lock up and control but Lomachenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lomachenko content just to control the position here. Masters is trying to escape the mount.
Lomachenko controlling his opponent. Lomachenko fails to move to back control. Masters tries to reverse the position but Lomachenko maintains control.#T5# Masters 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: Lomachenko (5) vs (2) Masters Lomachenko controlling Masters's posture. Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully. Lomachenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Masters wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.#T6# Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lomachenko controlling the position. Masters is looking to pass into half guard but Lomachenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lomachenko is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (7) vs (2) Masters Masters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Masters working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Masters wants to sweep here but Lomachenko controlling him for the moment. #T7# Masters looking to control.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Masters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lomachenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lomachenko preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Masters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lomachenko defends well. Lomachenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8##SUB2# Masters has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Masters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lomachenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lomachenko is stalling in the full guard. Lomachenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Lomachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.#T9##SUB2# Masters looking for subs off his back but Lomachenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lomachenko tries to pass to full mount but Masters defends it. #SUB2# Masters looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Masters tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control. Lomachenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10##SUB2# Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lomachenko pulls his head out easily. Lomachenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Masters is looking to improve his position.
Lomachenko is figuring out what he wants to do next. Masters is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Masters wants to sweep but Lomachenko has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (10) vs (2) Masters Lomachenko controls the position. #T11# Masters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lomachenko (12) vs (2) Masters Lomachenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Masters is trying to escape the mount.
Lomachenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Masters is trying desperately to improve position.#T12# Lomachenko controlling from mount. Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko wants to take his opponent's back but Masters doesn't allow it. Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13# Masters is still trying to improve position. Masters wants to control but Lomachenko is having none of it. Lomachenko seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Masters is holding on tight.
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Lomachenko has a good base and remains in mount. Lomachenko controlling from mount. #T14# Masters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lomachenko content just to control the position here. Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Lomachenko has a good base and remains in mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lomachenko content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Lomachenko takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. In defeat, Millard Masters stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Finnish Experiment Il! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Experiment Il clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Lomachenko jumps into guard, dragging Experiment Il to the mat.
Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Experiment Il engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lomachenko working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko trying to control the position here. #T1# Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment. Lomachenko controlling Experiment Il's posture. #T2# Lomachenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lomachenko pulls Experiment Il in close to his closed guard and prevents Experiment Il from doing any damage or advancing position. Experiment Il controlling from the top position. #T3# Lomachenko pulls Experiment Il in close to prevent any damage. Lomachenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment Il advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Still in half guard, Experiment Il seems content to control.#T4# Lomachenko controlling the position for now. Experiment Il trying to mount his opponent but Lomachenko defends it. Lomachenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lomachenko. Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (2) vs (0) Experiment Il Lomachenko wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving. #T5# Lomachenko stays in close to Experiment Il's body and controls the position. Lomachenko stands and throws Experiment Il's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (5) vs (0) Experiment Il Lomachenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Experiment Il will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Experiment Il prevents Lomachenko from improving position. Lomachenko controls the position. #T6# Experiment Il tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lomachenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Experiment Il looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Experiment Il trying to remain calm as Lomachenko controls from the top position. Lomachenko trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom. Lomachenko controlling from side mount. Experiment Il isn't going anywhere. You can see the frustration on Experiment Il's face as Lomachenko controls the position. #T7# Experiment Il is not content to let Lomachenko control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lomachenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Experiment Il keeping his opponent close. Lomachenko is looking to take a break and control but Experiment Il is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8# A lull in the action here. Experiment Il is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it. Lomachenko takes a little break here. Experiment Il wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Lomachenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9# Lomachenko working away. Lomachenko trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom. Lomachenko taking a breather here. Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control. #T10# Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom here. Experiment Il is letting Lomachenko control him for a moment. #T11# Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lomachenko taking a breather here. Lomachenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Experiment Il's legs. Experiment Il wants to control but Lomachenko postures up.#T12# Experiment Il tries to improve position but can't. A lull in the action here. Experiment Il is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko staying calm. Lomachenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working. #T13# Experiment Il tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lomachenko tries to move to mount but Experiment Il blocks the move with his legs. Lomachenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working. Lomachenko taking a breather here. #T14# Lomachenko continues to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lomachenko wants to control but Experiment Il is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Lomachenko takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok thats it for me. I had fun but now I am just old and everything hurts.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1# Chugman scores with a jab. We've been told by Lomachenko's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lomachenko connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it. And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Lomachenko pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lomachenko won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Lomachenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lomachenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chugman off and has taken his back! Lomachenko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chugman trying to control but not successfully. Chugman tries to roll but Lomachenko sticks to his back.
Chugman is still trying to improve position. Lomachenko wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.#T1# Chugman is trying to break free.
Lomachenko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chugman doesn't escape. Lomachenko is not going to allow Chugman to sit and survive in this position. Chugman is trying to break free.
Lomachenko controls the position. Chugman staying busy and making it hard for Lomachenko to control. Lomachenko controlling well, preventing Chugman from escaping the position.
Chugman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2# Chugman trying to control the position but Lomachenko manages to sink in the hooks. Chugman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lomachenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lomachenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chugman tries to escape the position.
#T3# Lomachenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lomachenko is not going to allow Chugman to sit and survive in this position. Lomachenko has the hooks in. Chugman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Lomachenko is looking to control Chugman but Chugman is wriggling around and keeping busy. Chugman tries to break free.
#T4# Lomachenko keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Chugman trying to control but not successfully. I really don't envy Chugman right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Lomachenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomachenko misses with a low kick. Lomachenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chugman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lomachenko scrambles back to his feet. A head kick misses from Lomachenko. Lomachenko leaves Chugman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lomachenko lands a really nice looking cross but Chugman seems unphased.
Lomachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Lomachenko pushes him off. Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko wants to clinch up but Chugman keeps it at a distance. Lomachenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chugman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lomachenko's head. Lomachenko tries to clinch but Chugman moves out of range. Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around? Lomachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chugman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chugman shoots in and drives through. Lomachenko sprawls well.#T1# Lomachenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lomachenko swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A bone on bone clash there as Chugman blocks the leg kick.
Lomachenko blocks a jab. No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt. Lomachenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Chugman avoided it. Igor Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman. Lomachenko tries to clinch but Chugman moves out of range. Lomachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chugman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Chugman swings for the body but Lomachenko moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lomachenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lomachenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chugman throws a big shot that misses. Chugman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko wants to clinch.#T2# Chugman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it easily. Lomachenko misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Lomachenko fights it but they end up in guard. Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Chugman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lomachenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chugman's guard! Nice work there by Lomachenko! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Lomachenko keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass. Chugman passes Lomachenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lomachenko tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.#T3# Chugman wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is defending well. Chugman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Lomachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lomachenko trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
Chugman trying to control the action but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Chugman is working for a submission of some sort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#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. Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Chugman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2# Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Lomachenko defends the submission attempt. Lomachenko gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Chugman tries to keep at a distance but Lomachenko has taken the fight into the clinch. Come on Chugman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chugman has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Chugman is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chugman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lomachenko up against the cage. Chugman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well. Igor Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Chugman can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
Chugman wants a takedown.
Chugman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##BC# Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lomachenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chugman moves out of range as Lomachenko throws a body kick.
Lomachenko tried to score with a low kick but Chugman checks it. Lomachenko throws a series of punches but Chugman avoids them all with ease. Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chugman has time to react. Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko shows good takedown defense. Chugman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Chugman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chugman checks a leg kick. Lomachenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Chugman stalling.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman jumps guard but Lomachenko stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Chugman is trying to stall.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here. Chugman blocks a body shot from Lomachenko. Lomachenko tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomachenko. A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chugman is looking to take this one to the mat. Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Lomachenko stalling in the clinch.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chugman is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now. A shot in the inside from Lomachenko. Chugman can't get the takedown.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Lomachenko. Lomachenko digs a right hand into Chugman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chugman's gas tank. Lomachenko presses Chugman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chugman can't get the takedown.
#T3# Chugman tries to pull guard but Lomachenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chugman stalling in the clinch but Lomachenko improves position. Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lomachenko leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land. Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Chugman stalling in the clinch but Lomachenko improves position. Lomachenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Chugman taking a breather. Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomachenko gets underhooks to prevent Chugman's takedown attempt.
Chugman is struggling to control the position. Lomachenko lands with a light punch inside. Chugman trying to control the position but instead, Lomachenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chugman into the cage. A short right from Lomachenko. Chugman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lomachenko up against the cage. Chugman tries to pull guard but Lomachenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Chugman drops back down to his feet.
#T4##BC# Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lomachenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chugman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lomachenko throws out a leg kick but Chugman moves out of range and Lomachenko only half commits. #CL# Lomachenko darts in and clinches Chugman up against the cage. Chugman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lomachenko up against the cage. Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage. Chugman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lomachenko walks away with a smile on his face. Chugman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chugman tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Lomachenko misses the target. Chugman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it. Lomachenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Igor Lomachenko showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lomachenko 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Lomachenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Lomachenko works Xxx's body with a nice hook. A low kick lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko punishes Xxx's body with a nice straight punch. Lomachenko scores with a hook to the body. Xxx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Xxx walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL# Lomachenko moves into the clinch. Lomachenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lomachenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xxx backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lomachenko lands a shoulder strike. Lomachenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Xxx backwards. #BC# Lomachenko breaks from the clinch.
Lomachenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Good leg kick by Lomachenko. #T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Lomachenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Xxx looks winded!#CL# Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lomachenko. A short uppercut from Lomachenko. Lomachenko presses Xxx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lomachenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xxx or not. Lomachenko scores with a hook to the body. Lomachenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lomachenko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lomachenko presses Xxx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short uppercut from Lomachenko. #ROC#Xxx is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lomachenko lands with a right to the head. Xxx is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomachenko finish him? With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomachenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# A shot in the inside from Lomachenko. Lomachenko pushes Xxx back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lomachenko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Xxx! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lomachenko is unloading with more strikes now! Xxx drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Lomachenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1# Inday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomachenko. Inday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomachenko. Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch. Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch. Lomachenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Inday steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Lomachenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Inday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Inday fails with the takedown and Lomachenko counters with a left to the body. Lomachenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Inday drops his hands momentarily and Lomachenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lomachenko - that will leave a mark!
Lomachenko lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Lomachenko lunges at Inday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inday's hand. #ROC#Inday is rocked! Lomachenko lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Inday falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Lomachenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1# Lomachenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diokno doesn't seem bothered though. Lomachenko blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lomachenko counters with a good low kick that Diokno was not able to check. Lomachenko lands a head shot. Lomachenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Diokno throws a head kick but Lomachenko moves out of range.
We've been informed that Diokno 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. Good leg kick by Lomachenko. Diokno closes the distance but Lomachenko moves to the side and Lomachenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lomachenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Lomachenko darts in and clinches Diokno up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diokno is trying to push Lomachenko away but Lomachenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lomachenko digs a right hand underneath Diokno's ribcage. Diokno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lomachenko presses Diokno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lomachenko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lomachenko lands with a left to the head. Lomachenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. A frustrated look appears on Diokno's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lomachenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diokno or not. Lomachenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Lomachenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Diokno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diokno throws a right hand that Lomachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomachenko also avoids with ease. Lomachenko scores with a body shot.
Lomachenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jab, jab by Lomachenko - just one landing. A left lands for Lomachenko.#CL# Lomachenko has managed to clinch.
#BC# Lomachenko breaks from the clinch.
Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lomachenko avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Diokno looks winded! Lomachenko with the inside leg kick. Diokno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lomachenko with a nice cross. Diokno is looking to clinch but Lomachenko is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lomachenko connects with a leg kick. Diokno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking hook.#CL# Lomachenko moves into the clinch.#T2# Lomachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diokno. Diokno takes a shot to the head. Lomachenko lands a body shot. #BC# Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Lomachenko circles away.
Lomachenko throws a counter high kick but Diokno was just alert enough to avoid it. Diokno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lomachenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lomachenko lands a jab to Diokno's midsection. Lomachenko scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Lomachenko clinches up with Diokno and pushes him back against the cage. Lomachenko cracks Diokno with a nice body shot.#BC# Lomachenko manages to break the clinch.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomachenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lomachenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A nice leg kick lands there from Lomachenko. Lomachenko scores with a nice head shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomachenko. Lomachenko connects with a body shot that sends Diokno's belly button to the back. Lomachenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lomachenko connects with a high kick. #T3# Lomachenko punishes Diokno's body with a nice straight punch. Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dioknos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL# Lomachenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomachenko is defending well for now.#BC# Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Diokno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lomachenko scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A left lands for Lomachenko.#ROC#Diokno is rocked! Lomachenko lands a brutal head kick. Diokno looks out on his feet and Lomachenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Igor Lomachenko! Chel Diokno was interviewed post fight and said 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1# Lomachenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd cheers as Fortythree lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lomachenko doesn't seem phased though. Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch. Lomachenko scores with a push kick. Lomachenko tests Fortythree's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lomachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko cracks a nice hook into Fortythree's ribs. Fortythree scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lomachenko in his tracks. Nice shot by Lomachenko. Lomachenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fortythree. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lomachenko misses with a looping left. Fortythree throws a big shot that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Lomachenko. Lomachenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes. Fortythree throws a poor cross that misses
and Lomachenko counters with a left to the body. A slow jab from Fortythree misses its intended target. Lomachenko thuds a left hand into Fortythree's body. Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Lomachenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lomachenko 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 Fortythree has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortythree and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've been informed that Fortythree 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. Jab, jab by Fortythree - just one landing. Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomachenko throws out the jab. Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Lomachenko's head but Lomachenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lomachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree. Good shot there by Lomachenko. Lomachenko lands a jab to Fortythree's midsection. Lomachenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot. Fortythree misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lomachenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomachenko. That's going to slow Fortythree down. Fortythree connects with a body shot. Fortythree throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Lomachenko. #T2# Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Lomachenko throws a nice outside leg kick. Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomachenko.
As Fortythree backs away, Lomachenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortythree. Fortythree keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree. Lomachenko tries to clinch there but Fortythree circles away.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree. Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomachenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomachenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lomachenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortythree to score with a decent uppercut. Lomachenko defending well as Fortythree loads up on a big left hand. Lomachenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortythree on the side of the head. Lomachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree. Lomachenko throws a low kick but Fortythree moves out of range easily. Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.#T3# Fortythree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Lomachenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fortythree throws the left hand but Lomachenko avoids the punch easily. Lomachenko throws a leg kick letting Fortythree counter with a right hand. Lomachenko is looking to clinch. Lomachenko lands with a shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Fortythree. Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Lomachenko moves into range and clinches up with Fortythree. Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Lomachenko.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Lomachenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lomachenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# Fortythree misses the shot to the body. Fortythree moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Lomachenko is rocked! Fortythree finds Lomachenko's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lomachenko flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Fortythree lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lomachenko will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Fortythree! One Fortythree made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SP Proving Grounds 4
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1# HW pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. HW moves in looking to clinch but Smalls pushes him off. HW looks to land a body kick but Smalls moved away. Smalls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. HW wants to clinch up but Smalls keeps it at a distance. Smalls fires out a quick counter leg kick but HW just manages to avoid it. Smalls swats away the attempt to clinch by HW. Grapple HW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. HW misses with a body kick. #CL2# HW moves into the clinch.#BC# Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. HW tries to close the distance and clinch but Smalls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Smalls closes the distance and clinches. Smalls scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smalls lands a shot to the body.#BC# Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smalls throws a leg kick which misses HW's front leg but catches the back leg as HW tries to avoid it. #CL# Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Smalls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice body punch from Smalls. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smalls presses HW against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1##BC# Smalls breaks the clinch.
Smalls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smalls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by HW.#CUT# It looks like Grapple HW has been cut. Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. HW throws a lazy body kick and Smalls finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL# Smalls rushes HW and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Smalls lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. HW takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Smalls throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Smalls lands but HW takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. HW tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smalls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. HW 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. HW tries to clinch up but Smalls circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# HW gets tackled into the cage by Smalls. Smalls maintains the clinch. Smalls landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Smalls.
#T2# A nice glancing elbow lands by Smalls. Smalls scores with a knee to the head.
Smalls landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC# Smalls breaks the clinch.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from HW misses and Smalls makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. HW really felt that one! HW looks winded!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Smalls scores with a shot to the side of HW's head. HW takes an elbow to the forehead. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Smalls breaks from the clinch.
HW walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smalls checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The fight stays on the outside here - HW looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Kicker Smalls showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smalls 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:9 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kicker Smalls!
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