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Event:
CMMA 101
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Usman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bougoumou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.
Bougoumou misses with a looping left.
Usman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bougoumou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bougoumou throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Bougoumou.
Bougoumou connects with an inside leg kick.
Bougoumou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Bougoumou wants to land a leg kick but Usman is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bougoumou cracks a nice hook into Usman's ribs.
Bougoumou misses with a two punch combination.
Bougoumou lands with a nice body punch.
Bougoumou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Bougoumou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bougoumou. Usman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Bougoumou.#KD#
Usman moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bougoumou goes down! Can Usman finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Bougoumou is keeping the position.
Usman wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving. #T2#
Usman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Usman wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usman forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman trying to control the action but Bougoumou is working from the bottom.
Bougoumou tries to kick Usman off but Usman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Usman wants to control but Bougoumou is keeping him busy.
Bougoumou looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bougoumou misses with a series of wild punches.
Bougoumou lands with an overhand left.
Usman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bougoumou circles away quickly and effectively.
Bougoumou throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Usman swings for the body but Bougoumou moves out of range.
We've been told by Usman's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bougoumou misses with a head kick.
Usman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Usman shoots in but no luck this time.
Bougoumou throws a front kick aimed at Usman's knee but Usman avoids it well.
Usman throws a looping overhand right but Bougoumou ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Bougoumou throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Usman counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bougoumou down! Usman is looking to finish but Bougoumou is intelligently defending himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bougoumou wants to get back to his feet but Usman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Usman trying to control but Bougoumou is working from the bottom.
Usman throws a big right hand that misses.
Usman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bougoumou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bougoumou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usman.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
That's time! Usman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bougoumou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usman.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bougoumou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bougoumou throws out a leg kick but Usman moves out of range and Bougoumou only half commits.
Usman is looking for a counter combo.
Bougoumou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bougoumou motions for Usman to come forward. Bougoumou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou slips under a jab from Usman.
Bougoumou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot.
Usman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Bougoumou. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bougoumou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bougoumou can pounce on him.
Ouje Bougoumou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bougoumou punishes Usman's body with a nice straight punch.
Usman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bougoumou doesn't seem bothered though.
Usman lands a really nice looking cross but Bougoumou seems unphased.
Bougoumou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Bougoumou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bougoumou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bougoumou tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman shoots for a takedown but Bougoumou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bougoumou scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Bougoumou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Bougoumou cracks Usman with an open hand slap.
Bougoumou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bougoumou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bougoumou swings widly with a right hand
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Bougoumou is rocked!
Bougoumou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Usman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bougoumou is still on wobbly legs! Can Usman finish him?
Usman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Usman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou seems to have recovered his senses.
Bougoumou connects with a jab.
Bougoumou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
A left lands for Bougoumou.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Bougoumou counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Bougoumou scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bougoumou, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bougoumou connects with a crisp jab.
Bougoumou needs to keep his hands up - Usman had a free shot at his head there.
Usman misses with a hook. Bougoumou ducked under it nicely.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman 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.
Bougoumou thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Usman misses the target.
Bougoumou just misses with a punch to the body.
Bougoumou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Usman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
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!
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bougoumou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bougoumou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bougoumou wants to stand and escape but Usman is having none of it.
Bougoumou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bougoumou wants to stand but Usman is controlling the position.
Usman wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Usman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bougoumou can pounce on him.
Bougoumou thuds his right hand into Usman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bougoumou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Usman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bougoumou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamaru Usman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Usman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Usman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bougoumou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bougoumou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bougoumou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bougoumou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bougoumou scoring well with a low kick there.
Usman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bougoumou pinned against the cage. Bougoumou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bougoumou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bougoumou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Usman misses with a hook.
Bougoumou misses with a shot to the body
and Usman counters with a three punch combo that has Bougoumou backing up. Bougoumou nods at Usman to acknowledge the strikes.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Bougoumou moves away and avoids it.
Bougoumou dips to his left and cracks Usman with an uppercut!
Bougoumou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bougoumou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Usman feints a jab promting Bougoumou to slip. Usman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bougoumou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bougoumou lands an overhand right.
Usman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Usman misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman takes one on the button.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouje Bougoumou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bougoumou lands an overhand right.
Bougoumou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Usman.
Bougoumou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Usman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bougoumou as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou cracks Usman with a good jab.#T3#
Bougoumou swats away the attempt to clinch by Usman.
Bougoumou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman throws a body punch but Bougoumou moves out of range.
That kick from Bougoumou tenderised Usman's leg. Usman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bougoumou as he jumps to the side.
Bougoumou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Usman has managed to clinch.
Usman misses with the head strike.
Usman tries for a takedown but Bougoumou manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bougoumou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamaru Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usman wants a takedown.
Usman is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bougoumou's elbow.
Usman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usman.
Bougoumou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Usman.
Usman trying to control the position but instead, Bougoumou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Usman into the cage.
Bougoumou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usman misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouje Bougoumou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bougoumou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ouje Bougoumou!
Ouje Bougoumou took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CMMA 92 Camara vs Peieira
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Boudreaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Usman off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.
Boudreaux throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Usman counters with a beautiful punch that sends Boudreaux to the canvas! #ROC#Boudreaux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gator Boudreaux has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Boudreaux is still in real trouble! Can Usman finish him?
Usman preventing the sweep.
Usman content to stall in guard here.
Boudreaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Usman is pushing down on Boudreaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boudreaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Usman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Usman controlling the action here.
Boudreaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman. #T1#
Usman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Usman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Usman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boudreaux to regain full guard.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Usman tries to pass.
Usman throwing strikes from guard but Boudreaux blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boudreaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Usman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Usman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usman throwing strikes from guard but Boudreaux blocks nicely.
Usman distracts Boudreaux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Usman wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boudreaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman passes Boudreaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Usman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Usman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Usman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boudreaux wants to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Boudreaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudreaux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Usman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Usman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Usman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boudreaux's head.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
Usman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Usman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boudreaux is just riding it out for now. Usman eventually gives up the hold.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Usman moves forwards but Boudreaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Usman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudreaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Usman's head.
Usman misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boudreaux lands a really nice looking cross but Usman seems unphased.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boudreaux can do to turn this around?
Boudreaux misses with a hook.#KD#
Usman waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Boudreaux. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Boudreaux to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usman is looking to work some ground and pound but Boudreaux has wrist control.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.#T1#
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman is looking to work some ground and pound but Boudreaux has wrist control.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boudreaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boudreaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Usman looking to sit in guard and control but Boudreaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Usman holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Usman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Usman passes into half guard.
Usman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Usman thows a huge punch but Boudreaux dodges it nicely.
Usman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kamaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman wants to take a breather but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Usman stalling.
Usman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Usman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Usman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boudreaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boudreaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman trying to control from half guard but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux is trying to stand up here but Usman is controlling him well. #SUB#
Boudreaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Usman.
Usman trying to control from half guard but Boudreaux is working away.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Usman trying to control from Boudreaux's half guard. Boudreaux has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Usman misses with a double jab.
Usman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boudreaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Usman on the side of the head.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Boudreaux.
Usman dives in and grabs Boudreaux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boudreaux pushes down on Usman's head and hops out.
Boudreaux throws out a counter right but Usman avoids it with no problem.
Boudreaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Boudreaux scores with a jab.
Boudreaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#Kamaru Usman's cut is getting worse.
Nice cross by Usman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Usman.
Boudreaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Usman lands with a hook. Boudreaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Boudreaux throws a shot from downtown. Usman moves away and avoids it.
Kamaru Usman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boudreaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boudreaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boudreaux jabs at Usman's body.
Usman staying out of range there.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
Usman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Usman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Boudreaux does it's job there.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux drops Usman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Usman! Boudreaux dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gator Boudreaux!
Gator Boudreaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CMMA 76 Kanaani vs Keaty
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Usman counters with a one-two to the body.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman scores with a jab to the body.
Usman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Wagner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner lands a glancing blow to the side of Usman's head.
Wagner lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.
Wagner lands the left hand.
Usman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Usman avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Wagner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Usman slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Usman checks it.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Usman moves out of range of the body kick from Wagner.
Usman takes one on the button.
Usman checks a leg kick.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman.
Usman ducks right into an uppercut from Wagner. #T2#
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Usman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wagner rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman slips under a jab.
Usman slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Usman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Usman moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Usman has a takedown stuffed.
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Usman's head back.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Usman throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Usman.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Usman just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Wagner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Usman's head back.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Usman checks a low kick from Wagner.
Usman walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Wagner. Beautiful body shot.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Usman throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner connects with a jab.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Usman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Usman staying out of range there.#T4#
Usman shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Usman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
A punch combination from Usman misses.
Usman takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Wagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Usman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
Usman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usman throws a big shot that misses.
Usman darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Usman into the cage.
Wagner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wagner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wagner dodges the punch combination from Usman.
Usman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Usman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Usman's head backwards.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Usman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Usman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Usman slips a jab from Wagner.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Usman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wagner has got the better of the exchanges.
Decent striking displayed by Wagner there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner lands with a hook. Usman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Usman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Usman punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Usman walks into a jab.
Usman checks a leg kick.
Usman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Usman darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Usman into the cage.
Usman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner is looking to land body kicks.
Usman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Wagner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Usman's front leg but catches the back leg as Usman tries to avoid it.
Wagner throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Usman counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
Usman is looking for the big counter here.
Usman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Usman fails with a takedown attempt.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamaru Usman.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Usman is out of range. #T3#
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wagner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Usman takes a step back to recover.
Usman tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Usman if he has to take too many more of those.
Usman misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Wagner misses its target.
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wagner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Usman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Usman down.
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Usman seems unphased.
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Usman moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wagner. #T4#
Usman lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Usman scores with a nice strike.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks.
Wagner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Usman just manages to avoid it.
Usman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usman checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Usman fails to land with a series of punches.
Usman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Usman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Usman avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Usman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Usman misses with a two punch combination.
Usman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Usman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wagner.
Wagner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usman. Usman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Usman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wagner cracks Usman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wagner.
Wagner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
Wagner misses with the body kick
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Usman scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Usman avoided it.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Usman's shoulder, as Usman tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usman throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Jab by Wagner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Usman looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Wagner. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
A head kick misses from Wagner.
Usman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Usman.
Wagner lands a nice hook to Usman's body. Usman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Usman should have avoided that one.
Usman wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Usman wants to clinch.
Usman shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usman 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.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner connects with a body shot that sends Usman's belly button to the back.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Usman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Usman's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wagner back to the cage. Usman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wagner stalks Usman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Usman's face. Usman staggers backwards, shaken.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wagner scores with a jab. Usman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wagner scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
You can see that Usman has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Usman lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
A very excited looking Konrad Wagner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 64 Adams vs Zhao
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Pierce drops his hands momentarily and Usman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Riaan Pierce has been cut.
Pierce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Usman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usman lands a body punch.
Pierce throws a head punch that misses.
Pierce stops a takedown attempt from Usman.
Usman wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Pierce.
Usman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Usman.
A right handed body shot lands from Usman.
#TD#
Pierce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Usman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pierce to the mat. Pierce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce can't keep his opponent in guard - Usman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Usman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pierce has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierce's head.
Pierce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman wants to take a breather but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Usman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pierce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Usman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierce can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Usman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Usman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usman is trying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Usman thows a huge punch but Pierce dodges it nicely.
Usman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usman thows a huge punch but Pierce dodges it nicely.
Usman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce trying to control here.
Usman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Usman looks to land a strike but Pierce avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usman is one step ahead there. #T3#
Usman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierce's head.
Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Usman trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Pierce is trying to keep Usman in close.
Usman pushing down on Pierce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierce's head.
Usman is trying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pierce looks like he's trying to stand up.
Usman wants to take a breather but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pierce taking some punishment here, with Usman in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman passes to full mount!
Usman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pierce because Usman loaded up on that one.
Usman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pierce hang on?#ROC#Pierce is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Riaan Pierce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Usman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pierce is still in real trouble! Can Usman finish him?#CUT#Riaan Pierce's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riaan Pierce's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kamaru Usman!
In his post fight interview, Kamaru Usman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 56 Carter vs Malayon
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Jorge has been cut.
Usman lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Jorge has closed the distance and engaged Usman in a clinch.
#TD#
Jorge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jorge manages to end up in side control.
Usman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jorge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Usman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jorge happy to just control the position for now.
Usman is pushing Jorge's head away, looking to escape. Jorge manages to hold on to the position though.
Jorge throws an elbow but Usman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jorge prevents Usman from escaping the position.
Jorge cracks Usman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jorge taking a breather here.
Usman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jorge has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Jorge misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jorge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Usman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Usman is pushing Jorge's head away, looking to escape. Jorge manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Usman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usman circles away.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorge manages to avoid it.
Usman throws a series of punches but Jorge avoids them all with ease.
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Usman stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorge. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usman! But no joy.
Usman swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Usman keeps it at a distance.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jorge misses the target.
Usman jabs at Jorge's body.
Kamaru Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jorge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usman on his heels. He'll look to pass Usman's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman wants to get back to his feet but Jorge is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Usman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Usman lands a right hook to the body.
Usman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Jorge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Usman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Usman is trying to get back to his feet.
Jorge wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Usman wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Jorge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4##ES2#
Usman sneaks out the side door and pushes Jorge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Usman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice shot by Usman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Usman misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Jorge has closed the distance and engaged Usman in a clinch.
Usman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Usman breaks from the clinch.
Jorge tries to clinch there but Usman circles away.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
Jorge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Usman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Jorge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Jorge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jorge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Usman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Jorge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jorge rather than just go for the knockout.
Usman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Usman leaves Jorge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Usman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorge is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Usman gets tackled into the cage by Jorge. Jorge maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Usman breaks from the clinch.
Jorge moves to clinch but Usman breaks away
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Usman.
Kamaru Usman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Jorge clinches up against the cage.
Jorge keeps control of Usman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Usman manages to break the clinch.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorge.
Jorge shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jorge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Usman. Those never looked like landing.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jorge moves to clinch but Usman breaks away
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorge ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws out a powerful jab.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown. Usman tries to sprawl out of it but Jorge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Usman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Jorge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Usman missing with a left hand there. Jorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorge moves away.
Usman throws a body punch but Jorge moves out of range.
Jorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Usman.
Usman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Jorge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jorge is controlling him.
Jorge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Usman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jorge is controlling him.
Jorge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##ES2#
Usman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jorge as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jorge as Usman tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Usman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Jorge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Usman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Usman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch but Usman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorge tries to clinch but Usman is having none of it.
Jorge moves to clinch but Usman breaks away
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Usman pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Jorge's cut.
That's time! Jorge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Usman. Jorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usman keeps the fight on the outside.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jorge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman pushes Jorge off looking to stand but Jorge dives back in and keeps control.
Jorge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Usman wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Jorge is nestled in close to Usman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jorge prevents Usman from standing back up.
Jorge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usman defending well though.
Jorge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Usman is trying to stand.
Kamaru Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge throwing shots but Usman is blocking nicely.
Jorge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Usman is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Usman throws a shot to the body.
Usman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jorge counter with a right hand. #T2#
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Usman lands with a good body shot.
Usman lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Jorge clinches with his opponent.
Jorge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Usman manages to break the clinch.
Jorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usman tries to avoid it but Jorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usman to the ground. Usman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Usman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Usman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Usman. Jorge does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jorge wants to clinch.
Usman throws out a counter right but Jorge avoids it with no problem.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Usman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usman takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Jorge is looking to clinch but Usman is avoiding it.
Usman lands with an overhand left.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorge closes the distance but Usman moves to the side
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Usman misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Jorge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Usman's guard.
Felipe Jorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge wants to control from the top but Usman keeps moving.
Jorge cracks Usman with a solid left hand.
Jorge stops Usman from standing up. #ES2#
Usman kicks Jorge off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorge wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Usman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Usman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Usman!
Kamaru Usman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Usman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mulder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Usman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Usman.
Usman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mulder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Usman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Usman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mulder as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Usman closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD2#
Usman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mulder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mulder wants to escape the position.
Mulder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Will Usman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mulder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Usman's guard. Nice work there by Mulder.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Usman wants to sweep here but Mulder controlling him for the moment.
Mulder cracks Usman with a solid left hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up.
Usman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulder working some strikes from top position.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman is trying to keep Mulder in close.
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
Usman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mulder is now in half guard.
Usman is looking to improve his position.
Usman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mulder scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Usman is trying to get back to full guard.
Usman trying to control here.
Mulder working Usman over with strikes.
Mulder working over Usman with some ground and pound. Usman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mulder 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.
Mulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Usman gets full guard.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Mulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Usman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mulder is now in half guard.
Mulder is taking a breather. Usman 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.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Usman wants to improve his position but Mulder is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamaru Usman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Usman swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
Mulder shoots in and drives through. Usman sprawls well.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulder misses its target.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Usman shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Usman as Mulder shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Usman.#CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman taking a breather.
Mulder jumps guard but Usman stands there with Mulder around his waist. Mulder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Usman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Usman has Mulder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Usman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mulder tumbling to the mat - Usman dives into Mulder's guard.#SUB#
Usman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Usman trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mulder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Usman trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Usman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usman wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Mulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mulder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
Mulder won't allow Usman to sweep him here.
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Usman has momentary wrist control but Mulder slips an elbow through the middle.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman looking for a sweep. Not yet Usman, not yet.
Usman looking to control but Mulder passes into half guard.
Mulder working Usman over with strikes. #T3#
Usman is looking to improve his position.
Mulder is keen to just control but Usman is a slippery customer.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder trying to control from half guard but Usman is working away.
Mulder prevents Usman from improving his position.
Usman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mulder.
Mulder with shots to the head and body - Usman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mulder with a couple of short strikes.
Usman wants to hold on but Mulder pushes him away.#T4#
Mulder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman taking shots to the head.
Usman is in a horrible position here. Mulder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Usman is rocked!
Usman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mulder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
After the fight, Niek Mulder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
G | 38
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doner avoids the body shot from Usman.
Doner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman misses with an uppercut
and Doner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doner cracks Usman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doner looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Doner cracks Usman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usman works Doner's body with a nice hook.
Usman throws a sloppy body shot
and Doner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doner.
Usman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doner manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Doner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doner moves out of range as Usman strikes.
Usman misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Doner.#TD#
Usman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doner sprawls well initially but Usman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Doner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman wants to control from the top but Doner keeps moving.
Doner 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.
Usman looking to sit in guard and control but Doner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Usman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doner is one step ahead there.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Doner is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Doner looking to pass the guard.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Doner from controlling successfully.
Doner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Usman has his hands on Doner's head, controlling the position.
Usman looking for a sweep. Not yet Usman, not yet.
Usman keeping full guard, as Doner tries to pass. #SUB#
Usman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Usman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Doner is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Usman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Doner gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Usman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Doner lets go of the hold and Usman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Skop Doner!
An out of breath Skop Doner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 31
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman dives in for a single leg takedown but De Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Usman feints and as De Silva raises his hands in defense, Usman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Silva is trying to control the position but Usman postures up.
De Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
Usman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Usman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
De Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
De Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Usman is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Usman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman postures up in De Silva's guard and throws a big left but De Silva blocks it.
Usman stays in close to De Silva's body and controls the position.
Usman wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
De Silva throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Usman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usman.#CL2#
Usman drives through and clinches with De Silva against the cage.
De Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usman is defending well for now.
De Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitor De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamaru Usman.
De Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Usman.
Usman has De Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Usman tries for a takedown but De Silva manages to get underhooks.
Usman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Usman is trying to drag De Silva to the mat but De Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usman goes for a takedown attempt but De Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
De Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Usman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from De Silva misses the target.
Usman with the counter takedown but De Silva avoids it easily.
De Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. De Silva catches Usman right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Usman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Usman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Usman scrambles back to his feet.
De Silva scores with a jab. Usman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown but De Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Usman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Usman swats away the attempt to clinch by De Silva.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Usman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Usman there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Usman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Silva is fending him off so far but Usman persists. Nope, De Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Usman drops his hands momentarily and De Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Silva misses with an uppercut.
Usman shoots in and drives through. De Silva sprawls well.
Usman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Silva pinned against the cage. De Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Usman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Usman tries to move to mount but De Silva blocks the move with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Usman wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Usman crashes against the mat.
De Silva wants to control but Usman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Usman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Usman working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Silva is not content to let Usman control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor De Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Silva swivels and escapes.
Usman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Silva misses with an uppercut.
Usman needs to keep his hands up - De Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Usman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Usman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usman moves away from the strike by De Silva.
Usman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Silva.#CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman looking for a takedown.
Vitor De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamaru Usman.
Usman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from De Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman goes for a takedown attempt but De Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Silva looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Usman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Silva is fending him off so far but Usman persists. Nope, De Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
De Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Usman. #T1##CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman blocks an uppercut.
Usman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Usman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Usman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Silva throws out the jab.
De Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Usman moves out of range of the strikes.
De Silva tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Usman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Usman pushing down on De Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Usman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman moves into full mount! De Silva won't be happy about that!
De Silva tries to reverse the position but Usman maintains control.#T2#
Usman lands a couple of good shots and De Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
De Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Usman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Usman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but De Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kamaru Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Usman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on De Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Usman tries to keep control of the position but De Silva is staying busy.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Usman lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Silva's head.
Usman tries to keep control of the position but De Silva is staying busy.#SUB2#
Usman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged De Silva with him. De Silva is trying to defend but Usman has an arm under the chin now! De Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 24
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Usman closes the distance and clinches.
Usman looking for a takedown.
Usman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adamos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adamos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adamos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usman as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Usman clinches up against the cage.
Usman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Usman tightens his grip and picks Adamos up, before dumping him to the ground. Adamos manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Usman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamos is keeping the position for now.
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Adamos keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman won't allow Adamos to get back to his feet.
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Usman prevents Adamos from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Usman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamos is retaining full guard.
Usman trying to control but Adamos is working from the bottom.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adamos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adamos keeping full guard, as Usman tries to pass.
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman trying to control but Adamos is working from the bottom.
Adamos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Usman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adamos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usman somewhat.
Kamaru Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Adamos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Usman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adamos leaves Usman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Usman gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Usman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamos is just riding it out for now. Usman eventually gives up the hold.
Adamos wants to improve his position but Usman is controlling well.
Usman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Usman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Usman prevents Adamos from improving his position.
Adamos is looking to escape.
Adamos is staying active underneath Usman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adamos is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman wants to control but Adamos is keeping him busy.
Adamos wants to control but Usman is keeping busy.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Adamos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adamos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Usman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Usman is not content to let Adamos control the position.
Usman wants to control but Adamos postures up.
Usman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adamos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adamos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman gets full guard.
Adamos lands a couple of digs.
Adamos with a nice head shot there.
Usman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Adamos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adamos has control of Usman's left arm, preventing Usman from doing any damage.
Usman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Usman stopping the sweep attempt from Adamos.
Kamaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it.
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
Adamos controls Usman momentarily but Usman frees himself. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usman trying to control but Adamos is working from the bottom.
Usman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamos can do to turn this around?
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adamos has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Usman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adamos!
Usman moves into full mount!
Usman landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Usman looking to ground and pound but Adamos is blocking nicely.
Adamos blocking the ground and pound.
Usman cracks Adamos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Usman avoids the attempt from Adamos to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Usman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Usman controlling his opponent.
Usman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Usman looking to finish with strikes here!
Usman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Usman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Usman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Adamos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Usman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Usman trying to control but Adamos is having none of it.
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Usman wants to control the pace but Adamos is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Usman shoots in but Adamos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adamos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adamos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimitris Adamos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Usman. #TD#
Adamos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Usman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman throws a big right hand that misses.
Usman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
Adamos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usman is one step ahead there.
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
Usman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Usman postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Usman wants to control from the top but Adamos keeps moving.
Adamos has his hands on Usman's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Usman shoots in but Adamos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adamos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usman somewhat.#TD#
Usman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adamos's guard.
Usman trying to control but Adamos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Adamos is pulling down on Usman's head. It's preventing any offense from Usman, at least for the moment.
Usman throwing strikes from guard but Adamos blocks nicely.
Usman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adamos keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adamos's guard.
Usman is looking to take a break and control but Adamos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Usman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adamos is refusing to be controlled, as Usman sits in half guard.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Usman wants to control but Adamos is keeping him busy.
Usman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Usman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adamos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Usman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamos is refusing to be controlled, as Usman sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Usman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Usman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Usman!
In defeat, Dimitris Adamos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise I'll get better...'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 17
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Usman avoids it well.
Usman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Usman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Usman getting side control.
Usman is taking a breather. Karlsson 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.
Usman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karlsson for as long as he can get away with.
Karlsson tries to kick Usman off but Usman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Usman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Usman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Usman stalling.
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Usman in particular looking to stall.
Usman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Usman is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Usman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karlsson!
Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman with shots to the head and body - Karlsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Karlsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Usman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Usman landing strikes from the mount.
Usman landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Usman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Usman content just to control the position here.
Usman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Karlsson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Karlsson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 13
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Aleth gets caught napping as Usman dives in and scores a takedown. Aleth manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aleth controlling the position.
Aleth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aleth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman connects with a couple of short punches.
Usman is looking to work some ground and pound but Aleth has wrist control.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aleth keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleth is pulling down on Usman's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is stalling in the full guard.
Usman is fighting to break Aleth's control of his arms but Aleth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleth is keeping the position for now.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Usman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aleth managing to control the position.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Usman distracts Aleth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aleth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman is working Aleth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Usman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aleth managing to control the position.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Usman is really struggling to control Aleth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aleth is adopting a defensive guard.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleth is keeping the position for now.
Aleth is adopting a defensive guard.
Aleth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aleth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usman.
Aleth pulls Usman in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleth is keeping the position for now.
Usman being controlled here momentarily.
Usman wants to control from the top but Aleth keeps moving.
Aleth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Usman postures up in Aleth's guard and throws a big left but Aleth blocks it.
Aleth is pulling down on Usman's head. It's preventing any offense from Usman, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aleth connects with a body shot that sends Usman's belly button to the back.#CL#
Usman rushes Aleth and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Aleth lands a left hand.
Usman has Aleth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aleth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Usman is trying to stall.
#TD#
Usman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aleth regains guard.
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Aleth being controlled here, momentarily.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleth is pulling down on Usman's head. It's preventing any offense from Usman, at least for the moment.
Aleth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleth looking to control.
Aleth keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Aleth is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Aleth rushes Usman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aleth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usman.
Usman wants a takedown.
Aleth lands a nice uppercut.
Usman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aleth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Aleth darts in and clinches Usman up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aleth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Usman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aleth.#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.#T1#
Aleth scores with a hook.
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD2#
Aleth sends Usman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aleth is motioning to the referee to let Usman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman drops his hands momentarily. Aleth doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Usman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Usman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Aleth!
An out of breath Aaron Aleth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 9
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets caught napping as Usman dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis manages to retain guard.
Usman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Usman 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.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
Usman distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman advances to half guard.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Usman is controlling well.
Usman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Usman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Usman there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Usman is controlling the pace.
Usman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman with a couple of short strikes.
Usman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Usman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Adam Lewis has been cut.
Usman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usman dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman controlling from mount.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Usman's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman! |
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