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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ambroos De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Vries is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Vries stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
De Vries wants a takedown.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Vries fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Vries darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns De Vries into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Vries or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad. #CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Vries told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
De Vries gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
#TD#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Vries regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) De Vries
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Vries bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) De Vries#T1#
De Vries showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva managing to control the position.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva controlling De Vries's posture. #T2#
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but De Vries postures up.
De Vries is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (2) De Vries
De Vries tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Silva wants to control the pace but De Vries is squirming around nicely.
De Vries looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Vries tries to hold on but Silva postures up.#T4#
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Vries tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Vries is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T5#
De Vries tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva is trying to control here but De Vries has managed to regain half guard.
De Vries wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
#T6#
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva trying to control the action but De Vries is working from the bottom.
De Vries controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vries is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (6) De Vries#T7#
De Vries keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
Silva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Vries.
#SUB2#
De Vries is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
#T8#
De Vries wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.#SUB2#
De Vries is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Vries gets his way!
Silva staying busy and making it hard for De Vries to control. #SUB2#
De Vries looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
De Vries is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
De Vries controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but De Vries kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De Vries gets his hands free as Silva looks to control. #SUB2#
De Vries is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Silva turns into De Vries and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (6) De Vries
De Vries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T10#
De Vries keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB2#
De Vries throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws De Vries's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (11) vs (6) De Vries
Silva controlling the position from side mount. #T11#
De Vries is trying to improve his position.
De Vries manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (8) De Vries
De Vries trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #T12#
De Vries keeps trying to improve his position.
De Vries content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Vries is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Vries looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (8) De Vries#T13##SUB2#
De Vries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (16) vs (8) De Vries
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Vries keeps working.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Vries is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Vries is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Silva working away.
De Vries seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but De Vries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 16 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ambroos De Vries! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trente SetentaB!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Vries misses with a takedown #TD2#
and SetentaB counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Vries (0) vs (2) SetentaB#SUB#
De Vries is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SetentaB is aware though and is defending well.
SetentaB is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
SetentaB trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SetentaB must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
SetentaB works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
SetentaB wants to work for an arm triangle but De Vries is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
SetentaB is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
SetentaB is trying to control the action in half guard but De Vries is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
SetentaB prevents De Vries from improving his position.
SetentaB wants to control but De Vries is keeping him busy.
SetentaB looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Vries is positioning himself well to prevent SetentaB advancing to mount.
SetentaB is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
SetentaB is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
De Vries keeping moving, preventing SetentaB from controlling successfully.
De Vries keeping full guard, as SetentaB tries to pass.
SetentaB wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving. #SUB#
De Vries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
SetentaB trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
SetentaB drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Vries manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now SetentaB has De Vries in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (2) vs (2) SetentaB
De Vries is fighting to break SetentaB's control of his arms but SetentaB is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vries works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Vries tries to pass the half guard into mount. SetentaB knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
SetentaB looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
De Vries seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
SetentaB is staying active underneath De Vries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SetentaB trying to hold on to De Vries's head to control him but De Vries postures up.
De Vries passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (5) vs (2) SetentaB
De Vries working away.
SetentaB stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
SetentaB sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
De Vries is taking a breather. SetentaB 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.#SUB#
De Vries is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SetentaB is just riding it out for now. De Vries eventually gives up the hold.
De Vries wants to take a breather but SetentaB is having none of it. #SUB#
De Vries is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
SetentaB actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Vries trying to control the action but SetentaB is working from the bottom.
De Vries sitting and controlling from the half guard.
SetentaB wants to get back to full guard.
SetentaB manages to get to full guard.
De Vries trying to control but SetentaB is working from the bottom. #T7#
SetentaB looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Vries is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
SetentaB has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SetentaB is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
SetentaB throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Vries uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (8) vs (2) SetentaB
De Vries moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (10) vs (2) SetentaB#SUB#
De Vries has isolated one of SetentaB's arms. SetentaB looking to fight him off but De Vries twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ambroos De Vries!
A very excited looking Ambroos De Vries 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:
Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. De Vries moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vries throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
Svyatogor scores with a nice head shot.
De Vries misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from De Vries.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Svyatogor.
A shot to the liver by De Vries. Beautiful body shot.
Svyatogor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Vries throws a front kick aimed at Svyatogor's knee but Svyatogor avoids it well.
De Vries bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svyatogor's head backwards.
De Vries with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
De Vries throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
De Vries misses with a jab to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends De Vries's belly button to the back.
De Vries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svyatogor stuns De Vries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from De Vries.
De Vries falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vries throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Vries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Vries looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
De Vries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Vries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries lands a glancing blow to the side of Svyatogor's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Vries misses with a hook
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by De Vries misses
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses.
De Vries throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vries swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
De Vries misses with a two punch combination.
De Vries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Vries with a body shot.
De Vries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Vries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svyatogor jabs De Vries to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
De Vries misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor tries to counter with a clinch but De Vries shakes him off and moves away.
Svyatogor tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Svyatogor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Svyatogor scores with a hook.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from De Vries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Vries is looking to clinch. #T4#
De Vries misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vries moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
De Vries takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Vries throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but De Vries avoids it with no problem.
De Vries tries a head kick but it misses.
Svyatogor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Vries throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Vries misses with a hook to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by De Vries - just one landing.
De Vries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svyatogor's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Vries under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. De Vries does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ambroos De Vries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Vries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Vries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Vries misses with a low kick.
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
Svyatogor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vries throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor wants to counter the offense by De Vries and move into the clinch position.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Vries might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Vries misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
De Vries scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Vries has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Vries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries looks to land a combination but Svyatogor avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Svyatogor misses.
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot that snaps De Vries's head back.
De Vries throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
De Vries with a hook.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Vries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svyatogor tries to counter with a clinch but De Vries shakes him off and moves away.
De Vries tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but De Vries uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vries misses with a hook to the body
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
De Vries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Vries wants to clinch up but Svyatogor keeps it at a distance.
De Vries misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Vries with a body shot.
A head kick from De Vries lands but Svyatogor takes it in his stride.
De Vries wants to land a leg kick but Svyatogor is out of range.
De Vries sets himself, and Svyatogor steps forward looking for the clinch! De Vries avoids it this time.#T2#
De Vries fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from De Vries lands but Svyatogor takes it in his stride.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries lands a head shot.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor cracks a nice hook into De Vries's ribs.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends De Vries's belly button to the back.
De Vries on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Svyatogor clobbers De Vries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Vries wants to slow Svyatogor down by chopping away at his legs.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vries.
De Vries moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Vries.
De Vries is looking to land body kicks.
De Vries with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Vries misses the body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Vries's head backwards.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Vries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Vries connects with a body shot that sends Svyatogor's belly button to the back.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries misses with a body punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but De Vries moved out of range.
Svyatogor lands a lovely overhand right.
Svyatogor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Vries.
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
De Vries throws a leg kick
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
De Vries throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an overhand right that lands on De Vries's shoulder, as De Vries tries to avoid the shot.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svyatogor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ambroos De Vries's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by De Vries.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. De Vries saw that one coming.
De Vries misses with a double jab
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Vries throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Ambroos De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
De Vries tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Svyatogor dodges the punch combination from De Vries.
De Vries throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor. #T1#
De Vries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svyatogor feints a jab promting De Vries to slip. Svyatogor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Vries slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Vries swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but De Vries avoids it with no problem.
De Vries gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from De Vries.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svyatogor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svyatogor lands with a hook. De Vries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Vries misses with a shot to the body
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
De Vries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svyatogor doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Svyatogor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svyatogor lands with an overhand left.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Vries takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
De Vries closes the distance and clinches.
De Vries is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Vries backwards.
Svyatogor digs a right hand underneath De Vries's ribcage. De Vries let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Svyatogor pushes De Vries back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor is working De Vries over against the cage.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Vries takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svyatogor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Vriess head. #CUT2#Ambroos De Vries's cut is getting worse.
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vries's defenses.
Svyatogor has De Vries pushed against the cage.
Svyatogor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a right hand. #CUT2#Ambroos De Vries's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor. #ROC2#De Vries is rocked!
Svyatogor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh De Vries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Ambroos De Vries's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinched against the cage, Svyatogor lands a big elbow that drops De Vries! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - De Vries is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
De Vries instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hashempour. #CUT2#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
Hashempour blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Vries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hashempour lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hashempour.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
Hashempour lands with a left to the head.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashempour's elbow.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashempour has a couple of punches blocked by De Vries.
Our sources have told us that De Vries has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Hashempour fails to land.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashempour has a couple of punches blocked by De Vries.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vries.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hashempour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Hashempour fails to land.
De Vries swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashempour uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
De Vries is looking to control Hashempour's arms but Hashempour gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Vries has his back to the cage.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
Hashempour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hashempour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hashempour misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Vries missing with knees to the body.
De Vries blocking some punches.
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hashempour in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Vries lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Khosrov Hashempour has been cut.
Hashempour looks winded!
De Vries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hashempour blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from De Vries.
De Vries lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashempour.
De Vries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Vries leaning against his opponent.
De Vries working Hashempour over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hashempour.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries tries a body shot but Hashempour blocks it.
De Vries gets through Hashempour's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
Hashempour takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Vries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hashempour blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by De Vries.
De Vries slowing the pace effectively.
Hashempour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hashempour on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
De Vries misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hashempour fails to land.
A short uppercut from De Vries.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
De Vries pushes Hashempour back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashempour takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Vries digs a right hand into Hashempour's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hashempour's gas tank.
Hashempour takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Vries.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
De Vries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hashempour or not.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hashempour.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Vries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Hashempour prevents a body shot from De Vries.
De Vries slowing the pace effectively.
De Vries tries a body shot but Hashempour blocks it.
De Vries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Vries lands with a short shot to the head.
De Vries controlling the action here for a moment.
De Vries is working Hashempour over against the cage.#T4#
De Vries lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Vries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hashempour up against the cage.
A short left from De Vries.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries pushes Hashempour back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hashempour.
De Vries throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Vries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vries.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos De Vries dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
De Vries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
De Vries moves into the clinch.
De Vries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Vries connects with a knee to the head.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries lands a good knee to the midsection. Hashempour won't want to take too many of those.
De Vries lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from De Vries on the inside.
De Vries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries lands a right hand.
A short right from De Vries.
De Vries manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hashempour is breathing heavily.
De Vries is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashempour. #T1#
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vries digs a right hand underneath Hashempour's ribcage. Hashempour let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Vries presses Hashempour against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hashempour takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hashempour's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vries lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Vries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Vries has Hashempour pressed against the cage.
De Vries seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
De Vries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Vries.
De Vries scores with a shoulder strike.
De Vries digs a right hand underneath Hashempour's ribcage. Hashempour let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Vries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries stalling against the cage.
#T2#
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Still in the clinch, De Vries scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Vries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hashempour or not.
Hashempour letting De Vries take a breather here.
De Vries cracks Hashempour with a nice body shot.
Ambroos De Vries has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
De Vries lands a body punch.
De Vries misses with a body punch.
De Vries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
Hashempour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Vries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hashempour can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from De Vries.
A short body shot lands from De Vries as the two fighters clinch.
De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards. #T3#
De Vries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hashempour in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from De Vries.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
De Vries scores a nice knee to the body.
De Vries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
De Vries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Vries obliges.
De Vries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Vries working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Vries pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Vries tries to work over Hashempour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from De Vries.
De Vries just leaning against Hashempour, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with De Vries for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
De Vries tries to throw a body punch but Hashempour avoids it by throwing De Vries back against the cage. #T4#
De Vries utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from De Vries.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries is leaning against Hashempour and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Vries lands a body punch.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
Hashempour takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Vries's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Vries - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Vries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos De Vries dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hashempour blocks a head kick by De Vries.
De Vries lands with a kick to the temple. Hashempour shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khosrov Hashempour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries connects with a single shot there.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashempour.
A left lands for Hashempour.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Vries fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashempour throws a hook but De Vries blocks it.
De Vries is looking to clinch.
Hashempour misses with a looping left.
De Vries connects with a jab.
Hashempour throws an overhand right that lands on De Vries's shoulder, as De Vries tries to avoid the shot.
De Vries staying out of range there.
Hashempour throws a hook to the side of De Vries's head but De Vries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashempour looks to throw the jab but De Vries is out of range.
De Vries lands with a good body shot.
De Vries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
De Vries has Hashempour up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashempour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hashempour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Hashempour controls the action.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
De Vries lands a body shot.
De Vries stalling.
A bit of stalling here from De Vries.
De Vries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hashempour lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Vries landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Vries - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Hashempour controls the action.
De Vries scores with a knee to the head.
De Vries landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Vries obliges.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the head but Hashempour blocks with his arms.
De Vries works on Hashempour's body with a couple of short punches.
De Vries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A right hand to the body from De Vries.
A short right from De Vries.
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!
De Vries controlling the action here for a moment.
Hashempour is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hashempour has a couple of punches blocked by De Vries.
De Vries unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Vries stalling against the cage.
Hashempour digs a right hand into De Vries's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Vries's gas tank.
De Vries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hashempour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Vries cracks Hashempour with a nice body shot.
De Vries lands a body punch. #T3#
De Vries digs a right hand into Hashempour's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hashempour's gas tank.
De Vries scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hashempour up against the cage.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Hashempour controls the action.
De Vries can't find room to land a body shot as Hashempour controls the action.
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries lands a good knee to the midsection. Hashempour won't want to take too many of those.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
De Vries lands an elbow just above Hashempour 's eye.
A hook to the body from De Vries.
De Vries pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
De Vries has Hashempour pressed against the cage.
Hashempour takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashempour has a couple of punches blocked by De Vries.
De Vries avoiding damage.
A short right from De Vries.
De Vries tries a body shot but Hashempour blocks it.
De Vries blocking some punches.
Hashempour's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashempour.
A short left from De Vries.
De Vries lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khosrov Hashempour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambroos De Vries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambroos De Vries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Vries 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Ambroos De Vries!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ambroos De Vries!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ambroos De Vries!
Ambroos De Vries wins by unanimous decision!
Ambroos De Vries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Byzantium 30
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
De Vries scoring well with a low kick there.
De Vries slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernros lands a body shot.
Fredrik Fernros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernros.
De Vries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernros.
Fernros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Vries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernros.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fernros takes a swing at De Vries's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from De Vries. Those never looked like landing.
De Vries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernros is just out of range.
Fernros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ambroos De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Fernros.
Fernros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
Fernros shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Fernros.
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!#CL#
De Vries takes the fight into the clinch.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Vries takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Fernros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Fernros.
De Vries misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernros tries to stall but De Vries uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Vries tries to work over Fernros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernros backwards. #CUT#It looks like Fredrik Fernros has been cut.
Fernros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernros blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fernros fails to land.
De Vries trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Vries.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
De Vries wants to stall.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Vries stalling in the clinch.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Fernros looking to stall.
De Vries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
Fernros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Fernros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernros is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
Fernros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
Fernros lands with a nice body punch.
Fernros looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernros throws a shot from downtown. De Vries moves away and avoids it.
Fernros scores with a three punch combo!
Ambroos De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Vries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernros misses with a wild body shot.
De Vries is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by De Vries.
Fernros misses with a wild body shot.
Fernros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vries.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vries misses the target.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernros moves away.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernros is just out of range.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Fernros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fernros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fernros connects with a right hand. De Vries shakes it off.
Fernros swinging wildly here.
De Vries slips a jab and a cross from Fernros.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from De Vries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Vries slips under a jab from Fernros.
Fernros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Vries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernros.
Fernros is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Vries throws a looping overhand right but Fernros ducks down to avoid it.
Fernros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
Fernros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
De Vries drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernros sprawls and moves away.
Fernros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Vries. Fernros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernros misses with a body shot.
Fernros misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries avoids the body shot from Fernros.
De Vries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fernros tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernros moves away.
Fernros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fernros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fernros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Vries swings for the body but Fernros moves out of range.
Fernros swings for the body but De Vries moves out of range.
Fernros connects with a crisp jab.
Fernros misses with a wild combination.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernros manages to avoid it.
Fernros fails with the takedown.
A jab from De Vries misses.
Fernros goes for a double leg but De Vries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Vries continues to drive forward.
De Vries takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
De Vries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernros, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernros misses with some punches.
De Vries holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fredrik Fernros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Fernros's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
De Vries misses with a looping right.
Fernros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fredrik Fernros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Vries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Vries misses with a straight right.
Fredrik Fernros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernros throws a series of punches but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fernros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Vries.
De Vries connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vries.
Fernros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
De Vries darts in and clinches Fernros up against the cage.
Fernros has had enough of the clinch but De Vries keeps him there for the moment.
De Vries blocking some punches.
De Vries misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
Fernros scores with a shot to the side of De Vries's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernros lands with a right to the head.
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernros backwards.
De Vries tries to throw a body punch but Fernros avoids it by throwing De Vries back against the cage.
Fernros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fernros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Vries working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fernros throws a punch but it's blocked by De Vries.
De Vries working aggressively here.
De Vries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernros takes a shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Fredrik Fernros's cut even more.
Fernros scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Vries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fernros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Vries pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Vries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernros misses with a body punch.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Vries takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by De Vries.
De Vries misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernros managing to block the knees to the body from De Vries.
De Vries is working Fernros over against the cage.
De Vries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernros backwards.
De Vries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Vries has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fernros swings wildly with an uppercut but De Vries uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Fernros.
Fernros is trying to force a seperation but De Vries has the dominant position.
De Vries lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernros backwards.
Fernros is trying to break the clinch but De Vries is controlling him.
De Vries landing knees to the body.
Fernros is breathing heavily.
De Vries lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Fernros's head.
Nice body punch from De Vries.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernros.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
Fernros has a couple of punches blocked by De Vries.
Nice body punch from De Vries.
De Vries lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from De Vries.
De Vries taking a breather.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from De Vries as the two fighters clinch.
De Vries stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Vries lands a damaging elbow.
De Vries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernros backwards. #CUT#The cut above Fredrik Fernros's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Vries.
#T4#
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vries lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernros backwards. #ROC#Fernros is rocked!#CUT#Fredrik Fernros's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
De Vries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernros can do to turn this around?
De Vries taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fernros is still on wobbly legs! Can De Vries finish him?
De Vries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernros seems to have recovered his senses.
Ambroos De Vries has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Vries stalling.
A hook to the body from De Vries.
De Vries just leaning against Fernros, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from De Vries as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Vries takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Vries lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fernros throws a head punch that misses.
De Vries missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
De Vries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from De Vries.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos De Vries dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Fernros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fernros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernros misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Fernros - just one landing. #CL#
De Vries closes the distance and clinches.
De Vries tries to throw a body punch but Fernros avoids it by throwing De Vries back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fernros fails to land.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernros's elbow.
De Vries throws a big uppercut that drops Fernros! More strikes from De Vries and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fernros lies dazed against the cage as De Vries celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambroos De Vries!
A victorious Ambroos De Vries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fredrik Fernros was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from De Vries lands.
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Vries throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
De Vries throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for De Vries. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vries.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Vries looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
As De Vries backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Vries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Vries lands a nice looking body shot.
De Vries swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a low kick but De Vries avoids it.
It seemed like De Vries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes throws a low kick but De Vries moves out of range easily.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Barnes misses. #T1#
Barnes looks to land a combination but De Vries avoids it well.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes thows a leg kick but De Vries checks it
and De Vries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by De Vries. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. De Vries saw that one coming.
Barnes feints a jab promting De Vries to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Vries slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Ambroos De Vries's cut even more.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by De Vries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Vries.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from De Vries.
As De Vries backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes thuds his right hand into De Vries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Vries is out of range.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and De Vries makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Vries has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Barnes looks to land a right hand but De Vries moved out of range.
De Vries lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by De Vries.
De Vries is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
De Vries scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
De Vries throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes misses with the combination.
De Vries avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Vries buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. De Vries backs away looking to recover.#CUT#The cut above Ambroos De Vries's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. De Vries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Vries misses with the combination.
De Vries checks a low kick from Barnes.
De Vries jabs at Barnes's body.
Ambroos De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Barnes misses.
No joy there for De Vries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Vries swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Vries has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
De Vries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
De Vries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Vries checks a leg kick.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Vries throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like De Vries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Barnes sizes up De Vries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Vries walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#Ambroos De Vries's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by De Vries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Vries.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes tries to bum rush De Vries with a series of wild strikes but De Vries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Vries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from De Vries.
De Vries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ambroos De Vries's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BLAZE 9 - THE HUN VS RIDER
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Giant avoids the head kick by De Vries.
Giant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Vries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giant.
Giant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Vries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giant tried to counter with a leg kick but De Vries avoided it.
De Vries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Vries stuns Giant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Giant's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giant walks into a stiff left hand from De Vries.
A big left from De Vries misses. #CL2#
De Vries closes the distance and clinches.
Giant pushes off an throws an elbow but De Vries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Vries has Giant pushed against the cage.
De Vries lands with a right to the head.
De Vries dodges an elbow strike from Giant.
Giant misses with an elbow strike.
Giant misses with an elbow over the top.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
A hook to the body from De Vries.
De Vries effectively controlling the action here.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Giant's head. #CUT2#It looks like The Giant has been cut.
De Vries's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Vries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries avoids a wild elbow strike from Giant.#T1#
Giant prevents a body shot from De Vries.
Giant blocks a body shot from De Vries.
Giant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Vries is working Giant over against the cage.
Giant is breathing heavily.
De Vries works on Giant's body with a couple of short punches.
De Vries dodges an elbow strike from Giant.
Giant letting De Vries take a breather here.
De Vries is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from De Vries as the two fighters clinch.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Giant's head.
Giant misses with an elbow over the top.
Giant letting De Vries take a breather here.
De Vries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Vries.
A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
De Vries throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vries misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Good body shot from De Vries.
De Vries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from De Vries.
De Vries avoids a wild elbow strike from Giant.
De Vries stalling against the cage.
Giant prevents a body shot from De Vries.
A short left from De Vries.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giant's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giant just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vries's brow.
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Vries tries to throw a body punch but Giant avoids it by throwing De Vries back against the cage.
De Vries avoids the elbow strike from Giant, against the cage.
Giant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Giant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
Giant misses with an elbow over the top.
Giant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Vries lands a right hand.
De Vries is working Giant over against the cage.
A short uppercut from De Vries. #T3#
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
Giant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Vries gets through Giant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Vries is leaning against Giant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Vries cracks Giant with a nice body shot.
De Vries works on Giant's body with a couple of short punches.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from De Vries.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Vries blocks an elbow strike.
De Vries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Vries gets through Giant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
De Vries has Giant pressed against the cage.
De Vries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Vries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, De Vries scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
De Vries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giants head.
Giant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
Giant takes a shot to the head.
De Vries lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Vries is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giant.
De Vries lands with a short shot to the head.
De Vries lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Vries works on Giant's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos De Vries dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Vries lands a jab to Giant's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by De Vries as he connects with a hook.
De Vries connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Vries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Vries lands with a nice combination. Giant backs away looking to recover.
De Vries throws a combination that misses
and Giant counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Vries's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by De Vries.
De Vries throws a looping overhand right but Giant ducks down to avoid it.
Giant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice shot by De Vries.#CL#
De Vries tries to keep at a distance but Giant has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Vries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giant misses with an elbow over the top.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
Giant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from De Vries as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Vries.
Ambroos De Vries seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Vries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Vries is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries is working Giant over against the cage.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on De Vries - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Vries scores with a shoulder strike.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Vries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Vries working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giant just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vries's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Vries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by De Vries.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from De Vries.
A nice left hand lands by De Vries.
De Vries lands a body punch. #T2#
De Vries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giant up against the cage.
De Vries cracks Giant with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giant.
De Vries scores with a hook to the body.
De Vries pushes Giant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Vries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Vries taking a breather.
De Vries avoids the elbow strike from Giant, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Vries in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries struggles to land a body shot inside as Giant controls his hands.
#T3#
De Vries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from De Vries.
De Vries scores with a shoulder strike.
Giant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Vries blocks the elbow strike.
Giant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giant just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vries's brow.
De Vries lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giant.
A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
De Vries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from De Vries.
Giant pushes off an throws an elbow but De Vries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from De Vries.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vries lands a left hand.
De Vries lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries pressing his opponent against the cage.
Giant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
De Vries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giant blocks a body shot from De Vries.
De Vries lands a body punch.
De Vries lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Vries lands with a short shot to the head.
De Vries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giant or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Giant's head.
De Vries lands a hook that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
De Vries misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Giant throws an elbow but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Vries. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
De Vries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Vries scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos De Vries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
De Vries lands a jab to Giant's midsection.
De Vries cracks Giant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Giant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Giant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Vries keeps Giant at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Giant moves into the clinch successfully.
De Vries avoids the elbow strike from Giant, against the cage.
De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
Giant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
Giant misses with an elbow strike.
De Vries avoids the elbow strike from Giant, against the cage.
Giant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Giant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Giant lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giant just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vries's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giant pushes off an throws an elbow but De Vries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Vries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Vries misses with a body punch.
De Vries struggles to land a body shot inside as Giant controls his hands.
#T1#
De Vries avoids a wild elbow strike from Giant.
De Vries holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Giant throws an elbow but misses.
De Vries lands a shot to the body.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
De Vries misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Giant.
Still in the clinch, De Vries scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
De Vries stalling against the cage.
De Vries manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from De Vries.
Giant pushes off an throws an elbow but De Vries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Giant misses with an elbow over the top.
De Vries scores with a shot to the side of Giant's head. #ROC2#Giant is rocked!
De Vries digs a right hand underneath Giant's ribcage. Giant let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Giant being controlled against the cage.
De Vries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Giant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#The Giant's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giant or not.
De Vries scores with a shoulder strike.
De Vries lands a body punch.
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
De Vries digs a right hand into Giant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Giant's gas tank.
De Vries lands a big right hand that drops Giant! The killer instinct kicks in and De Vries finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Vries!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambroos De Vries!
A very excited looking Ambroos De Vries 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:
BLAZE 6 - FLAMES
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Warrior tries to keep at a distance but De Vries has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Vries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Mighty Warrior has been cut.
De Vries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warriors head.
De Vries dodges an elbow strike from Warrior.
De Vries pushes Warrior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries lands with a left to the head.
De Vries lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Vries's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Vries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A bit of stalling here from De Vries.
De Vries presses Warrior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Vries stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries lands a body punch. #T1#
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
De Vries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
De Vries is working Warrior over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from De Vries.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Vries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Vries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Vries receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
De Vries displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warrior up against the cage.
Warrior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
A short left from De Vries. #T2#
De Vries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Warrior up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ambroos De Vries.#CL2#
De Vries moves into the clinch.
Warrior has De Vries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Vries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Vries lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
De Vries has Warrior pushed against the cage.
Warrior is working for takedown but De Vries is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries is working Warrior over against the cage.
A short left from De Vries.
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank. #T3#
A short right from De Vries.
De Vries effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
Warrior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Warrior is rocked!
De Vries digs a right hand underneath Warrior's ribcage. Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Vries creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Warrior's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Warrior drops to his knees and De Vries pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambroos De Vries!
Ambroos De Vries thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 986 Round 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from De Vries finds it's target.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
Kerel fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Vries throws a combination. Kerel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kerel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerel.
Kerel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Vries takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
De Vries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerel.
De Vries tries to counter with a clinch but Kerel shakes him off and moves away.
De Vries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerel.#CL#
Kerel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kerel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerel being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Kerel jumps guard and drags De Vries to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kerel is looking to cinch up a triangle. De Vries throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kerel's body to avoid the submission. Kerel has instead reached around De Vries's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kerel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karel Kerel!
A very excited looking Karel Kerel 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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