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Event:
CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1# Tug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tug moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Conors looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD# Tug lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Conors sprawling to the canvas. Tug follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Conors hang on? #ROC#Conors is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brenon Conors has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!#SU# Tug stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Conors is still on wobbly legs! Can Tug finish him? Tug cracks Conors on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Conors falls backwards against the cage. Tug follows up with more strikes that drop Conors to his knees. Tug keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Conors! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Tug! In defeat, Brenon Conors stepped up to the mic, saying 'Book me & Fight ne'. |
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Event:
CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Duyanas takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Duyanas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Duyanas.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.#CL# Duyanas forces Tug back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Duyanas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duyanas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Duyanas drives through and clinches with Tug against the cage.
#BC# Duyanas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Duyanas forces Tug back against the cage and clinches. A short right from Duyanas on the inside. Duyanas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tug looks winded!#TD# Duyanas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Duyanas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Duyanas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tug defends it easily.#SUB# Duyanas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Duyanas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tug rolls with it to try and escape but Duyanas cranks on the arm and Tug is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Duyanas! Frank Duyanas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Tug. Those never looked like landing. Titty slips a straight right by Tug. Tug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titty.#CL# Titty drives through and clinches with Tug against the cage.
Tug wants to break free but Titty has control.
Tug wants to get back to striking at distance but Titty won't allow it.
Titty keeps control of Tug as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Titty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tug. Tug tries to break free but Titty pushes him back against the cage. Titty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tug looks winded! Still in the clinch, Titty scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Titty lands a body shot. Titty lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Titty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Titty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Titty. Titty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Titty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Titty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Titty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tug or not. Titty scores with a nice hook to the head. Titty lands a body shot. #T1# Titty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Titty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Titty. A right hand to the body from Titty.
Titty digs a right hand into Tug's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tug's gas tank. Titty scores with a shot to the side of Tug's head. #ROC#Tug is rocked! Tug has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Titty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tug can turn it around.#KD# Titty drops Tug onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tug is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Tug is still on wobbly legs! Can Titty finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Titty dips a shoulder and cracks Tug with a mighty uppercut! Tug falls back against the cage and Titty unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tug is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Titty screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tit Titty! |
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Event:
FFC 5: Freaks at night
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Nickels has closed the distance and engaged Tug in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels. Tug wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickels has Tug pressed against the cage, preventing Tug from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels. Tug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tug is trying to force a seperation but Nickels has the dominant position. A short uppercut from Nickels. Nickels has Tug pressed against the cage, preventing Tug from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tug wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tug backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Tug wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Tug's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tug backwards. Nickels lands with a left to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nickels has him pressed against the cage. Tug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nickels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tug backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Nickels. Nickels dips a shoulder and cracks Tug with a mighty uppercut! Tug falls back against the cage and Nickels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tug is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nickels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels! |
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Event:
FFC 2: 4/20 Weed Special!
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1# Tug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berrington.
#TD2# Tug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berrington to score an easy takedown into full guard. Tug trying to strike off his back.
Berrington scoring with some ground and pound. My spies in Handsome Guys Gym inform me that Berrington has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Berrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berrington. Berrington stopping the sweep attempt from Tug. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berrington landing with the ground and pound. Berrington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Berrington with a nice head shot there. Tug has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Tug is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Berrington is stalling in the full guard. Tug not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tug wants to sweep here but Berrington controlling him for the moment. Berrington throwing strikes from guard but Tug blocks nicely. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tug being controlled here, momentarily. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tug wants to sweep but no luck. Tug working a defensive guard here.
Tug tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tug is working hard here to advance position. Berrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Berrington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Berrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Tug throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Berrington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tug's guard. Tug is breathing heavily. Berrington sitting in guard here, content to control. Berrington landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Berrington's corner is telling him to maintain position. Berrington postures up in Tug's guard and throws a big left but Tug blocks it. Berrington content to stall in guard here. Tug wants to get back to his feet but Berrington is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2# Berrington stands up from guard. Let's bang! Tug misses with an uppercut. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Berrington. Berrington just content to control the position. Tug tries to buck Berrington off but Berrington is having none of it. Berrington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tug is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4# Berrington advances nicely into full mount. Berrington content just to control the position here. Berrington looking to finish with strikes here!
Berrington controlling the pace for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tug is bucking up trying to escape but Berrington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2# Berrington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berrington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hilly Berrington dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Berrington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tug's half guard. Berrington is taking a breather. Tug 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. Berrington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Berrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tug scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berrington manages to mount him!
Berrington controlling the pace for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berrington raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Berrington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2# Berrington is working for a guillotine from mount but Tug frees his head quite easily.
#T1# Berrington controlling the position easily from mount. Tug can't escape the position.
Berrington controlling from mount. Tug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berrington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2##SUB2# Tug defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berrington. Tug can't escape the position.
Berrington looking to ground and pound but Tug is blocking nicely. Berrington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Berrington throws some wild stikes that Tug manages to avoid easily.
Berrington throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2# Tug defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berrington. #SUB2# Berrington working for a submission but Tug is keeping him at bay. Tug working to try and regain half guard.
Berrington cracks Tug with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tug wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3# Tug is looking to improve his position but Berrington isn't that keen on the idea. Berrington controlling from the full mount. Berrington throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tug because Berrington loaded up on that one. #SUB2# Berrington working for a submission but Tug is keeping him at bay. Tug wants to control but Berrington is having none of it. Berrington controlling the pace for now. A nice elbow there by Berrington. Berrington controlling his opponent. Berrington throwing strikes here but Tug is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tug is desperately trying to improve his position but Berrington has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Berrington content just to control the position here. Tug keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tug wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Berrington.
Berrington with shots to the head and body - Tug looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2# Berrington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tug is surviving well by controlling Berrington's body position as best he can. Berrington raining down shots from the mount! This has been an exciting period of action! Tug swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Tug is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Berrington breaks from Tug's wrist control and lands an elbow. Tug is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hilly Berrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Berrington gets a takedown into half guard. Hilly Berrington has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Berrington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tug wants to sweep but Berrington has passed to side control! Tug is trying to get back to half guard. Berrington lands an elbow. Berrington scoring with punches from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berrington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tug's shoulder. That is not cool. Berrington in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1# Berrington working the ground and pound from side control. Tug parries the strikes from Berrington easily there. Berrington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tug to escape.
The strikes coming from Berrington are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Berrington staying calm.#SUB2# Berrington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Berrington is continuing to stall. Tug is trying to control Berrington's posture but Berrington avoids it. Berrington tries to score with some ground and pound. Tug controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2# Tug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#Mark Tug's cut is getting worse.#SUB2# Berrington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Berrington controlling the position from side mount. Tug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#Mark Tug's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Tug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hilly Berrington! |
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Event:
ACA 19: Bright vs Keita
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1# Tug lands a slapping body shot.
Koskitov throws the kick towards the body but Tug avoids it. Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tug moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tug swinging wildly here.
Koskitov throws a counter combo. Tug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koskitov.
Tug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koskitov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tug. Tug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koskitov. Koskitov moves out of range of the body kick. Koskitov is looking for the big counter here. Tug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskitov misses with the combination.
Tug lands a jab-cross combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Koskitov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koskitov moves out of range of the body kick. Tug swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tug tries a head kick but it misses.
Koskitov throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.#T1# Koskitov throws a right and a left that both miss. Tug misses the jab. Koskitov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Koskitov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Koskitov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Koskitov slips a jab and a cross from Tug.
Koskitov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tug missing with a left hand there. Koskitov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koskitov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tug on the wrong end of a nice hook. A low kick lands for Koskitov.
Tug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tug scores with a jab to the head.
Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskitov is just out of range. Koskitov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloppy strikes from Tug. Those never looked like landing. Koskitov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tug.
Tug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tug is looking to wear down Koskitov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Koskitov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tug throws out the jab. Koskitov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Tug throws a half hearted mid kick. Koskitov unleashes a big counter combination but Tug bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koskitov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tug's head. Tug throws a right hand that Koskitov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koskitov also avoids with ease. Tug is breathing heavily. Koskitov lands a nice looking body kick. Koskitov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tug. Tug looks to land a combination but Koskitov avoids it well. Koskitov connects with a high kick. Koskitov throws a nice looking combination but Tug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Koskitov slips under a jab from Tug. Koskitov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tug in the body. Tug slips a jab and a cross from Koskitov.
Koskitov swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Koskitov misses. Tug throws a counter high kick but Koskitov was just alert enough to avoid it. Koskitov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#Mark Tug's cut is getting worse.#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koskitov. Koskitov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Koskitov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively. Tug moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tug throws a hook to the side of Koskitov's head but Koskitov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2# Koskitov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tug did well to prevent Koskitov getting side control. Tug has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koskitov is on him like a limpet, forcing Tug back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koskitov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Koskitov has hold of one of Tug's legs. Tug is fighting the takedown attempt but Koskitov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Koskitov is working Tug over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Koskitov trying to control but Tug is working from the bottom. Koskitov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tug is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tug is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Tug is trying to control the position but Koskitov postures up. #T4# Koskitov sitting in guard here, content to control. Koskitov connects with a couple of short punches. Koskitov cracks Tug with a solid left hand. Koskitov landing with the ground and pound. Koskitov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Koskitov chips away with some ground and pound. Koskitov landing some decent shots from guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Koskitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Tug is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koskitov is aware though and is defending well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2# Koskitov stands and steps away. Tug gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Tug throws a right and a left that both miss. Koskitov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tug will feel that in the morning. Tug is working the combinations to good effect here. Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskitov is just out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Tug will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mark Tug'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.#R2# Tug on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Koskitov lands with a slapping head kick. Tug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koskitov tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Koskitov ducks under a wild hook from Tug. Tug loads up on a big right hand but Koskitov slips the punch. Koskitov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tug lands a jab to Koskitov's midsection. A big right from Tug misses. Koskitov is looking for the big counter here. A punch combination from Tug misses. Koskitov fails to land with a series of punches.
Tug appears to be looking for a big counter. Koskitov throws a right hand that Tug ducks under and follows up with a left that Tug also avoids with ease. Some wild striking there from Tug.
Koskitov with a hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koskitov - the referee stops the clock and Tug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koskitov. Tug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2# Koskitov gets a takedown into half guard. Koskitov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Koskitov prevents Tug from improving his position. Koskitov content to control rather than advance. Nice strikes from Koskitov there. Koskitov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tug. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Koskitov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ground and pound from Koskitov. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koskitov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Tug trying to hold on to Koskitov's head to control him but Koskitov postures up.
Koskitov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tug knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Koskitov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tug is just riding it out for now. Koskitov eventually gives up the hold. #T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tug makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tug. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tug working a defensive guard here.
Tug being controlled here, momentarily. Let's hope that Koskitov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Koskitov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tug swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tug lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koskitov can do anything to dispel that myth. Tug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Tug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tug trying to control but Koskitov is working from the bottom. Koskitov has a closed guard, preventing Tug from standing up. Tug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Koskitov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tug is one step ahead there. Koskitov keeping moving, preventing Tug from controlling successfully. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Koskitov has Tug pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Koskitov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koskitov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Koskitov is working Tug over with some ground and pound from side control. Tug is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koskitov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Koskitov lands strikes from half guard. Koskitov slips a nice elbow through Tug's hands, connecting with Tug's forehead.#CUT2#Mark Tug's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Tug trying to hold on to Koskitov's head to control him but Koskitov postures up.
Tug has hold of Koskitov's hands but Koskitov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Jeez, Mark Tug's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Tug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Koskitov! Post fight, Igor Koskitov took to the microphone: 'I would like thank my sponsor, Articus University. And I want to thank great nation of Bulgaria and fans here tonight. And I like to say I am coming for belt, rest of heavyweight better watch out. '. |
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Event:
ACA 13: Vladski vs Wolf
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1# Ryder ducks right into an uppercut from Tug. #CUT#It looks like Josh Ryder has been cut. Tug lands with a straight right. Ryder didn't see that one coming.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryder. Tug wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is dominant here and he's now got Tug's back!#SUB2# Ryder working for a choke but Tug is defending well. Will Ryder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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! Ryder lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ryder.
Ryder is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tug. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Ryder gets his hands free as Tug looks to control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ryder is trying to stick to Tug's back but Tug is turning into Ryder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tug. Ryder trying to keep a closed guard but Tug is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1# Tug tries to get to full guard but Ryder has control of the leg. #SUB2# Ryder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Ryder is working for a submission of some sort.
Tug moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tug is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tug wants to stand up but Ryder is controlling him. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tug looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tug is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tug looking for a sweep. Not yet Tug, not yet. Ryder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryder is one step ahead there. Tug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryder is controlling him. #ES# Tug has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Ryder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#T3# Ryder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tug's efforts to push away. Tug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Ryder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ryder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tug is out of range and Ryder settles back down. Tug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2# Tug tries to sprawl but Ryder drives through with a takedown into half guard. Tug trying to hold on to Ryder's head to control him but Ryder postures up.
#SU2# Ryder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Sloppy strikes from Tug. Those never looked like landing. Tug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tug wants it to stay on the feet. Ryder looks winded! Tug scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A right-left combo lands from Tug. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD# Tug lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ryder sprawling to the canvas. Tug follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ryder hang on? #CUT#That has opened up Josh Ryder's cut even more. Ryder punching from the bottom.
Ryder trying to hold on to Tug's head to control him but Tug postures up.
Tug looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ryder tries to roll over but Tug keeps him under control.#SUB# Tug is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryder is just riding it out for now. Tug eventually gives up the hold. Ryder tries to roll over but Tug keeps him under control. Ryder trying to control but Tug postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tug dominated that round. The cut man is working on Josh Ryder'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.#R2# Tug lands a hook that stumbles Ryder back into the ropes. Tug follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ryder to the canvas! Tug pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ryder has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Tug! |
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Event:
ACA 8: K1 Yakamito vs Minoru
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1# Donk. Smoke catches Tug right on the button with a cross. Tug misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Tug. Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss. Tug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tug eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Tug throws a sloppy head kick and Smoke counters with a series of strikes. Tug will be more careful next time no doubt. 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! Tug lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tug lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tug.
Smoke is looking for a counter combo. Smoke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tug.
Tug thuds a left hand into Smoke's body. Tug tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smoke is able to avoid easily.#T1# Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoke. Smoke throws a right hand that Tug ducks under and follows up with a left that Tug also avoids with ease. Tug looks to land a combination but Smoke avoids it well. Smoke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tug. Tug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tug looks winded! Tug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tug avoids the body shot from Smoke.
Tug just misses with a punch to the body.
Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range. Smoke misses with a looping right. Tug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tug takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tug does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug moves out of range. Tug scores with a nice head shot. Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tug. A punch combination from Smoke misses. Smoke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tug backs up against the ropes.
Tug throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smoke connects with a nice looking jab.
Tug gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Smoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tug misses with a shot to the body and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tug eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Tug is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smoke rather than just go for the knockout. Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tug moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smoke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tug on the side of the head. Tug throws a head kick that misses. Smoke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tug doesn't seem bothered though. Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug moves out of range. #T3# Smoke throws a low kick but Tug avoids it. Tug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range. A punch combination from Smoke misses. Smoke moves forwards but Tug connects with a nice, crisp jab. No joy there for Smoke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Smoke does no damage. Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Tug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tug dodges the punch combination from Smoke.
Tug swinging wildly here.
Tug looks to throw the jab but Smoke is out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smoke!
Smoke misses with the combination.
#T4# Tug throws a lazy uppercut
and Smoke counters with a left and a right that stings Tug. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smoke scores with a three punch combo!
Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range. Jab by Tug. Tug throws a one two combo.
Tug throws a series of punches but Smoke moves out of range. A lazy left from Smoke finds it's target. Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tug misses with a wild combination.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
Tug unleashes a big counter combination but Smoke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tug misses with a double jab
and Smoke counters with a series of strikes. Tug will be more careful next time no doubt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Smoke dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Tug'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.#R2# Smoke swinging wildly here.
Tug goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smoke takes a swing at Tug's ribcage but misses. Smoke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range. Smoke slips under a jab from Tug. Smoke tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smoke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tug. Tug looks to land a combination but Smoke avoids it well. Smoke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tug. That's going to slow Smoke down. Tug avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Tug gets off balance looking for a body kick and Smoke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tug looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Smoke throws a body shot but no joy. Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tug is breathing heavily. Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
Tug swings for the body but Smoke moves out of range.
Tug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tug looks to land a combination but Smoke avoids it well. Tug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smoke manages to avoid it. Tug scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smoke tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tug misses with a two punch combination.
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smoke avoids the head kick by Tug.
#T2# Tug swinging wildly here.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smoke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss. Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tug moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tug doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Tug throws a low kick but Smoke avoids it. Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoke circles away quickly and effectively. As Tug looks to move away, Smoke throws a big counter combo but Tug just gets out of the way. Tug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smoke is out of range and Tug settles back down. Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Tug backpedaling.
Smoke throws a shot to the body.
Smoke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut lands for Smoke. That snapped Tug's head back.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tug throws an overhand right that lands on Smoke's shoulder, as Smoke tries to avoid the shot. Smoke catches Tug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Tug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Tug lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Smoke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A shot to the liver by Smoke. Beautiful body shot. Tug misses with a few strikes there.
Smoke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Smoke is working the combinations to good effect here. Smoke connects with a crisp jab. Tug avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tug swings and misses with a shot to the body and Smoke counters with a three punch combo that has Tug backing up. Tug nods at Smoke to acknowledge the strikes. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smoke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Tug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Tug swings for the body but Smoke moves out of range.
Tug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##CL# Smoke gets a clinch. #BC# Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke scores with a jab. Smoke misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Tug throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smoke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tug tries to bum rush Smoke with a series of wild strikes but Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smoke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug moves out of range. No joy there for Smoke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tug lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tug throws a right and a left that Smoke avoids nicely. Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smoke lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Smoke dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Smoke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tug dodges the punch combination from Smoke.
Tug throws a right and a left that both miss. Tug misses with the combination.
Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range. Smoke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smoke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tug lands a lovely overhand right. Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tug misses with a wild body shot. Tug misses with a wild body shot. Smoke is looking to counter the offense by Tug and move into the clinch.#T1# A nice combination there by Smoke.
Tug misses the jab. Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively. Smoke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoke. Smoke tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smoke lands with an overhand left. Smoke connects with a nice looking jab.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively. Smoke cracks a nice hook into Tug's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smoke scores with a jab. Tug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range. Smoke looks to land a combination but Tug avoids it well. Tug throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Smoke blocks a head kick by Tug.
#CL# Smoke moves into the clinch.#BC# Smoke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Smoke has closed the distance and engaged Tug in a clinch.
Tug can't break the clinch.
#BC# Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke connects with a jab. Tug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smoke.
Tug throws a right and a left that Smoke avoids nicely. Smoke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Big Smoke is winning the standup battle so far. Tug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tug avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tug throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo. Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug avoids them all with ease. #T3# Tug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Smoke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tug backs up against the ropes.
Tug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tug misses with a shot to the body and Smoke counters with a left to the body. Smoke closes the distance and lands a one-two. Smoke getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Good leg kick by Tug. Tug throws a right and a left that both miss. Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tug tried to score with a low kick but Smoke checks it. Tug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tug swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4# Smoke feints a jab promting Tug to slip. Smoke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tug slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tug misses with a wild combination.
Smoke appears to be looking for a big counter. Smoke looks to land a combination but Tug avoids it well. Smoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smoke dodges the punch combination from Tug.
Tug slips a jab and a cross from Smoke.
Tug throws a hook but Smoke blocks it. Tug takes a shot right to the bread basket. Tug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tug can do to turn this around? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoke circles away quickly and effectively. Tug misses with a wild body shot. Mark Tug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Big Smoke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smoke lands a two punch combo.
Smoke dodges the punch combination from Tug.
And that's the end of the fight! Big Smoke showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smoke 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Big Smoke! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Big Smoke! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Big Smoke!
Big Smoke wins by unanimous decision! Big Smoke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Byzantium 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tug misses with a wild body shot. Tug throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range. Tug walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Tug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Good leg kick by Barnes. Tug takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Tug throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Tug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Look low, kick high! Barnes uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tug tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Barnes is absolutely delighted - when Tug wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vic Barnes! In his post fight interview, Vic Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Byzantium XI
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it. Tug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Farquharson connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Farquharson takes a body punch but keeps moving. A thudding body kick lands there by Farquharson!
Tug throws a head kick that misses. Tug looks to land a combination but Farquharson avoids it well. Tug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Farquharson. An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson. Tug throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick. Tug looks winded! 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! Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively. Farquharson lands a jab to the nose. Farquharson scores with a push kick.#KD# Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Tug tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Tug back to his feet - he wants the finish! Farquharson throws a powerful right kick. Tug tried to block low but the kick was high! Tug was taken right off of his feet! Farquharson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson! Duncan Farquharson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Tug wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
#REVR# Tug has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Smith tries to pass to full mount but Tug defends it. Smith is thwarting Tug's attempts to control the position. Tug is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tug is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tug keeps working. Smith works his way into full mount! Tug is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1# Tug is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount. Tug tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Smith looking to control but Tug is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tug is trying to escape the mount.
Tug's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tug wants to control but Smith is having none of it. Smith controlling from the full mount. Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2# Tug is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Tug that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2# Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tug trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tug is trying desperately to improve position. Tug really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet. Tug tries to buck Smith off but Smith takes his back! Tug tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tug is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tug stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3# Smith landing shots from mount. Tug really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tug is working hard here to advance position. Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tug. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Tug is in no mood to give up. Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Smith unloading with bombs! Tug is trying desperately to improve position. Tug is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Smith trying to control but Tug is having none of it. Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4# Tug regains half guard. Tug is not content to let Smith control the position. Tug wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tug tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. Tug is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Smith trying to control the hands but Tug won't let him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Tug working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is doing well to defend. Tug seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Smith is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Tug! In defeat, John Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'he did a great job'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Tug there. Tug misses with a body shot.
Wilder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder. Wilder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD# Tug gets caught flat footed, as Wilder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Tug has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the liver by Tug. Beautiful body shot.#KD2# Tug throws a left that rocks Wilder and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tug dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wilder regain composure!
Tug trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tug throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1# Wilder struggling a bit here. Tug has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tug is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wilder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tug asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU2# Tug decides to stand back up. Tug steps back and let's Wilder get back to his feet. Tug moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tug tries to land a front kick but Wilder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tug avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder is breathing heavily. Tug getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2# Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tug! Wilder is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Tug! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tug moves out of range of the strikes. Loner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Loner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Tug lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Tug dips to his left and cracks Loner with an uppercut! Loner scores with a hook to the body. Tug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tug lands with a right hand. Tug feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Loner crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Tug! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Kingston clinches up against the cage. Tug looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Tug tries to break free but Kingston pushes him back against the cage. Kingston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kingston scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.#TD# Kingston drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES# Kingston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tug has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Kingston gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingston controlling the action here. Kingston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU# Kingston postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tug to stand up. #CL# Kingston moves into the clinch. A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
#TD# Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tug regains guard immediately. Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Tug has wrist control.#T1# Kingston content to stall in guard here. Kingston looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kingston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Tug can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kingston content to control rather than advance. Tug looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kingston wants to pass the guard but Tug is defending well. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kingston controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kingston thows a huge punch but Tug dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Kingston is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Kingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tug has managed to free his arm - good work. Tug keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tug on the ground. Kingston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU# Kingston decides to return to a standing position. #T3# Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD# Kingston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tug's guard. Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU# Kingston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD# Kingston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kingston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kingston tries to move to mount but Tug blocks the move with his legs. Tug tries to bench press Kingston off him but Kingston keeps the position. Kingston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4##SUB# Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Tug tries to improve position but can't. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Tug managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kingston.
#SU# Kingston decides to stand back up. Kingston steps back and let's Tug get back to his feet.#CL# Kingston moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Kingston dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingston. Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tug can do to turn this around? Tug looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well. #CL# Kingston clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Kingston to work.
#TD# Kingston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tug clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kingston misses with an elbow to the head. Tug tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Kingston looking to break Tug's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tug remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kingston will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Kingston biding his time, controlling Tug. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB# Tug is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tug is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kingston.
#SUB# Tug fending off the submission attempt from Kingston. #SUB# Tug fending off the submission attempt from Kingston. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tug wants to control his opponent's hands but Kingston gets his hands free. Kingston controls the action.#SUB# Kingston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Tug tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Tug defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kingston tries to get the hooks in deep but Tug pushed the leg off. #T3# Tug breaks Kingston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Tug postures up. Tug won't allow Kingston to sweep him here. Kofi Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tug wants to get up but he can't break Kingston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Kingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kingston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kingston is trying to keep Tug in close.
#T4# Kingston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tug is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Tug wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Tug stops Kingston from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tug digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
Tug fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Kingston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tug sprawls well initially but Kingston persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Tug has one foot on Kingston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kingston here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tug misses with a double jab.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tug.
Kingston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tug will feel that in the morning.#TD# Kingston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tug tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kingston is in Tug's guard.#ES2# Tug manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Tug will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tug throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off. Kingston appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Tug.#CL# Kingston drives through and clinches with Tug against the cage.
Tug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kingston lands a body shot. #TD# Kingston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tug uses from the top position. Kingston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Kingston pulls Tug in to control the position. #ES# Kingston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tug has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Kingston pulls guard effortlessly. Tug trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kingston's guard.#ES# Kingston kicks Tug off and gets to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Kingston moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC# Kingston manages to break the clinch.
#T1# A head kick from Kingston lands but Tug takes it in his stride. Kingston has a takedown stuffed. Tug bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingston's head backwards. Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kingston darts in looking for a takedown but Tug gets double underhooks and turns Kingston into the cage. Tug lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tug scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Kingston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tug's guard. Tug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kingston trying to control but Tug is working from the bottom. Tug wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment. #SU# Kingston stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# Tug ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kingston throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kofi Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tug throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston walks into a jab. Tug throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Kingston counters by clinching up. #BC# Kingston breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Tug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Tug stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Tug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kingston gets back to full guard.
Tug throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2# Tug decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tug misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kingston. Kingston prevents Tug from breaking the clinch.#TD# Kingston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tug clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kingston is not going to allow Tug to sit and survive in this position. Tug is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tug covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB# Kingston is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tug knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tug for a finish. Tug wants to control his opponent's hands but Kingston gets his hands free. Kingston throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Tug trying to control the action but Kingston just sinks the hooks in. Kingston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tug.
And that's the end of the fight! Kofi Kingston showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kingston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Kingston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pitt throws a hook but Tug avoids it easily. Pitt scores with a jab to the body. Tug looks winded!#KD# Pitt sends Tug crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pitt is motioning to the referee to let Tug up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.#CL# Pitt takes the fight into the clinch. #KD# Pitt drops Tug onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tug is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Tug is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pitt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tug! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pitt is unloading with more strikes now! Tug drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viper Pitt! Viper Pitt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tug lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Albert Querque has been cut.#CL# Querque darts in and clinches Tug up against the cage.#TD# Querque has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tug clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Querque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tug on the ground. Tug tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Tug tries to lock up and control but Querque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Querque throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Querque thowing shots but they're missing. This has been an exciting period of action! Querque thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tug working to try and regain half guard.
Querque controlling from the full mount. Tug tries to get back to half guard but can't. Querque is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tug can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tug regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tug is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB# Querque looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tug is trying to maintain the position but Querque is very close to passing his half guard. Tug wants to get back to full guard but Querque has mounted him! Querque tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Tug is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tug wants to hold on but Querque pushes him away. Querque misses with a head shot. Querque wants to control the pace but Tug is squirming around nicely. Querque takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2# Tug is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tug tries to lock up and control but Querque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tug is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tug is still trying to improve position. Tug is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Querque misses with a head shot. Tug bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Tug won't allow Querque to sweep him here. #T3##SU2# Tug decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Tug scores with a hook to the body. Querque takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tug lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tug. Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Tug enables Querque to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tug manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Querque is breathing heavily. Querque tries to free his leg and advance position but Tug is retaining full guard. Querque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tug is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Querque prevents Tug from getting back to his feet. Tug working a defensive guard here.
Querque won't allow Tug to sweep him here. #T4##ES2# Tug has his feet on Querque's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Tug looks to land a body kick but Querque moved away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tug scores with a jab to the body. Tug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Querque at a distance.
Tug lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Querque avoids the head kick by Tug.
Querque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tug digs a good hook to Querque's body.
Querque takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Tug lands a two punch combo.
#TD# Tug gets caught flat footed, as Querque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Querque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Querque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Querque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Querque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tug dominated that round. The cut man is working on Albert Querque's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Tug tries to land a front kick but Querque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mark Tug seems to be getting the better of the standup. Querque takes a shot right to the bread basket. Tug throws a sloppy head kick and Querque moves out of range easily. Querque slips a jab and a cross from Tug.
Querque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD# Querque shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tug manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Querque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tug is keeping the position for now. Tug can't keep his opponent in guard - Querque advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Querque wants to free his trapped foot but Tug is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tug gets full guard.#T1##SUB2# Tug has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Querque is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tug. Tug tries to get back to half guard but can't. Querque throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Tug is being controlled here. Tug prevents Querque from improving position. Tug is trying to get back to half guard. Querque throws an elbow but Tug slips to the side and avoids it well. Tug gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Tug is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Querque is figuring out what he wants to do next. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Querque connects with a nice short shot to Tug's temple. Tug has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Querque is working away from the top position though. Tug is trying to stand back up but Querque is controlling him
Querque is thwarting Tug's attempts to control the position. Querque looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Tug regains full guard. Nicely done. Querque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tug is trying to control the position but Querque postures up. Querque is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Querque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tug circles away. Tug lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tug throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Querque takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#Albert Querque's cut is getting worse. Tug dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tug shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Querque eats them both and turns towards Tug to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Tug works over Querque's head and body with a nice combination.#T4# A head kick misses from Tug. Querque drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tug stalks Querque and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Querque's face. Querque staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Tug does no damage. #CL# Querque clinches. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD# Querque has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tug is trying to keep an underhook but Querque manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2# Tug pushes Querque off and gets back to his feet. Querque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tug finds it's way round the side to connect with Querque's head. Tug feints a jab promting Querque to slip. Tug then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Querque slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A shot to the liver by Tug. Beautiful body shot. Querque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Albert Querque's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD# Tug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Querque to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Tug is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Querque presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Querque keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tug's efforts to push away. Tug wants to get back to striking at distance but Querque won't allow it.
#TD# Querque tightens his grip and picks Tug up, before dumping him to the ground. Tug manages to land in guard. Querque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tug looking for a sweep. Not yet Tug, not yet. Querque stops Tug from standing up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tug controls Querque momentarily but Querque frees himself. #T1##SU# Querque stands up and waves to Tug to follow him. Tug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tug lands with a good body shot. Querque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tug as he avoids it easily. Tug wants to slow Querque down by chopping away at his legs. Mark Tug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tug throws a chopping leg kick but Querque manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tug fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Querque checks it well. Querque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tug defends it nicely. Tug lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Querque backs up against the cage.
#T2# Tug tries a head kick but it misses.
Querque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tug is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Querque rather than just go for the knockout. Querque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A punch combination from Tug misses. Querque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tug finds it's way round the side to connect with Querque's head. Tug gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL# and Querque counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Querque. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Querque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albert Querque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice cross by Tug. Tug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Querque fails to land with a series of punches.
Tug lands a nice shot to the body.
Tug throws a right hand that Querque ducks under and follows up with a left that Querque also avoids with ease. Querque blocks a head kick by Tug.
#T3# Tug lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL# Querque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Querque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Good shot there by Tug. Tug fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tug misses with a series of wild punches.
Tug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Tug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Tug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Querque is one step ahead there. #T4# Querque postures up in Tug's guard and throws a big left but Tug blocks it. Querque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Querque is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU# Querque gets to his feet. Tug looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Tug misses with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tug pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Querque back to the cage. Tug follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD# Querque gets the takedown into side control. Querque is looking to take a break and control but Tug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tug wants to control but Querque postures up. Tug misses with a strike from the bottom. Albert Querque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Querque looks up at the clock and then as Tug takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Querque smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Tug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tug winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Tug! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foreman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tug moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Alan Foreman has been cut. Tug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Foreman tries to move into range but Tug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tug throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tug throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Foreman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Tug kicks Foreman off and gets back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice cross by Tug. Tug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foreman. Foreman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Foreman has managed to clinch.
Tug has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Foreman prevents Tug from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Foreman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Tug.
Tug shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Foreman eats them both and turns towards Tug to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#That has opened up Alan Foreman's cut even more.#TD2# Foreman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Tug scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tug darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Foreman is rocked!#T1# Foreman tries for a takedown but Tug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foreman. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Foreman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foreman manages to end up in side control.#ES# Tug throws Foreman to one side and escapes! Foreman looks winded! Tug misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Foreman counters with a single leg into guard. Tug didn't expect that. #ES# Tug pushes Foreman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Foreman. Beautiful body shot.#TD2# Foreman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Tug manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foreman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2# Tug tries to break free but Foreman pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Foreman jumps into guard, dragging Tug to the mat.
Tug throws a big elbow that misses. Foreman has control of Tug's left arm, preventing Tug from doing any damage. Tug stopping the sweep attempt from Foreman. Tug wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving. Tug won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet. Tug trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foreman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Foreman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Tug trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tug won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Foreman keeping moving, preventing Tug from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tug throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2# Foreman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Tug kicks Foreman off and gets to his feet. Tug feints a jab promting Foreman to slip. Tug then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foreman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tug moves into range and connects with a jab. Tug throws a right and a left that both miss. Foreman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Foreman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tug throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease. #TD2# Foreman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tug tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foreman is in Tug's guard. Foreman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Foreman chips away with some ground and pound. Tug looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tug trying to control the position.
#SU2# Foreman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Foreman gets a takedown into half guard. Foreman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tug gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tug dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alan Foreman's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Tug dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreman is just out of range. Tug tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Foreman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Tug pushes Foreman off and gets back to his feet. Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Tug.
#TD2# Foreman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Foreman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tug. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foreman controlling the action here. Tug wants to control but Foreman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Foreman moves nicely into side control. Tug being controlled for a moment. Tug manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foreman's best efforts. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Foreman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tug wants to get back to full guard. Tug moves into full guard.
Foreman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foreman preventing the sweep. Foreman controlling from the top position. Tug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Foreman is controlling him. Tug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foreman can do to turn this around?#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Foreman sitting in guard, not really doing much. Foreman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Tug wants to get back to his feet but Foreman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB# Tug is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foreman defends well. Foreman landing with the ground and pound. Foreman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mark Tug overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Tug trying to strike off his back.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Foreman feints and as Tug raises his hands in defense, Foreman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Tug wants to sweep but no luck. Foreman sitting in guard here, content to control. Foreman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tug is trying to keep Foreman in close.
Tug wants to sweep but no luck. Foreman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Tug is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foreman is aware though and is defending well. Foreman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2# Tug is working an open guard so Foreman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL2# Foreman moves into range and clinches up with Tug. Foreman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2# Foreman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tug uses from the top position. Tug with a flurry of punches that miss. Foreman keeping moving, preventing Tug from controlling successfully. #SU# Tug stands and steps away. Foreman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Foreman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tug on his heels. He'll look to pass Tug's guard now, I'm sure. 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! Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tug is trying to control the position but Foreman postures up. Foreman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tug swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Foreman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alan Foreman's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Tug lands an overhand right. Tug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tug tries a head kick but it misses.
Tug scores with a jab. Tug throws a combination that misses #TD2# so Foreman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# Tug uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2# Foreman has closed the distance and engaged Tug in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Foreman tightens his grip and picks Tug up, before dumping him to the ground. Tug manages to land in guard. #ES# Tug has his feet on Foreman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Tug misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Foreman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The referee asks Foreman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foreman prefers to stall for the moment though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Tug misses with a strike from the bottom. Tug is looking for a sweep. Tug is working hard here to advance position. You can see the frustration on Tug's face as Foreman controls the position. Tug tries to bench press Foreman off him but Foreman keeps the position. Tug stops Foreman from passing to mount. You can see the frustration on Tug's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tug manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foreman's best efforts. Foreman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tug defending well though. Tug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tug trying to control but Foreman postures up.
#T2# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foreman lands a nice short elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tug is trying to get back to full guard. Tug trying to hold on to Foreman's head to control him but Foreman postures up.
Foreman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mark Tug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tug throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3##CL2# Foreman moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foreman. #TD2# Foreman pulls Tug into guard.
Foreman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Foreman trying to keep a closed guard but Tug is proving a slippery customer.
#SU# Tug gets to his feet. Foreman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A lazy left from Tug finds it's target. Tug scores with a one two! Foreman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Foreman slips a straight right by Tug.#TD2# Foreman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Tug has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Foreman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tug is trying to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling him.#T4# Tug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Foreman tightens his grip and picks Tug up, before dumping him to the ground. Tug manages to land in guard. Tug has his hands on Foreman's head, controlling the position. Foreman controls from within his opponent's guard. Tug looking to control.
Foreman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Tug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Tug showed his dominance in that final round. I think Tug has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Tug! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tug misses with a double jab.
#CL# Man has managed to clinch.
#BC# Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tug throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range. As Tug tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Tug manages to avoid the attempt. Tug fails to land with a series of punches.
Tug throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Man counters by clinching up. Tug is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Man lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut. Man digs a right hand into Tug's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tug's gas tank. #BC# Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively. Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Tug and move into the clinch.#CL# Man closes the distance and pushes Tug back into the cage. Tug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage. Man keeps control of Tug as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Man breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tug.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1# Tug misses with a double jab
#CL# and Man counters by clinching up. Man keeps control of Tug as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tug has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tug there as he acknowledges the shot. Tug throws a body punch but Man moves out of range. Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Tug looks winded! Tug takes one on the button. Tug scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tug being controlled against the cage.#BC# Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Man darts in and clinches Tug up against the cage. Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tug tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC# Man breaks the clinch.
Man dodges the punch combination from Tug.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tug. Tug throws a leg kick #CL# and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man. Man gets through Tug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Man stalls. Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Man breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Tug tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch. Tug is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.#BC# Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Man.#CUT#That has opened up Mark Tug's cut even more. Tug misses with a hook
#CL# and Man counters by clinching up. #BC# Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tug connects with a body shot.#T3# Tug walks into a jab. Tug walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD# Man cracks Tug with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tug looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Man finish him?
#ROC#Tug is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Mark Tug's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL# Man moves into the clinch. Tug is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him? Tug is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage. Tug seems to have recovered his senses. Man scores with a nice hook to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tug throws a leg kick #CL# and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tug falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man. Tug is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him. Man slowing the pace effectively.#T4##BC# Man breaks the clinch.
Tug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tug throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL# and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick by Tug misses #CL# and Man counters by clinching up. A short right from Man. Man lands a right hand. Tug working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Man breaks from the clinch.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man cracks Tug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Man scores with a jab. Tug on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#Mark Tug's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL# Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tug is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Man dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Man rushes Tug and presses him up against the cage. Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tug can do to turn this around?#BC# Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Man connects with a body shot that sends Tug's belly button to the back. Tug misses with a head kick.
Tug throws a combination that misses #CL# and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Man breaks from the clinch.
Tug throws a big shot that misses.#KD# Oooooh!!! Man has knocked Tug down with a huge combo! Man steps away and waves a wobbly Tug back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Tug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Han Man! Han Man spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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