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Event:
DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1# Farrokhzad misses with a body shot
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big right from Farrokhzad misses. Farrokhzad lands with a good body shot. Farrokhzad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farrokhzad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kluba 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. Farrokhzad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Farrokhzad moves into the clinch. Farrokhzad being controlled against the cage. A short right from Farrokhzad on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Kluba avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Farrokhzad lands with a left to the head. Farrokhzad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farrokhzad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #T1# Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kluba blocks it with crossed arms. Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad. A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land. Kluba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farrokhzad avoids it. A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land. Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head. Kluba misses with a knee to the head. Farrokhzad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kluba lands with a right to the head. Kluba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farrokhzad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. Kluba swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land. Farrokhzad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a nice knee to the body. Kluba looks winded! Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Farrokhzad lands a body shot. #T2# Farrokhzad digs a right hand underneath Kluba's ribcage. Kluba let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad. Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. Farrokhzad scores with a nice hook to the head. Kluba throws a head punch that misses. Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad working Kluba over with knees to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Kluba is rocked! Farrokhzad lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him? Kluba misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Farrokhzad throws a big uppercut that drops Kluba! More strikes from Farrokhzad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kluba lies dazed against the cage as Farrokhzad celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad! Our winner, Bardia Farrokhzad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1# Whiplash scores with a leg kick.
Whiplash scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kluba checks a leg kick. Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Whiplash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Whiplash throws a series of strikes that have Kluba backpedaling.
Whiplash lands with an overhand left. Kluba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kluba there as he acknowledges the shot. Whiplash lands a glancing blow to the side of Kluba's head. A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash. Good standup being displayed there by Whiplash as he connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Whiplash throws a leg kick and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut. Whiplash darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Whiplash misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely. Whiplash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whiplash with a hook. Whiplash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kluba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A jab from Whiplash misses. Kluba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range and Kluba settles back down. #T1# Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kluba walks into a left hand. Whiplash cracks Kluba with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nice body punch from Whiplash - that landed with a thud.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nice body punch from Whiplash. Kluba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluba has Whiplash pushed against the cage. Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Whiplash - that landed with a thud.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside. Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash misses with the head strike.
#T2# Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch. Whiplash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. Whiplash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kluba trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Whiplash fails to land. Kluba scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land. Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba misses with a body punch.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch. Whiplash pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whiplash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Whiplash scores with a nice short uppercut. Kluba misses with a knee to the head. Kluba misses with some punches.
Whiplash working some nice short punches in the clinch. Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside. Kluba is stalling here.
#T3# Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluba tries a knee to the head but Whiplash blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whiplash. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whiplash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kluba scores with a shot to the side of Whiplash's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluba. Kluba pushes Whiplash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kluba has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a right to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Whiplash lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kluba is rocked! Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
Kluba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whiplash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Whiplash finish him? Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside. Whiplash misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside. Kluba seems to have recovered his senses. A short body shot lands from Kluba as the two fighters clinch.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Whiplash. A right handed body shot lands from Whiplash.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba. Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head. Whiplash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. A short uppercut from Kluba. Kluba gets through Whiplash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kluba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whiplash lands a left hand.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Whiplash lands an uppercut. A short left from Whiplash. Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. Kluba swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Whiplash lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kluba to his knees! Whiplash keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snappy Whiplash! During a confident post fight interview, Snappy Whiplash thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Kluba tries to land a front kick but Shoenfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kluba fails in his attempt to clinch. Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kluba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shoenfeld is able to avoid easily.#CL# Kluba moves into the clinch successfully.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kluba wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position. Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Kluba has passed into half guard.
Shoenfeld felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1# Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Kluba is trying to control. Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Shoenfeld is trying to control but can't.
#SU# Kluba decides to stand up. Nice defenses there by Shoenfeld. Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kluba throws a half hearted mid kick. Kluba throws out a leg kick but Shoenfeld moves out of range and Kluba only half commits. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba. And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Kluba throws a series of punches but Shoenfeld moves out of range. Kluba doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown. Kluba throws a wild body kick that Shoenfeld sees coming a mile off. Sandra Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kluba wants to land a leg kick but Shoenfeld is out of range. #CL# Kluba has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Shoenfeld has his hands on Kluba's head, controlling the position. Kluba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3# Kluba passes Shoenfeld's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kluba prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.#SU# Kluba stands up out of the half guard. Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Kluba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kluba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards. Shoenfeld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kluba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld. Kluba jabs Shoenfeld to the body, keeping him at a distance. Shoenfeld moves out of range of the strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kluba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kluba misses with a hook. Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandra Kluba dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Kluba throws a leg kick #TD2# and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kluba wants to get back to his feet but Shoenfeld is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard. Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kluba is on top in guard.
#REVR# Shoenfeld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kluba is fighting to break Shoenfeld's control of his arms but Shoenfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle but Kluba pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2# Kluba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kluba has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted. Shoenfeld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluba. Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU# Kluba stands up from guard. Let's bang! Shoenfeld moves out of range as Kluba throws a body kick.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kluba wants to clinch. Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown. Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoenfeld has time to react. Shoenfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba. #CL# Kluba has Shoenfeld up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# Kluba working aggressively here.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoenfeld's elbow. Kluba working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Kluba.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kluba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards. Kluba taking a breather. Shoenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld. Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba lands a shoulder strike. Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Kluba has him pressed against the cage. Kluba lands an uppercut. Kluba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shoenfeld up against the cage. Knees to the body from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Shoenfeld is working for takedown but Kluba is calmly controlling the position for now. Kluba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Good body shot from Kluba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kluba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kluba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kluba connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kluba.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kluba walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kluba.#CL# Kluba forces Shoenfeld back against the cage and clinches. Kluba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandra Kluba dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Kluba throws the left hand but Shoenfeld avoids the punch easily. Kluba gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Kluba didn't expect that. Shoenfeld won't allow Kluba to sweep him here. Kluba keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass. Kluba throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Kluba wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoenfeld won't allow Kluba to get back to his feet. Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoenfeld is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL# Kluba closes the distance and clinches. Kluba stalling.
Kluba throws a head punch that misses. Kluba lands with a light punch inside. Kluba lands a hook to the side of the head. Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
#CL# Kluba takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside. Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kluba works over Shoenfeld's head and body with a nice combination.#T3# Kluba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Shoenfeld is rocked! Good leg kick by Kluba. Shoenfeld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kluba can pounce on him.
Shoenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba. Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kluba wants to slow Shoenfeld down by chopping away at his legs. Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kluba throws a leg kick #TD2# and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kluba won't be happy with that. #T4# Kluba tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Kluba wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kluba really wants to buck Shoenfeld off and get back to his feet. #SUB2# Shoenfeld is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kluba is surviving well by controlling Shoenfeld's body position as best he can. Kluba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Kluba stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Kluba is having none of it. Sandra Kluba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Shoenfeld controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kluba tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away. Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight! Sandra Kluba showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kluba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Royster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've been informed that Royster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Royster moves out of range of the body kick from Kluba.
Royster throws a nice inside leg kick. Royster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kluba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Royster misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kluba counter with a right hand. Kluba tries to clinch there but Royster circles away.
Royster checks a leg kick. A jab from Royster finds it's way through Kluba's defenses. Royster scores with a punch to the head. Royster connects with a solid leg kick. Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kluba tries to move into range but Royster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kluba throws a front kick aimed at Royster's knee but Royster avoids it well. Kluba moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster. Royster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Royster is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks. #T1# Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily. Royster connects with a solid leg kick. Royster scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Kluba catches Royster right on the button with a cross. Royster is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs. Kluba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Royster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A cross from Royster lands. Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kluba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts. A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride. Royster scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster. Kluba tries to clinch but Royster is having none of it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Royster misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely. Royster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2# A leg kick checked by Kluba. Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Royster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Royster thumps Kluba with a low kick. Royster misses with a low kick.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter. Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Royster. Royster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Royster ducks under a wild hook from Kluba. Kluba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Royster lands a jab to the head.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# Kluba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick from Royster is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on. Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Royster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Royster scores with a leg kick.
Royster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royster lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Kluba down. Royster with a nice calf kick. Royster throws a solid leg kick but Kluba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Royster. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Royster throws a hook but Kluba blocks it. A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
#T4# A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Royster throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily. Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Royster thows a left - swing and a miss! That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on. Royster throws a quick inside leg kick. Royster cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Royster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Royster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Royster scores with a leg kick.
Kluba slips under a jab from Royster. Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss! Royster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba. Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Good leg kick by Royster. Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kluba thuds a left hand into Royster's body. Nice uppercut lands for Royster. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Kluba moves his leg out of the way. Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Royster manages to avoid it. Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royster catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Royster blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Royster. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster. The fighters circle momentarily. Royster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Royster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kluba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kluba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1# A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target. An inside leg kick lands from Royster. Royster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks. Kluba on the wrong end of a nice jab. Royster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Royster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Royster throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily. Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target. Royster throws a front kick aimed at Kluba's knee but Kluba avoids it well. Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Royster misses with a low kick as Kluba jumps back. Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Royster connects with a leg kick. Royster motions for Kluba to come forward. Royster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Royster scores with a leg kick.
#T2# Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royster can pounce on him.
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! Royster lands a lovely overhand right. Royster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Royster with a jab. Royster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Royster scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one. Royster thumps Kluba with a low kick. Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily. Royster with a nice calf kick. Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily. A jab from Royster does it's job there. Royster feints and then cracks Kluba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluba down. Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royster can pounce on him.
Royster cracks Kluba with an open hand slap. Royster throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3# Kluba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on. Royster misses with a low kick. Royster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kluba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Royster checks a leg kick. Royster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluba is able to avoid easily. Kluba misses with a looping left. Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily. Royster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba. Royster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kluba on the wrong end of a nice jab. Good leg kick by Royster. Royster works the jab nicely.#T4# Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Royster's shoulder, as Royster tries to avoid the shot. Royster only half commits to the counter leg kick. A big left from Kluba misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Royster thumps Kluba with a low kick. Kluba misses with a low kick. #CL# Kluba clinches up with Royster and pushes him back against the cage. Royster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Royster scores with a nice short uppercut. Kluba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Royster's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Royster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Royster scores with a shot to the side of Kluba's head. Royster working aggressively here.
A short right from Royster on the inside. Kluba lands with a right to the head. Royster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Royster breaks the clinch.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royster circles away quickly and effectively. Royster connects with a solid leg kick. Royster is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Donk. Royster catches Kluba right on the button with a cross. A slapping body kick lands there for Kluba. The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though. Sandra Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kluba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Royster lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand. Royster connects with a solid leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on. Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster. Royster slips a straight right by Kluba. A good leg kick by Royster. Royster is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs. Kluba avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss! Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Royster. Kluba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Royster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Royster.
Good leg kick by Royster. The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though. The fighters circle momentarily. Royster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Kluba down. #T2# Kluba tries to score with a low kick but Royster moves his leg out of the way. Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Royster loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch. Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw. Kluba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kluba there as he acknowledges the shot. Royster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Royster. Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD# Kluba lands a left and a right that send Royster crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Royster is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Laertes Royster has been cut. Royster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Royster is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him? Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kluba throws an uppercut from hell that sends Royster clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kluba stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Gonshiro on that attempt. Kluba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonshiro. Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kluba fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonshiro in the body. Kluba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gonshiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluba is fending him off so far but Gonshiro persists. Nope, Kluba circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uchima Gonshiro. Gonshiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kluba can pounce on him.
Kluba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kluba with a nice calf kick. Gonshiro ducks right into an uppercut from Kluba. Kluba scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Gonshiro on that attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kluba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gonshiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kluba as he avoids it easily. Kluba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonshiro. It looked like Kluba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL# Kluba clinches up against the cage.#BC# Kluba breaks the clinch.
#T1# Gonshiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gonshiro looks to clinch and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sandra Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gonshiro looks for a takedown but Kluba sprawls well. Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonshiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonshiro. Kluba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluba throws a right hand that Gonshiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonshiro also avoids with ease. Kluba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Gonshiro is rocked! Gonshiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Kluba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kluba looks to land a combination but Gonshiro avoids it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonshiro is defended easily by Kluba. Gonshiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gonshiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OH! Gonshiro has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kluba smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kluba unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Gonshiro sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1# Fjordlinginsson closes the distance but Kluba moves to the side and Kluba counters with a one-two to the body. Fjordlinginsson fails to land the takedown. Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter. Kluba scores with a nice body kick.
Fjordlinginsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As Fjordlinginsson looks to move away, Kluba throws a big counter combo but Fjordlinginsson just gets out of the way. Kluba connects with a leg kick. Kluba lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fjordlinginsson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Kluba instigates a clinch. Kluba lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Kluba.
Kluba lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kluba throws a nice outside leg kick. Kluba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Inday is rocked! Kluba circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Inday to the canvas! Inday doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kluba keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Kluba lands a jab. Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Prince throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kluba counters with an outside leg kick.
Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kluba scoring well with a low kick there.
Prince scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluba doesn't seem bothered though. Prince avoids the head kick by Kluba.
Kluba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kluba moves out of range of the leg kick from Prince. Kluba lands a head shot. Prince throws a big shot that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy. This has been an exciting period of action! Prince swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba. Prince looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kluba moves forwards but Prince connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Kluba throws a head kick that misses. Kluba misses with a straight right. Prince pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kluba back to the cage. Prince follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A telegraphed right hand from Prince misses the target. Prince scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kluba. Kluba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Prince fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kluba on the side of the head. Prince throws a sloppy body shot
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kluba misses with a body kick. Prince scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Prince fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss! Kluba lands with a kick to the temple. Prince shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Prince has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Prince throws a right hand that Kluba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kluba also avoids with ease. Kluba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2##KD2# Kluba lands a big head kick that sends Prince tumbling to the mat! Kluba takes a step backwards and waves Prince back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Prince is rocked! A jab from Prince finds it's way through Kluba's defenses. Oh Prince is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prince gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VII
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1# Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range. Kluba looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range. Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kluba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rizzo takes a step back to recover. Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kluba. Rizzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Rizzo moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage. Rizzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rizzo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rizzo is leaning against Kluba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kluba being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Kluba misses with a head kick.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo with a jab. Kluba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kluba wants to slow Rizzo down by chopping away at his legs. Kluba throws a head kick that Rizzo semi-blocks.
Rizzo with the inside leg kick. Kluba thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD# and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control. Rizzo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kluba will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kluba wants to control but Rizzo postures up.#T2# Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kluba tries to bench press Rizzo off him but Rizzo keeps the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Rizzo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kluba is trying to escape and Rizzo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kluba is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rizzo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Rizzo! Frank Rizzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1# Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Peter Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively. Petrov slips a jab from Kluba. Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kluba circles away. Petrov dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt and Kluba counters with a straight right hand. Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kluba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat. Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Kluba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Petrov goes for a double leg but Kluba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kluba continues to drive forward.#TD2# Kluba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Kluba. Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kluba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kluba is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea. Kluba 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# Kluba controlling the pace. #SUB2# Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kluba pulls his head out easily. #T2# Kluba content to control rather than advance. #SU# Kluba stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Petrov to get to his feet. Kluba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.#CUT#It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut. Petrov blocks a jab. Kluba throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease. Kluba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Kluba.#T3# Petrov misses with a takedown attempt and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Petrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Kluba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov. #KD# Kluba drops Petrov with a beautiful combination! Petrov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kluba is looking for the KO!#ROC#Petrov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kluba is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Petrov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Petrov is out cold! Kluba holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Acacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba. A swing and a miss from Acacio. Kluba dives in and grabs Acacio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Acacio pushes down on Kluba's head and hops out. Kluba slips under a jab from Acacio. Acacio throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range. Acacio misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# and Kluba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kluba. Acacio being controlled here, momentarily. Acacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kluba on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Acacio tries to land a sweep but no joy. Acacio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kluba pushing down on Acacio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kluba trying to control the pace. Acacio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Kluba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Acacio has managed to free his arm - good work. Acacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Acacio tries to get out of the position. Kluba is taking a breather. Acacio 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.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kluba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Still in half guard, Kluba seems content to control. Kluba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kluba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kluba looking to finish with strikes here!
Kluba throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3# Kluba controlling his opponent. #SUB2# Kluba working for a guillotine from mount but Acacio is in no mood to give up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kluba throws some wild stikes that Acacio manages to avoid easily.
Acacio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kluba has taken his back.
#SUB2# Kluba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Acacio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Kluba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A bit of a pause in the action here. Kluba controlling the positon. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandra Kluba dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Nice defenses there by Kluba. Nilson Acacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kluba tries for a takedown but Acacio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kluba shoots in but Acacio avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Kluba clinches. A bit of stalling here from Kluba.
Acacio misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba slows down the pace here.
Acacio throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kluba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acacio walks away with a smile on his face. Kluba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nilson Acacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandra Kluba. Kluba throws a head kick that Acacio semi-blocks.
#CL2# Kluba pushes Acacio up against the cage in a clinch. Kluba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##TD2# Kluba has clasped his hands together around Acacio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Kluba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The strikes coming from Kluba are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2# Kluba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Kluba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2# Kluba controls the position. Kluba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Acacio! Kluba controlling from mount. #SUB2# Kluba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Kluba looking to secure an arm triangle but Acacio defends it well. #T3# Kluba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Kluba is working for a guillotine from mount but Acacio frees his head quite easily.
Kluba controlling from the full mount. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kluba throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Acacio because Kluba loaded up on that one. Kluba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Kluba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Acacio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Kluba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Acacio manages to avoid the submission attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandra Kluba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Acacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba. Kluba lands a jab to Acacio's midsection. Kluba shoots in for a takedown but Acacio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Acacio misses with a hook
#CL2# and Kluba counters by moving into the clinch. Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acacio. Kluba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Acacio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Kluba breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Acacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Kluba has managed to clinch.
Acacio is pressed up against the cage. Kluba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Acacio down to the mat. Acacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nilson Acacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandra Kluba. Nice defenses there by Kluba.#T1# Acacio throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kluba. Acacio shrugs it off though. #CL2# Kluba gets a clinch. Acacio misses with the head strike.
Acacio misses with the head strike.
Kluba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Acacio. Kluba prevents a body shot from Acacio. A nice right hand lands inside from Acacio. Acacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kluba is trying to pull guard but Acacio has him pressed against the cage. Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside. Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Acacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kluba.
Nilson Acacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Acacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kluba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acacio. Kluba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Kluba breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Kluba clinches up with Acacio and pushes him back against the cage. Acacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba. Acacio tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Acacio throws a head punch that misses. Kluba wants to take the fight to the mat but Acacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kluba is trying to drag Acacio to the mat but Acacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3# Acacio gets underhooks to prevent Kluba's takedown attempt.
Acacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. Acacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it. Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it. Kluba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Acacio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Acacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2# Kluba gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kluba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kluba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acacio's head. #T4# Kluba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kluba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kluba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kluba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kluba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kluba controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sandra Kluba. I've got Kluba 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Lucas Iv throws a nice looking combination but Kluba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lucas Iv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.#TD# Kluba gets caught flat footed, as Lucas Iv shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lucas Iv content to stall in guard here. Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas Iv 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. Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss. Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kluba trying to control the position here. Kluba wants to sweep here but Lucas Iv controlling him for the moment. Kluba controls Lucas Iv momentarily but Lucas Iv frees himself. #T1# Kluba 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. Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kluba wants to stand and escape but Lucas Iv is having none of it. Kluba keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully. Lucas Iv with a nice head shot there. Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kluba trying to control the position here. Kluba working a defensive guard here.
Lucas Iv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lucas Iv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lucas Iv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas Iv is one step ahead there. Kluba is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Lucas Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kluba to the mat! Kluba manages to get full guard. Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving. #SUB2# Kluba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well. Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard. Lucas Iv stands up over Kluba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kluba is on top in guard.
#REVB# Lucas Iv has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kluba has passed into side control.
Lucas Iv is looking to reverse the position. Kluba trying to control the position but Lucas Iv is working away. Kluba throws an elbow but Lucas Iv slips to the side and avoids it well. Kluba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas Iv keeps working. Lucas Iv wants to control but Kluba postures up.#T4# Lucas Iv stops Kluba from passing to mount. Lucas Iv wants to get back to his feet. Kluba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lucas Iv is avoiding damage well.
Kluba content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Lucas Iv is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kluba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Kluba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lucas Iv napping and manages to drive through into side control! Lucas Iv bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Kluba scores with a head kick.
#TD# Lucas Iv looking to score a takedown here. Kluba is defending well but Lucas Iv drives through and ends up in Kluba's guard. Kluba has his feet on Lucas Iv's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Kluba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lucas Iv's guard. Kluba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lucas Iv looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas Iv, not yet. #T1# Kluba looking to pass the guard. Frank Lucas Iv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kluba won't allow Lucas Iv to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lucas Iv wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Lucas Iv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kluba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kluba defends it nicely. Kluba with the counter takedown but Lucas Iv avoids it easily.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Kluba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucas Iv's guard. Kluba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kluba wants to control from the top but Lucas Iv keeps moving. Lucas Iv controls Kluba momentarily but Kluba frees himself. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kluba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kluba won't allow Lucas Iv to sweep him here. Lucas Iv wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kluba manages to pass to side control. Kluba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas Iv's head. Lucas Iv looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Kluba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucas Iv has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lucas Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lucas Iv is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Lucas Iv keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Kluba gets caught napping as Lucas Iv dives in and scores a takedown. Kluba manages to retain guard. Lucas Iv landing some decent shots from guard. Kluba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sandra Kluba will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Kluba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lucas Iv's guard. Lucas Iv kicks Kluba off and gets to his feet. Frank Lucas Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kluba defends it nicely. Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Lucas Iv bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Lucas Iv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kluba's waist but Kluba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucas Iv off to one side. #TD# Lucas Iv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kluba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lucas Iv misses with the ground and pound. An elbow from Lucas Iv crashes against the mat.
Lucas Iv connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kluba some visible discomfort.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Kluba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Kluba's head. #T1# 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. Lucas Iv connects with a nice short shot to Kluba's temple. Lucas Iv tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kluba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lucas Iv looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kluba gets full guard. Kluba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck. Lucas Iv looking to sit in guard and control but Kluba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kluba won't allow Lucas Iv to get back to his feet. Lucas Iv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kluba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Lucas Iv lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lucas Iv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lucas Iv lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Kluba working a defensive guard here.
Lucas Iv connects with a couple of short punches. Lucas Iv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kluba's head. Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely. Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving. Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses. Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv. Kluba is trying to keep Lucas Iv in close.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of elbows. Kluba controls Lucas Iv momentarily but Lucas Iv frees himself. #T3# Lucas Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kluba controlling Lucas Iv's posture. Kluba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kluba, not yet. Kluba has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle. Lucas Iv trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. Lucas Iv postures up.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. Lucas Iv cracks Kluba with a solid left hand. Kluba wants to stand and escape but Lucas Iv is having none of it. #SUB2# Kluba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas Iv postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow. #T4# Kluba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas Iv controls the pace. Lucas Iv cracks Kluba with a solid left hand. Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lucas Iv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lucas Iv cracks Kluba with a solid left hand. Lucas Iv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Kluba looking for a guillotine here but Lucas Iv defends easily.
Kluba 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Lucas Iv showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lucas Iv 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv! A victorious Frank Lucas Iv thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Kluba takes the fight into the clinch. Kluba is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lucas Iv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kluba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucas Iv shoots in but no luck this time. Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Lucas Iv manages to avoid it. Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv. Kluba misses with a head kick.
Kluba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lucas Iv eats them both and turns towards Kluba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. No luck for Kluba with that takedown attempt. Lucas Iv shoots in for a double leg but Kluba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Horrible takedown attempt by Kluba or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucas Iv, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucas Iv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluba is fending him off so far but Lucas Iv persists. Nope, Kluba circles away and we're back to standing. Lucas Iv misses with a head kick.
Kluba is looking to counter the offense by Lucas Iv and move into the clinch. Kluba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas Iv circles away.#T1# Kluba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2# Lucas Iv shoots in and bounces Kluba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kluba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lucas Iv off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kluba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucas Iv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lucas Iv has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Lucas Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kluba to the mat! Kluba manages to get full guard. Kluba pushes Lucas Iv off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kluba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kluba wants to clinch but Lucas Iv slips to the side and Lucas Iv counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD# Lucas Iv gets caught napping as Kluba dives in and scores a takedown. Lucas Iv manages to retain guard. Kluba wants to stand but Lucas Iv is controlling his posture from full guard. Kluba postures up in Lucas Iv's guard and throws a big left but Lucas Iv blocks it. Kluba won't allow Lucas Iv to sweep him here. Kluba sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Kluba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lucas Iv, up you get! Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Lucas Iv takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kluba shoots in for a takedown but Lucas Iv shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3# Lucas Iv fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucas Iv is defended easily by Kluba. Kluba shoots and misses #TD2# and Lucas Iv counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucas Iv. Lucas Iv trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses. Lucas Iv is pushing down on Kluba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kluba is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucas Iv has managed to sneak the leg through. Lucas Iv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lucas Iv trying to control the action but Kluba is working from the bottom. Kluba trying to control here.
Kluba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucas Iv scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4# Lucas Iv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kluba defending well though. #SUB# Kluba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lucas Iv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kluba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lucas Iv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lucas Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lucas Iv seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kluba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lucas Iv slows the pace down in half guard. Lucas Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working. Lucas Iv slips a nice elbow through Kluba's hands, connecting with Kluba's forehead. 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 Sandra Kluba will probably get the nod. 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##TD2# Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kluba is trying to defend but Lucas Iv finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kluba is looking to control Lucas Iv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted? Lucas Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucas Iv lands a nice short elbow. Lucas Iv thows a huge punch but Kluba dodges it nicely.
Lucas Iv content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Lucas Iv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kluba works his way to full guard. Good work. Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kluba holds on and takes a little breather. Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas Iv is one step ahead there. #T1# Kluba trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Lucas Iv lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lucas Iv lands a couple of elbows. Lucas Iv sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kluba controls Lucas Iv momentarily but Lucas Iv frees himself. Lucas Iv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kluba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lucas Iv trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. Kluba trying to strike off his back.
#ES# Kluba pushes Lucas Iv off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2# Kluba shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucas Iv tries to sprawl out of it but Kluba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucas Iv manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kluba misses with a hook
and Lucas Iv counters with a series of strikes. Kluba will be more careful next time no doubt. Lucas Iv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kluba. Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kluba is trying to defend but Lucas Iv finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kluba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucas Iv working over Kluba with some ground and pound. Kluba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kluba is looking for a sweep. Lucas Iv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lucas Iv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucas Iv trying to control from Kluba's half guard. Kluba has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3# Kluba wants to stand but Lucas Iv is controlling the position. Kluba keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully. #SUB# Kluba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well. Lucas Iv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lucas Iv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lucas Iv slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kluba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lucas Iv connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2# Lucas Iv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kluba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lucas Iv in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# Kluba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lucas Iv's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Kluba keeping control of the position. Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard. Lucas Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kluba is positioning himself well to prevent Lucas Iv advancing to mount. Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far. Lucas Iv scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Lucas Iv sits in half guard. Lucas Iv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lucas Iv not doing much here.
Lucas Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Lucas Iv fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kluba is looking to counter the offense by Lucas Iv and move into the clinch. Kluba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Lucas Iv clinches up with Kluba and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land. #TD# Kluba has picked Lucas Iv up - he's going for a ride! Kluba dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Lucas Iv is trying to stand back up but Kluba is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucas Iv manages to get to full guard.
Lucas Iv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Kluba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lucas Iv wants to stand and escape but Kluba is having none of it. #ES2# Lucas Iv wriggles free and stands up. Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluba fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lucas Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Kluba gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Iv into the cage. Kluba is looking to counter with head kicks. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kluba.#T2##CL# Kluba moves into the clinch. Lucas Iv misses with the head strike.
Lucas Iv misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Kluba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kluba tries for a takedown but Lucas Iv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandra Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kluba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas Iv circles away. Lucas Iv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Lucas Iv instigates a clinch. #T3# Lucas Iv scores with a nice hook to the head. Kluba misses with a knee strike.
Lucas Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Kluba shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lucas Iv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lucas Iv tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lucas Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Kluba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Lucas Iv gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kluba has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lucas Iv is on him like a limpet, forcing Kluba back against the cage. Kluba wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Lucas Iv gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lucas Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lucas Iv is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kluba is looking for a sweep. Lucas Iv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Kluba wants to control but Lucas Iv is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lucas Iv trying to control the pace. Kluba missing with punches from the bottom.
Kluba moves into full guard.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving. Lucas Iv lands a couple of elbows. Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv. Kluba trying to strike off his back.
Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kluba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucas Iv's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Frank Lucas Iv. I think Lucas Iv has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv! After winning the bout, Frank Lucas Iv thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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