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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Segura takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Segura to the mat.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracias has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Segura
Gracias preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Segura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.#SUB2#
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#T1#
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segura's guard.
Segura is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Segura is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Segura is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracias is keen to just control but Segura is a slippery customer.
Segura wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias uses his free foot to push down on Segura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Segura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Segura#T4#
Segura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Segura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Segura tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#T5#
Segura trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Segura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Segura tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Segura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Segura trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip. #T6#
Gracias is hanging on to Segura's back as he tries to escape.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Segura to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (11) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Segura rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Segura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Segura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Segura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracias prevents Segura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Segura is looking to improve his position.
Segura is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Segura trying to control but Gracias postures up.
#SUB2#
Segura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Segura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (14) vs (0) Segura
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias prevents Segura from getting the reversal.
Gracias trying to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Segura tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Segura won't allow it.
Segura trying to control here.
Segura wants to get back to full guard.
Segura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segura.#SUB2#
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#SUB2#
Segura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias trying to control the action but Segura is working from the bottom.
Segura is trying to get back to full guard.
Segura trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (0) Segura
Segura is controlling an arm, preventing Gracias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias continues to stall.
Segura regains half guard.
Segura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Segura wants to control the action here but instead Gracias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (20) vs (0) Segura
Segura gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Segura is defending well.
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Segura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Segura staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Segura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Segura counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Segura.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Segura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Segura closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Segura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Segura controls the action.
Segura blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Segura working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Segura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Segura can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Segura blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Segura breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Segura's leg but Segura calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Segura tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Segura clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Segura manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Segura takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Segura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Segura is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Segura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Segura tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Segura blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Segura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Segura throws a head punch that misses.
Segura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Segura can turn it around.#T2#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Segura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Segura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Segura moved out of range.
Segura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Segura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Segura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Segura jumps back.
Segura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Segura moved away.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Segura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Segura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Segura rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Segura lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Segura gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Segura blocks it.
#BC2#
Segura manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Segura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Segura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Segura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Segura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segura scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Segura closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Segura tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Segura uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Segura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segura's gas tank.
Segura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Segura throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Segura is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Segura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Segura breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Segura is rocked!
Sitsongrit ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Segura's jaw. Segura's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sitsongrit does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Suriyan Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rome enables Segura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rome manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Rome isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Segura stacks Rome on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Segura!
Segura landing a few strikes.
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Segura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Segura cracks Rome with a big right hand but Rome just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rome tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome gets back to half guard.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Segura wants to free his trapped foot but Rome is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rome looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Segura pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rome is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rome wants to control but Segura is having none of it.
Rome sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Segura lands a nice short elbow.
Segura is controlling the pace.
Rome is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Rome tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome is in trouble now - Segura has advanced to mount!
Segura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rome tries to hold on but Segura pushes him away.
Rome tries to reverse the position but Segura maintains control.
Rome is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Rome wants to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura with a couple of short strikes.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Segura trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Segura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome. #TD2#
Segura 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.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rome looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Segura has picked Rome up and slammed him! Rome can't keep hold of the triangle and Segura manages to pass to side control!
Segura trying to control the position but Rome is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
Segura wants to take a breather but Rome manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Segura. #T1#
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rome wants to sweep here but Segura controlling him for the moment.
Segura is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome looking to control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segura is aware though and is defending well.
Segura controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rome working for a triangle but Segura defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Segura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB#
Segura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Segura has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Rome has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
Segura is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome wants to improve his position but instead Segura has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Segura trying to mount his opponent but Rome defends it.
Rome is looking to improve his position.
Segura wants to take a breather but Rome is having none of it.
Rome wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Segura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome tries to get to full guard but Segura has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura 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#
Rome moves out of range of the strikes.
As Segura tries to get set, Rome tries to push him back and clinch up but Segura manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Rome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rome tries to advance to mount but Segura instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Rome has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Segura defend it? Rome steps over the head and cranks it - Segura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Rome!
An out of breath Curtis Rome thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hang leaves Segura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Segura.
Hang slaps away a takedown attempt from Segura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hang!
#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Segura throws a looping overhand right but Hang ducks down to avoid it.
Segura throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang leaves Segura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kra Hang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Segura misses with a straight left.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Segura throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hang tries to clinch up but Segura circles away and keeps his distance.
Segura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.
Hang fails with the takedown.#TD#
Segura gets caught napping as Hang dives in and scores a takedown. Segura manages to retain guard.
Segura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hang.
Hang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Segura is proving hard to escape from.
Segura trying to control the position.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Hang from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segura is pulling down on Hang's head to control his posture.
Hang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Segura is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hang looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Segura as he jumps to the side.
Segura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hang darts in and clinches Segura up against the cage.
Hang wants to break free but Segura has control.
#T3#
Hang gets underhooks to prevent Segura's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Segura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Segura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hang throws a big elbow that misses.
Segura keeping full guard, as Hang tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hang stopping the sweep attempt from Segura.
Hang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Segura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hang content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Segura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Segura stuns Hang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hang staying out of range there.
Hang wants to clinch up but Segura keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Segura as Hang shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Segura.
Segura misses with a hook. Hang ducked under it nicely.
Hang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Segura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Kra Hang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Segura avoids it.
Segura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hang managing to block the knees to the body from Segura.
Hang wants to take the fight to the mat but Segura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hang slowing the pace effectively.
Hang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hang breaks from the clinch.
Segura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Segura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Segura.
Segura misses the shot to the body.
Hang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Segura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Hang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Hang has managed to clinch.
Segura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hang's elbow. #BC#
Hang breaks the clinch.
Segura swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Hang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hang stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kra Hang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Segura gets the takedown into side control.
Hang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
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!
Segura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hang fails with a takedown attempt.
Segura lands a jab to the head.
Segura lands a body shot.
#CL#
Hang pushes Segura up against the cage in a clinch.
Hang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Segura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Segura lands with a short shot to the head.
Segura looking to throw knees to the head but Hang is blocking nicely.
Hang looking for a takedown.
Hang swings wildly with an uppercut but Segura uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Segura.
Segura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Segura can turn it around.
Segura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hang is keeping busy.#BC#
Hang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang tries to clinch up.
Hang with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Segura counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hang as Segura tries to tie him up.
Segura gets underhooks to prevent Hang's takedown attempt.
Segura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Segura misses with a punch to the body.
Hang fails to pull guard.
#T4##TD2#
Segura successfully pulls guard.
Hang trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Segura looking for a guillotine here but Hang defends easily.
Hang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Segura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hang 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 Segura.
Hang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segura keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hang takes the fight into the clinch.
Segura stalling.
#TD#
Hang decides to pull guard.
Hang keeping full guard, as Segura tries to pass.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura trying to control but Hang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang controlling the position.#SUB#
Hang has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
Hang looking to control.
#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Segura trying to control but Hang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Hang gets a clinch.
Hang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Segura is keeping busy.
Segura stalling against the cage.
Segura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hang can't get the takedown.
Segura wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hang throws a nice looking combination but Segura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hang lands a nice looking body kick.
Hang fails with a takedown attempt.
Hang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Hang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kra Hang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang walks into a left hand.
No luck for Hang with that takedown attempt.
Hang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Segura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Segura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Segura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kra Hang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hang sprawls well. Hang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
Hang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hang tries to clinch up.
Segura tries to counter with a clinch but Hang shakes him off and moves away.
Segura darts in looking for a takedown but Hang gets double underhooks and turns Segura into the cage.
Segura misses the shot to the body.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Hang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Segura avoids it really well and circles away.
Hang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Segura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hang fails with a takedown attempt.
Segura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Segura throws a hook to the side of Hang's head but Hang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Segura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rick Segura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Segura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Segura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Segura wants it to stay on the feet.
Hang avoids the body shot from Segura.
Segura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hang misses with a takedown attempt - Segura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Hang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Segura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Segura 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Segura!
Rick Segura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Segura misses with a body shot.
Segura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Bezerra gets a double leg takedown into Segura's guard.
Segura wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bezerra manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Bezerra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura is trying to control but can't.
Segura tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra wants to control but Segura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezerra.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Segura has hold of Bezerra's hands but Bezerra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Segura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bezerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
Segura trying to control the position here.
Bezerra 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.
Segura being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bezerra shoots in and bounces Segura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bezerra is standing up over Segura. Segura looks to escape but Bezerra dives into side control.
#REVB#
Segura 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.
Bezerra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Segura tries to bench press Bezerra off him but Bezerra keeps the position.
Bezerra throws an elbow but Segura slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bezerra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bezerra moves into full mount!
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bezerra with shots to the head and body - Segura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bezerra with a couple of short strikes.
Bezerra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bezerra controlling the position easily from mount.
Segura is in a horrible position here. Bezerra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Segura is squirming around, avoiding Bezerra's attempts to control the action.
Bezerra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Segura wants to control but Bezerra is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bezerra landing punches.
Segura working to try and regain half guard.
Bezerra with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Segura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Segura is out of range. #CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bezerra's head.#TD#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Segura is trying to maintain the position but Bezerra is very close to passing his half guard.
Segura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra.
Bezerra is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezerra maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Segura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bezerra has cracked it and Segura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bezerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Segura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Segura thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
McDade slips under a jab from Segura.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
A cross from Segura lands.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Segura takes one on the button.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Segura looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Segura 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Segura throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Segura scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Segura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle, before McDade throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Segura's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McDade lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kevin McDade! |
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Event:
DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Voss misses with a straight right.
Voss swings for the body but Segura moves out of range.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Segura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Segura has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Segura moves into range and clinches up with Voss.
Voss can't find room to land a body shot as Segura controls the action.
Voss misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Segura.
Voss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Voss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Voss tries to work over Segura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Segura tries to throw a body punch but Voss avoids it by throwing Segura back against the cage.
Segura is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Segura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Voss regains guard.
Segura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Voss looking for a sweep. Not yet Voss, not yet. #T1#
Segura tries to free his leg and advance position but Voss is retaining full guard.
Segura 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.
Voss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Voss seems keen to control Segura's posture.
Voss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Segura trying to control but Voss is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Segura clinches with his opponent.
#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.
Segura cracks Voss with a nice body shot.
Voss misses with the head strike.
Segura prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Segura has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Voss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Segura is not going to allow Voss to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Segura tightening his grip on Voss, looking for the choke.
Voss trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Voss is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Segura keeps control of the position easily here as Voss tries to buck him off.
Voss tries to escape but Segura has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Segura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Voss is defending well though. Segura let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Voss right now.
#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Segura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Voss turns into Segura and is now in his guard.
Voss wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving.
Segura 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Segura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Voss takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Voss is looking to clinch but Segura is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Segura rushes Voss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Segura gets underhooks to prevent Voss's takedown attempt.
Segura blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Segura successfully pulls guard.
Voss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voss is looking to pass into half guard but Segura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Segura is in guard.#REVB#
Segura 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. #SUB#
Voss is looking for a triangle but Segura pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Segura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Voss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Segura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voss has managed to get both his arms back between Segura's legs - danger averted.
Segura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Voss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Voss throwing strikes but missing.
Voss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Segura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Segura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Voss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Voss is looking to work some ground and pound but Segura has wrist control.
Voss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura trying to keep a closed guard but Voss is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.
Segura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Segura controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Segura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voss's guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Voss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segura 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.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voss avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Segura closes the distance and clinches.
Voss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Segura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voss avoids it.
A hook to the body from Voss.
Voss working aggressively here.
Voss prevents the takedown attempt.
Segura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Segura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Segura tries for a takedown but Voss manages to get underhooks.
Rich Voss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Voss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Segura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Voss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura defending well as Voss loads up on a big left hand.
Segura throws a big counter head kick but Voss avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Segura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Segura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Segura.
Segura looks for the body kick but Voss saw that one coming.
Segura throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Voss moves into range and clinches up with Segura.
Voss misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voss tries a body shot but Segura blocks it.
Segura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voss to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Segura decides to pull guard.
Segura keeping full guard, as Voss tries to pass. #T1#
Segura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Segura is adopting a defensive guard.
Voss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voss preventing the sweep.
Voss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rich Voss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voss throws a strike but Segura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Voss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Voss trying to control the position.
Segura wanted to stand there but Voss had control of the position.
Segura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Segura trying to control but Voss is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Segura content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Voss has locked up a guillotine! Voss's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Segura is holding on here and Voss must be using up a lot of energy. Segura has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Voss gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Voss!
An out of breath Rich Voss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 9: The Potato vs Orr
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
That kick from Swanson tenderised Segura's leg. Segura is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Segura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Segura is defended easily by Swanson.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Segura shrugs it off though.
Segura misses with a head kick.
Swanson is looking for the big counter here.
Segura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Segura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Segura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Segura. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Segura is out of range and Swanson settles back down. #TD#
Segura looking to score a takedown here. Swanson is defending well but Segura drives through and ends up in Swanson's guard.
Swanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Segura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Segura slips under a jab.
Segura throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Segura shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
Swanson throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Segura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Segura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Segura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Segura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Segura has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Segura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Segura manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Segura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Segura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Segura down.
Nice shot by Swanson.#CL#
Segura closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Swanson.
#TD#
Segura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Swanson is trying to keep an underhook but Segura manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU#
Segura escapes and gets back to his feet.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Segura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Segura shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Segura moves out of range easily.
Segura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Segura backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Segura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson throws a low kick but Segura avoids it.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Segura avoids the head kick by Swanson.
#TD#
Segura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Segura is now in Swanson's guard.
Segura wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Segura 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. #T4#
Segura is fighting to break Swanson's control of his arms but Swanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Segura gets to his feet. Swanson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Segura checks a low kick from Swanson.
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!
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Swanson is holding on to half guard well.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Segura is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Segura 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.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Segura blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Segura is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Segura looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
As Segura backs off Swanson throws a huge counter combo but Segura manages to avoid it all.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Segura throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Segura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Swanson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Segura backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Rick Segura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Segura is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
#T1##TD#
Swanson gets caught flat footed, as Segura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swanson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Segura blocks an uppercut.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Segura tries to pull guard but Swanson won't allow it.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Segura has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Segura trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Segura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Segura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Segura misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Segura manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Swanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom. #T3#
Segura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Segura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Segura wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segura is controlling him.
Rick Segura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Segura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Segura stops Swanson from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Segura is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson gets full guard.
Swanson is adopting a defensive guard.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Segura if he has to take too many more of those.
Segura moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Segura.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Segura.
Segura moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Segura is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Segura. Segura gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Segura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Segura. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2#
Swanson lands a big head kick that sends Segura tumbling to the mat! Swanson takes a step backwards and waves Segura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Segura is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Segura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Jacques Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Segura's defenses. It connects perfectly with Segura's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Swanson!
After winning the bout, Jacques Swanson 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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Event:
DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Segura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Belly for as long as he can get away with.
Belly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Segura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belly, who protects the arm well.
Belly 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Segura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Segura with the ground and pound but Belly regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Belly is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura looks to land a strike but Belly avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Segura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
Segura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Segura is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belly is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Belly wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Belly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Segura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Segura controlling from the top position.
Segura tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Belly misses. #T3#
Good shot there by Belly.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Belly gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Segura counters with a single leg into guard. Belly didn't expect that.
Belly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Segura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Belly pulls guard effortlessly.
Segura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Segura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Segura is looking to pass Belly's guard but actually Belly recovers to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura controlling from the top position.
Belly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Belly is pulling down on Segura's head to control his posture.
Segura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Segura controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura wants to get up but he can't break Belly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Belly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jello Belly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Segura circles away quickly and effectively.
Belly closes the distance but Segura moves to the side
and Segura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belly misses the body punch
and Segura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Segura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belly throws a counter combo.#TD#
Segura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Belly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Segura is able to avoid easily.
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!#TD#
Belly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Segura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Segura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Segura is looking to advance position but Belly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Segura can't escape the position.
Belly wants to control the pace but Segura is squirming around nicely.
Segura tries to lock up and control but Belly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Belly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Segura is looking to clinch but Belly is avoiding it.
Segura throws a body kick that misses.
Segura scores with a three punch combo!
Belly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Segura wants to stand but Belly is controlling his arm.
Segura is staying tight to Belly's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Segura is trying to get an arm triangle but Belly is defending well. #T2#
Belly is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
Segura laying and praying for a moment but Belly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Belly is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Segura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Segura is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Belly keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segura wants to take a breather but Belly is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Belly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Segura was covering up waiting for the punch and Belly finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Segura working for a triangle but Belly defends it easily.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Belly trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
Belly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Segura's guard.
Belly connects with a couple of short punches.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belly trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
Segura is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Belly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jello Belly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Segura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belly seems a little lost for a moment, as Segura dominates the positioning.
Segura cracks Belly with a big right hand but Belly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Segura tries to stand but Belly is controlling his head.
Segura tries to score with some ground and pound. Belly controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Segura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belly keeps working.
Segura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Segura is trying to ground and pound but Belly uses the momentary lack of control by Segura to regain half guard. #T1#
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
Segura is looking to take a break and control but Belly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Segura is controlling the pace.
#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.
It looks like Segura is going to stand back up.
Belly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Segura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Segura gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Segura won't allow Belly to sweep him here. #T3#
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly 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.
Belly is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Belly trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Belly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Segura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belly!
Segura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belly throws a fast counter high kick but Segura manages to duck under it in time.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Belly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Belly gets caught napping as Segura dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain guard.
Belly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Segura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Belly goes for a takedown attempt but Segura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Segura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura slips under a jab from Belly.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Segura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Segura walks into a straight right hand from Belly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jello Belly.
I've got Belly 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jello Belly waved his t-shirt featuring Carnage's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 180
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hearn throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Segura moves forwards but Hearn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hearn just misses with a punch to the body.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Hearn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hearn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Segura with the counter takedown but Hearn avoids it easily.
Hearn lands a jab to Segura's midsection.
Segura slips under a jab.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearn tries to sprawl out of it but Segura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Segura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Segura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Segura's head.
Hearn throws a solid leg kick but Segura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hearn.
Segura with the counter takedown but Hearn avoids it easily.
Segura misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Segura scores with a nice right hand.
Hearn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Hearn lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura checks a low kick from Hearn.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Segura.
A big right from Hearn misses.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Hearn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Segura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hearn pinned against the cage. Hearn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hearn throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Hearn misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Hearn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hearn scores with a leg kick.
Segura misses with a looping left.
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura needs to keep his hands up - Hearn had a free shot at his head there.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Segura avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Hearn misses with a low kick as Segura jumps back.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearn.
Hearn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Segura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hearn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Segura somewhat.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Hearn thumps Segura with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn 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#
Segura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Segura dives in and grabs Hearn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hearn pushes down on Segura's head and hops out.
It looked like Hearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearn lands a jab to Segura's midsection.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Hearn lands with an overhand left.
Hearn connects with a leg kick.
Segura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hearn lands with an uppercut that bounces Segura off the cage and back into range.
Segura shoots in but no luck this time.
Hearn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Segura checks a leg kick.
It looks like Hearn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Hearn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Segura's sensitive parts.
Hearn looks to land a right hand but Segura moved out of range.
Thomas Hearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hearn.
Hearn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Segura avoids the body shot from Hearn.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Segura.
As Segura looks to move away, Hearn throws a big counter combo but Segura just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hearn to the mat! Hearn manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Segura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hearn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearn keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Segura prevents Hearn from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Hearn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Segura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Segura blocking some punches.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Segura controls his hands.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Segura controls his hands.
Hearn tries a body shot but Segura blocks it.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hearn misses with a straight left.
Hearn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hearn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hearn.
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Hearn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Segura's sensitive parts.
Segura swings widly with a right hand
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Segura's front leg but catches the back leg as Segura tries to avoid it.
Segura misses with a hook.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearn.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.
Segura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hearn thows a leg kick but Segura checks it #TD2#
and Segura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hearn!
Hearn pushes Segura away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Segura gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Segura working the ground and pound but Hearn is defending the strikes.
Hearn tries to escape but Segura is in control.
Segura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segura can do to turn this around?
Hearn is not content to let Segura control the position.
Hearn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura is chipping away with strikes.
Hearn wants to get back to his feet but Segura drags him back down.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hearn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Segura prevents Hearn from escaping the position.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hearn prevents Segura from moving into mount.
Segura is chipping away with strikes.
Segura working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #ES#
Hearn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Segura.
Hearn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Hearn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Segura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Segura with the counter takedown but Hearn avoids it easily.#TD2#
Segura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hearn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura fails with the takedown.#T3#
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hearn scores with a decent looking hook.
Segura misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Hearn digs a good body shot into Segura's ribs.
Hearn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hearn throws a big shot that misses.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Segura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Segura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hearn!
Segura swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Segura.
Segura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hearn throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Segura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Segura's front leg but catches the back leg as Segura tries to avoid it.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Segura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
Our winner, Thomas Hearn, 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Segura.
Aleksy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Aleksy.
Segura shoots in but Aleksy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aleksy moves away.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura goes for a double leg but Aleksy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aleksy continues to drive forward.
Aleksy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksy as Segura shoots in.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura misses the jab.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aleksy.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksy. #T1#
Aleksy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Segura lunges at Aleksy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aleksy's hand.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aleksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksy lands a nice hook to Segura's body. Segura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aleksy avoids it really well and circles away.
Segura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Segura takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Segura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aleksy throws out the jab.
Segura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Segura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aleksy!
Segura is putting a hurting on Aleksy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aleksy taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
Aleksy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Segura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Segura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Aleksy seems a little lost for a moment, as Segura dominates the positioning.#T3#
Aleksy is trying to buck Segura off.
Aleksy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura 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 Aleksy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aleksy dodges the ground and pound from Segura.
Aleksy is not content to let Segura control the position.
Aleksy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Segura landing strikes.
Aleksy taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
Aleksy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Segura.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aleksy is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
Aleksy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Segura connects with a decent elbow.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksy keeps working.
Segura controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Segura tries for a takedown but Aleksy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Segura throws a shot from downtown. Aleksy moves away and avoids it.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Tytus Aleksy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aleksy slaps away a takedown attempt from Segura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleksy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Segura. Segura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Segura shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksy sprawls well. He's pushed Segura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segura takes one on the button.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.#T1#
Aleksy lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aleksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Segura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksy. Segura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Segura lands with a hook. Aleksy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aleksy is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Aleksy circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segura can do to turn this around?
Segura checks a low kick from Aleksy.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aleksy lands with a right hand.
Aleksy jabs Segura to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aleksy defends it well.
Aleksy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aleksy defends it well.
Aleksy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Segura.
A jab from Segura misses.
Aleksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy thows a body kick. Segura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aleksy connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Aleksy misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown. Aleksy fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Segura postures up in Aleksy's guard and throws a big left but Aleksy blocks it.
Aleksy keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aleksy is looking to stand up but Segura isn't so interested in that idea.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Aleksy blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aleksy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aleksy. That's going to slow Segura down.
Aleksy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Segura moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with a jab. Segura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksy to the mat! Aleksy manages to get full guard.
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!
Segura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Aleksy blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tytus Aleksy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
A jab from Segura does it's job there.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Aleksy's defenses.
Segura blocks the body kick.
Aleksy misses the jab.
Segura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aleksy tries to avoid it but Segura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aleksy to the ground. Aleksy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Segura throws a good cross that connects.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Segura counters with a single leg into guard. Aleksy didn't expect that.
Aleksy wants to stand up but Segura is controlling him.
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Aleksy wants to stand and escape but Segura is having none of it.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Aleksy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segura is controlling him.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Segura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aleksy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Segura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to bum rush Segura with a series of wild strikes but Segura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Segura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Segura looks for a takedown but Aleksy sprawls well.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Segura slips a straight right by Aleksy.
A jab lands there for Segura.
Aleksy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Aleksy lands but Segura takes it in his stride.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Aleksy.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Aleksy looks to score with a jab to the body but Segura is just out of range.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aleksy throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Segura's body.
Segura slips under a jab.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Aleksy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Segura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aleksy in his tracks.
Segura checks a leg kick nicely.
Aleksy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Segura slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tytus Aleksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Segura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aleksy.
#T4#
Aleksy tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksy to the mat! Aleksy manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.
Aleksy keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura throws a strike but Aleksy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Segura wants to sweep here but Aleksy controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Aleksy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Segura, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tytus Aleksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aleksy, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!
A victorious Tytus Aleksy 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
King has Segura up against the cage in a clinch.
Segura dodges an elbow strike from King.
Segura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Segura manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Segura in a clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Segura is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Segura avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Segura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Segura.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Segura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Segura defends it easily.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Segura scoring with some ground and pound.
Segura lands a couple of elbows.
Segura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Segura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Segura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Segura won't allow King to sweep him here.
Segura trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to hit a sweep here but Segura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
Segura wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Segura keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Segura managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Segura 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.
Segura working a defensive guard but King passes into half guard.
#T4#
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.
Segura is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Segura seems keen to control King's posture.
Segura looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Segura wants to hit a sweep here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Segura there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King tries to move into range but Segura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King moves forwards but Segura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Segura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura takes a kick to the side of the head.
King is looking to clinch but Segura is avoiding it.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King jabs Segura right on the nose. Segura blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Segura shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Segura stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Segura passes into half guard.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Segura scores with a couple of nice shots.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Segura working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Segura working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Segura prevents King from improving his position.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Segura scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Segura scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Segura is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Segura prevents King from improving his position.
Segura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Segura scores with a big shot! King's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save King! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
Rick Segura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 149
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Segura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamada tries to avoid it but Segura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamada to the ground. Hamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hamada as Segura shoots in.
Hamada misses with a wild combination.
Segura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Hamada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Segura's half guard.
Hamada seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hamada is looking to advance position but Segura won't allow it.
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada wanted to stand there but Segura had control of the position.
Hamada 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. #T1#
Hamada wants to stand but Segura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Segura is pulling down on Hamada's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamada, at least for the moment.
Hamada sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Segura.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Segura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Segura throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Segura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segura scrambles back to his feet.
Hamada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura checks the leg kick.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Hamada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
A nice leg kick from Hamada, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamada throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura slips under a jab.#TD2#
Hamada tries to sprawl but Segura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamada is looking to get back to is feet but Segura passes into side control.
Hamada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Segura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hamada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Segura cracks Hamada with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hamada being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.
Hamada is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
Hamada being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hamada pushes Segura away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Segura gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Segura misses with the ground and pound.
Hamada is looking to regain half guard here but Segura keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamada regains half guard.
Segura thows a huge punch but Hamada dodges it nicely.
Hamada tries to kick Segura off but Segura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Segura trying to control the action but Hamada is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Segura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Segura somewhat.
Hamada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Segura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada cracks Segura with a good jab.
Segura jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Segura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamada has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Segura is on him like a limpet, forcing Hamada back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Segura drops his hands momentarily and Hamada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Segura shoots in and gets a takedown into Hamada's guard.
Segura won't allow Hamada to get back to his feet.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Segura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Segura is working Hamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Hamada wants to stand but Segura is controlling the position.
Hamada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Segura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamada tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Segura manages to move to mount!
Hamada is desperately trying to improve his position but Segura has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura lands a big elbow.
Segura lands a couple of good shots and Hamada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Segura lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hamada hold on?!
Segura thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Segura cracks Hamada with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hamada from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hamada covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hamada trying to control but not successfully.
Hamada is trapped and Segura is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Segura scores with punches to the body.
Well, with Segura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hamada is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Can Hamada hold on?! Segura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Segura lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hamada hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can Hamada hold on?! Segura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Segura scores with punches from the back.
#ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Segura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hamada.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hamada takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Hamada hold on?! Segura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Segura tries to get the hooks in deep but Hamada pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura dips to his left and cracks Hamada with an uppercut!
Segura throws a hook but Hamada avoids it easily.
Segura walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Segura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hamada!
Segura prevents Hamada from escaping the position.
Segura scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamada is not content to let Segura control the position.
Hamada is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Segura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Segura controlling the position from side mount. #ES#
Hamada bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Hamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Segura sprawls well. He's pushed Hamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Segura lands an overhand right.
Segura throws an overhand right that lands on Hamada's shoulder, as Hamada tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Segura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Segura misses with a right hand
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Hamada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Segura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Segura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura scores with a body shot.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Hamada shows good takedown defense.
Ryo Hamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Hamada lands a nice shot that snaps Segura's head back.
Hamada misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamada lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Segura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Hamada.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Segura.
Segura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.#T3#
Segura walks into a straight right hand from Hamada.
A punch lands to the side of Segura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamada feints and then cracks Segura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Segura down.
Hamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada swings for the body but Segura moves out of range.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamada slips a jab from Segura.
Hamada lands a front kick.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Segura.
A left lands for Hamada.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.
Segura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Hamada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Segura moved out of range nicely.
Hamada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Segura is out of range.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Segura with that takedown attempt.
Segura scores with a hook.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamada counters with a left to the body.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Segura checks it.
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Hamada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamada lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamada 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
A very excited looking Ryo Hamada rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Rurikovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Segura.
Segura tries to counter with a takedown but Rurikovich is quick to defend against it.
Segura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rurikovich throws the left hand but Segura avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Segura gets a takedown into half guard.
Rurikovich 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.
Segura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rurikovich working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rurikovich is looking to escape.
Segura lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Rurikovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Segura 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#
Rurikovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Rurikovich is looking to control Segura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rurikovich avoid being mounted?
Segura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Segura prevents Rurikovich from improving his position.#T2#
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Segura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rurikovich defending well though.
Segura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Segura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Segura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Segura trying to control the action but Rurikovich is working from the bottom.
Rurikovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rurikovich wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Segura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rurikovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Segura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rurikovich wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurikovich gets back to full guard.
Segura wants to pass the guard but Rurikovich is keeping the position.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Segura postures up in Rurikovich's guard and throws a big left but Rurikovich blocks it.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vladimir Rurikovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rurikovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Segura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rurikovich sprawls well initially but Segura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rurikovich has one foot on Segura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rurikovich misses with a few strikes there.
Rurikovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Segura connects with a nice looking jab.
Segura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rurikovich.
Rurikovich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Rurikovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rurikovich stuffs the takedown.
Rurikovich is looking for the big counter here.
Rurikovich works Segura's body with a nice hook.
Rurikovich misses with a wild body shot.
Rurikovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rurikovich moves into the clinch.
Segura is looking to control Rurikovich's arms but Rurikovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Segura has his back to the cage. #TD#
Segura tightens his grip and picks Rurikovich up, before dumping him to the ground. Rurikovich manages to land in guard.
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 Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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#
Segura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rurikovich swivels and escapes.
Segura with a poor takedown
and Rurikovich counters with a nice body shot.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Rurikovich.
Segura catches Rurikovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rurikovich throws a leg kick but Segura checks it.
Segura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Segura moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Rurikovich gets caught flat footed, as Segura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rurikovich trying to control the position.
Rurikovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rurikovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rurikovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.
Rurikovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Segura.
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Segura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Segura blocks the low kick.
Rurikovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurikovich sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Rurikovich.
A cross from Rurikovich lands.#T2#
Rurikovich connects with the punch.
Rurikovich scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rurikovich. That's going to slow Segura down.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Rurikovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rurikovich works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurikovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Segura circles away.
Rurikovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rurikovich tests Segura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rurikovich throws a low kick but Segura moves out of range easily.
Segura slips a straight right by Rurikovich.
Rurikovich lands a nice hook to Segura's body. Segura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Segura scores with a jab.
Rurikovich misses with an uppercut.
Segura feinted with a counter takedown.
Vladimir Rurikovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurikovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
Segura tries to counter with a takedown but Rurikovich is quick to defend against it.
Rurikovich jabs Segura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rurikovich moves forwards but Segura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Segura cracks a nice hook into Rurikovich's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Rurikovich as Segura shoots in.
Rurikovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Segura should have avoided that one.
Rurikovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rurikovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Segura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rurikovich's head backwards.
Rurikovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Segura's head.
Rurikovich takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Segura counters with a single leg into guard. Rurikovich didn't expect that.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura stopping the sweep attempt from Rurikovich.
Segura wants to control from the top but Rurikovich keeps moving. #T4#
Segura postures up in Rurikovich's guard and throws a big left but Rurikovich blocks it.
Segura is working Rurikovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Segura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rurikovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rurikovich keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rurikovich looking to control.
Rick Segura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Segura wants to control from the top but Rurikovich keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Rurikovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Segura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rurikovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rurikovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladimir Rurikovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Segura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rurikovich throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Segura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Rurikovich is rocked!
Rurikovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
Segura prevents Rurikovich from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurikovich wants to get back to full guard.
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. Segura connects with a nice short shot to Rurikovich's temple. #T1#
Segura winds up and cracks Rurikovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich is still in real trouble! Can Segura finish him?
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Segura uses his free foot to push down on Rurikovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rurikovich.
Rurikovich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Segura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Segura with a couple of short strikes.
Segura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Segura scoring with strikes but Rurikovich is staying in there.
Segura unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rurikovich wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Segura celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
An out of breath Rick Segura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Vladimir Rurikovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I challenge Andy Down come up here and suck my cock right now. C'mon big boy, we all know it won't be your first.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Segura misses the target. #TD#
Segura gets the takedown into side control.
Queen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Segura is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Segura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Segura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Queen being controlled here momentarily.
Segura looking for a sweep. Not yet Segura, not yet.
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
I've been told that Queen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Segura trying to control the position.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Segura's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Segura 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Segura checks the leg kick.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Segura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Segura.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Segura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a leg kick.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Queen pulls Segura in close to prevent any damage.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Segura preventing the sweep.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Queen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Queen won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segura wants to improve his position but instead Queen has moved into half guard.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segura keeps working.
Segura moves into full guard.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving.
Segura is trying to keep Queen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Segura with a jab.
Segura misses with a body shot.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Segura misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with an outside leg kick.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Queen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Segura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Segura prevents Queen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Segura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Queen lands a couple of digs.
Segura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Segura has wrist control.
Segura working a defensive guard here.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queen's guard. #REVR#
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen wants to stand and escape but Segura is having none of it. #T2#
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Segura won't allow Queen to get back to his feet.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Segura.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Queen 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#
Segura manages to get to full guard.
Queen postures up in Segura's guard and throws a big left but Segura blocks it.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Segura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Queen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Segura is pulling down on Queen's head. It's preventing any offense from Queen, at least for the moment.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Segura is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing Queen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Segura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab. #T4#
Segura with a poor takedown
and Queen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segura scrambles back to his feet.
Segura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seguras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura shoots in for a double leg but Queen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Queen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Segura scores with a jab to the body.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Queen sprawls and moves away.
Queen cracks Segura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Segura off balance momentarily.
Segura looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura tries for a takedown but Queen circles away easily
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen stuffs the takedown attempt from Segura. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen. #T1#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Queen lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Segura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ceedee Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen throws a leg kick but Segura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Segura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Segura darts in looking for a takedown but Queen gets double underhooks and turns Segura into the cage.
Segura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Segura.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen cracks Segura with a nice body shot.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Queen digs a right hand into Segura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segura's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen is working Segura over against the cage.
Segura blocks a body shot from Queen. #BC#
Segura manages to break the clinch.
Segura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen throws a hook but Segura avoids it easily.
Segura feinted with a counter takedown.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Segura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Queen lands a body shot.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Queen misses.
Queen cracks Segura with a good jab.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segura tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Segura scores with a takedown into Queen's guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Queen wants to get back to his feet but Segura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Segura won't allow Queen to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segura wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Segura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Segura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Segura lands with a hook. Warrior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Segura is defended easily by Warrior.
Warrior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Warrior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.
It looked like Warrior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Warrior as Segura shoots in.
Segura shoots in but Warrior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mental Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Segura missing with a left hand there. Warrior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warrior defending well as Segura loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warrior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Segura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
Segura misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Segura is defended easily by Warrior.
Warrior is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Segura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Segura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Warrior was covering up waiting for the punch and Segura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Warrior uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Warrior gets caught flat footed, as Segura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warrior pulls Segura in close to his closed guard and prevents Segura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Warrior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warrior wants to sweep here but Segura controlling him for the moment.
Warrior trying to keep a closed guard but Segura is proving a slippery customer.
Segura is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Segura scores with a nice right hand.
Mental Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Warrior misses.
Warrior misses with a straight left.
Segura looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Warrior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Segura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warrior has time to react.
Segura lands a nice hook to Warrior's body. Warrior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Segura lands a nice looking body shot.
Segura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warrior throwing a counter right hand but Segura manages to avoid it.
Segura scores with a jab to the head.
Warrior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Segura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Warrior as Segura shoots in.
Warrior throwing a counter right hand but Segura manages to avoid it.
Segura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Segura with a jab.#TD2#
Segura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warrior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warrior being controlled for a moment.
Warrior sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Warrior scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Segura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warrior's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Warrior manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Warrior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warrior prevents a body shot from Segura.
A head punch on the inside from Segura fails to land.
Warrior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Segura.
Segura stalling in the clinch but Warrior improves position.
Warrior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warrior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Segura looking for a takedown.
Segura misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Warrior manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Segura shoots in and gets a takedown into Warrior's guard.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Segura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Segura wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Warrior blocks nicely.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Segura trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warrior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Warrior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warrior wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Segura - just one landing.
Segura punishes Warrior's body with a nice straight punch.
Warrior throws a big shot that misses.
Warrior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3##TD2#
Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warrior to the mat! Warrior manages to get full guard.
Segura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Warrior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Segura off and has taken his back!
Segura prevents Warrior from getting a body triangle.
Segura is trying to break free.
Segura turns into Warrior and is now in his guard.
Segura stops Warrior from standing up. #T4#
Segura being controlled here momentarily.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segura throws a strike but Warrior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mental Warrior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Segura cracks Warrior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
Segura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warrior.
Segura thuds his right hand into Warrior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warrior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Segura.
A lazy left from Warrior finds it's target.
Segura throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Segura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Segura throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Segura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Segura is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Segura trying to control from Warrior's half guard. Warrior has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segura throws an elbow that misses. Warrior uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Segura's guard. Nice move by Warrior!#REVR#
Warrior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Segura is retaining full guard.
Warrior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warrior passes Segura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Segura wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
Segura is still trying to improve position.
Segura is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Warrior slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Segura wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Segura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warrior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Warrior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Warrior slips a jab from Segura.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
Warrior walks into a straight right hand from Segura.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Warrior takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Segura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warrior's guard.
Warrior has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Segura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segura blocks a jab.
Segura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Segura.
I think Segura 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mental Warrior!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mental Warrior thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Rossiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segura manages to avoid it.
Segura 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Segura is defended easily by Rossiter.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
Segura ducks right into an uppercut from Rossiter.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossiter is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Rossiter circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossiter moves out of range as Segura strikes.#TD2#
Segura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rossiter wants to control but Segura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Segura 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.#T1#
Segura working Rossiter over with strikes.
Rossiter is looking to control Segura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rossiter avoid being mounted?
Segura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Segura is just content to waste time from the top position. Rossiter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Segura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Segura landing with the ground and pound.
Segura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Segura connects with a couple of short punches.
Segura content to stall in guard here. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Segura misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter takes one to the chin there.
Rossiter connects with a body shot that sends Segura's belly button to the back.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Segura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Segura blocks a low kick nicely.
Segura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Segura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossiter.
Rossiter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Rossiter throws a big counter combination but Segura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Segura scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Segura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossiter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossiter circles away.
A head kick misses from Rossiter.
Segura lands a nice shot to the body.
Segura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossiter finds it's way round the side to connect with Segura's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rossiter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossiter pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Rossiter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossiter throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Rossiter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Segura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossiters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.
Rossiter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossiter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Segura to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura connects with a body shot that sends Rossiter's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rossiter, as that shot connected.
Segura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Segura sizes up Rossiter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Rossiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossiter.
Segura scores with a decent looking hook.
Rossiter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Segura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossiter.
Rossiter delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Rossiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura scores with a body shot.
Rossiter misses the jab.
Segura with the counter takedown but Rossiter avoids it easily.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Segura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai Rossiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter with a hook.
Segura misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter is looking to chop away at Segura's legs.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Segura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Segura misses the jab.
A jab from Segura misses.
Segura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossiter lands with a cross.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura jabs Rossiter right on the nose. Rossiter blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Segura throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
Segura misses with a straight left.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Segura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Segura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Segura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rossiter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Segura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rossiter wants to control but Segura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rossiter is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Segura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rossiter trying to hold on to Segura's head to control him but Segura postures up.
Rossiter wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Segura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Segura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossiter keeps working.
Rossiter trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Segura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossiter's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Segura misses with a looping right.
Segura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Segura misses with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a right hand to the body.
Segura misses with an uppercut.
Segura connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossiter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossiter misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Segura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Segura scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rossiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Segura misses with a left hand
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand.
Segura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossiter counters with an outside leg kick.
Rossiter throws out a leg kick but Segura moves out of range and Rossiter only half commits.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura catches Rossiter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rossiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rossiter.
Segura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Segura takes one on the button.
Rossiter needs to keep his hands up - Segura had a free shot at his head there.
Segura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossiter.
#T2#
Segura slips under a jab.
Rossiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Segura.
Segura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura scores with a hook.
Segura tries to move into range but Rossiter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossiter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good work by Segura as he checks the leg kick.
Segura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Segura misses with a body shot
and Rossiter counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Segura is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Rick Segura's cut even more.
Rossiter fakes the body blow, causing Segura to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Segura goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Rossiter!
Kai Rossiter 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 111
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Segura steps away.
Segura swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Segura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Segura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valentine sprawls and moves away.
Segura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Segura misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Segura was not able to check. #T1#
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Segura scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Segura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura throws an off balance right hand
and Segura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Segura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Segura moved out of range.
Segura goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.#T3#
Valentine prevents Segura from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Segura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Segura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Lou Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Segura shoots in.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Segura misses the shot to the body.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Segura blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Segura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Segura fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Segura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValentine.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Segura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Segura.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Segura looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Segura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Segura.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Segura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Segura backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Segura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Rick Segura's cut is getting worse.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
Segura thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Segura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Segura lands with a cross.
Segura sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentine throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Segura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Segura avoids the body shot from Valentine.
#T4#
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Segura throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Valentine throws a body punch but Segura moves out of range.
Segura misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Segura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Segura misses.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura avoids the body shot from Valentine.
#TD#
Segura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valentine to see if he's OK.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Segura off and has taken his back!
Valentine misses with a punch to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Valentine keeps control of the position as Segura tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Valentine sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Segura taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Segura gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Segura.
Segura lands strikes from half guard.
Segura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Segura with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Segura throws a strike there. Jackson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Segura. #T1#
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Segura.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Segura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Segura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson defending well as Segura loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson tries to move into range but Segura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Segura on that attempt. #TD2#
Segura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Segura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #T3#
Segura connects with a couple of short punches.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Segura postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Segura wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Segura lands a couple of digs.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Segura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson 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.
Segura is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Segura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Segura connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Segura's belly button to the back.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Segura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.
Segura misses with a body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Segura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Segura with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Segura looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but Segura shrugs it off.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Segura sees coming a mile off.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Segura's leg but Segura calmly moves out of range.
Segura dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Segura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Segura.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Segura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Segura 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.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Segura avoided it.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Segura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Segura misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Segura.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Segura moves out of range of the body kick.
Segura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Segura throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura slips under a jab.#T4#
Segura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Segura misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Segura throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson swings for the body but Segura moves out of range.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Segura lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.#TD2#
Segura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segura wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Segura digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Segura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Segura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Segura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Segura moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Segura moved out of range nicely.
Segura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Segura.
Segura slips a straight right by Jackson.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.
Segura moves away from the strike by Jackson. #T1#
Jackson throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Segura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Segura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Segura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Segura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Segura ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Segura down.
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.#T2#
Segura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Segura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Segura.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson tests Segura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Segura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Segura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Segura showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson kicks off Segura and gets to his feet. #T3#
Jackson takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Segura throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Segura doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson slips a straight right by Segura.
Segura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Segura with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Segura scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura misses the jab.
Segura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Segura checks it.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Segura misses its intended target.
Segura avoids a kick to the body.
Segura lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Segura's head but Segura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Segura to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Segura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demetrius Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
A relieved looking Demetrius Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Sanchez throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Segura into the cage.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Segura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Segura trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Segura is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Segura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Segura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Segura wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Segura postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez pulls Segura in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez 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.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Segura as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Segura lands with a shot to the body.
Segura throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Segura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Segura.
The strikes coming from Segura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Segura crashes against the mat.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
Segura lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Segura wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Segura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Segura scoring with punches from side control.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Segura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Segura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Segura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Segura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Segura is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Segura looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Segura smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Segura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Segura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Segura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Segura.
Segura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Segura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Segura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Segura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Segura tries to improve position but can't.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Segura is looking to reverse the position.
Segura gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Segura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Segura wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Segura is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Segura is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Segura has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Segura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Segura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Segura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB#
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez has Segura pulled in close to control his posture.
Segura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Segura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Segura is looking to pass into half guard but Sanchez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanchez is in guard.#REVR#
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Segura's head.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Segura.
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Segura's head.
Segura wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sanchez postures up in Segura's guard and throws a big left but Segura blocks it.
Segura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanchez has control of Segura's left arm, preventing Segura from doing any damage.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez slips a jab from Segura.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Sanchez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Segura connects with a looping right hand.
Segura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Segura lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Segura avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Segura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Segura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Segura throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Segura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Segura passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Segura is very close to passing his half guard.
Segura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Segura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Segura drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.#T3#
Segura trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez is not content to let Segura control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. #TD2#
Segura dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Segura managing to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Segura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Segura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Segura!
A relieved looking Rick Segura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bass scores with a jab to the head.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Bass connects with a crisp jab.
Bass is looking to slow Segura down with leg kicks.
Segura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bass on the side of the head.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Segura misses with a hook. Bass ducked under it nicely.
Bass throws a body punch but Segura moves out of range.
Bass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bass jabs Segura right on the nose. Segura blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Segura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Bass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Segura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bass!
Segura punching from mount but Bass doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bass wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Segura.
#T1#
Segura prevents Bass from getting the reversal.
Segura misses with a head shot.
Segura landing shots from mount.
Segura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura controlling from the full mount.
Segura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Segura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Segura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Segura unloads with some shots from mount but Bass bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Segura trying to control but Bass is having none of it.
Segura punching from mount but Bass doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Segura looking to ground and pound but Bass is blocking nicely.
Segura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Segura landing strikes from the mount.
Segura landing strikes from the mount and Bass is in trouble!
Bass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Segura with the ground and pound from mount.
Segura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bass hang on?#T3#
Segura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Segura lands a big elbow.
Bass avoids a series of strikes thrown by Segura.
Segura punching from mount but Bass doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Segura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Segura controlling his opponent.
Segura landing strikes from the mount.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura cracks Bass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Segura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Segura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Segura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Segura unloads with some shots from mount but Bass bucks and avoids them well.
Segura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Segura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Segura with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura looking to finish Bass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bass!#ROC2#Bass is rocked!
Segura throwing strikes here but Bass is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Segura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Bass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bass takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Segura postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bass badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Segura around the waist but Segura pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Segura is the winner by TKO! Segura jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
Our winner, Rick Segura, 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Barbosa lands a jab to Segura's midsection.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Segura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbosa prevents Segura from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Segura working the ground and pound but Barbosa is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Segura.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Segura is nestled in close to Barbosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Segura distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Segura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Segura sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Segura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Segura shoots in.
Segura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Segura misses.
Segura misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Segura.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
#TD2#
Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Segura scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Barbosa parries the strikes from Segura easily there. Segura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barbosa to escape.
Barbosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Segura's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Segura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Segura moves nicely into side control.
Segura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Segura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barbosa some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Segura keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Segura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Segura.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Segura counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Segura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barbosa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Segura trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barbosa to see if he's OK.
Segura working the ground and pound.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa tries to buck Segura off but Segura is having none of it.#T1#
Barbosa wants to control but Segura postures up.
Segura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbosa's legs.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barbosa regains half guard, as Segura was trying to land strikes.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is looking to control Segura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Barbosa has control of Segura's left arm, preventing Segura from doing any damage.
Segura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Segura controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Segura wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Segura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Segura keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass. #T3#
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Segura.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Segura swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Segura.
A telegraphed right hand from Segura misses the target.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Segura misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Segura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Segura manages to avoid it.
Segura lands with a cross.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A big right from Segura misses.
Segura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Segura misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Segura's corner calls for a 1-2. Segura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Segura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Segura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbosa prevents it.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Segura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Segura is trying to drag Barbosa to the mat but Barbosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.#TD2#
Segura wants the takedown. Barbosa is fighting it off but Segura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barbosa's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa has his hands on Segura's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Segura works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Segura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Segura throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Segura keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Segura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
Barbosa stays in close to Segura's body and controls the position.
Segura is trying to keep Barbosa in close.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barbosa postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Segura dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Segura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Segura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Rick Segura's cut even more.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Rick Segura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Segura throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Segura 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.
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!
Barbosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Segura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Barbosa wants to stand up but Segura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Segura 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Segura 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Segura!
Rick Segura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Dalborg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Dalborg throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dalborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Segura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dalborg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Segura is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalborg, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Dalborg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalborg as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalborg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura misses with a right hand
and Dalborg counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Segura shoots in and drives through. Dalborg sprawls well.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalborg is just out of range.
Segura lands with a nice body punch.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dalborg dips to his left and cracks Segura with an uppercut!
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Dalborg shows good takedown defense.
Segura works Dalborg's body with a nice hook.
Segura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalborg defends well and Segura ends up having to push Dalborg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Segura can't find room to land a body shot as Dalborg controls the action.
Dalborg blocking some punches.
#BC#
Segura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalborg pinned against the cage. Dalborg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalborg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Segura as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Dalborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura shoots for a takedown but Dalborg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Segura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalborg.
Dalborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segura manages to avoid it.
Dalborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Segura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennis Dalborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalborg cracks Segura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Segura is rocked!#T3#
Dalborg flashes Segura a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Segura's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Segura crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dalborg punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
After the fight, Dennis Dalborg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Segura misses with an uppercut
and Eriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Eriksson throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Eriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Segura slips the punch.#TD#
Segura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Segura lands in his opponent's guard.
Eriksson wants to stand but Segura is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Segura working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Eriksson blocks nicely.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Eriksson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Segura controls the pace.
Segura stops Eriksson from standing up.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Segura stops Eriksson from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Segura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Segura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eriksson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segura is controlling him.
Segura postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Eriksson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Segura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Segura is standing up over Eriksson. Eriksson looks to escape but Segura dives into side control.
Segura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Segura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Eriksson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Segura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Segura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eriksson is looking to escape.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Segura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eriksson's face.
Segura lands a nice shot to the head.
Eriksson tries to buck Segura off but he can't manage it.
Segura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Segura breaks from Eriksson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Segura landing punches.
Segura punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura cracks Eriksson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
A very excited looking Rick Segura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Erik Eriksson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Loria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Segura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loria avoids it really well and circles away.
Loria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura closes the distance and clinches up with Loria, looking for a takedown. Segura pushes Loria against the cage but Loria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Segura closes the distance and clinches up with Loria, looking for a takedown. Segura pushes Loria against the cage but Loria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loria takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Segura throws a looping overhand right but Loria ducks down to avoid it.
Loria steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Segura slips a straight right by Loria.
Loria moves away from the strike by Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loria throws a body kick that misses.
Loria scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Loria.
Loria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Segura dives in and scores a takedown into Loria's guard.#T1#
Segura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loria pulls Segura in to control the position.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura is working Loria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Segura won't allow Loria to sweep him here.
Segura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Segura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Segura wants to control from the top but Loria keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Segura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Loria is trying to keep Segura in close.
Segura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Segura wants to control from the top but Loria keeps moving.
Segura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Segura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Segura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Segura postures up in Loria's guard and throws a big left but Loria blocks it.
Segura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loria's head.
Loria keeping full guard, as Segura tries to pass.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Loria has wrist control.#T3#
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Segura is in close to Loria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Segura lands a couple of elbows.
Segura postures up in Loria's guard and throws a big left but Loria blocks it.
Segura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Segura scoring with some ground and pound.
Loria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Segura stops Loria from standing up.
Segura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Loria has wrist control.
Segura lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Segura trying to control but Loria is working from the bottom.
Segura landing some decent shots from guard.
Loria controls Segura momentarily but Segura frees himself.
Segura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Segura is in close to Loria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Segura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Loria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
A head kick misses from Loria.
Loria throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Segura on the side of the head.
Loria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Segura moves away from the strike by Loria.
Segura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Segura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Loria's guard.
Segura works over Loria with some ground and pound from guard.
Loria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loria wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Segura manages to pass to side control.
Segura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Loria wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Segura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Segura lands a nice short elbow.
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. Segura connects with a nice short shot to Loria's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Segura in particular looking to stall.
Segura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Segura wants to free his trapped foot but Loria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Segura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loria can do to turn this around?
Loria tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.#T2#
Loria taking some punishment here, with Segura in his half guard.
Loria wants to get back to his feet.
Segura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loria's head.
Segura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Segura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loria is looking to escape.
Segura breaks from Loria's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Segura landing strikes from the mount.
Segura looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Segura looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Segura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loria's face.
#ROC#Loria is rocked!
Segura postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Loria in real trouble here! The ref calls for Loria to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
A very excited looking Rick Segura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Segura instigates a clinch.
Ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Segura.
Segura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Segura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Segura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Segura lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Segura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Segura manages to end up in side control.
Segura scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Segura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ortiz some visible discomfort.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
Segura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Segura is putting a hurting on Ortiz here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ortiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortiz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Segura working Ortiz over with strikes.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Segura lands strikes from half guard.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortiz is trying is best to control the position here.
Ortiz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Segura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Ortiz is rocked!
Segura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Ortiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz wants to control but Segura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Segura wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Segura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Segura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Segura trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Segura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Segura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Segura landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Segura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Segura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Segura being controlled here momentarily.
Segura connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ortiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Segura's guard. #REVR#
Ortiz won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Segura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Segura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Segura scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to Ortiz's brow.
Segura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura cracks Ortiz with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Segura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Segura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Segura is in close to Ortiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Segura forces his way into half guard.
Ortiz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Segura working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ortiz taking some punishment here, with Segura in his half guard.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is concentrating on defense, preventing Segura from advancing position.
Ortiz taking some punishment here, with Segura in his half guard.
Ortiz is pressing down on Segura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Segura postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Segura stands up over Ortiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Segura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Segura defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Segura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Segura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ortiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura lands strikes from half guard.
Ortiz has hold of Segura's hands but Segura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz is trying to control but can't.
Ortiz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Segura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Segura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Segura is nestled in close to Ortiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura scores with a big shot! Ortiz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ortiz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
A victorious Rick Segura 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Zsofka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Segura scores with a takedown into Zsofka's guard.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Segura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Segura works over Zsofka with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zsofka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Segura defends it easily.
Zsofka 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#
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zsofka tries to free his leg and advance position but Segura is retaining full guard. #T1#
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zsofka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Segura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Segura throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zsofka is fighting to break Segura's control of his arms but Segura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zsofka 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.
Zsofka wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Segura pulls Zsofka in to control the position.
Zsofka won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Segura is pulling down on Zsofka's head. It's preventing any offense from Zsofka, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Segura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Segura works over Zsofka with some ground and pound from guard.
Segura cracks Zsofka with a solid left hand.
Segura lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zsofka has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
Segura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura is working Zsofka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Segura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Segura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zsofka to see if he's OK.
Segura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Segura scoring with punches from side control.
Zsofka is looking to regain half guard here but Segura keeps moving and retains side control.
Segura lands a few punches from side control.
Zsofka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Segura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zsofka tries to buck Segura off but Segura is having none of it.
Segura working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsofka keeps working. #T4#
Zsofka taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Zsofka 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!
Segura lands a few punches from side control.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Zsofka is still in real trouble! Can Segura finish him?
Segura in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zsofka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Segura turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
Rick Segura thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 40
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Segura.
Segura lands with a cross.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Segura closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
Segura working aggressively here.
Segura lands with a right to the head.
Segura throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez crunches a lovely knee into Segura's ribcage.
Segura blocking some punches.
Segura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Segura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramirez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramirez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Segura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Segura stalling.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Segura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Segura lands with a right to the head.
Segura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramirez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Segura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Segura lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Segura.
Segura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Segura working aggressively here.
Segura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Segura ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Segura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Segura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramirez lands with a cross.
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Segura's leg but Segura calmly moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a hook but Segura avoids it easily.
Segura scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Segura slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Segura dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Segura's head and hops out.
Sebastian Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.#CL2#
Segura darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.#T2#
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Segura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramirez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Segura has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Segura has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Segura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramirez obliges.
A short right from Segura.
Segura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Segura has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Segura avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez. #T3#
Ramirez tries to work over Segura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Segura.
Segura working aggressively here.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Segura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land. #BC2#
Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
#CL2#
Segura clinches.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Segura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Segura prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Segura lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Segura.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Segura manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Segura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Segura moves out of range easily.
Segura scores with a hook.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Segura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Segura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Segura's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.#TD2#
Segura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramirez is trying to defend but Segura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Segura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Segura is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Segura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Segura with a hook.
Segura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Segura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez tests Segura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Segura on that attempt.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Segura scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.#T1#
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Segura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Segura stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Segura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Segura lands a nice forearm strike.
Segura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Segura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Segura working the ground and pound but Ramirez is defending the strikes.
Segura working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramirez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramirez tries to get out of the position.
Segura working the head with strikes.
Segura scoring with punches from side control.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Segura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Segura throws a strike aimed at the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez avoids it well.
Segura misses with the ground and pound.
Ramirez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Segura is chipping away with strikes.
Ramirez wants to control but Segura postures up.
Segura tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Segura cracks Ramirez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramirez to see if he's OK.
Segura throws an elbow but Ramirez slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Segura landing a few strikes.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Segura in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Segura.
Ramirez tries to bench press Segura off him but Segura keeps the position.
Segura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ramirez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Segura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Segura working the head with strikes.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura cracks Ramirez with a big elbow.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Segura looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Segura.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Segura lands a nice short elbow.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Segura throws a strike but Ramirez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Segura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Segura is working Ramirez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Segura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez controls Segura momentarily but Segura frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Segura.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the body from Ramirez misses #TD2#
and Segura counters with a takedown into side control.
Segura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ramirez regains half guard, as Segura was trying to land strikes.
Ramirez trying to control but Segura postures up.
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Segura there.
Segura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Segura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Segura slips a nice elbow through Ramirez's hands, connecting with Ramirez's forehead.#T1#
Segura winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ramirez is rocked!
Segura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Ramirez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Segura lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ramirez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Segura jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
A victorious Rick Segura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sebastian Ramirez had this to say: 'Very frustrating we had a great camp. I need to up my game and focus harder sorry Maribelle I hate letting you down baby.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Videira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Segura tries to avoid it but Videira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Segura to the ground. Segura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Segura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Videira's head backwards.
Videira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Segura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Videira somewhat.#TD#
Segura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Videira's guard.
Videira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Segura content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Videira has locked up a guillotine! Videira's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Segura is holding on here and Videira must be using up a lot of energy. Segura has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Videira gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patricia Videira! |
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